Former Illinois standout competing to cement spot on Bears defensive line
By Akshat Jain Medill Reports Keith Randolph Jr. did not start playing football until his junior year of high school. Receiving no basketball scholarship offers coupled with a desire to play collegiate sports at the Division I level led him to the gridiron. Seven years later, he is now competing for the fourth and final […]
Undrafted rookies fight to make Bears roster
By King Jemison Medill Reports The NFL draft was done. But for former Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr., the show had just begun. “When the draft is over, everything’s coming so fast,” Randolph said. He was one of the highest-ranked prospects to go undrafted — and thus one of the biggest names on […]
Array of emotions accompany Bears fans to NFL draft
By Everett Munez Medill Reports When Caleb Williams walks onto the grass at Soldier Field, he won’t be following in the footsteps of greatness. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner out of USC and the Bears top pick in the 2024 NFL draft follows a long history of disappointment at quarterback. The 104-year-old franchise is one […]
Justin Broiles’ ‘chop wood, carry water’ motto to follow him throughout NFL journey
By Zain Bando Medill Reports Justin Broiles is far from finished when it comes to taking the next step toward making an NFL roster. Although the six-year Oklahoma defensive back was waved by the Bears May 8, Broiles remains content with a focused mindset that everything else will fall into place with the right attitude, […]
Bears fans get cautiously optimistic after hiring of coach Matt Eberflus
By Jack Savage Medill Reports “Cautiously optimistic,” said Mikey Williams, 24, a lifelong Bears fan, born and raised in Chicago. “I love bringing in a tough, defensive-minded, Midwest guy to a team that looked resigned to defeat under (former coach Matt) Nagy. The love (new coach Matt) Eberflus gets for turnovers makes me nervous as […]
The pressure for success in Chicago sports
By: Nick Mantas and Aaron Rose Medill Reports The Chicago Bears and Bulls haven’t won a championship in this century. ESPN and Sun Times reporters weigh in on the reasons for what has led to their unsuccessful seasons and what next season could bring for both organizations. During the second segment, we talk about the challenges of […]
International Rugby Coming to Chicago
By Nick Mantas Medill Reports At a news conference inside Soldier Field it was announced The Rugby Weekend will be held in Chicago once again. The last time Chicago hosted the event in 2016 sell-out crowds packed the Chicago Bears stadium to see their beloved country-men and women play rugby. Team members from Italy, New […]
Did the Bears make the right move in signing Mike Glennon?
By Brent Schwartz In today’s NFL landscape, teams either have a franchise quarterback or they are pursuing one. The Chicago Bears’ pursuit has led them to last week’s signing of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup, Mike Glennon, who they will be paying $43.5 million over the next three years, with $14.5 million guaranteed according to […]
Takeaways from Day 2 at Bears training camp
By Adam Rossow Heat and humidity marked the second day of training camp for the Bears in Bourbonnais. Medill’s Adam Rossow takes in the action and gives us his three takeaways from Friday’s late-morning practice. [vimeo 176852764 w=474]
On the Clock: Medill’s 2016 NFL Draft podcast looks at defensive back prospects the Bears might choose
Jordan, Peter and Tolly continue their draft preview series by taking a look at the defensive back prospects in this year’s NFL draft. First, they rave over Florida State’s Jalen Ramsey and talk about some cornerback prospects the Bears might consider. Then, they go over a few notable safeties that could be considered in the […]
