Bears target pressing offensive needs in 2-round 2023 mock draft In Draft Wire's latest 2023 mock draft, the Bears select an offensive tackle and receiver to help Justin Fields. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2022
1st-and-10: GM search put Bears, Vikings on collision course Both teams pursued highly regarded Ryan Poles in their search for a new general manager. The Bears hired him and the Vikings hired analytics guru Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Sunday’s game at U.S. Bank Stadium will be the first head-to-head test of how they’re doing. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2022
Bears QB Justin Fields’ poor play exacerbated by ancillary problems Nothing about the passing offense is working right now, and Fields’ performance against the Giants was merely a small step forward. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022
Eddie Jackson showing he’s a perfect fit with new-look Bears Jackson was the wild card of the defensive players Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles inherited. Both sides are glad they kept him. And Jackson sees a brighter future than ever with the Bears. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022
Bears QB Justin Fields must turn it around quickly after rough first 15 games The list of players who had a sub-70.0 passer rating at this point is dismal. Fields still has time, but it’s not endless. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022
Roquan Smith makes his best pitch in Bears’ win over Texans After a relatively slow start in 2022 following a training camp contract “hold-in,” Smith had a breakout game Sunday — 16 tackles, two tackles for loss and a fourth-quarter interception that paved the way for victory. “[From] here on out you can expect some big things.” Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2022
1st-and-10: New receivers fueling giant offensive leaps Ryan Poles is taking a steady approach to building the Bears’ offense, but it can’t be ignored that teams that made big moves for wide receivers — the Dolphins (Tyreek Hill), Commanders (Johan Dotson) and Jets (Garrett Wilson) — are 1-2-3 in passing yards after two weeks. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2022
Bears won’t pass on plan to get Justin Fields more throws Fields threw just 11 passes against the Packers because the Bears’ running game was working so well. But in a developmental stage, a potential franchise quarterback needs more work than that. “You need balance,” coach Matt Eberflus said. “We’d like to be 50/50 in a game.” Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 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
Watch former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields show locker room leadership Justin Fields is a true class act and leader on and off the field. #GoBucks USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022
WATCH: Bears QB Justin Fields hands out game balls to Matt Eberflus, Ryan Poles Justin Fields handed out game balls to HC Matt Eberflus and GM Ryan Poles following the Bears' upset win over the 49ers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022
Tick, tick, tick: It’s only Year 2, but Bears QB Justin Fields must prove himself quickly The people who drafted him got fired, and the new administration needs clarity on whether Fields can help the Bears “take the North and never give it back.” Chicago Sun-Times · 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
Bears stuck in a holding pattern This season will offer only partial answers since GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus don’t have much to work with. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2022 H.I.T.S. or miss? Bears bucked trend when hiring Matt Eberflus Don’t let the cutesy catchphrases fool you. As a coach, Eberflus isn’t for everybody.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022 Matt Eberflus measures everything — but how will the Bears measure him? Sunday at Soldier Field, the 52-year-old will have his first experience with the ultimate measurable: wins and losses as an NFL.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2022 ESPN analyst thinks Bears’ Justin Fields should demand a trade for ridiculous (and incorrect) reasons No, Justin Fields should not demand a trade from the Bears.
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 Week 1 Power Rankings: Bears among bottom of NFL heading into 2022 season After a perfect preseason, the Bears remain among the bottom of the NFL in the power rankings ahead of their Week 1 matchup.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022 1st-and-10: Keeping Justin Fields healthy is Job 1 for Bears in 2022 Matt Eberflus’ approach is to practice hard, play hard and develop mental and physical toughness. Doing that and avoiding major injuries — starting with Fields, but throughout the roster — might be his biggest challenge.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022 Bear Necessities: GM Ryan Poles banking on development of young players with current roster The Bears have 15 rookies on their 53-man roster, and GM Ryan Poles explained the benefit of having a young roster.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 5, 2022 Analyzing the Bears’ new waiver wire additions Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts on the 7 new waiver wire additions to the roster.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 5, 2022 Bear Necessities: Chicago excited for N’Keal Harry’s eventual return Bears WR N'Keal Harry was placed on IR last week, meaning the soonest he can return is Week 5. Chicago is looking forward to his return.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 4, 2022 Enigmatic DE Robert Quinn finds his fit amid Bears’ rebuild Why would a 12-year veteran want to stick around for a season that everyone expects to be a grueling first step of the rebuild when he could press the team to trade him to a contender? Quinn can’t answer that because he rejects the premise.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 4, 2022 Bears GM Ryan Poles excited about opportunity to develop OL Alex Leatherwood The Bears claimed former first-round OL Alex Leatherwood, and GM Ryan Poles likes his potential.