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Fantasy expert shares best strategies to build roster with Caleb Williams
Want to root for Caleb Williams to lead the way for both the Bears and your fantasy team this season? On Wednesday’s episode of NBC Sports Chicago’s “Under Center Podcast” fantasy expert Connor Rogers joined the show to share his advice on how fans can best set up their teams for success with the rookie quarterback on the roster....
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Rogers: DJ Moore is one of the most underrated wide receivers in the NFL
Connor Rogers joins Football Night in Chicago to talk about fantasy football expectations for the Bears WRs
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Will Bears win NFC North, earn Wild Card spot or miss playoffs? Our staff predictions
It’s prediction time for the Under Center Podcast. One week after the Bears and the rest of the NFL released the full schedule, the crew broke down the team’s odds to both win the division, or qualify for the postseason as a Wild Card team. Here’s a (lightly edited for clarity) transcript of the conversation: Alex Shapiro: I think...
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Andy Behrens: D'Andre Swift has pass-catching fantasy value
Andy Behrens joins Football Night in Chicago to talk about Bears RB D’Andre Swift’s fantasy value
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‘Give him hell': All-Pro LB has unexpected advice for Bears and Caleb Williams
CHICAGO – The No. 1 focus for the Bears over the course of the offseason, through the summer program and beyond is making rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as comfortable as possible. But All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman thinks the Bears would be best served if their defense did the exact opposite. “I hope they are giving him hell every damn practice,”…
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All-Pro pass rusher applauds Bears decision to draft punter Tory Taylor
When the Bears used their fourth-pick in last month’s draft to select punter Tory Taylor, one could sense the city of Chicago’s jaw collectively dropping. The wide expectation was that the team would add a pass rusher to the mix, or maybe another depth piece on the offensive line. Quickly the decision became extremely polarizing with many on social...
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How Shane Waldron plans on developing Caleb Williams
On Saturday, offensive coordinator Shane Waldron talked about how he plans on helping Caleb Williams adjust to the NFL
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Richard Hightower reveals Tory Taylor is ‘always an option' to kick off for Bears
On Saturday, special teams coordinator Richard Hightower talked about what he likes most about Tory Taylor
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Does Caitlin Clark make the Indiana Fever playoff contenders?
The Fever haven’t made the playoffs since 2016, but are they contenders with Caitlin Clark? Khristina Williams, founder of “Girls Talk Sports TV,” discusses why Clark will make an immediate impact in Indiana.
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Can Montez Sweat play even better? Hall of Fame DE explains untapped potential in his game
Montez Sweat was everything the Bears hoped he would be when they traded for him at last year’s deadline. He instantly raised the profile of the pass rush and ended up leading the team with six sacks, despite playing in only nine games. Hall of Fame defensive end Dwight Freeney thinks Sweat can be even better, though. Freeney joined...
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How can the Bears help Montez Sweat this season?
On this episode of Football Night in Chicago, Bears insider Josh Schrock, joins Laurence Holmes to discuss what the Bears need to do to help Montez Sweat this season
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PODCAST: Justin Fields trade market frozen, Bears open NFL free agency with two signings
On a massive edition of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss a big news day for the Chicago Bears. They break down the Bears’ signing of D’Andre Swift and Kevin Byard (1:30) and the fast-moving quarterback carousel. What impact will the quarterback signings have on a potential Justin Fields trade (21:30)? Later, the trio…
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Bears vs. Packers prediction: Can Justin Fields beat Jordan Love in 2023 season finale?
The Bears are completely different from the team that faced the Packers in Week 1. Vibes are high, they’re feeling the momentum. But can they carry that momentum into Lambeau Field, where the Bears haven’t won since 2015? Here’s what the Under Center Podcast crew thinks: Well, well, well, the Bears finally get a chance to seek vengeance against...
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Montez Sweat ‘thankful' for Pro Bowl nod, wants to achieve more
Bears defensive end Montez Sweat reacts to making the 2024 Pro Bowl
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Bears vs. Cardinals predictions: Can Justin Fields get team back in win column?
The Bears’ playoff chances all but died when they lost to the Browns last week, but they’re not mathematically eliminated yet. To have any shot whatsoever, they’ll need a win against one of the worst teams in the NFL in the Arizona Cardinals. Can Justin Fields and the offense right the ship on Christmas Eve? Will the defense continue...
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Fishbain: Bears' lack of big plays not all Justin Fields' fault
Kevin Fishbain joins Mike Berman and Dave Wannstedt on Football Night in Chicago to talk about the Bears’ lack of explosive plays downfield
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Bears vs. Lions predictions: Can Matt Eberflus, Justin Fields get signature win?
The Bears should have beaten the Lions when they played in Week 11. They dominated on both sides of the ball for 56 minutes, but suffered huge let downs on offense and defense in the last four minutes. Can they correct their mistakes and get revenge at Soldier Field this weekend? Here’s what the Under Center Podcast crew thinks The…
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Wanny: Bears can't leave opportunities on the table is they want to beat Lions
Dave Wannstedt joins Mike Berman on Football Night in Chicago to talk about what the Chicago Bears need in order to beat the Detroit Lions
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Bears vs. Lions predictions: Can Justin Fields lead team to win in his return?
The Bears have the opportunity to notch their first win against a divisional opponent since Week 12 of the 2021 season this Sunday when they take on the Lions at Ford Field. That game in 2021 was a 16-14 battle of attrition between the 3-7 Bears and the 0-9-1 Lions. This game will look much different– at least on one…
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Montez Sweat finding his role in Bears defense
Bears’ DE Montez Sweat talks about getting accustomed to his new defensive scheme and his new teammates