What better way to hand an extension to a head coach than in a Friday news dump on a day when the Cubs are playing their chief rival and the Bears opened their rookie mini-camp headlined by a never-before-seen kicking competition?
We discussed that (and more) in Episode 17 of the Talkin’ Toros podcast. Give it a listen as you take a break from worrying about the Bears’ kicking situation.
Does anyone doubt that the Bears/Packers game Week 1 will be decided by a Game Winning Field Goal attempt from 43 yards?
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr) May 6, 2019
The advantage of signing a player like Casey Bednarski is that he could kick and punt for the Bears (or any team) and contribute on special teams, allowing teams to allocate additional roster spots to other positions. Experience kicking in the cold as well #NFL #ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/aqI6kl6pMa
— KJ Eichstaedt (@KJEichstaedt) May 4, 2019
Raw? Very. Intriguing? You bet.
Stephen Denmark faces long odds, but the Bears will give the 6-foot-3, 220-pound cornerback prospect a long look, @BradBiggs writes.https://t.co/R6ILzkPrDd pic.twitter.com/A1DoZLcnfZ
— Chicago Sports (@ChicagoSports) May 6, 2019
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The Bears are projected to have 9.5 wins next season despite ending 2018 with 12 wins.
Will Chicago finish with over or under 9.5 wins in 2019? pic.twitter.com/E258AGOXGk
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) May 5, 2019