Brad Biggs
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Brad Biggs
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Covering the Chicago Bears since 2001.

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Some sort of football oracle?

At 0-2, Ben Johnson predicted the #Bears would be playing their best football in December.

Here we are ... and following a 5-0 November, the bar has been raised.

6 reasons the team can make the coach's forecast good.

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Column: Ben Johnson predicted Chicago Bears will play their best ball in December. 6 reasons he may be right.
After an 0-2 start, Ben Johnson predicted the Chicago Bears would play their best ball in December. After a 5-0 November, the bar has been raised.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
#Panthers upset of #Rams vaults the #Bears to the top of the NFC playoff picture looking ahead to Week 14.

Bears 9-3
Rams 9-3

#Seahawks can become 9-3 as well with a win over #Vikings this afternoon. Bears would be ahead of Seattle as well.
November 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This is an entertaining look at the 1985 #Bears season with the inimitable Don Pierson.

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Chicago Bears’ 1985 Super Bowl run: Don Pierson’s game-by-game breakdown from the ‘most memorable season’
Don Pierson called 1985 the “most memorable season” not just for the Chicago Bears, but for any NFL football team.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🏈No team's O-line has gotten more attention for a long time than the #Eagles. The #Bears group was better - by a lot.

🏈Totally different Black Friday vibe from 2024 firing to 2025 1st place.

🏈'That sends a message across the league.'

And more in 10 Thoughts

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At 9-3, Chicago Bears own the 2nd-best record in the NFC: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Week 13
Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears bulldozed the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15 to improve to 9-3 on the season — the second-best record in the NFC.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
ICYMI

Dan Roushar, once a quarterback at NIU, was retired when Ben Johnson called: 'Is this something you are interested in?'

How the former college QB got into the trenches, climbed the ladder & with little fanfare is behind the #Bears rebuilt O-Line.

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Column: Dan Roushar, lured out of retirement by Chicago Bears, is the architect of one of NFL’s best O-lines
Dan Roushar, once a quarterback at Northern Illinois, is the man behind the Chicago Bears’ remarkable improvement in the trenches.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Dan Roushar, once a quarterback at NIU, was retired when Ben Johnson called and said, 'Is this something you are interested in?'

How the former college QB got into the trenches, climbed the ladder & with little fanfare is behind the #Bears rebuilt O-line.

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Column: Dan Roushar, lured out of retirement by Chicago Bears, is the architect of one of NFL’s best O-lines
Dan Roushar, once a quarterback at Northern Illinois, is the man behind the Chicago Bears’ remarkable improvement in the trenches.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📬What's the deal with the rash of injuries?

📬How about flexing more games to prime time?

📬Jaylon/Kyler/T.J. ready for Friday?

📬Is there an Ozzy Trapilo/Theo Benedet decision now at LT?

#Bears Mailbag is jam packed.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Could more games be flexed into prime time? And why are all these injuries popping up?
What to make of the team’s strength and training staffs with all the injuries? Could additional games be flexed into prime time? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🏈'The best staff at keeping the backups ready.' Theory put to test.

🏈D'Marco Jackson & Amen Ogbongbemiga do something #Bears LBs have accomplished 1 other time since '94

🏈Caleb Williams 3 TDs, Montez Sweat's sack binge & more after another narrow win.

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Unlikely heroes keep arising for 1st-place Chicago Bears: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Week 12 win
The Chicago Bears figured this would be a classic game in the trenches, and they were the more physical team against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Yes, the #Bears placed Tremaine Edmunds on IR as well as RB Roschon Johnson.

No, Jaylon Johnson/Kyler Gordon will not return on Sunday.

And another move casts doubt on the availability of LT Theo Benedet vs. Pittsburgh.

All of the details.

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Chicago Bears place LB Tremaine Edmunds on injured reserve amid a flurry of moves ahead of Sunday’s game
The Chicago Bears on Saturday placed Tremaine Edmunds on injured reserve, a significant loss considering the linebacker leads the team with 89 tackles and has four interceptions.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
With injuries piling up at linebacker, #Bears are in a position where D'Marco Jackson & Ruben Hyppolite II could be the starters Sunday vs. Pittsburgh.

The defense has handled a wave of injuries all year. This would be a new test for Dennis Allen & Co.

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Chicago Bears may be without top 3 linebackers — including Tremaine Edmunds — in defense’s latest injury snag
Just as the Chicago Bears are inching toward better health in the secondary, they’re dealing with more injuries at linebacker.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
📬How is this year unlike the 'fluky' 2018 season?

📬Strength of victory is mentioned. What about how difficult the schedule was before the season?

📬Assuming a 5th year option/extension for Darnell Wright, what about other contract eligible draft picks?

