Chicago Bears coordinators, players and defensive assistant coaches met with reporters Friday at Halas Hall after a practice to prepare for Monday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Here are four things we learned from those sessions. 1. Defensive coordinator Eric Washington said he is “disappointed … but just very determined” after the showing against the San Francisco 49ers. Washington’s first go as Bears defensive play caller after replacing Matt Eberflus was a rough one. The Bears gave up 38 points and 452 yards, and the coordinator took the blame Friday. “Clearly we failed to meet the mark in terms […]
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‘Why does he get to save his job?’ Ryan Poles is in line to hire another Chicago Bears coach. But should he be?
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles’ job performance has drawn elevated outside scrutiny. Will the evaluation at Halas Hall carry equal intensity — and perhaps lead to another change?
Jaylon Johnson leans into gratitude as this latest Chicago Bears skid drags on: ‘There’s always something to prove’
While Jaylon Johnson is trying to use gratitude to ease the frustration of the Chicago Bears’ lengthy losing streak, his desire to compete remains high.
Chicago Bears Q&A: Does scrutiny turn to GM Ryan Poles? Will fans be sad forever or can Caleb Williams offer hope?
Does scrutiny turn to GM Ryan Poles as the team’s struggles continue? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly.
Bill Belichick reaches an agreement with North Carolina to become the Tar Heels’ next coach
North Carolina has reached an agreement with former NFL coach Bill Belichick to become the next coach of the Tar Heels, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
True or false? The Chicago Bears might not win another game this season.
So much for the new-coach spark the Chicago Bears were hoping for. A 25-point loss renewed questions about the upcoming coaching search and Caleb Williams’ future.
Joe Burrow’s home broken into during “Monday Night Football” in latest pro-athlete home invasion
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home was broken into during “Monday Night Football” in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S.
Column: Notes from a dizzying sports week including Dick Allen’s Hall of Fame journey, Alabama’s CFP grievance and Melody Rogers on Abe Gibron
It doesn’t get much better than when the MLB winter meetings, college football and basketball, and the NFL, NBA and NHL are all in motion at the same time.
3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears, including Cole Kmet’s mental battle and defensive communication issues
“This process, it’s been tough,” Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet said. The team is on a seven-game losing skid.
$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities.
Some of the numbers around the sports world, when broken down by accomplishment, are simply eye-popping in this era.