Assessing Trey Lance’s uneven, but encouraging 2022 debut A look at the tape from Trey Lance's 2022 debut with @nicholasmcgee24: USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 16, 2022
Aaron Rodgers disappointed the Bears didn’t trade Roquan Smith Safe to say Packers QB Aaron Rodgers would've preferred not to face Bears LB Roquan Smith on Sunday night. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 15, 2022
Brad Biggs: If it’s possible to catch Aaron Rodgers and the Packers at the right time, the Bears are doing so in Week 2 CHICAGO — An old NFL adage is it’s not who you play but when you play them. Chicago Tribune · Sep 15, 2022
NFL Films Documents Bears’ Rain-Soaked Week 1 Win at Soldier Field Linebacker Roquan Smith enjoyed playing in the rain on Sunday. Sports Illustrated · Sep 15, 2022
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers would’ve been happy to see Bears trade LB Roquan Smith The Bears are rebuilding, and it’ll be a while until they reach the Packers’ level. But they have their attention. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2022
Aaron Rodgers is understandably bummed the Bears didn’t trade Roquan Smith during training camp Life could've been so much easier for the Packers QB. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 14, 2022
Bear Necessities: Roquan Smith didn’t see win over 49ers as an upset Don't call it an upset. "We expected to go in there and win," Bears LB Roquan Smith said of the win over the 49ers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022
Bears rookie Dominique Robinson shares how he beat Trent Williams for a sack Turns out, Bears DE Dominique Robinson's third-quarter sack was the result of some good preparation by Robinson. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022
Bears PFF grades: Best and worst performers in Week 1 win Here’s a look at how PFF graded the Bears offense and defense in their Week 1 win over the 49ers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022
The Morning After…the Bears’ impressive upset win vs. 49ers in Week 1 Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts about Sunday's upset win over the 49ers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022
Bears LB Roquan Smith ‘felt like a kid’ playing in the rain in upset win vs. 49ers Roquan Smith had a ball playing in the rain as the Bears upset the 49ers in Week 1. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022
Studs and duds from Bears’ Week 1 win vs. 49ers We're taking a look at the studs and duds from the Bears' Week 1 upset win against the 49ers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2022
Ryan Poles clearing his own path as Bears GM After facing early hurdles as a rookie general manager, the 36-year-old Poles is showing signs of growing into the job. Making the job his own and rising above the debilitating dysfunction at Halas Hall could be a big key in succeeding where others have failed. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2022
6 reasons for optimism as Bears face the 49ers in Week 1 As the Bears prepare for the 49ers, there are reasons to be encouraged about Chicago heading into Sunday's game. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 9, 2022
Chicago Tribune · Sep 9, 2022 Brad Biggs: Matt Eberflus’ defense was the NFL’s toughest on 3rd down last year, one scout says. What will that mean for the Chicago Bears this season? In a casual conversation with a scout a few weeks back, he said the most difficult defense to prepare for last season was the Vic Fangio-led Denver Broncos — no surprise considering the complexities the former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator is known for.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022 Bears vote Roquan Smith captain: ‘We know what he means to the team’ Teammates said Smith’s prolonged absence at the start of training camp had no impact on how they view him as a leader.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2022 7 things to know heading into Bears-49ers in Week 1 From the Bears' season-opening struggles to Justin Fields vs. Trey Lance, here are seven things to know ahead of Week 1 opener vs. 49ers.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022 Bears vote Roquan Smith, Justin Fields, Robert Quinn, Cody Whitehair as captains The four permanent captains were voted on by the players, and coach Matt Eberflus will add an honorary captain each week.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 3, 2022 Bears GM Ryan Poles on LB Roquan Smith situation: ‘We’ve shifted gear, and it’s all ball now’ After failing to get an extension done with Roquan Smith, Bears GM Ryan Poles has shifted his attention to the 2022 season.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 3, 2022 Projecting the Bears’ depth chart following roster updates We're taking another swing at projecting the Bears' 2022 depth chart heading into Week 1.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2022 Bears 2022 preview: Will the arrow be pointing up in January? Bears beat writer Mark Potash takes a look at some key questions heading into Matt Eberflus’ first season as head coach. It all starts with Justin Fields — where will he rank among NFL quarterbacks at the end of the season?
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2022 7 questions for the Bears as they approach their season opener vs. 49ers Plenty of intrigue swirls around Justin Fields, Roquan Smith and others as the Bears kick off the season and their rebuild under GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2022 Bears GM Ryan Poles optimistic on long-term deal amid Roquan Smith impasse Smith said he’s done listening to the Bears’ offers, but Poles still has hope the relationship can be saved.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1, 2022 Russell Wilson’s Contract Falls Short of Full Guarantee The Broncos quarterback could have pushed for a fully guaranteed deal similar to Deshaun Watson’s. Now it’s up to Lamar Jackson to be strong in his stance with the Ravens.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2022 Roquan Smith doesn’t expect to revisit contract before season opener The Bears linebacker said all the preseason drama is in the past. “It’s already in the back of my mind,” he said.