THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
DENMASTER KEN\u2019S VIDEO GRAB BAG<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
BEARRRSSSS<\/p>\n
Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson building trust with Caleb Williams – Chicago Tribune<\/a> – Chicago Bears<\/a> coach Ben Johnson has long viewed his \u201csummer break\u201d in the NFL as a chance to get ahead: \u201cYou can get some creative juices flowing.\u201d<\/p>\n New development hurts Chicago Bears\u2019 odds of trading for Trey Hendrickson – SI<\/a> – The Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson are back at the negotiating table. Ken\u2019s Note: The Bears are not, nor were they ever, in in a trade for Trey Hendrickson. Let it go.<\/p>\n One need the Bears could have problems addressing in next draft – SI<\/a> – According to one early assessment of the next draft crop, there is an abundance of talent at positions where the Bears could need help with one huge exception. Ken\u2019s Note: So stop wringing your hands.<\/p>\n POLISH SAUSAGE<\/p>\n Re-entering the draft isn’t a viable option for Shemar Stewart – NBC Sports<\/a> – He’d likely be drafted lower \u2014 and wouldn’t play at all in 2025.<\/p>\n Report: Bengals, Trey Hendrickson resume communication as he seeks contract extension – NBC Sports<\/a> – He is scheduled to make a base salary of $15.8 million with a salary cap hit of $18.6 million in 2025.<\/p>\n Clock ticks, and price rises, for the veteran pass rushers – NBC Sports<\/a> – The teams should be rushing to get their deals done.<\/p>\n IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON<\/p>\n Which Chicago Bears position group is the strongest? – Windy City Gridiron<\/a> – A few of our guys are running through a pre-training camp roundtable addressing some topics about the Bears.<\/p>\n 58% of Chicago Bears fans are content with their running back room – Windy City Gridiron<\/a> – Whether it be free agency, the draft, or trade rumors, the Chicago Bears have been linked to every available running back this offseason.<\/p>\n Joel Wilson was one of the Bears\u2019 surprise performers this offseason – Windy City Gridiron<\/a> – Chicago head coach Ben Johnson called Joel Wilson one of the standout “under-the-radar” players this offseason.<\/p>\n Ruben Hyppolite\u2019s best football may be in front of him – Windy City Gridiron<\/a> – Taylor Doll talks with Jeff Ermann of Inside MD Sports to get the skinny on Bears\u2019 rookie linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II.<\/p>\n Chicago Bears Rookies Attend Cubs Game At Wrigley Field – Windy City Gridiron<\/a> – The Bears\u2019 2025 class was in attendance at the Cubs<\/a> vs. Pirates game on Friday.<\/p>\n Bears will explore selling a minority stake in the franchise – Windy City Gridiron<\/a> – Does anyone have a hundred million dollars lying around? As reported by Bloomberg, the Chicago Bears are weighing their options of selling the minority interest in the team held by the late Andrew…<\/p>\n WCG\u2019s 2025 NFC North player rankings: Nos. 1-10 – Windy City Gridiron<\/a> – In the final article of a five-part roundtable series, the WCG staff ranks the top 50 players in the NFC North heading into 2025.<\/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\"\/)
<\/p>\n