​THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIALBEARSSSSSSBears QB Caleb Williams misses out on winning his second ESPY award, but the nominated moment is one that fans will never forget. The play that earned Williams a spotlight came on a 14-yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round. In the end, the ESPY went to New York Knicks’ OG Anunoby for his game-winning putback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, sealing the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
Caleb Williams ranked as only the fourth-best QB in his draft class, according to Sports Illustrated, landing at 15th on a franchise players list that places him behind Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix. The gap with at least two of those peers is tough to justify.
Illinois Bears Stadium was pegged with an Unrealistic “50-50” shot by a legislator, as Illinois State Sen. Sue Rezin of the 38th District described the in-state plan as even money on its chances of succeeding.
Bears 2026 training camp position preview: Receiver is on the horizon, with Burden and Odunze finishing the 2025 season as the third- and fourth-highest receiving totals, respectively, behind DJ Moore (traded to the Bills) and tight end Colston Loveland.
Setting goals for all seven Bears rookies entering training camp shifts the expectations: these newcomers aren’t being asked to be saviors but to contribute to a winning culture from day one.
If Aaron Donald returns, he’ll find many unfamiliar faces: the only defensive starter remaining from the team when Donald retired after the 2023 season is linebacker Byron Young.
Justin Jefferson could be the key to resolving the Vikings’ quarterback question, with a renewed focus on the receiving corps as part of the ongoing QB dialogue.
In case you missed it on Windy City Gridiron, five scenarios that could derail the Bears in 2026 are examined, with some fans reluctant to go there but insightful nonetheless.
Question of the Day asks: who will lead the 2026 Chicago Bears in receiving yards? Fans are weighing in, and @BryanOrenchuk takes a closer look at what #DaBears supporters think.
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