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Breaking down the Bears’ biggest questions

The Chicago Sun-Times’ Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash analyze the 3-7 Bears’ most pressing questions as they embark on another “mini-bye:”

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears, Panthers Feeling the Heat of C.J. Stroud’s Rookie Rise

While Chicago and Carolina struggled through a low-scoring, Thursday night affair, the rookie quarterback is busy showing both organizations exactly what they missed out on.

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What ails the Bears? Call it the Curse of the McCaskeys.

Another season is down the drain, and you know who is to blame again.

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Trade with Panthers has Bears looking out for No. 1

Receiver DJ Moore was a key part of the deal, but the Panthers’ 2024 first-round pick is looming larger and larger.

Chicago Sun-Times

QB Bryce Young didn’t blow the Bears away

Two days after their season ended last year, general manager Ryan Poles said he’d “have to be absolutely blown away” to use his No. 1 overall pick on a quarterback rather than keep Justin Fields entrenched as the Bears’ starter.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-Bear Roquan Smith ‘so happy’ that ‘my career is not going down the drain’

A year ago last week, Bears general manager Ryan Poles traded linebacker Smith to the Ravens. Smith sounded grateful that he did in an interview with Sports Illustrated published this week.

Chicago Sun-Times

1st-and-10: Best and worst of the Bears’ first half

The lack of bite in Matt Eberflus’ defense — tied for 28th in points, 19th in yards, last in sacks and third downs and tied for 24th in takeaways — is the biggest disappointment of a 2-7 start. DJ Moore, Darnell Wright head the list of highlights, but Justin Fields…

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NFL Power Rankings: Bears and Panthers have company in race to bottom

The Bears own the Panthers’ first-round pick in 2024 after general manager Ryan Poles traded them the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft. The best way to ensure that pick ends up as high as possible is to beat the Panthers on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ Matt Eberflus must show over final 8 games he’s part of solution, not problem

At 5-21, he needs wins. Imperceptible, intangible progress isn’t enough.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ Jaylon Johnson: I’m not upset about Montez Sweat’s new contract

“He’s a high-quality guy,” Johnson said after the Bears’ 24-17 loss to the Saints.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears, new DE Montez Sweat agree to contract extension ahead of Saints game: source

The deal secures Sweat through 2027 and sets a Bears record for average pay per year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears coach Matt Eberflus’ biggest problem is fundamental

Eberflus prides himself on being a leader and a teacher, but his messages aren’t resonating as well as they need to be, and he’s running out of time. But he’s working on it.

Chicago Sun-Times

In season of shortcomings, what must Bears president Kevin Warren be thinking?

Warren promised he’d be able to clearly evaluate the football side of the organization, and there’s little chance he’s satisfied with what he has seen.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears need DE Montez Sweat to be game changer Sunday — and for years to come

The absence of a pass rush has undermined any progress Ryan Poles has made rebuilding the defense. Sweat can be the first step toward fixing that.

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Jaylon Johnson essentially warned the Bears against giving Montez Sweat an extension before him

Jaylon Johnson made Montez Sweat getting a new contract VERY awkward for the Bears.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears give nose tackle Andrew Billings a contract extension

He agreed to two-year extension and will be under contract until 2025.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former Commanders DE Montez Sweat not ready to sign an extension

The Falcons wanted Sweat, too, but the Commanders took the better offer from the Bears.

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Bears CB Jaylon Johnson thought he’d be traded — so now what?

Johnson wanted to be traded Tuesday. He was surprised he wasn’t.

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Ryan Poles confident big swing on Montez Sweat will pay off

The Bears’ general manager is optimistic he’ll be able to sign Sweat to a long-term contract. “I’m hoping it won’t take too long,” he said. But Sweat also has to pan out and be the force Poles is expecting on the Bears’ defense.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears want you to trust what they say, not what you see, in season gone sideways

The Bears’ season has been rife with embarrassing losses and off-field snafus. But everything’s fine?

Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears have parted ways with two assistant coaches in six weeks. Where’s the great team culture in that?

Running backs coach David Walker was reportedly canned for workplace-behavior issues.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears GM Ryan Poles backs Matt Eberflus because of work behind the scenes

Fresh off a 30-13 loss to the Chargers, the Bears dealt with an off-field problem Wednesday as they fired running backs coach David Walker.

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Updated look at Bears’ 2024 draft picks after Montez Sweat trade

The Bears now have six draft picks in the 2024 NFL draft after the Montez Sweat trade. Here's a look at Chicago's picks by round:

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Bears fans were enraged by report team would casually approach Montez Sweat’s extension after trade

The Bears "will make an effort" for a guy they traded a second-round pick for. Really???

Chicago Sun-Times

1st-and-10: Time for Bears GM Ryan Poles to dig deep — into his pockets

The upshot of the acquisition of pass rusher Montez Sweat is that Poles eventually will have to overpay someone — Sweat or cornerback Jaylon Johnson, most likely — to fuel the Bears’ rebuild. It’s the cost of getting better in the NFL.

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