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 […]
On The Clock: Medill’s 2016 NFL Draft podcast looks at the Bears options at O-line
Jordan, Peter and Tolly discuss the Bears’ needs at offensive line and who they think might be an option at No. 11. They also discuss some possible second-round options for Chicago.
On the Clock: Medill’s 2016 NFL Draft podcast looks at da Bears and da linebackers
Jordan, Peter and Tolly continue their draft preview series by taking a look at what linebackers the Bears might consider in the first and second rounds. They also debate whether Eastern Kentucky outside linebacker Noah Spence is worth a shot at No. 11 despite numerous off-the-field concerns.
On the Clock: Medill’s 2016 NFL Draft Preview Podcast for the Chicago Bears
Medill’s Peter Dawson and Tolly Taylor join Jordan Ray for their first NFL Draft Preview episode. They break down if the Bears might be in play for a quarterback in one of the first two rounds and talk about a certain Penn State quarterback who has garnered their attention for all the wrong reasons.
Gridlock on the gridiron: Scouts torn over varied showings at NFL Combine
By Tolly Taylor Some 1,200 journalists tried to tackle the 335 prospects at the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The takeaway: there are so many strong prospects on the defensive line, third rounders will look like first rounders in April’s draft. Wide receivers? Raised eyebrows as well, but for all the wrong reasons. Coachspeak […]
