Bears great Walter Payton starred at HBCU’s Jackson State. Will the Bears find another future star in the HBCU Bowl this weekend?
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Scouting Combine’s future in Indianapolis remains tenuous – NBC Sports – The Scouting Combine has been an Indianapolis institution for decades.
Bears name Ben Johnson’s full coaching staff – Chicago Sun-Times – Johnson spent the past month assembling his staff.
NFL mock draft: Bears must stay focused at No. 10, revamp offensive line with premium pick – Chicago Sun-Times – Who wouldn’t want a star-in-the-making like Ashton Jeanty? Players like him will be tempting for the Bears, but it’s imperative that they address the line of scrimmage.
Bears boost ticket prices as if they just had playoff season, not a 5-12 disaster – The Athletic – The Bears lost 10 in a row and were an NFL laughingstock from Halloween to New Year’s, but that didn’t seem to factor into the decision.
Connected web supporting Ben Johnson’s Bears staff means early wins – SI – It’s all about who you know. The Ben Johnson Bears coaching staff or 2025 is finalized and the hiring process looks on the surface like a smashing success for t
Bears unveil new head coach Ben Johnson’s full staff – 670 – Exactly one month after he agreed to a deal to become the Bears’ new head coach, Ben Johnson and the team officially announced his full staff Thursday.
Mully is disgusted by the Bears raising ticket prices by 10% – 670 – The Bears will raise season-ticket prices by an average of 10% in 2025, they announced Wednesday. That news didn’t sit well with Score morning host Mike Mulligan.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Lou Malnati’s to pull out of Indianapolis market – Fox 59 Indianapolis – Lou Malnati’s, the popular deep-dish pizza chain, is pulling up stakes and closing its Indianapolis area locations. An official with the pizzeria confirmed that all four locations in the Indianapolis area will go dark on March 4. The two in the Chicagoland Indiana area will remain open.
Zack Martin has told the Cowboys he plans to retire – NBC Sports – The seven-time first-team All-Pro has decided to call it a career at age 34.
Unidentified Jets player reportedly targeted, robbed at gunpoint – NBC Sports – A Jets player was one of two people robbed at gunpoint last weekend in Morris County, New Jersey, a witness told NBC 4 New York.
NFL working to ensure field conditions are better in Brazil in 2025 – NBC Sports – The NFL announced Wednesday that the Chargers will host the league’s second regular-season game in Brazil.
Michael Bidwill speaks, briefly, about latest lawsuit against him and the Cardinals – NBC Sports – Earlier this month, another lawsuit from a former employee was filed against the Cardinals and owner Michael Bidwill.
Renovation of Ravens’ stadium will cost more than anticipated – NBC Sports – As explained during Thursday’s #PFTPM, more than a few teams are currently angling for a new stadium.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Bear Bones: Chicago Bears Mock Offseason – Windy City Gridiron – Join our Bear Bones LIVE at 5:30 (CT) as we kick off a mock draft series!
Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears 2025 coaching staff officially announced – Windy City Gridiron – The Chicago Bears announced Johnson’s first staff Thursday.
2025 NFL Draft interview: South Carolina DT Tonka Hemingway – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst speaks with South Carolina’s star defensive tackle.
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