The Bear’s Den: Bears players, coaches, managment under microsope

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You wouldnt’ think an early-season loss with a backup quarterback would bring on so much drama in the media and fanbase, yet here we are.

Yes, they were bad. Yes, the team has holes, some of which have lingered for far too long. But it’s also true that some media members (and other folks) are only happy when they have something to complain about. Everybody here excluded from that, of course. We don’t have any of those folks around here.

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BEARSSSSSS – LATEST CHICAGO BEARS NEWS & UPDATES

Caleb Williams is “progressing” but Bears haven’t determined who will start if he can’t

The Bears hope to have Caleb Williams back for Sunday’s game against the Falcons.

Ben Johnson’s loss was disconcerting for reasons that go beyond the Packers rivalry

Sunday’s blowout at the hands of his rival came with the Bears favored to win at Lambeau Field for the first time in 20 years. Expectations were different. The disappointment was greater.

If Bears QB Caleb Williams is out vs. Falcons, Case Keenum should start over Tyson Bagent

POLISH SAUSAGE – NEWS FROM AROUND THE NFL

NFL rules DT Zxavian Harris is eligible to sign with teams as a free agent

I have no idea if this guy is even any good.

Matt LaFleur on Micah Parsons: As soon as they give us the green light, he’ll be out there

Earlier in the day, reporting out of ESPN indicated Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons is not expected to return to practice this week as he continues to recover from a torn ACL suffered late last season.

Austin Booker Expressed Frustration Over Role With Bears Before Week 4 Game vs. Jets

Big fan of 3 sacks. Not a fan of taking complaints to the public.

Jaylon Johnson’s Decline Has the Bears Facing a Hard Call on His $76 Million Contract

No it doesn’t, either he gets better or you get rid of him. Nothing hard about it.

KNOW THINE ENEMY – OUR OPPONENTS UPDATES & NEWS

Vikings worked out JuJu Smith-Schuster

The Vikings are continuing to look at veteran wide receivers.

Falcons coach: Will know more about QB Michael Penix’s availability vs Bears on Wednesday

Penix is a bit of a glass cannon.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Bear & Balanced: Bears vs Packers – Bomb’s Away

Bears’ Ben Johnson doesn’t name a starting QB if Caleb Williams is out

10 Bears Takes: Packers Week was a disaster, a Caleb Williams return, and more

Bears vs. Packers: Inside the Snap Counts, Stats, and Jordan Love’s Explosives

Bears falter on both sides of ball in blowout loss to Packers

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