Kirsten Tanis

Kirsten Tanis

Joined: Jun 27, 2025

Kirsten Tanis has been covering the Chicago Bears since 2023 with balanced, insightful and well-researched analysis. A lifelong avid sports fan, she is most passionate about NFL Football and believes flea flickers are underrated. She lives with her husband, 3 kids and cats.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) pressures Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass out of his own end zone against the Detroit Lions

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III warms up during the Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) makes a catch over Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21)

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Bears WR is picking up in training camp right where he left off last season — as the best contested catcher in the NFL

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) runs with the ball during training camp at Halas Hall

Expect the unexpected with the new Chicago Bears offense and the use of their top wide receiver could be part of this.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson

Why suggstion the Bears trade for Hendon Hooker makes no sense for coach Ben Johnson's team.

Chicago Bears defensive back Jaquan Brisker (9) hits Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in 2023

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Hard-hitting safety with a history of multiple concussions is wearing a new helmet model

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49)

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Bears LB Edmunds has yet to come close in Chicago to his dazzling 2022 season with the Bills.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson

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Can he replicate past success with Caleb Williams leading the new Bears offense?

Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith (32) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks

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Intense battle is brewing to determine who will be the better fit for DC Dennis Allen's defense

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18)

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A better-designed offense around Williams and improved timing and accuracy are keys to achieving it.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks with offensive lineman (75) Ozzy Trapilo during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

Who will impress HC Ben Johnson the most to come out on top?

NFL Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson

Johnson is one of four Bears players included on the list to start training camp.

Social media flurry shows very premature rush to judgment about electrifying second-round steal.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott (10) catches a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during a 2024 preseason game

Even if he has an outstanding training camp, the numbers aren't in his favor