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.

Losing Ozzy Trapilo (75) presents the Bears with a colossal unforeseen issue that can impact 2026.

Bears running back Brittain Brown scores a touchdown against Cincinnati after being elevated from the practice squad.

Could Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland be getting a new tight ends coach?

Kyle Monangai goes through a running backs drill under the watch of Eric Bieniemy in Bears practice.

Caleb Williams looks downfield as defensive end Kobie Turner rushes in the third quarter Sunday night.

A city so long without a quarterback has one at last, and the Bears are seing all kinds of potential positive effects as a result.

Rome Odunze's elation after the playoff win over Green Bay was in direct contrast to Sunday after the loss to the Rams.

A dropped touchdown pass and a loss in the playoffs after a foot injury this year have the second-year receiver looking ahead to something better in his third year.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams emerges with the ball and a first down after a quarterback sneak late in Sunday night's loss.

The Bears QB emerged from a season-ending loss and exit interviews Monday at Halas Hall with the attitude of someone who wants more success.

Bears safety Jaquan Brisker gets the crowd pumped up after a big play made during the playoffs.

The entire group of Bears safeties will be free agents in March without new contracts and starters Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byard hope to finish what they've started.

Kyren Williams leaves C.J. Gardner-Johnson in the snow and ice on a fourth-quarter touchdown run to put L.A. up 17-10.

Dealing with the loss proved tough for the Bears but apparently even worse for a lot of fans who decided to tarnish what will be remembered as a special season.

Harrison Mevis kicks it through and the Rams celebrate while the Bears are left to ponder what might have been.

A rough loss to accept in overtime ends Chicago's season and despite high hopes for the future there is also realism about what is ahead.

Cole Kmet comes down with Caleb Williams' miracle TD pass on fourth down from 40 yards downfield.

Locker room reaction to Caleb Williams' fourth heave to Cole Kmet to force overtime in 20-17 playoff loss to Rams.

Braxton Jones (70) was a key player in last year's win over the Rams by the Bears but is inactive for Sunday's playoff game.

After being activated this week from IR, reserve left tackle Braxton Jones was left off the active list of players for this week's game.

Joe Thuney wound up at left tackle in the Super Bowl and struggled. Now he's back there again against the Rams.

According to a Tribune report, the move of Joe Thuney to left tackle is now "expected" and other reports say it has been known to players and practiced this week.

Leonard Williams sacks Brock Purdy as the Seattle defense ruled th day in a 41-6 win over the 49ers.

The Bears with a win would play at Seattle next Sunday at 5:30 p.m. for a chance to go to the Super Bowl but Seattle on Saturday night may have communicated something about that matchup.

Caleb Williams' comeback skills are no greater than Matthew Stafford's, and the extreme cold favors no one who must rally.

Caleb Williams' knack for rallying the Bears over the course of this season is greatly diminished heading into Sunday's divisional playoff against Matthew Stafford and the Rams.

Jordan McFadden (74) works on blocking with Joe Thuney at practice. Now it's possible McFadden could fill in at Thuney's left guard spot against the Rams if the Bears move Thuney, according to a Tribune report.

If the Bears move Joe Thuney to tackle as a Tribune report suggests they could, success on Sunday against L.A. could depend on the caliber of their left guard.

Gene Chamberlain

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Solutions for the Greatest Unforeseen Chicago Bears Problem

Hard-Charging Back Among Bears Returning on Futures Contracts

Ben Johnson bringing in former college teammate to staff per report

A new Bears running backs coach could make one major improvement

What the Caleb Williams effect could do for Bears this offseason

Rome Odunze's pain no longer confined to left foot after tough game

Where Caleb Williams plans to take his game and the Bears next season

Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker deal with reality of expiring contracts

The good, the bad, and the ugly of final heartbreaking Bears defeat

Bears fans may not want to hear what Cole Kmet said about the future

Bears stunned by Caleb Williams' final miracle in overtime defeat

Bears tackle Braxton Jones a healthy inactive for Rams playoff game

Risky Chicago Bears move on the offensive line looms as likely

The dreadful message Seattle Seahawks' victory sent to Chicago Bears

Two good reasons Caleb Williams' greatest strength is diminished

Understanding Bears' options with possible tackle change against Rams