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Welcome, rookie: Mike Evans teaches Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson some hard lessons
The highly regarded second-round draft pick was unbowed after Evans burned him for a 70-yard reception and a 32-yard touchdown in a six-catch, 171-yard day Sunday. “I knew it was coming. Every game I know it’s coming. ... I just got to be better,” he said. → Read More
Bears vs. Buccaneers – What to Watch 4
Buccaneers receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin will be a handful for a Bears secondary that is missing slot cornerback Kyler Gordon. Justin Fields faces a big test vs. a stout Bucs defense, but so does the Bears’ offensive line. → Read More
Here we go again? Heat is on Luke Getsy to get Bears’ offense right
Week 2 of Season 2 is early for the Bears’ offensive coordinator, but it’s getting late for nervous Bears fans, who fear they’re watching a movie they’ve seen too many times — from Gary Crowton to Mike Martz to Marc Trestman to Matt Nagy. → Read More
DJ Moore unfazed by lack of targets vs. Packers
It was only the third time in 74 games as a starter that he had been targeted fewer than three times — and the first time in 61 games. But he’s confident he’ll break out eventually. “I’m not too worried about it,” he said. “It’s tough, but I’ll get there. We’ll get going.” → Read More
Luke Getsy on Bears’ offense: ‘We left a lot out there’
From DJ Moore’s targets to Justin Fields’ progress to the offensive line’s protection issues, the Bears’ offensive coordinator acknowledged substandard play in the Bears’ 38-20 loss to the Packers, but remains resolute that progress is being made. → Read More
Bears predictions: Week 2 at Buccaneers
The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for Sunday’s game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. → Read More
Cole Kmet heartened by Tarik Cohen’s comeback
Cohen is expected to sign with the Panthers after being out since 2020 with a knee injury. “To see him making a comeback and that he stayed it, it’s really awesome,” Kmet said. “He’s an electric player when he was healthy, so hopefully he can get back to that.” → Read More
Josh Blackwell in line to replace injured CB Kyler Gordon vs. Bucs
Gordon missed practice Wednesday with a hand injury. Blackwell is ready, if needed. “I’ve been thrown in the fire before, so I know what to expect,” he said. “I’m confident in that.” → Read More
First-and-10: No white flags, but a lot of red ones for Bears
This wasn’t just a loss. It was a letdown. It was only Week 1. But Matt Eberflus’ job just got a little tougher. He not only has to coach ’em up; he has to take the heat in a football town that is just about out of patience after years of disappointment. → Read More
Same old story, but a different evaluation of Justin Fields
Last year, every disappointing Fields performance only got the Bears closer to 2023. Now — even in Week 1 — it chips away at the belief that offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and his staff can mold Fields into the dynamic, elite quarterback they expect him to be. → Read More
Bears DT Justin Jones eager for another shot at the Packers
“We need this,” he said. As for his disdain for “freaking obnoxious” Packers fans ... “All I’m gonna say is I’m ready to play,” he said. → Read More
Eddie Jackson not breathing any easier vs. Jordan Love
Even with Aaron Rodgers out of Green Bay, the veteran safety knows the challenge vs. Matt LaFleur and the Packers’ offense is the same. “Everything is on us,” Jackson said. → Read More
Upgrades that could spur a Bears revival in 2023
After a 3-14 season, the Bears have big holes to fill throughout their roster. From quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver DJ Moore, here are 10 positions with the most potential to give them upgrades they sorely need. → Read More
Upgrades that could spur a Bears revival in 2023
After a 3-14 season, the Bears have big holes to fill throughout their roster. From quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver DJ Moore, here are 10 positions with the most potential to give them upgrades they sorely need. → Read More
Bears offseason review: Pieces in place for Justin Fields to take the next step
The Bears made enough progress in the offseason program to warrant optimism, but that’s still an old story at Halas Hall. Training camp, the preseason and the regular season will tell the tale of Year 2 under GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus. → Read More
Connection with DJ Moore buoys Justin Fields
With a No. 1 wide receiver, more overall weapons and his own improved leadership skills, the Bears’ third-year quarterback is excited about taking a giant leap in 2023. Everybody’s been great up to this point, and we just look to take that next step,” he said. → Read More
Bears’ Teven Jenkins in a comfort zone at left guard
The 2021 second-round draft pick is making yet another transition after starting 11 games at right guard last season. But he’s happy to be in one spot. “It lets me actually get good at my craft,” he said. → Read More
DeMarcus Walker embracing leadership role with Bears
The veteran defensive end is part of a group of newcomers who have infused the Bears with new energy after a 3-14 season. ‘Smart. Electric ... it’s just a different feel out there right now,” veteran safety Eddie Jackson said. → Read More
Bears guard Nate Davis catching up quickly
Davis’ absence at the first two weeks of Bears OTAs raised some eyebrows after he had signed a three-year, $30 million contract in free agency. But he said it was just part of a “normal routine” to get his body and mind right. → Read More
Bears’ Jaquan Brisker ready to blossom in 2023 — ‘I feel like myself’
The second-round draft pick was a bright spot as a rookie safety in 2022 — despite thumb surgery, a concussion and the normal learning curve of a first-year player. But now in a comfort zone as a second-year player, he’s eager to make the next step a giant leap. → Read More