The Bear’s Den, April 17, 2024

Competitors are seen in action as the New York Jets and Chicago Bears expand girls flag league ahead of International Women’s Day at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on March 07, 2024 in Wimbledon, England.

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Bears President Kevin Warren has seen team transform in Year 1, but biggest challenge remains – Chicago Sun-Times – George McCaskey knew Warren would have a different management style that retiring Bears president/CEO Ted Phillips. Exactly a year into Warren’s tenure — the former Big Ten commissioner started at Halas Hall last April 17 — the chairman has adjusted to it. He considered it his duty to.

Chicago stadiums, arenas and real estate make for a playground for the wealthy – Chicago Sun-Times – We all love sports teams, but regular people don’t own the buildings or the land they frolic upon. We just pay homage to the teams — and to the power-laden who own them.

Bears NFL mock draft mailbag: Fans look to trade No. 9, add talent around Caleb Williams – The Athletic – Bears fans submitted their mock drafts and we analyze them, from the creative trades to the prospects who fit best with the current roster.

Peter Schrager mock draft has Bears picks we haven’t seen often – NBC Sports Chicago – The NFL insider said his mock draft came after weeks of talks with GMs and head coaches from around the league

2024 NFL draft: When Bears could make No. 1, No. 9 picks – NBC Sports Chicago – Trying to time when Ryan Poles will make the Bears draft picks this year is not an exact science, but here’s an educated guess

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Trevor Lawrence: “There’s definitely been some conversations” about a new contract – NBC Sports – After completing his third season, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is eligible for a second contract.

Brian Flores on whether lawsuit is keeping him from head-coaching job: “There’s no way to know” – NBC Sports – Last year, Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores dramatically improved one of the worst defenses in the league.

A running back being drafted in the first round would be a major upset – NBC Sports – As NFL teams increasingly conclude that running backs are not particularly important to building a winning team, running backs have largely become an afterthought in the 2024 NFL draft.

Chris Grier: Drafting QB in first round not something we’re looking at – NBC Sports – The Dolphins are trying to work out a contract extension with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa before the start of the 2024 season and the structure of such a deal has been the topic of much conversation this offseason.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Must See Caleb Williams Highlight Video Package – Windy City Gridiron – This highlight video of Caleb Williams was well put together and we had to share it with you.

Mocking the Mocks: Chicago Bears trade back and go offensive line – Windy City Gridiron – The latest mock draft from Good Morning Football’s Peter Schrager is his sourced mock on what he’s hearing teams will do.

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