The Bear’s Den, November 8, 2024

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Chicago Bears: DE Montez Sweat says shin injury is improving - Chicago Tribune - Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat said his shin is "much better" as he looks to return Sunday against the New England Patriots after sitting out in Week 9.

Bears predictions at NFL midseason: Chicago will pull off another upset of the Lions - The Athletic - Our Bears second-half predictions include items on Cole Kmet, the Packers , Rome Odunze and Jaylon Johnson.

Not All Bears Offensive Problems Trace Back to Caleb Williams - SI - Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron calls presnap penalties a plague to his attack but it's getting rather late in the season to worry about false starts and illegal motion calls.

Bears Week 10 Thursday Injury Report: Tackle Situation Gets a Boost - SI - Getting tackle Braxton Jones back at practice on a limited basis and guard Teven Jenkins back for a full practice Thursday means the outlook for the O-line has improved.

Bears Counting on Returning Players to Offset Losing Andrew Billings in Run Defense - SI - With Montez Sweat and Kyler Gordon back the Bears anticipate figuring out how to plug the gaping hole in their run defense even after losing their starting nose tackle for the year.

What's Wrong with Caleb Williams' Deep Ball? - SI - The passer the Bears saw over the last two games is nothing like over the previous four, and his struggles come at a time when the offense was expected take off.

Halas Intrigue podcast: Relief game? - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears hope to rebound Sunday against the 2-7 Patriots.

Is Caleb Williams regressing? Shane Waldron says no - Chicago Sun-Times - Williams' downturn after the bye — a 49.2% completion rate and 65.4 passer rating — is just part of the developmental process of a rookie quarterback, the Bears' OC said. "The thing that gives me all the confidence in the world in Caleb is his dedication to his craft."

Tyrique Stevenson's position coach: 'He's gonna live with that for a long time' - Chicago Sun-Times - Jon Hoke said Stevnson handled his benching well Sunday.

Bears DE Montez Sweat practices in full, expected to return Sunday - Chicago Sun-Times - Sweat said the injury felt "much better" than it did Sunday.

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Lions waive returner/receiver Isaiah Williams - NBC Sports - Rookie wide receiver and return man Isaiah Williams is heading to waivers.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Ravens waive Yannick Ngakoue - NBC Sports - Veteran defensive end Yannick Ngakoue will be available on waivers.

Report: Trevor Lawrence unlikely to play Sunday, surgery an option for left shoulder - NBC Sports - Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence probably won't be on the field when Jacksonville plays Minnesota on Sunday and could be out for longer.

If/when Missouri gambling amendment passes, the Chiefs win - NBC Sports - If/when the Missouri gambling amendment officially is declared a winner, the Chiefs will win, too.

Kaplan: Bears would fire Eberflus with 2 years remaining on contract - Windy City Gridiron - David Kaplan joins the latest Bears Banter Podcast!

A closer look at Bears vs Patriots and Thursday's injury report - Windy City Gridiron - Join our Bear Bones LIVE at FIVE (CT) to discuss all the latest about the Bears!

Breaking down the Chicago Bears' pass protection against the Cardinals - Windy City Gridiron - Lester breaks down all 6 sacks the Bears allowed to the Cardinals.

Rome Odunze Takes the Lead - Windy City Gridiron - Tracking the rookie year of Rome Odunze

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which includes Bears Banter hosted by Bill Zimmerman, Bear & Balanced from Jeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., Bears Over Beers featuring a rotating host line-up of Ryan Droste, Khari Thompson, Jacob Infante, and Bryan Orenchuk, Making Monsters with Taylor Doll, Bear Bones from Dr. Mason West, and an occasional T Formation Conversation from Lester; Steven's Streaming Twitch Channel from Steven Schweickert is another fun one.