Brad Biggs

Chicago Bears Q&A: What impact will the return of T.J. Edwards and Kyler Gordon have on the defense? With T.J. Edwards returning to health, will the Chicago Bears use more standard 4-3 fronts? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.

📬What impact will return of T.J. Edwards & Kyler Gordon have?

📬With upgrades on the O-line, why is the running game slow to get rolling?

📬Why is Monday's game at Washington??? A road game there for 3 straight years?!?!

Plus more in #Bears Mailbag.

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Austin Booker returns to practice for Chicago Bears, who need a boost in their pass rush Having a healthy Austin Booker in the mix could give Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen more creative options in pass-rushing situations.

How much can Austin Booker boost a lackluster pass rush?

That remains to be seen but with the window started for him to begin practicing in a return from IR, the #Bears are eager to find out.

'You felt the pass rush there, particularly in the game setting.'

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Column: Shoring up Chicago Bears’ porous run defense the latest challenge for Ben Johnson coming off bye week The Chicago Bears come out of their bye week having won two consecutive games but with a leaky run defense that must be shored up.

#Bears are struggling to stop the run because they're being beaten up front.

They're getting gashed for big plays because there are breakdowns on all levels.

Help is on the way with LB TJ Edwards & CB Kyler Gordon returning soon.

But it's a conundrum.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Could Darnell Wright be moved to left tackle with Ozzy Trapilo on the right side? Could Darnell Wright be shifted to left tackle with rookie Ozzy Trapilo playing the right side? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly.

📬Could Darnell Wright move to LT with rookie Ozzy Trapilo staying at RT?

📬Will DE Austin Booker return next week?

📬Why has the defense been so good on 3rd down?

📬Move field goals back to prevent blocks?

And much more in a loaded #Bears Mailbag.

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Column: Chicago Bears expected to make a change at left tackle after the bye — and it comes as no surprise Braxton Jones’ hold on the starting left tackle position was tenuous when the season began. With the bye week here, a change is expected.

The #Bears hit the practice field this afternoon - and when they return from the bye they are expected to have a change at left tackle.

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Chicago Bears’ stunning block sends them to their bye week at 2-2: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Week 4 win A lot went wrong, but the Chicago Bears made the biggest plays in the final half of the fourth quarter to emerge victorious and stun the Las Vegas Raiders.

🏈Special teams heroics by Josh Blackwell keys dramatic win

🏈Trampled run D delivered stops with game on line

🏈Kevin Byard's two picks, Caleb cool under pressure, how to deploy Kyler when he's back + more

What happens in Vegas is in #Bears 10 Thoughts

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Column: While analyzing each Chicago Bears game in a vacuum, a long view of the rebuilding effort is required Coming off Ben Johnson’s first win, it’s important to remember what this Chicago Bears season is about: the development of Caleb Williams and finding core players for the future.

After a rocky start, the #Bears have a chance to get to .500 on Sunday. While analyzing each game in a vacuum, the long view is important to keep in mind as Ben Johnson lays the foundation.

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Impressive.

Of 128 modern players nominated for the Pro Football HOF Class of '26, 12 played for the #Bears

RB Thomas Jones
WR Brandon Marshall, Muhsin Muhammad, Brandon Lloyd
TE Greg Olsen
C Olin Kreutz
G Ruben Brown, Josh Sitton
DT Jay Ratliff, Ted Washington
LB Lance Briggs
CB Charles Tillman

Caleb Williams named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after 4-TD game in Chicago Bears win QB Caleb Williams is the first Chicago Bears player to earn NFC honors on offense since wide receiver DJ Moore in Week 5 of 2023.

Caleb Williams reverses the trend, wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. He's the 3rd #Bears QB to take the award since Josh McCown in Week 14 of the 2013 season.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Will Ryan Poles seek running back help? How about more snaps for Luther Burden III? Would Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles explore trade possibilities for the backfield? Brad Biggs answers that and more in his weekly Bears mailbag.

📬Will Ryan Poles seek running back help? The ground game leaves plenty to be desired.

