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The Bear’s Den, May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

Head coach Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears watches as Caleb Williams #18 throws a passing drill during Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images

It’s schedule release day, expect a ton of leaks about who the bears play when

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Caleb Williams, Patrick Mahomes comp works for Travis Kelce – NBC Sports Chicago – The Bears QB has drawn comparisons to the KC GOAT, and one of the men who would know best agrees

Bears’ 53-man roster projection after Caleb Williams’ rookie minicamp – NBC Sports Chicago – Caleb Williams is the starting quarterback and the wide receiver room is loaded. But the Bears have questions on the defensive line and in the running back…

Bears are set for a position battle at center – 670 – The Bears will hold a competition for their starting center role. Coleman Shelton, Ryan Bates and Doug Kramer are the three players in the mix.

Bears’ 2024 NFL schedule has five mysteries ahead of release – NBC Sports Chicago – With the 2024 NFL schedule set to be released Wednesday, we have several questions that need to be answered about Caleb Williams’ rookie season.

NFL schedule release: Full list of Bears 2024 opponents – NBC Sports Chicago – Every team the Bears will play at Soldier Field and on the road

Bears sign third-round pick Kiran Amegadjie – Chicago Sun-Times – The offensive lineman is expected to earn about $5.6 million over four years.

Chicago Bears: What we heard from coaches on Caleb Williams, more – Chicago Tribune – Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams already demonstrated his hunger to learn at rookie minicamp.

Defining short- and long-term expectations for the Bears’ 2024 NFL draft class – The Athletic – Expectations are sky high for Caleb Williams, who is embracing everything about being the Chicago Bears’ quarterback.

NFL schedule release: Full list of Bears 2024 opponents – NBC Sports Chicago – Every team the Bears will play at Soldier Field and on the road

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Jared Goff extension won’t make Dak Prescott deal any cheaper – NBC Sports – Dak Prescott should be sending Jared Goff a fruit basket.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Kirk Cousins on his Achilles: I think everything’s trending in the right direction – NBC Sports – Last week, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said quarterback Kirk Cousins is “pretty much full-go” with what he can do at the team’s offseason program.

Jaguars, city of Jacksonville agree to $1.4 billion stadium deal – NBC Sports – The Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville have agreed to a $1.4 billion stadium deal, the Associated Press reports.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears 2024 Schedule Leak and Rumor Tracker – Windy City Gridiron – When will the Chicago Bears play their games this season? We track all the schedule leaks here!

Chicago Bears Third Round Pick Kiran Amegadjie Signs Contract – Windy City Gridiron – Another member of the 2024 NFL Draft class has officially signed with the Bears.

Examining the Chicago Bears Salary Cap Situation Post-Rookie Minicamp – Windy City Gridiron – With rookie minicamp in the rearview mirror and just 12 practices left in the offseason program, the Chicago Bears will spend the next two months putting the finishing touches on their preseason roster. Here’s an in-depth looking at where things stand with the salary cap and how they’ll need to move money around if they plan to make many more moves.

Chicago Bears set to face 3rd easiest schedule – Windy City Gridiron – The strength of schedule is a nice discussion topic, but ultimately, it doesn’t mean much, as so many things change from year to year in the NFL.

2024 NFC Quarterback Power Rankings: Offseason Edition – Windy City Gridiron – As we enter the 2024 season, here’s the power rankings for QBs in the NFC.

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