Runners at second and third. Infield in; two weak grounders, the White Sox find a way to allow both runs to score and record zero outs. Coaches: clip that sequence, and use it for "what absolutely can't happen here" examples at practice.

I'm not sure I trust these “Chicago Style” hot dogs at a random spot in the middle of the desert in Arizona.

Out of the office. ⛳

Ben Johnson's fingerprints are all over the Chicago Bears' selection of Colston Loveland, and at the end of the day, the evaluation of this pick comes down to trusting Johnson's vision for his offense. Story @bn-bears.bsky.social:

Before things kick off tonight, my best-case scenario for the Bears on Day 2 of the NFL Draft: 39. Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota 41. Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College 72. Jordan James, RB, Oregon

Everything You Need to Know About 2025 Chicago Bears First-Round Pick Colston Loveland www.bleachernation.com/bears/2025/0...

The opening night of the NFL Draft is in the books. Here's a look at the best available options on Day 2, as well as the best fits for the Chicago Bears with their three selections tonight. Read @bn-bears.bsky.social:

Some Bears fans might not like it, but best available was the approach at 10, and Colston Loveland was the best available. Two early seconds and a third to add to the trenches and land a running back remain for Chicago.

Here Are Some Colston Loveland Highlights For Your Perusal www.bleachernation.com/bears/2025/0...

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I would have loved to see the Bears land Ashton Jeanty tonight, but Colston Loveland was my Plan B for Chicago if Jeanty was off the board in my final mock draft earlier this week. He's going to be a great fit in Ben Johnson's offense in Chicago.

Before the craziness begins, let’s explore some possibilities that may unfold for the Chicago Bears tonight. Plenty of thoughts on tonight's first round in today's Bears Bits at @bn-bears.bsky.social:

We're two hours from the NFL Draft. I've got some time to kill, so we're going to play a little NFL Draft/Chicago Bears AMA.

We're just 3️⃣ days away from the 2025 NFL Draft. @bypatrickflowers.bsky.social takes a swing at who the Chicago Bears will pick this weekend. 👇

IT'S HERE! Chicago Bears 7-Round Mock Draft: 1.0 with @bypatrickflowers.bsky.social.

In my Bears Bits today, I labeled the Grady Jarrett signing as one that I didn't hate (but wasn't crazy about), but credit where it's due: his introductory press conference was impressive. I think he'll inject some life and leadership into the defensive line, at least.

The Chicago Bears did much of the heavy lifting in the trenches via trades and free agency, opening many possibilities for Ryan Poles and company during next month's NFL Draft. More at @bn-bears.bsky.social:

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles was busy during the first wave of free agency. While my reactions to his signings range from "love it" to "don't hate it," there's some risk involved in places. I discussed that in my latest Bears Bits at @bn-bears.bsky.social today.

The Chicago Bears are sooooo drafting Ashton Jeanty next month.

Hours later, Grady Jarrett is headed to the Bears. What a plot twist!

Another Splash Signing For the Chicago Bears! This Time It's Defensive Lineman Dayo Odeyingbo www.bleachernation.com/bears/2025/0...

Former Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields gets $40 million ($30 million guaranteed) from the Jets. Fields will get another crack at being a starting quarterback in New York next season.

I'm glad the Bears weren't in on Williams at $26 million per year.

BLEACHER NATION 2025 NFL FREE AGENCY TRACKER www.bleachernation.com/bears/2025/0...

The Drew Dalman contract is better than I imagined for the Bears. It's basically two years guaranteed at $14 million, which has a ton of value and allows them to draft and develop a center behind him.

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Hats off to Jordan Binnington. He was incredible in OT with multiple game-saving saves. The 2026 Winter Olympics are going to be insane.

Super Bowl LIX Thoughts: Fangio Shines, Hurts Silences, Mahomes and the Chiefs Aren't Going Anywhere, More Words by @bypatrickflowers.bsky.social ⤵️

I just popped a brisket in the cooler and my dog is relentlessly patrolling the perimeter like its her job 😂

On Sunday, I submitted my ballots for the 2024 Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) on-field awards. As I did last season, I will share with you the Chicago Bears players I voted for.

The Chicago Bears' search for a head coach is underway, and the team has cast a vast net featuring 18 known candidates. See how those candidates stack up in my updated head coach power rankings at @bn-bears.bsky.social:

Having enough grills to basically have an outdoor kitchen is awesome. Cleaning said grills is not.

🗳️ @bypatrickflowers.bsky.social shares his PFWA ballot — which Bears got his votes? www.bleachernation.com/bears/2025/0...

Do the Buccaneers fire Todd Bowles tomorrow and enter the mix for the top head coaches? They could also just give the job to Liam Coen and take him off the market. Much more conceivable that folks opining a similar situation in Pittsburgh, IMO.

I've profiled 12 of 18 known Bears HC candidates. My updated rankings drop tomorrow morning at @bn-bears.bsky.social with background, fit, and one big question for each candidate. Here’s my top 5: 1. Ben Johnson 2. Todd Monken 3. Joe Brady 4. Pete Carroll 5. Drew Petzing

We’re 60 minutes of “F🍀ck You Football” from winning a National Championship. #GoIrish

Marcus Freeman was passing that bottle around at the half… #GoIrish

Another day of research and coach profiles in the books. I won't spill the beans on my updated Bears HC power ranking that will drop Monday morning at @bn-bears.bsky.social, but I will say this: 📈 Drew Petzing

The Mariners and White Sox just put on the single worst NFL game of the season. Goodnight. I hate everything.

We’re going to try something new tonight. Here’s a running thread of (angry) Bears game commentary as opposed to many such posts.

The Bears allowing Seattle to have their most successful drive rushing the ball all season on the opening drive doesn't seem good.

Bears Bits — Week 16: 🐻 Ben Johnson gives the Bears the schoolyard bully treatment. 🐻 Caleb Williams impresses in front of Johnson. 🐻 All I want for Christmas ... More in this week's Bears Bits column @bn-bears.bsky.social:

It feels like a good time to bump the Ben Johnson head coach profile by @bypatrickflowers.bsky.social. www.bleachernation.com/bears/2024/1...

The Chicago Bears are an unserious organization. No competent organization allows Eberflus to have a job today and meet with the media. None. Not one. What a joke of a franchise.

It’s Christmas tree night at the Flowers house, and we were looking at a note to Santa from PJ in 2012. We laughed at the “Netflix $8” bill written on the work schedule we used for the note. Inflation much?

Ryan Poles, Kevin Warren, or whoever is calling the shots at Halas Hall need to grow a sack and clean house Monday. Flus and Hightower can share a cab. Make TB the interim. I promise you, it won’t be worse than this.

CALEB WILLIAMS HALFTIME STATS 🏈 16/22 🏈 176 yards 🏈 0 TD, 0 INT 🏈 96.0 passer rating Thoughts on Caleb’s first two quarters?

What a sequence for the Bears. - Keenan Allen catch reversed by a toe nail. - Santos FG blocked (again). - Owens INT erased by Johnson DPI. - Vikings Touchdown. The good news is, Caleb Williams is absolutely cooking right now. Put the ball back in his hands.

This might be the greatest throw I’ve ever seen from a Bears QB. This kid is different.

That was an absolute DART to Keenan Allen, by Caleb Williams. Any less zip and it’s intercepted. Also important, he doesn’t attempt that throw before Waldron was fired. Brown is helping CE get his confidence back and his special tools are showing out.