📬More snaps in the future for Luther Burden III?

📬What position group has a bigger question mark - DB or edge rushers?

Plus much more in #Bears Mailbag.

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Ben Johnson’s 1st win with the Chicago Bears — and Caleb Williams throws 4 TDs: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Week 3 Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears pulled to 1-2 with a chance to climb to .500 before a bye in Week 5.

🏈Ben Johnson pushed the right buttons

🏈Redemption is far off for Tyrique Stevenson. He played well

🏈'Give Caleb a lot of credit'

🏈Flea flicker just the beginning of coach's creativity. 'Those are not trick plays, boys'

10 Thoughts after #Bears rout Dallas

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Jaylon Johnson placed on IR with a groin injury, sidelining the Chicago Bears cornerback indefinitely The Chicago Bears on Saturday placed cornerback Jaylon Johnson on injured reserve. Johnson suffered a groin injury Sunday and is out indefinitely.

Jaylon Johnson heads to injured reserve for the #Bears as does OL Kiran Amegadjie.

Details.

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Column: No one cares about the Chicago Bears’ problems — but CB Jaylon Johnson’s injury is a big one The Chicago Bears need to adjust without CB Jaylon Johnson. They will improve on defense this season, but will that happen against a high-powered Dallas Cowboys offense?

Opponents are averaging 9.3 yards on 1st down against the #Bears.

The #Cowboys were so bad on defense last week they put Russell Wilson in a time machine.

Sizing up oversized defensive issues for both teams in advance of Sunday's game (shootout?).

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Reason to watch — or same old show? Does Tom Brady’s TV gig give Raiders a Week 4 edge? If the Chicago Bears are headed down a familiar path, why keep watching? Can Fox’s Tom Brady give the Las Vegas Raiders advance scouting? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions.

📬Same ol' show or reasons to keep watching?

📬Does Tom Brady's Fox gig give the Raiders a Week 4 edge?

📬What's going on with the 2025 draft class? Or not going on?

📬Any new starters for this week?

And much, much more in a large #Bears Mailbag.

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Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts as Chicago Bears start season 0-2 after allowing ‘stunning’ 52 points to Detroit Lions 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears fell to 0-2 for the 23rd time in franchise history after losing 52-21 to the Lions in Ben Johnson’s return to Detroit

🏈Should the hope be Ben Johnson was so good building the Detroit offense, it can withstand his exit?

🏈Shorthanded D was wrecked

🏈Caleb Williams was better in the pocket

🏈Jake Moody addition & possible future

An autopsy after the #Bears were demolished

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Column: Dayo Odeyingbo heard the cries for Chicago Bears to add a pass rusher. Is the free agent the solution? Chicago Bears defensive ends flashed in Week 1 the last three seasons. Can Dayo Odeyingbo sustain a strong debut Monday to bolster the pass rush?

'The #Bears need to add a pass rusher!'

It's a loud cry that was made from the end of the draft to Opening Weekend.

Dayo Odeyingbo did get the largest contract for any DE in free agency this year. He had a sack in a solid debut.

Could he be the answer?

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Are Caleb Williams’ flaws correctable? What went wrong with the running game? Caleb Williams’ accuracy issues were alarming. Can his flaws be corrected? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly.

📬Can Caleb Williams' accuracy issues be corrected?

📬What went wrong with the run game? Where is Kyle Monangai?

📬OK, how about some reasons for optimism?

And a lot more topics in a large #Bears Mailbag.

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Underwhelming start for Caleb Williams under Ben Johnson. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Chicago Bears’ Week 1 loss. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts following the Chicago Bears’ ninth loss to open a season in the last 12 years.

🏈JJ McCarthy was better than Caleb Williams (who looked like '24 Caleb)

🏈Special teams, penalties & other ways to shoot oneself in the foot

🏈Real impact of new K ball rule

Plus much more after #Bears open season with a thud

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Column: As the Ben Johnson era begins, expect Chicago Bears to showcase his ‘affinity’ for the run game With the Chicago Bears beginning a new era Monday night, it stands to reason coach Ben Johnson will be intent on running the ball.

