Gene Chamberlain

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

BearDigest.com publisher 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.

Cole Kmet celebrates with teammates after one of his two touchdown catches in their London win.

Why Commanders Game Means More to Bears Offense Than QB Showdown

Caleb Williams breaks a tackle and tries for a first down on a run against Jacksonville in London.

Self-Scout Needs to Give Bears Answers to First-Quarter Woes

Former Packers practice squad tight end Joel Wilson makes a catch against the Browns in preseason. Wilson is now a Bears TE.

Bears Lose Another Fourth Tight End and Bring in Yet Another

Montez Sweat leaves the field in London with a win and is looking to add to the win total Sunday in Washington against his old team.

Montez Sweat Almost Treating Commanders Like Just Another Team

Tyson Bagent is the Bears' version of Jayden Daniels or Marcus Mariota in practices this week.

Bears Turn Tyson Bagent Loose Against Defense for Mobile QB Look

Tyson Bagent has become "Jayden Mariota." Whether that's enough to help prepare the Bears defense for a Commanders quarterback who becomes the extra ball carrie

Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen catches a touchdown pass against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown.

Bears Receivers See Air Attack Tough to Dislodge from Groove

No predictions of success against the Commanders but both DJ Moore and Keenan Allen see the Bears passing game rolling downhill and tough even for good teams to stop.

Caleb Williams looks downfield against the Jaguars. He looks to continue his progress facing Jayden Daniels' team Sunday.

Matchup Big for Caleb Williams Whether Jayden Daniels Plays or Not

The Washington Commanders QB missed Wednesday's practice but Caleb Williams looks forward to Sunday's game against his hometown team and it has meaning regardless.

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon leaves the field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. A hamstring injury still plagues Gordon.

Bears Wednesday Injury Update: DBs Still Out of Practice

The Bears secondary remains an injury issue two and even three weeks after their injuries. Safety Jaquan Brisker and CB Kyler Gordon missed practice.

Andrew Billings tries to bring down Washington running back Brian Robinson Jr. last season in a 40-20 Bears win.

Jayden Daniels Has Company Among Commanders Who Can Hurt Bears

The speedy Commanders QB isn't the only Washington player capable doing damage to Bears hopes of winning for the fourth straight time.

DJ Moore celebrates after one of his three TD catches against the Commanders in last year's 40-20 Bears win.

Bears and Commanders Week 8: TV, Radio and Betting Trends

Key information, betting trends and lines as well as how to listen to and watch Sunday's Bears game in Washington against the Commanders.

Jayden Daniels' status for Sunday's game remains a real question, or in this case, in doubt.

Update on Jayden Daniels' Injury Casts More Doubt on Quick Return

A report by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport uses the world "doubt," in relation to Jayden Daniels' injury status for Sunday against the Bears.

Caleb Williams is interviewed by NFL Network's Stacey Dales coming off the field at the 35-16 Bears win in London.

Where Analytics Have Begun Favoring Caleb Williams' Efforts

It took a while but Caleb Williams' numbers have turned in an analytical sense since the hot streak currently enjoyed by the Bears QB began four games ago.

The pass defense being played by the Bears, even without some starters available due to injury, is one of the reasons they're in or closing in on the top 10 in power rankings.

Bears Trail NFC North Teams in Power Rankings But for How Long?

The weekly power rankings continue pushing the Bears up toward the top 10 or into it even during their bye, but it's becoming apparent they'll be a staple near the top in the future.

T.J. Edwards enjoyed getting a chance at a clean "Peanut Punch" for a forced fumble in London, and the Bears need more to reach their goal of 20 fumble recoveries.

Bears Could Have a Puncher's Chance at Fumble Recovery Goal

T.J. Edwards and the Bears defense stands near the top in fumble recoveries but it's going to take more "Peanut punches" to achieve a goal of 20 recoveries.

Jaquan Brisker celebrates with teammates after a win at Soldier Field. Brisker still is in the concussion protocol.

Jaquan Brisker Still in Concussion Protocol Despite Optimism

The Bears have several injured players giving coach Matt Eberflus cause to be hopeful they'll play Sunday but nothing concrete at this time.

Cole Kmet sees the Bears as ready for prime time after their offense started to click.

What Cole Kmet Thinks About Importance of Scripted Early Plays

The Bears talked at great lengths about the impact of scripting early plays but so far it's not when the points come but how often.