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Bears report card: How we graded Chicago in the 2022 season

Here’s a quick breakdown of what we saw during the 2022 season and how we graded the Bears over 17 games.

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Bears rookie Kyler Gordon finding his comfort zone

After a typical season of rookie trials, Gordon seems like he’s in the right place at the right time — reaping the rewards of some hard lessons learned earlier in the season as a slot cornerback and ready to finish his first NFL season with momentum heading into 2023.

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Bills WR Stefon Diggs shows Bears exactly what they need for QB Justin Fields

Fields needs the advantage of knowing a defense’s attention is diverted in many directions rather than narrowed solely on him.

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Phoenix roll past Bullets in NBL

The red-hot South East Melbourne Phoenix make it five wins from their last six games after crushing Brisbane Bullets.

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Killers, crime family boss and Facebook perv among 14 crooks jailed this week

These are the criminals from our region who were locked up over the past seven days

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Bears CB Jaylon Johnson relishes matchup vs. A.J. Brown

The Bears don’t always have Johnson shadow the opponent’s best receiver, but Johnson is hoping they do Sunday against the Eagles. He always wants the No. 1 guy. “I feel like I’m the best. And they feel like they’re the best,” Johnson said. “So why not go at it.”

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United's Tucker lights up NBL derby

American forward Rayjon Tucker fired in 33 points as Melbourne United claimed a big NBL derby win over rivals South East Melbourne.

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Bears rookie Jack Sanborn looks like a keeper, but ...

The undrafted free agent from Wisconsin and Lake Zurich has been impressive in five starts since Roquan Smith was traded. But coach Matt Eberflus is holding Sanborn to the same high standard he held Smith to. “His ball production probably needs to improve.”

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BMW driver ploughed into dog walker, 74, at double the speed limit

Alan Williams suffered "catastrophic" injuries and died at the scene

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Bear Necessities: Chicago looking to make statement vs. Packers

Bears DC Alan Williams on Week 13 matchup vs. Packers: “Our guys are up for it and ready for the challenge."

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Five in a row for red hot Breakers in NBL

A stunning first-half blitz from the New Zealand Breakers has seen the NBL ladder leaders ease past the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Christchurch.

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Bears’ culture club — all for 1, and 1 for all

With Justin Fields and Eddie Jackson leading the way, the Bears are hanging together despite losing seven of eight. “The things that get you through those tough stretches are good people that have some moral fiber,” defensive coordinator Alan Williams said. “We have that.”

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Bear Necessities: Alan Williams felt sad that Justin Fields felt need to apologize to defense

Bears QB Justin Fields didn't need to apologize to the defense after the Falcons loss (and they let him know it).

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Bears notebook: Trestan Ebner ready for more work

The rookie running back was undaunted by modest production against the Falcons — eight yards on six carries. “I know if you look at the stats, you’ll be like, ‘This guy didn’t do anything.’ But if you turn on the film and watch, you’ll see there was something there.’

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NBL derby delight as Phoenix crush United

South East Melbourne have ended a run of four straight NBL losses against Melbourne United with an emphatic 84-69 win in the local derby.

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The Falcons figured out how to use ‘alien’ Cordarrelle Patterson

The Bears could never master using the 6-2, 220-pound Patterson consistently on offense.

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The real Jaylon Johnson plans to stand up vs. Falcons

Johnson valiantly played through an oblique injury against the Lions and wasn’t quite himself. “I know that could’ve been a game where I allowed no catches. And [the Lions] know they got away with some uncharacteristic things out of me.”

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Bears report card: How we graded Chicago in their Week 10 loss

Here’s a quick breakdown of what we saw during Sunday's game and how we graded the Bears in their loss against the Lions.

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Bears’ shoddy defense reaching a breaking point

“We can’t keep shooting ourselves in the foot,” safety Eddie Jackson said after the defense committed three penalties and allowed two touchdowns in the fourth quarter of a 31-30 loss to the Lions. “We gotta do our jobs. We gotta get this fixed. We gotta get it fixed fast.”

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7 Takeaways from the Bears’ shootout loss to the Dolphins

From Justin Fields' stardom to Chase Claypool's encouraging debut, here are our takeaways from Sunday's game between the Bears and Dolphins.

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Bears defense still hopes to grow without Ro

After losing Robert Quinn a week ago, the defense took another emotional hit this week when Roquan Smith was traded to the Ravens. But defensive coordinator Alan Williams is confident the defense can not only survive Smith’s absence, but thrive in spite of it. “We will,” he said. “It’s not…

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Bears rookie Jack Sanborn ready if opportunity knocks

The undrafted free agent from Wisconsin and Lake Zurich could be in line for a bigger role after Roquan Smith was traded to the Ravens. “What’s there not to like about Sanborn,” defensive coordinator Alan Williams said. “He just needs a chance to get on the field and perform.”

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Where’s ‘Waldo?’ Stopping Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill isn’t child’s play

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson doesn’t have time to mourn the trade of linebacker Roquan Smith, the Bears’ best player.

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Bears rookie LB Jack Sanborn will see increased role on defense

Bears DC Alan Williams said rookie Jack Sanborn will see an increased workload at linebacker, and he's in consideration for the WILL role.

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Bears report card: How we graded Chicago in their Week 7 win

Here’s a quick breakdown of what we saw during Monday's game and how we graded the Bears in their win over the Patriots.

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