The Bear’s Den, October 18, 2024

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Chicago Bears offense at the bye: What's working, what's not, what's ahead - Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' growth is at the center of the offensive review at the bye week.

Shane Waldron got off to a shaky start but skipped no steps in turning around Bears offense - The Athletic - Waldron is open about the fact that conversations with Caleb Williams and other offensive leaders helped spark the Bears offense.

Can NFC North make NFL history and put every team in playoffs? It all hinges on the Bears - The Athletic - It's a long shot, but there's a growing chance the Vikings, Lions, Packers and Bears all make the playoffs this season.

A Trade Bears Should Only Make If They're Feeling Charitable - SI A proposed Bears trade by ESPN's Bill Barnwell would deprive them of a needed third running back for nothing more than a pick they've proven they don't need.

Maybe Caleb Williams Needs a Recount After Loss to Jayden Daniels - SI - Analysis: Jayden Daniels won the Pepsi Zero Sugar rookie of the week award for the fifth time and beat Caleb Williams out even with a loss and inferior statistics.

Why Achieving Top-Five Ranking Looks Unlikely for Bears Defense - SI - The improvement of the Bears defense since the middle of last season can't be questioned but the task ahead makes their goal of finishing top five seem like a daunting task.

Jenkins: Waldron's system becoming one of most fun to watch - 670 - Quarterback guru and Jenkins Elite founder Tim Jenkins has done a 180 in his opinion of Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in recent weeks.

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The cheat sheet: Old England Jags will top New England Pats - Chicago Sun-Times - Falcons, Raiders and Jets are the top plays

Justin Fields says he hasn't 'played good enough' for Pittsburgh Steelers not to consider starting Russell Wilson – Chicago Tribune - Justin Fields seems to be at peace with the idea of getting benched in favor of Russell Wilson, even with the Pittsburgh Steelers at 4-2 and tied with Baltimore for first place in the AFC North.

Giants rookie WR Malik Nabers clears concussion protocol - NBC Sports - Nabers missed the past two games after being injured late in the loss to the Cowboys on Sept. 26.

Marvin Harrison Jr. has limited practice but remains in concussion protocol - NBC Sports - Cardinals rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. practiced Thursday, getting in limited work, but remains in concussion protocol.

Could the Bears deal Khalil Herbert before the trade deadline? - Windy City Gridiron - Herbert's name has popped up in speculative s all season, but now there appears to be one report that the Bears took a call on his availability.

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