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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

DENMASTER KEN’S DAILY RANDOM YOUTUBE CHOICE

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Caleb Williams’ New Year’s Resolution: Don’t Take Sacks – SI – When Caleb Williams version 2.0 steps on the field for the Bears, he would be someone who gets rid of the ball before the pass rush gets too heavy and could be

Bears Wednesday Injury Report: Illness Sidelines Rome Odunze – SI – Illness kept the rookie Bears receiver from pacticing, as it did one of Caleb Williams’ key blockers, and another lineman remained out with an injury.

Scouting the Packers: Biggest Concerns for Bears in the Finale – SI – The players who figure to be the most trouble for the Bears in the regular-season finale as they try to snap a record 11-game losing streak against their rivals.

Brown unsure if he’ll interview for Bears’ coaching job – 670 – Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown remains uncertain as to whether he’ll interview for the team’s full-time head coaching position after Chicago’s season ends.

Caleb Williams defends embattled Bears offensive line – 670 – Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams on Wednesday offered a strong defense of his embattled offensive line, calling the perception of the unit’s struggles “stupid.”

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson has thoughts on the Packers — ‘[Expletive] them’ — and his team’s coaching search – Chicago Sun-Times – Johnson is the Bears’ best shot at getting a player picked for the Pro Bowl when selections are announced Thursday.

Kyler Gordon moves to head of Ryan Poles’ 2nd-round class – Chicago Sun-Times – Though none has blossomed into a Pro Bowl player, Gordon and DT Gervon Dexter have taken steps forward. Safety Jaquan Brisker and CB Tyrique Stevenson remain potential impact players, but with question marks after inconclusive seasons.

Bears QB Caleb Williams: ‘Stupid’ to blame offensive line for record spate of sacks – Chicago Sun-Times – Williams is one bad day away from becoming the most-sacked NFL quarterback in a single season, ever. The Bears’ rookie quarterback doesn’t want you to blame anyone but him.

Bears QB Caleb Williams says Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury ‘fits a bunch’ of qualities for next head coach – Chicago Sun-Times – Kingsbury is one of the top candidates, along with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, for the Bears’ vacancy.

Bears QB Caleb Williams preparing for last start of season – Chicago Sun-Times – Williams has been sacked 67 times this season, the fourth-most in the history of the NFL. If he’s sacked nine times by the Packers — who are tied for seventh in the NFL in sacks this year — he’ll tie David Carr for the most all-time. Carr, another former No. 1 pick, was sacked 76 times as a rookie in 2022.

Caleb Williams Sticking to the Script Without Audible Ability – SI – Bears coach Thomas Brown confirms his rookie quarterback has little opportunity to change anything in terms of audible

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs” – NBC Sports – The winner gets the top seed, but the loser will keep rolling into the postseason.

Lions cut Jamal Adams from practice squad – NBC Sports – The Lions are in desperate need of warm bodies on defense right now, but veteran safety Jamal Adams couldn’t stick in Detroit.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Seahawks-Bears TNF stinker still drew 11.04 million – NBC Sports – After each Thursday night game of the year, Amazon usually sends out an email with the audience numbers.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Bears vs. Packers Injury Report: Rome Odunze Out Wednesday With Illness – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears have released their first injury report for their season finale against the Green Bay Packers.

Week 18 Power Rankings: Chicago Bears remain bottom 10 – Windy City Gridiron – One game left and the Bears remain a bottom-10 team.

The Importance of Good Coaching – And What’s Next for the Bears? – Windy City Gridiron – Just a day after Christmas, Bears fans got their gift in the form of coal. After a gruesome 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on TNF, we find ourselves looking forward to April once again….

NFL Toxic Differential Plus Through Week 17 – Windy City Gridiron – Tracking team health throughout the entire NFL by tracking the big plays!

Most Chicago Bears fans want them to draft an offensive lineman – Windy City Gridiron – This NFL Draft simulation data from the Pro Football Network has some interesting trends.

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2nd City Gridiron Podcast Channel which includes Bears Banter hosted by Bill Zimmerman, Bear & Balanced from Jeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., Bears Over Beers featuring a rotating host line-up of Ryan Droste, Khari Thompson, Jacob Infante, and Bryan Orenchuk, Making Monsters with Taylor Doll, Bear Bones from Dr. Mason West, and an occasional T Formation Conversation from Lester; Steven’s Streaming Twitch Channel from Steven Schweickert is another fun one.