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Re: 2026 Chicago Bears
DIR By: dallasbear
Date: March 23, 2026, 12:42 pm
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Bears still have Roschon Johnson who I really like but can't
stay healthy. Also Brittain Brown is still on the team I
believe.
I'm thinking Bears could draft a HB with one of the 7th rounders
and hope they get lucky again.
Something to consider, Swift is a FA after this year. Big hole
to fill at halfback in '27.
'
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Re: 2026 Chicago Bears
DIR By: vj
Date: March 30, 2026, 11:09 am
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@CourtneyRCronin
Some takeaways from Ben Johnson's 30-minute session at the NFC
coaches breakfast
-Said he found out about Drew Dalman's decision to retire in
mid-February. Team quickly pivoted to Garrett Bradbury, who they
believe "will fit us like a glove"
-Johnson on left tackle: "There's a lot of uncertainty there."
Said he's not sure the Bears will have Ozzy Trapilo during the
2026 season after Trapilo suffered a "pretty serious injury"
with his ruptured patellar tendon." Johnson said it's hard to
say what the Bears left tackle position will look like this year
or in five years.
-Braxton Jones is up to 310 pounds and looked "yolked" when
Johnson saw him come in to sign his contract during free agency.
Said Jones is eager to get his career trajectory back on track.
-Johnson isn't happy with the offensive staff for how they
didn't coach WRs to get open enough. Emphasized getting back to
fundamentals in OTAs on catching the ball to address drop
issues.
-Johnson and the Bears staff recently turned on the tape from
Family Fest at Soldier Field in early August 2025 (the really
sloppy practice that featured a bunch of delay of game
penalties) to see where they were starting camp last year and
how much further ahead they want to be in OTAs with the offense.
-New OC Press Taylor (formerly the passing game coordinator) is
"the most organized coach I've ever been around" per Johnson.
Noted his "library of plays" for how to beat different defenses
and how he organizes information as a benefit to Johnson in
Taylor's new role.
-Johnson said coaches will be "hyper vigilant" to any
complacency and entitlement after the success of last season.
While he was happy to hear from fans/supporters "for about a
week" about how exciting the 2025 season was, he said he doesn't
want to hear anymore about how good the Bears were as they have
moved on to 2026.
-New safety Coby Bryant wowed Johnson with a 'holy cow,
it-factor' in terms of his leadership. Will be a critical piece
to replace the leadership void created by Kevin Byard's
departure.
-Johnson noted how "challenging" it was to form relationships
with Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon last year given how both
missed significant time with injuries. "We're starting over
completely this spring" with their relationships so he has a
better chance to get to know these players.
10:38 AM · Mar 30, 2026
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Re: 2026 Chicago Bears
DIR By: vj
Date: March 30, 2026, 11:14 am
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@adamjahns
Bears coach Ben Johnson was asked about facing defensive
coordinators -- who now have a full season of game film on his
offense -- in 2026. His long answer detailed some areas where
he wants to be better offensively, including QB Caleb Williams.
From Phoenix :
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src="
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11:10 AM · Mar 30, 2026
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Re: 2026 Chicago Bears
DIR By: davebear
Date: March 30, 2026, 12:57 pm
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I wonder what he would say about left tackle. Dan Roushar had
said he didn’t see a starter on the roster with Trapillo down.
They since signed the failed Cleveland tackle but surely they’re
looking at options.
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Re: 2026 Chicago Bears
DIR By: vj
Date: April 1, 2026, 11:10 am
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April fools?
@CourtneyRCronin
Kevin Warren and George McCaskey said the Bears are still
appealing the NFL's decision to not give them compensatory picks
for Ian Cunningham's departure. They expect an answer soon.
McCaskey, Warren and GM Ryan Poles visited with commissioner
Roger Goodell in New York City and stated the team's case to
receive comp picks based on their belief that Cunningham's
departure/hire as GM in Atlanta fulfills Rooney Rule obligations
that should net Chicago 2 compensatory third round picks.
10:58 AM · Apr 1, 2026
@patrickfinley
The #Bears are still trying to persuade the NFL to give them
compensatory picks after the #Falcons hired Ian Cunningham. They
expect an answer soon.
10:31 AM · Apr 1, 2026
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Re: 2026 Chicago Bears
DIR By: chifaninva
Date: April 1, 2026, 12:02 pm
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Those two picks would be huge..
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Re: 2026 Chicago Bears
DIR By: Bears4Ever
Date: April 1, 2026, 2:19 pm
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Isnt it one pick this year and one next year ? Come on NFL, stop
stepping on your pwn dick with this one and do the right
thing.....
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Re: 2026 Chicago Bears
DIR By: JeffH
Date: April 1, 2026, 2:31 pm
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--- Quote from: Bears4Ever link ---
> Isnt it one pick this year and one next year ?
--- End Quote ---
Yes.
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Re: 2026 Chicago Bears
DIR By: vj
Date: April 3, 2026, 11:33 am
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**** you Roger
@BradBiggs
NFL announced the #Bears will not receive compensatory draft
picks. "The matter is now closed following the club’s appeal.
The NFL informed the Bears today they will not receive
compensatory picks. The policy is designed to provide picks for
the Primary Football Executive position. The League determined
Mr. Cunningham did not fill that role with the Falcons as it is
defined in League rules."
10:51 AM · Apr 3, 2026
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Re: 2026 Chicago Bears
DIR By: boogie
Date: April 3, 2026, 11:48 am
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Its always been the refs, but now the home office. Nice.
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