Ben Devine
@Chicago_NFL
Most plugged in Chicago Bears insider and #NFLDraft sage. Senior Chicago Twitter/X writer - Covering #DaBears since 2009. Bear Down.
This week, the QBs and rookies report to #DaBears Training Camp. Here’s the most important storylines to be following closely in this pivotal offseason. 👇🧵
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Justin Fields is limping off the field with a trainer. Didn’t see what happened. But he is hurt. #Jets
If you’re not in on D’Andre Swift in fantasy this season, you’re doing it wrong. #DaBears
A worrisome trend: 2nd round pick WR Luther Burden is not practicing again today. Day 3 of #DaBears Training Camp.
Whose shoulders do the hopes of #DaBears franchise rest on more?
Stunner!
ESPN sources: Raiders are releasing defensive tackle Christian Wilkins with the designation of terminated vested veteran. His time in Las Vegas is now over. Due to how Wilkins treated the rehab from his foot injury he suffered last season, the Raiders voided the remaining $35.2…
Day 2 #DaBears: 🏈Kyle Monongai turning heads 🏈Dayo Odeingbo beating Kiran Amegadjie 🏈Caleb Williams struggling with deep passes, improving under center 🏈Braxton Jones and Colston Loveland close to full participation 🏈Noah Sewell playing with the starters 🏈Burden still out
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D'Andre Swift on what he's seen from rookie RB Kyle Monangai, including a big run at the end of practice Thursday: "Great addition. He don’t really lack anything from what I’m seeing. Confident in his style of play, real low to the ground, great catching the ball out of the…
Moving Tremaine Edmunds to OLB in DC Dennis Allen’s scheme should unlock his speed and range as we see a return to his playmaking form. #DaBears
Ben Johnson will meet the media this morning and will address the Luther Burden absence. We should hear about his soft-tissue injury and their cautious approach. #DaBears
That’s because Ballard knows he’s tied to AR’s fate. Of course he wants a longer timeline.
#Colts GM Chris Ballard doesn’t view 2025 as a make-or-break season for Anthony Richardson. I asked why not. “Do you think people regret Baker Mayfield’s timeline? Sam Darnold’s …?” I noted that both QBs switched teams. Ballard: “Sometimes you gotta have a little patience …”
DT Grady Jarrett was shocked at Caleb Williams size and speed. “I didn’t realize how fast he is!” #DaBears
The Bears HC Ben Johnson said he doesn’t know if they will be more of a wide-zone or gap scheme team yet. He’s gonna adapt to what the players do best. #DaBears
Ben Johnson gave Caleb Williams several things to work on this offseason. He mentioned the following: -Pre-snap Procedure - said it must become a weapon for CW -Footwork -Anticipation of throws #DaBears
Darnell Wright is locked in at Right Tackle per Ben Johnson.
Ben Johnson states that Braxton Jones does not have a leg up on the left tackle competition, just because he has experience. Everyone’s going to have a clean slate to start. #DaBears