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Luis C. Medina

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Luis has been covering the Bears for BN since 2017

Contributing Since: 18 Feb 2015

Experience and short biography

Luis C. Medina, who you can find on Twitter at lcm1986, has been covering the Chicago Bears at Bleacher Nation since 2017. Since then, he has written about 3 head coaches, 5 play-callers, and 11 starting quarterbacks. Previously, Luis wrote about the Cubs and MLB at BN (2015-16) and worked in the Chicago Tribune sports department (2011-16). He also co-hosted a Cubs postgame show, Outside the Ivy, in 2019.

Education

  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale

More Articles by Luis C. Medina

WATCH: Caleb Williams is Already Making Connections with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen at Halas Hall

Caleb Williams clips, however brief, will always grab my attention. Because while I can tell myself over and over again that I will not get googly eyes over spring practice videos, the reality is that I can't wait to see...

Kiran Amegadjie Reportedly Signed His Rookie Deal (UPDATE: It’s Officially Official)

Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie is reportedly signing his rookie deal. NFL reporter Aaron Wilson has details on the contract, which includes: A $1.121 million signing bonus Annual workout bonus of $50,000 per year from 2025-27 Total deal worth...

This Is What the Chicago Bears 2024 Strength of Schedule Looks Like

Let's get this out of the way from the top. Looking at an NFL team's strength of schedule for the upcoming season based on the previous year's opponent winning percentage means almost nothing. So much change (roster moves, philosophy shifts,...

NFL Schedule Notes, When Should Bears Debut? Goff, Winfield, Parks, and Other Bears Bullets

Coming home to a wonky wifi wasn't on my to-do list. But at least I'm home in one piece. Anyway, apologies if this set of BN Bears Bullets is brief because I can't spend all day on mobile hotspot. The...

Bears Sign 6 Players After Rookie Minicamp Weekend Tryouts

The Chicago Bears offseason roster churn continues. In addition to their five-player draft class headlined by Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze (plus nine more players who were signed as undrafted free agents), the Bears have signed six free agents who...

They’re No. 1: Bears Wide Receivers Room Ranks as NFL’s Best

One of my biggest frustrations with the Ryan Pace regime was how the former Chicago Bears general manager didn't invest in wide receiver upgrades the way you'd expect a team building around a young quarterback should. Meanwhile, his replacement, Ryan...

The Cost of Being a Football Fan (And Other Bears Bullets)

In yet another reminder that nothing in life is free, the folks at Awful Announcing put the total cost to access NFL games this season projects to be $855.86. With 272 games on the NFL schedule, that comes out to...

Rome Odunze Missed Saturday’s Bears Rookie Minicamp Practice

I was rounding up this morning's set of Bears Bullets when I saw this note from the Chicago Tribune's Dan Wiederer on rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze sitting out Saturday's practice with hamstring tightness and I knew I had to...

A New Tight End, Day 2 Camp Pics and Vids, Edge Market Developing, and Other Bears Bullets

It's Mother's Day today. And while my mother passed away in 2017, I try to use this day to remember and honor her memory. Do something nice for the moms in your life today. You only get one. Chicago Bears...

Caleb to Rome, First Day Notes, Big LSU Bet Is Off, and Other Bears Bullets

I'm off to Springfield to play the role of Uncle Lu this weekend, so we'll have an abridged version of Bears Bullets today. Caleb Williams survived his first practice as Chicago Bears QB1. And all was right with the football...

Tory Taylor is the First Bears Draft Pick to Sign Their Rookie Deal

There will be no punter hold out this summer. Tory Taylor is officially locked in: https://twitter.com/chicagobears/status/1789283410294321438?s=46&t=9_XcB6r0ywNyv4WuAOFkLA The Chicago Bears announced Tory Taylor’s signing on Saturday morning. And in doing so, made him the first of the team’s five 2024 NFL...

REPORT: Bo Nix Will Be the First of the 2024 NFL Draft First-Round QBs to Sign

Caleb Williams might've gone first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, but it looks like Bo Nix will be the the first of the first-round quarterbacks to sign their NFL contract. Nix, who the Denver Broncos selected with the 12th...

WATCH: Bears Rookie Camp Highlights With Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Tory Taylor

It's never too early to share Chicago Bears highlights. And while I realize it is probably a stretch to call these "highlights" but I'm not going to turn down an opportunity to share Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze clips when...

I Love This Caleb Williams Quote About Leadership

The first Caleb Williams minicamp press conference is in the books, and without a glitch. Whew! Limiting the drama this season is atop of my Chicago Bears 2024 wishlist. Caleb Williams had some interesting things to say in his first...

Don’t Freak Out, But Bears Rookie Kiran Amegadjie Will Miss Offseason Practices

I am going to preface this by saying there isn't a reason to freak out over news that Kiran Amegadjie will miss the Chicago Bears upcoming rookie minicamp practices. And there is definitely no reason to be alarmed about a...

There Is No Competition: Caleb Williams is the Chicago Bears QB1

The Caleb Williams Era is officially underway. So says Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus: https://twitter.com/BrendanSugrue/status/1788962639520960945 MORE: Caleb Williams Wasted No Time Organizing Team Activities You'll remember this moment for as long as you're a Bears fan. The Caleb Williams...

The Rookies Are Here, Local Rooting Interests, What’s Your Chipotle Order? And Other Bears Bullets

I'm trying to put myself in a mindset where I don't take it for granted that I made it to Friday. Not everyone does, so be mindful of that as you go throughout your day. Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, and...

Ex-Bear Buster Skrine Reportedly in Trouble With Canadian Police

Sometimes, a tweet will come across my screen that stops me in my tracks. This collection of words, which happen to include the name of former Chicago Bears cornerback Buster Skrine, did just that: https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/1788666160486944996 Former NFL player Buster Skrine...

A.I. Predicts How the Bears Wide Receivers Will Fare in 2024

The Artificial Intelligence revolution is unavoidable. But using it to cook up projections for the upcoming Chicago Bears season isn't something I had on my 2024 BINGO card. And yet, here we are with The 33rd Team consulting A.I. to...

Chicago Bears Announce Undrafted Free Agent Rookie Signings

With rookie minicamp approaching, it was only a matter of time until the Chicago Bears made it officially official with their class of undrafted free agent rookies. And on Thursday, they did. Meet the Chicago Bears UDFA signings Here are...