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.

A combination as lethal as Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson last season should be better than 21st at converting fourth down.

J.B. Pritzker has said it's up to the Bears to come up with their own stadium legislation for consideration, after the legislature couldn't do it.

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Caleb Williams gets set to warm up at training camp at Halas Hall in 2025.

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Caleb Williams points out where the linebackers are while Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons (98) gets set to rush.

Bears safety Dillon Thieneman stretches during mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall.

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The Bears may look most improved in the secondary heading into training camp, with Caleb Williams and the linebacker group also showing real progress this spring.

The Bears-Arlington Heights stadium rendering.

Arlington Heights is back in play after reports the Bears are involved in new Illinois stadium talks, as Illinois races for a late save.

Caleb Williams looks upfield during minicamp passing drills.

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It's not one factor or even a few, but a mixture of many ingredients together showing the Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson their QB will be a better passer.

One aspect of Caleb Williams' passing can hold the key to the Bears returning to the playoffs, and it's not completion percentage.

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Turnover regression fears keep following the Bears, but Caleb Williams' ball security may matter more to Chicago's playoff hopes than takeaways do.

A contingency of locals from the tiny suburban village of McCook went to Halas Hall Thursday to pitch their own stadium proposal.

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Another stadium idea has popped up in a place many haven't heard of because it's so small, but it could be big in terms of appeal to Bears ownership for several reasons.

Jadeveon Clowney could be a good Bears fit talent-wise but the cost might not make it a good fit.

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The Bears still need edge help before training camp, and cheaper options like Derek Barnett, Denico Autry and Emmanuel Ogbah may fit better than Joey Bosa.

Tyson Bagent has been in Caleb Williams' shadow the last two years since getting his only starts in 2023.

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Tyson Bagent now has two high rankings among NFL backup QBs but hasn't had the opportunity to prove any of this support is correct.

Kalif Raymond is fine as a punt returner, although his averaged nosedived last year, but is not really a kick returner.

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Last year's kick return rule change made touchbacks less of an option and now the Bears need to find someone to take advantage after a million-dollar change.

Bears QB Caleb Williams makes a point to coach Ben Johnson at minicamp last week.

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Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson feel they've addressed problems sufficiently heading to training camp but in the long term there are issues eating away at the foundation.

Luther Burden III tries to turn upfield against the Detroit Lions last season.

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Already the second-year receiver has been the focus of great attention by the Bears and others but it's likely to increase even more for numerous reasons.

The Illinois legislature already balked at a Bears stadium plan on two fronts and now there are other ideas surfacing. But it's a little late for new ideas.

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More abstract concepts and alternatives similar to defeated legislation are coming from Illinois legislators, all while the Bears step closer to being an Indiana team.

QB Tua Tagovailoa is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan.

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The list of available edge rushers continued to shrink on Tuesday as the veteran standout returned to New Orleans with the Bears still needing pass-rush help.

Gene Chamberlain

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Ben Johnson's Fourth-Down Problem Could Cost Bears Again in 2026

Bears Now Need Their Own Illinois Stadium Bill and Time Is Running Out

Bears Slate 10 Practices Open to the General Public at Halas Hall

Nailing Down Potential Bad Blood for Bears in Joint Preseason Practices

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Bears' Secondary Looks Like Chicago's Most Improved Unit Heading Into Camp

Arlington Heights Gains New Life as Bears Get Involved in Stadium Talks

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The Natural Blend Combining to Show Bears a Sharper Caleb Williams

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Turnover Fears Around the Bears Miss the One Stat Caleb Williams Controls

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Would McCook Interest the McCaskeys for a Chicago Bears Stadium?

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Bears Should Skip Joey Bosa and Target One of These 5 Cheaper Edge Options

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Bears Like Their Backup QB Situation But Others Like It a Bit Too Much

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Zavion Thomas and Kalif Raymond Need to Cover a Huge Bears Gamble

Long-Term Issues Still Plaguing Chicago Bears Even With Ben Johnson

Why Luther Burden Hype for This Bears Season Will Only Keep Building

Illinois Collects Two New Stadium Plans with Bears' Focus on Indiana

Where the Bears Can Turn Their Attention After Cameron Jordan Signed