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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

How Are the Bears Going to Fill the Gaping Hole at Center?

Rebuilding the offensive line is a top priority for the Chicago Bears under new head coach Ben Johnson. So while I find it to be good news that Bears General Manager Ryan Poles can lean on an offensive-minded head coach...

Caleb Williams Should Use These QB Rankings as Bulletin Board Material

Before his rookie year kicked off, Caleb Williams said he drew inspiration from NBA star LeBron James to fuel his fire. But as the Chicago Bears quarterback enters his second season in the NFL, he needs to look no further...

ESPN Insider Gives Out Just *TWO* First-Round Grades to 2025 NFL Draft Offensive Line Prospects

After giving ourselves a week to digest and dissect Super Bowl LIX, our attention can fully turn to the rest of the NFL offseason. And when it comes to the Chicago Bears, there will be an obvious focus on the...

Free Agency Countdown, NFL Trade Candidates, Honoring Virginia, and Other Bears Bullets

It's Day 43 of the Chicago Bears offseason. The wildly successful Four Nations tournament replacing the NHL's all-star game should provide the folks at the NBA and MLB to do something similar with their midseason showcase games in the future....

Ian Cunningham is a Finalist, Bears Sign Swayze Bozeman, Jets Turned Aaron Rodgers Into a Beggar, and Other Sunday Bullets

It's Day 42 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Did you know that Sid Luckman, widely acknowledged as the greatest quarterback in franchise history, wore No. 42? Well, if you didn't, then you do now! Chicago Bears Assistant General Manager Ian...

2025 NFL Mock Draft Round-up: Trade the Pick? Keep It? New Three-Round Mocks, More

The 2025 NFL Draft is 68 days away. As of right now, the Chicago Bears have eight picks — including four in the top 75. How this team goes about using its picks remains to be determined. And while what happens...

Ian Cunningham is Getting a Second Interview With the Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars' interview process as their search for a new general manager continues. And it will include Chicago Bears Assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero has the latest on the Jaguars' GM search: The #Jaguars...

New Bears Coaching Hires, Latest on Jaguars GM Search, Dolphins Cuts, and Other Saturday Bullets

It's Day 41 of the Chicago Bears offseason. I began watching Taylor Tomlinson's stand-up comedy routines around this time in 2023 at the suggestion of a friend who thought I could use a laugh. The suggestion came at a time...

REPORT: Bears to Hire Oregon State OL Coach to Ben Johnson’s Staff

The Chicago Bears are reportedly set to bring on another coach with college ties to Ben Johnson's new staff. Oregon State Offensive Line Coach Kyle DeVan is reportedly taking his talents to Halas Hall: The #Bears are expected to hire...

NFL Analyst Says Bears Are in a “Sweet Spot” to Trade For Myles Garrett

The Myles Garrett Sweepstakes will be one of the NFL offseason's biggest stories and a fascinating follow, to be sure. And it will be far more interesting if the Chicago Bears finagle their way into the action. Over at ESPN,...

Ian Cunningham Completed His Interview For the Jacksonville Jaguars GM Job on Friday

Chicago Bears Assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham has successfully completed his interview for the vacant Jacksonville Jaguars general manager position. The Jags sent this out to make it officially official: We have completed an interview with Ian Cunningham for our...

WATCH: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Inside Ben Johnson’s First Days as the New Chicago Bears Head Coach

The Ben Johnson era is here. And nothing ushers in a new era of Chicago Bears football like a fresh installment of 1920 Football Drive, the YouTube web series from Chicago's football team that provides behind-the-scenes footage of the happenings...

Happy Valentine’s Day! A Bears-Inspired Poem, Tush Push Backlash, and Other Bears Bullets

It's Day 40 of the Chicago Bears offseason, and I've written a poem: Roses are red,violets are blueRebuild the offensive line,or I'm gonna boo How can you not be romantic about pass protection? The more I read about the draft-eligible...

Dennis Allen Dropped a Not-So-Subtle Hint About the Bears’ Offseason Plans

If you're trying to piece together what the Chicago Bears offseason will look like, then turn your attention to what new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen had to say at his introductory press conference. Video via Bears Marquee on Twitter/X: “I...

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Invites List is OUT

The NFL released the list of player names who have been invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. You can check out the full list here. In the meantime, I have highlighted some names of players who play...

The Break-Up: Aaron Rodgers and the Jets Are Splitsville

Dear baby, welcome to Dumpsville. Population: You. That is the oversimplified breakdown of the message the New York Jets sent to Aaron Rodgers today as the team announced its break-up with the quarterback. Here is the actual message: We have...

Learning From a Super Bowl LIX Re-Watch, Still Bugged by the Scorebug, Poll Position, and Other Bears Bullets

It's Day 39 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Let the lead-in to this morning's set of Bullets remind you that you should do your shopping (if you haven't already done so). And if you don't have...

Well, At Least the Bears Have One Building Block Offensive Lineman

For all the discussion surrounding the Chicago Bears' needs along the offensive line, one player who does *NOT* need to be replaced is right tackle Darnell Wright. Moreover, I'd go as far as to plant my flag and say that...

This 2025 NFL Draft Big Board is Loaded With Top Offensive Line Prospects and Possible Bears Fits

The day that Dane Brugler drops his first NFL Draft board should be a holiday, if only because I need it to fully get a grasp on which prospects rank where in the eyes of one of The Athletic's analysts....

ESPN’s Adam Schefter Makes A Bold Prediction About the Chicago Bears 2025 Schedule

We are three days into the post-Super Bowl NFL offseason schedule and I have already learned one thing — it is never too early to include the Chicago Bears in a hypothetical scenario. ESPN's Adam Schefter shares his belief that the...