The Bear’s Den, April 13, 2026

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson speaks with the media at Halas Hall on Jan. 21, 2026, in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

What a Healthy T.J. Edwards Adds to the Chicago Bears’ defense

A lot. We know. We’ve seen it before.

Despite Defensive Woes, Bears Were Competent in One Area

Despite defensive struggles, the Bears excelled at crucial third-and-short stops, even forcing game-changing turnovers in key moments.

Bears Select Playmaking Defensive Back from Toledo in 2026 NFL Mock Draft

What do you think, you ready for a DB in the first for Chicago?

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson Details the Struggles During 2025 NFL Season

Good to finally hear some of the details of what was going on with him.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Report: Rueben Bain was involved in fatal collision in 2024

This isn’t new, but it’s releveant.

Joe Buck wants to stay at ESPN for the rest of his career

Decades more of Joe Buck. Yay.

Report: Mike Vrabel won’t be participating in Patriots’ pre-draft press conference

Gee, we wonder why?

Paxton Lynch suffers torn ACL while playing arena football

Tough news for Lynch.

Columbus Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. is arrested for DUI in Dallas, one day before a game

That’s not good.

The Athletic confirms that Dianna Russini is under investigation, “will not be reporting”

Ugly mess.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Jaylen Warren on Aaron Rodgers: Great if he’s back, we’ll miss him if not

We won’t. We’d be happy to never see his face or name ever again.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

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NFL Draft: How big of a deal is Akheem Mesidor’s age?

Chicago Bears Draft 2026: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren an option at 25?

Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears Close-Up: Part 3, Time to Throw

Chicago Bears Seven Round Mock Draft 3.0

Bears fans split on who will be their 2026 sack leader

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