Ben Johnson is a former quarterback but his time as a tight ends coach that might have shaped his offensive thinking most.

'I’ve got an affinity more so for the run game than what people might realize.'

It's at the foundation of what he wants to do.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Which stats will show Ben Johnson’s offense is working? What is Ozzy Trapilo’s future? For evidence of growth by the Chicago Bears offense under Ben Johnson, look first at the rushing game. Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly.

📬Besides the QB, what stats will best show Ben Johnson's offense is working?

📬Was Olamide Zaccheaus a camp hero or is he the real deal?

📬What's the future for Ozzy Trapilo?

📬Is Aireontae Ersery the one they missed?

Plus more in a packed #Bears Mailbag.

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Chicago Bears All-Quarter-Century Team: Which players made our list of the best of the 2000s? As the Chicago Bears’ 2025 season draws near, it’s a good time to look back at the last 25 years and compile an All-Quarter-Century Team.

Presenting the Chicago #Bears All-Quarter-Century Team: Which players made the list of the franchise's best of the over the last 25 seasons?

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Column: Time wasn’t right for Ryan Poles to bid for Micah Parsons. It just might be for the Green Bay Packers. The Green Bay Packers made a massive trade Thursday for Micah Parsons, a deal that has major implications on the NFC North. It simply wasn’t the right time for the Chicago Bears.

The time wasn't right for Ryan Poles to bid for Micah Parsons.

It just might be for the #Packers and the huge trade has major implications on the NFC North.

Why the time wasn't right for the #Bears and what they could do at defensive end.

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Knee injury sends Austin Booker to IR, while Chicago Bears bring back Scott Daly and Devin Duvernay The Chicago Bears placed defensive end Austin Booker on injured reserve, meaning he’s sidelined until at least Week 6.

Austin Booker led the entire league in sacks in preseason despite playing in only 2 games.

Now, the #Bears will have to wait until at least Week 6 to see if he can replicate the success when games matter.

A knee injury has him on injured reserve.

More.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Will Ryan Poles seek RB help? Where does Luther Burden III fit in to start the season? Can Kyle Monangai or Roschon Johnson be a productive backup to D’Andre Swift, or will Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles be in the market for running back help?

🏈Will they get running back help?

🏈Where does Luther Burden slot to begin the season?

🏈Biggest roster surprise?

🏈Why hasn't Ryan Poles valued pass rushers higher in the draft?

And much more in #Bears Mailbag.

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Column: Analyzing the Chicago Bears’ roster starts in the trenches, where GM Ryan Poles did his heavy lifting Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles invested in the offensive and defensive lines, and that’s where the key to a franchise turnaround will be rooted.

The #Bears are down to 53 and analysis of their roster starts in the trenches.

That's where GM Ryan Poles made the bulk of investments this offseason.

For this team to take a leap forward in Year 1 with Ben Johnson, revamped lines must lead the way.

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Chicago Bears’ 53-man roster tracker: What Tuesday’s practice revealed about potential moves The Chicago Bears must submit their initial 53-man roster to the NFL office before the league’s 3 p.m. deadline on Tuesday. Here are all of the latest roster developments.

Tuesday's short practice revealed some potential roster moves

🏈1 running back was on the field

🏈Devin Duvernay returned

🏈Jahdae Walker looks to be well positoned

🏈Carl Jones Jr. with a shot to make it

Plus more in updated #Bears roster tracker

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Chicago Bears’ 53-man roster tracker: Jaylon Johnson to be removed from NFI list — but status for opener undetermined The Chicago Bears must submit their initial 53-man roster to the NFL office before the league’s 3 p.m. deadline on Tuesday. Here are all of the latest roster developments.

2-time Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson will be removed from the NFI list.

His status for the season opener?

'That’s been the target date. But we’ll see.'

More in the updated #Bears roster tracker with comments from Ben Johnson.

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