Gene Chamberlain

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Gene Chamberlain has covered the Chicago Bears full time as a beat writer since 1994 and prior to this on a part-time basis for 10 years. He covered the Bears as a beat writer for Suburban Chicago Newspapers, the Daily Southtown, Copley News Service and has been a contributor for the Daily Herald, the Associated Press, Bear Report, CBS Sports.com and The Sporting News. He also has worked a prep sports writer for Tribune Newspapers and Sun-Times newspapers.

Bears rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg gets across his point after practice Thursday at Halas Hall.

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Several competitions for starting spots loomed when Chicago Bears training camp began but veteran experience and ability has kept one of them from occurring.

Cairo Santos kicks the game-winning field goal against Minnesota last season, thwarting the Vikings' bid for a comeback win.

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One popular theory is every team in the NFC North could make the playoffs this year but Bears fans anticipating this possibility could be in for a shock.

Getting the ground game into shape by opening game needs to be a Bears priority every bit as much as the passing game.

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A physical practice emphasizing short-yardage runs gave the offensive line a chance to tee off, and center Garrett Bradbury saw it as setting a tone.

Caleb Williams is maintaining a smile even while it's not always easy throwing to numerous different targets due to injuries.

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Caleb Williams went through plateaus the past few weeks due to a couple of different reasons, but he's maintaining focus even as receivers he throws to keep changing.

D'Andre Swift surges ahead against the Browns last season in an easy Bears victory.

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Cleveland intends to use its starters against the Bears according to coach Todd Monken, but does it mean Ben Johnson reciprocates?

QB Caleb Williams and the offense are the major reason for one Bears ranking that doesn't follow the regressive path.

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Ben Johnson might not have much to complain about if the power rankings start to follow this path after an offseason of doom-and-gloom predictions.

Zavion Thomas has impressed coaches with a desire to learn rather than simply repeat what they say.

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According to a report, Zavion Thomas' injury is not serious and missed time sure can't keep him from doing something he has already shown coaches he can do well.

Gervon Dexter is one of the defensive players noticing the impact of basic fundamentals taught all offseason.

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Fundamental changes in his game for his fourth season have the Bears defensive tackle saying coaches have given him the key to unlock more production.

Linebacker D'Marco Jackson and linebacker T.J. Edwards were among the latest injury problems for the Bears Sunday.

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The Bears had to move indoors and took a long look at Xavier Woods playing safety with starters, while Malik Muhammad continued to shine in another shorthanded practice.

Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett sees much deeper and more versatile group of Bears defensive tackles than last year.

Not only has there been an upgrade in Bears defensive line personnel and their tactics, but they're looking at one other key quality driving a turnaround.

Jahdae Walker (9) figures prominently into Bears plans with the injury to Luther Burden III, but someone else got first dibs at practice.

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Jahdae Walker has improved his game and is ready in case he's needed but the Bears looked to another receiver at practice with the first team after a key injury.

Xavier Woods tries to haul down Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson last year.

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Coaching staff familiarity is just one of several reasons Xavier Woods looks like he will be a good fit for the Bears defense compared to other DBs in the market.

Gene Chamberlain

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Jordan van den Berg Hopes to Show Bears a Controlled Violent Side

Kevin Warren Confirms Hammond, Indiana Remains the Bears' Sole Focus for a Stadium

Chicago Bears to Watch in Preseason Opener Against Cleveland Browns

Bears Giving Long-Awaited Update on Where Stadium Situation Stands

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One Expected Starting Bears Training Camp Battle Never Materialized

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How Chicago Bears Could Be Caught in a Tight NFC Playoff Squeeze

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Garrett Bradbury Finds Positives in Bears' Ground Game Emphasis

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Caleb Williams Staying Afloat Even Through Constant Receiver Change

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The Easiest Decision Ben Johnson Must Make for Bears Preseason Opener

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Bears Go From Top Regression Candidate to an Elite Power Ranking

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Zavion Thomas Injury Situation Not Serious for More Than One Reason

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Gervon Dexter on More Solid Footing in Bid for Contract Extension

Xavier Woods Makes His First Mark as Bears Defense Loses More Players

The Drastic Improvement Grady Jarrett Sees in Bears Defensive Interior

Where the Bears Turned After Luther Burden's Injury Reveals Plenty

How the Chicago Bears Could Have Found This Year's Nahshon Wright