Why film study is so important to young NFL QBs like the Bears’ Caleb Williams

Courtney CroninJun 6, 2025, 06:02 AM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The day after Caleb Williams‘ rookie season ended with a win over the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Bears quarterback

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Brisker to play ‘same way’ despite 3rd concussion

Courtney CroninJun 4, 2025, 05:20 PM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Speaking publicly for the first time since a concussion forced him to miss 12 games last season, Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker

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Williams makes it clear he wanted to be a Bear

Courtney CroninMay 28, 2025, 05:01 PM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on Wednesday defended his commitment to the organization that drafted him with the No. 1 pick in

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Johnson: Looking to alter narrative on Bears QBs

Courtney CroninMay 21, 2025, 06:31 PM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — New Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson said he looks at the franchise’s troubling track record of developing quarterbacks as an opportunity.

Excerpts from ESPN senior

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Bears WR Luther Burden finds motivation in draft-day fall

Courtney CroninMay 19, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Luther Burden III wasn’t ready to call it a night. The former Missouri wide receiver had to channel his frustration and disappointment to clear

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Bears’ search for new home re-focuses to suburb

Courtney CroninMay 16, 2025, 02:30 PM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Chicago Bears‘ plans for a new domed stadium have shifted again.

The team is now focused on building a stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois,

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After adding more pass catchers, Bears need to keep offense happy

Courtney CroninMay 10, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears hoped to fortify their backfield in the second round of the draft. They felt strongest about Ohio State running back <a

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Bears upgrade Caleb Williams’ protection, now it’s up to the QB

Courtney CroninMar 14, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — If there’s one thing the Chicago Bears affirmed during the past three months, it’s how big of a draw Caleb Williams is

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