1 HR AGO - Check out the full position by position story-stream below as Lester breaks down the Bears’ offseason roster. In this 13 part series I’ll take an in depth look at each position group for the Chicago Bears with an eye towards the 2019 season. I’ll speculate on who stays, who goes, and on some potential additions that I’d like to see general manager Ryan Pace make. I’ll look at the contract status of each current Bears’ player, give some thoughts on free agency, and also on the NFL draft. Here are the 13 position groups I’ll hit on in this story-stream. QuarterbackTight endWide receiverRunning backCenterGuardTackleThe specialistsCornerSafetyDefensive lineInside linebackersOutside linebackers The interesting thing about this offseason is the overall construction of the roster. Almost every starter is under contract, and the depth is much improved as well. There will be some changes, but it won’t be as drastic as years past. Check out the full stream below. Collapse

20 HRS AGO - Ryan Pace was thrilled to see the man he hired win the 2018 NFL Coach of the Year Award. But the Bears general manager wasn’t surprised by Matt Nagy’s success in his first season in Chicago. Collapse

1 DAY AGO - Jeff and EJ discuss the inside linebacker position in the launch of WCG’s newest podcast Announcing the debut of the new podcast for Windy City Gridiron - Bears Over Beers. Join hosts Jeff Berckes and EJ Snyder as they dive deep into the inside linebacker position and have some fun along the way. The show starts with analysis of the current Chicago Bears players, their contract situation, and their potential future with the club. What does the future hold for Danny Trevathan, Roquan Smith, and Nick Kwiatkoski? Plus, we learn how to pronounce second year linebacker Joel Iyiegbuiwe’s last name! A breakdown of a couple potential free agent options is followed by EJ working through the draft prospects at the position. The collaboration aims to take deeper dives and serve up cooler takes than other shows. So grab a refreshment and enjoy the show! To stay up on the latest, subscribe to the Windy City Gridiron Channel of podcasts and follow us on Twitter @gridironborn, @thedraftsmanFB, Collapse

1 DAY AGO - Robert Schmitz is giving us a video breakdown of Anthony Miller’s rookie year and the future is bright for the Bears wide out. Hey y’all! I spent the last few weeks putting together a video breakdown of our favorite rookie WR, Anthony Miller. I posted it in pieces on Twitter, but I also stuck it together into a youtube video for easy viewing. It includes sections on: What makes Miller’s route running so good How his awareness affects every play Outside factors that held back his production Rookie mistakes he’ll look to clean up. Check it out and let me know what you think! Happy Monday! FYI - The video might redirect you to YouTube. For those looking for a transcript (I know, we all work), here is a synopsis on each section’s findings: Route Running: Miller’s shifty running style keeps defenders guessing at all times, creating separation all over the field. And when defenses try to bully him physically? Forget about it, Miller’s not afraid to take a hit. His change of direction Collapse

3 DAYS AGO - Mike Singletary and his Memphis Express are back at it this weekend, hoping to get a better result in their home opener The AAF inaugural season continues this weekend with four games. This thread will serve as an open thread for the entire weekend of AAF games, plus you can also let everybody know your thoughts about the Packers of course... and since it’s “pick on the LOLions week” here at WCG, be sure to give some love to those people as well. SATURDAY The first game of the week features the 1-0 Birmingham Iron, lead by former third overal NFL pick Trent Richardson who scored two touchdowns last week against Memphis. Kickoff will be 1:00 PM Central and the game will be aired on TNT. Game two of the day will feature the 1-0 Arizona Hotshots taking on Mike Singletary’s 0-1 Memphis Express. You can watch the game on NFL Network. SUNDAY Sunday’s games kick off (well, OK, they don’t actually kick off... they start at the 25-yard-line) at 3:00 PM Central as the 1-0 Orlando Apollos take Collapse

4 DAYS AGO - In this 13 part series we’ll take an in depth look at each position group for the Chicago Bears with an eye towards the 2019 season. We’ll speculate on who stays, who goes, and some potential additions we’d like to see general manager Ryan Pace make. Danny Trevathan - Signed through 2019 - Let’s get this out of the way first. There’s no way the Chicago Bears are going to cut a 29-year old that is still producing at a high level when the defense is in their “championship window.” Trevathan was a Pro Bowl alternate, he was their defensive play caller, plus he’s a damn good football player. His cap hit isn’t astronomical at $7,65M in his final year, but don’t rule out a small contract extension if the Bears aren’t comfortable with an in-house option taking over in 2020. Roquan Smith - Signed through 2021 (with a 5th year team option for 2022) - Roquan was on a bunch of All-Rookie teams, he was also a Pro Bowl alternate, and he led the Bears in tackles with 121. He also doesn’t turn Collapse

5 DAYS AGO - Free agency and cap maneuvers dominate the discussion in the NFL this week BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!! BEARRRSSSS Mayer: Bears awarded “A-“ grade for 2018 rookie crop - ChicagoBears.com - The Bears’ 2018 rookie class, led by inside linebacker Roquan Smith, has earned an “A-minus” from NFL.com writer Jeremy Bergman, the top grade among NFC North teams. Medina: Sherrick McManis Might’ve Earned Himself More Playing Time Next Season - Bleacher Nation - Sherrick McManis played well in spurts, but does the small sample size of success merit more playing time in 2019? Well, Scratch Him Off the List: Kicker Josh Lambo Gets a 4-Year Extension from the Jaguars - Bleacher Nation - Josh Lambo, who has made 38 of 41 kicks since joining the Jaguars, isn’t going anywhere. Hughes: Scheduling, Coaching, Movies & Other Stuff - Da Bears Blog - Two things have leaked regarding the 2019 Chicago Bears schedule: (1) Packers are rumored to open the season on Thursday night at Soldier Field. Collapse

5 DAYS AGO - Bears running back Tarik Cohen, a former North Carolina A&T star, has been named one of two 2018 Black College Football Pro Players of the Year. Collapse

6 DAYS AGO - Roquan Smith, James Daniels, Anthony Miller & Bilal Nichols all made big impacts their rookie seasons, and people noticed BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!! BEARRRSSSS Zeglinski: Stemming the tide: Bears must confront regression to mean to reach Super Bowl success – The Rock River Times - In football, luck sometimes means everything. You can parse down how you’ve constructed your roster to an analytical hard numbers feel. You can spend copious amounts of hours scouting prospective players in the NFL draft and free agent process. You can establish a quality developmental program within your franchise’s culture that churns out regular starters and stars after spending a decent amount time with your organization. You can invest yourself into everything you can possibly control as to make sure team enjoys the most success, and sometimes, none of it matters anyway. Just ask the Bears after missing out on a potential deep 2019 playoff run because of a missed kick. Ellis: Bears Collapse