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Rome Odunze focused on big Year 2 leap after making these 2025 offseason changes – SI<\/a> – Chicago Bears<\/a> wide receiver Rome Odunze is preparing himself for a breakout campaign in 2025.<\/p>\n Chicago Bears fail again in court of public opinion even after changes – SI<\/a> – Despite Ben Johnson\u2019s hiring, upgrading in many areas, and with Caleb Williams now in Year 2, the Bears can\u2019t gain momentum among analysts for one major reason.<\/p>\n Ranking NFL\u2019s most likely worst-to-first teams for 2025 season – ESPN<\/a> – Since 2002, 25 NFL teams have gone from worst to first in their division in a single season. Who will shock us in 2025?<\/p>\n New Bears Offensive Linemen Grade Among PFF\u2019s Best in 2025 – BN<\/a> – The new-look Bears offensive line has earned a good amount of praise from the analytically inclined folks at PFF.<\/p>\n What storylines are meaningful from Bears\u2019 offseason work? – 670<\/a> – On Spiegel & Holmes Show, longtime football writer Mark Potash shared his thoughts on what storylines from the Bears\u2019 offseason work are the most meaningful and also weighed in on what doesn\u2019t matter as much.<\/p>\n KNOW THINE ENEMY<\/p>\n Jaire Alexander release makes Packers\u2019 salary cap situation in 2026 much clearer – Acme Packing Company<\/a> – For better or worse, this weekend\u2019s decision frees up significant financial flexibility for the next two years.<\/p>\n Jaire Alexander will be released by Packers, per report – Acme Packing Company<\/a> – The Packers<\/a>\u2019 cornerback saga has taken an unexpectedly final turn with the release of Jaire Alexander.<\/p>\n POLISH SAUSAGE<\/p>\n Report: Aaron Rodgers was third choice for Steelers, after Matthew Stafford and Justin Fields – NBC Sports<\/a> – Steelers<\/a>\u2019 new QB was Plan C.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE<\/p>\n 2nd City Gridiron<\/a> is our video home! So hit the link and help us grow that brand!<\/p>\n THE RULES<\/p>\n Windy City Gridiron Community Guidelines – SBNation.com<\/a> – We strive to make our communities open and inclusive to sports fans of all backgrounds. The following are not permitted in comments. No personal attacks, politics, gender-based insults of any kind, racial insults, etc. <\/p>\n 2nd City Gridiron Podcast Channel<\/a> 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\u2019s Streaming Twitch Channel<\/a> from Steven Schweickert is another fun one.<\/p>\n Click on our names to follow us on Twitter: Jeff Berckes<\/a>; Dr. Patti Curl<\/a>; Ryan Droste<\/a>; Eric Christopher Duerrwaechter<\/a>; Dan Durkin<\/a>; Taylor Doll<\/a>; Kev H<\/a>; Sam Householder<\/a>; Jacob Infante<\/a>; Aaron Lemming<\/a>; Dr. Ken Mitchell<\/a>; Danny Meehan<\/a>; Bryan Orenchuk<\/a>; Jack R Salo<\/a>; Khari Thompson<\/a>; Steven Schweickert<\/a>; Jack Silverstein<\/a>; Lester Wiltfong, Jr.<\/a>; T.J. Starman<\/a>; Khari Thompson<\/a>; Dr. Mason West<\/a>; Bill Zimmerman<\/a>; 2nd City Gridiron<\/a>; Like WCG on Facebook<\/a>; Like 2nd City Gridiron on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n A few of us are also over at Bluesky.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2nd_City_Gridiron_Windy_City_Gridiron_Share_Card.png\"\/)
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