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Chicago Bears Q&A: How is this season different from Matt Nagy’s ‘fluky’ NFC North title in 2018?
Is all this early success in coach Ben Johnson’s first season sustainable? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🏈1st place #Bears continue late-game heroics

🏈Does the effort beat a better team? 'Personally, I don't want to find out'

🏈Right move at right time looked like a counter by Richard Hightower

🏈Neither QB played well. Minnesota looks to be in a pickle

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Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears keep flipping the script in crucial moments: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Week 11
Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears improved to 7-3 — their best record through 10 games since winning the division in 2018.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Big news.

#Bears activated the 21-day practice window for CB Jaylon Johnson to return from injured reserve.

He's on the mend from surgery to repair a groin injury.

Possible target return date? Dec. 7 game vs. #Packers at Lambeau Field. Maybe sooner?
November 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
As maligned as the #Bears O-line was the past couple years, it's worth taking inventory of where it is:

- 2nd in rushing
- 5th in sacks/pass attempt

It's not always pretty but LT Theo Benedet is gaining confidence and showing growth. A progress report.

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Column: Theo Benedet is building confidence — but major tests loom for improving Chicago Bears offensive line
Left tackle Theo Benedet is gaining confidence in pass protection for the Chicago Bears. But he and the offensive line face some big challenges ahead.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📬How do you assess the job DC Dennis Allen has done to this point?

📬How did they miss out on CB Asante Samuel Jr.?

📬Is the 6-3 record 'fluky?'

Plus much more in #Bears Mailbag.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: How do you assess the job Dennis Allen has done? What happened with Asante Samuel Jr.?
The Chicago Bears defense has been excellent in some metrics and very poor in others. Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Taking questions for this week's #Bears Mailbag. Send them this direction. Include name/hometown.
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🏈Ben Johnson's team keeps stacking wins - now more than all last season

🏈Has anyone shined brighter with the Dennis Allen scheme change than Tremaine Edmunds?

🏈Caleb's legs, CJGJ instant impact, bad hands, NFC North & much more.

The #Bears are 6-3

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Chicago Bears keep finding a way to finish: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Week 10 win
The Chicago Bears, a team that for a few years had routinely found new and inventive ways to lose, are now winning games with clutch performances in key moments.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It's the move the #Bears did NOT make that signals RB D'Andre Swift should be good to go Sunday vs. the #Giants.

Ben Johnson should have a full choice of backfield options.

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D’Andre Swift looks good to go, giving Chicago Bears a full backfield after Kyle Monangai’s breakout game
Chicago Bears RB D’Andre Swift is expected to play Sunday after the Chicago Bears did not elevate a running back from the practice squad for the game against the New York Giants.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Ryan Poles met with Ben Johnson multiple times in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline.

Ultimately, the #Bears landed Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. Poles credited Johnson with having a 'long view' and noted the new staff is getting more from young players.

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Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles credits Ben Johnson with seeing ‘big picture’ as they navigated trade deadline
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles made calls on every imaginable player before the NFL trade deadline. Ultimately, he and coach Ben Johnson took a long-view approach.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
📬What will DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka provide right away?

📬Why didn't GM Ryan Poles angle for more?

📬OK, what about making a play for CB Asante Samuel Jr. now?

Plus much more in a loaded post trade deadline #Bears Mailbag

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Chicago Bears Q&A: What did Ryan Poles get in Joe Tryon-Shoyinka — and why didn’t he angle for more?
What are the Chicago Bears getting in Joe Tryon-Shoyinka? Is signing Asante Samuel Jr. an option? And how many wins to make the playoffs? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Taking questions for this week's #Bears Mailbag. Send them this direction. Include name/city.
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Ryan Poles has been a wheeler dealer at this time of year. Does the GM have a move for the #Bears before the trade deadline - 3 pm Tuesday?

Examining the situation.

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Column: Ryan Poles has been a dealer at the trade deadline before. Do the Chicago Bears have a move this year?
Ryan Poles has been active enough in late October and early November that as long as he remains the Chicago Bears general manager, questions will come annually. Will the Bears be active at the trad…
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October 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
📬Can Caleb Williams be counted on to break through with other 2nd year QBs flourishing?

📬How to fix red zone woes besides, you know, eliminating all the penalties?

📬Why the drop off after 'first 15' on offense?

Plus much more in #Bears Mailbag.

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Can Caleb Williams be counted on to break through with other 2nd year QBs flourishing?
Can Caleb Williams turn things around with other second-year QBs flourishing? How to fix red zone woes? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Taking questions for this week's #Bears Mailbag. Send them this direction. Include name/hometown.
October 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🏈Tyler Huntley outshined Caleb Williams Sunday

🏈Once offense gets off-script, production dips

🏈Takeaway train halts with depleted secondary an issue

🏈Baltimore injury report switcheroo a real NFL issue

And much more after #Bears win streak ends

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What’s next for the Chicago Bears after their 4-game winning streak ends? Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Week 8.
The takeaways dried up. The injuries piled up. The red zone and penalty woes continued. 10 thoughts after the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Chicago Bears 30-16.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM