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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
This week is Cat Week here in Den Den
BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN !!!!
BEARRRSSSS
Bears QB Competition: Mitch Trubisky’s Late Mistake Reflects Superb Practice – NBC Sports Chicago – It’s been a great day for Trubisky, right up until the end.
What Matt Nagy actually means when he says that Robert Quinn is ‘starting up’ – NBC Sports Chicago – We’re sticking a word out to say what Matt Nagy cannot do.
PFF rejects Bears’ Mitch Trubisky on his birthday, using shoddy stats analysis – NBC Sports Chicago – Honestly, this whole tweet is not mentioned.
Bears practice takeaways: Day 3 belongs to Akiem Hicks, defensive line – NBC Sports Chicago – Hicks made plays all day – including on special teams.
Inside Bears’ Qears Competition: How Team Will Choose Between Mitch Trubisky, Nick Foles – NBC Sports Chicago – An Inside Out of the Competition’s Operation and the Important Factors That Will Finally Decide Who’s Under the Center on September 13 acts against the Lions.
The defense of Great Bears no excuse as Mitch Trubisky, Nick Foles wrestle – NBC Sports Chicago – It was easy to crawl up the Bears’ offense in the 2019 training camp looked bad to them to a great defense. That is not an excuse again in 2020.
Germain Ifedi Watch important time on the right guard – At Tap Sports Net – Bears’ offensive line coach Juan Castillo comments on Germain Ifedi’s work with the starters.
Jimmy Graham promises he’ll be “Back” as an Elite Performer – SI.com – “He looks just like the Terminator. He runs like him and everything. He’s a beast, he’s a freak, but he’s going to make us each better make day. “
Red Zone Problems Continue to Dog Bears, Mitchell Trubisky – SI.com – It was just one series of plays in training camp, but gave a glimpse of how well the Bears have solved some of their big problems of the 2019 season.
It’s too early to be a new Mitchell Trubisky – SI.com – There has never been a dispute over Trubisky’s competitiveness, even though he has not had to compete for his job in the past. The desire to always compete has been there since John Fox and Dowell Loggains announced the shots in 2017.
Chicago Bears: Jaylon Johnson jealous to prove he’s a starter – Chicago Tribune – Whether Bears rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson is ready to line up on the first snap of the season is a medical question complicated by a ticking bell. The pick of the second round underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder in March, and the Bears still need to use him during periods with full teams during training camp.
Chicago Bears: Jimmy Graham, Cole Kmet Worth Proving – Chicago Tribune – Cole Kmet grew up admiring tight end Jimmy Graham. Now, the Bears’ second-round draft pick works alongside the 11-year veteran, and both are envious of proving they can contribute this season.
Bears training camp: Jimmy Graham does not have to be the Terminator – Chicago Sun-Times – Kevin Toliver has a nickname for Jimmy Graham. He told the Bears tight end over the next day. “He just looks like the Terminator,” the cornerback said. “He walks like him and everything. He’s an animal. He’s a freak. ”
Bears training camp: Rookie CB Jaylon Johnson ready to hit starting job – Chicago Sun-Times – The loss of Artie Burns limited the competition for a starting job to Johnson and Kevin Toliver. The Bears are betting that Johnson will be a pillar of their defense in the long run, so his timeline is now accelerated.
Bears training camp: Tight end Cole Kmet learns from the best – Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears rookie tight end, already impressive in early practice, gets a ringing remark from teammate – and former All-Pro – Jimmy Graham: ‘He reminds me of a boy me. ‘
Bears Training Camp Podcast: Campaign Leagues from QB to TE to CB – Chicago Sun-Times – Here’s an early review of the leagues to watch in Bears Camp.
Bears notebook: Kevin Toliver is no. 1 … for now – Chicago Sun-Times – The third-year cornerback could hold the place for rookie Jaylon Johnson. But with Johnson still recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, Toliver has a chance to convince the coaching staff that he deserves the job.
Bears Camp: Kevin Toliver Compares TE Jimmy Graham to The Terminator – Bears Wire – CB Kevin Toliver has seen a lot of TE Jimmy Graham in practice, and Toliver replied that Graham fits the defensive backs.
Chicago Bears TE Jimmy Graham Feeling Rejuvenated by Splash in Training Camp – ChicagoBears.com – New Bears Tight End Jimmy Graham turns out to be a man on a mission early in training camp, constantly showing off energy, competitiveness and play ability in the practice.
Quick hits: Chicago Bears limit Robert Quinn’s, Khalil Mack’s training camp reps – ChicagoBears.com – Bears star pass rushers Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn are returning to full-contact drills. Reserve outside linebacker Barke evidently Mingo is great against the onslaught and pass. And more news from training camp.
Chicago Bears rookie Jaylon Johnson is ready to compete for the back-to-back track – ChicagoBears.com – Rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson is ready to compete for the Bears open starting cornerback.
Roster Moves: Chicago Bears sign WR Rodney Adams, place DB Artie Burns on injured reserve – ChicagoBears.com – The Bears signed on Thursday receiver Rodney Adams and placed cornerback Artie Burns on injured reserve.
POLICY SAUSAGE
Chiefs ban fans wearing headwear – ProFootballTalk – While not taking steps as important as changing the Washington Football Team’s name, the Kansas City Chiefs have also agreed to make some changes after consulting with Native American leaders.
Column: NFL Fans Will Not Miss Thom Brennaman Calling NFL Games – Chicago Tribune – Thom Brennaman, who was among the charter group of Fox Sports announcers when it began broadcasting NFL games in 1994, will not be a pro football calls for this network season. That’s the latest fallout from his anti-gay slur over an open microphone Wednesday during a Cincinnati Reds telecast.
FOX Takes Thom Brennaman Off on NFL Broadcasting – ProFootballTalk – Omrop Fryslân Thom Brennaman will no longer call NFL games on FOX Sports after using a homophobic slur on the air while calling a baseball game a Wednesday night.
KNOW YOUR ENEMY
Detroit Lions training camp stock report: 5 players trending up, 4 trending down – Pride Of Detroit – A look at which players have helped and their cases helped by two practices.
Vikings unlikely to host season opener – ProFootballTalk – According to Rochelle Olson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Vikings are unlikely to be fans of the Week One game, at home against Green Bay.
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst Explains Boundaries on Tweets in Practice by Reporters – ProFootballTalk – On Thursday, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst took the blame for boundaries implemented by his team, explaining the reasoning behind the changes, which include banning players performing first-team reps, position matches, and lineup rotations.
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Wiltfong: Jimmy Graham has a lot to prove in 2020 – Windy City Gridiron – Jimmy Graham has been one of the best tight ends of his generation in his 10-year career, but because he committed himself for his first year with the Chicago Bears readies, he feels he has much more left …
Wiltfong: Bears work six free agents on defense today – Windy City Gridiron – The Chicago Bears today gave an attempt to six players at Halas Hall per the NFL’s try-out / attendance list.
Wiltfong: Chances are great that the Bears will go over their overall win in 2020 – Windy City Gridiron – If you’re looking for a nice bet for the 2020 season that has a decent chance of paying, and that has too to do with the Chicago Bears, then our friends over at Sports Betting Dime might …
Is the role of Buster Skrine in nickel safe? – Windy City Gridiron – It was not my intention to make this last Windy City Gridiron Chicago Bears round table about everything about the defense, but with so much of the training camp paying attention to the offense, it does …
Berckes & Snyder: Bears Over Beers interviews Director of Jim McMahon documentary – Windy City Gridiron – Director CJ Wallis cracks a cold one with the boys and discusses his passion project involving the Punky QB.
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