Fanspeak: Chicago Bears

New Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles might turn into the “anti-Les Snead” when it comes to the NFL draft. Snead, the Los Angeles Rams GM, famously wore a T-shirt during the team’s Super Bowl parade with the phrase “F— Them Picks.” Then there’s the 36-year-old Poles, who said at his introductory press conference that the … More »

Chicago needs a new wide receiver. Fortunately, eight receivers rank among the top 50 prospects in the latest Fanspeak-Jake Rigdon big board. But what are the Bears’ options if they’re all gone by the time Chicago is on the clock with pick No. 39? Then it’s time to look at the next wave of receivers. … More »

New Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus knows linebackers. Darius Leonard was a second-round pick by Indianapolis in 2018. Bobby Okereke was a third-round pick in 2019. And Zaire Franklin was a seventh-round pick the same year the team drafted Leonard. Notice a trend? None of those players were taken in Round 1. You can expect … More »

Much of Chicago rookie quarterback Justin Fields’ – and the Bears’ – success hinges on the development of its two rookie offensive tackles. Rookie OT Teven Jenkins recently to practice. Jenkins, the No. 39 overall pick out of Oklahoma State, hasn’t played since opting out of the 2020 season in late November 2020 after hurting … More »