The Bear’s Den, March 25, 2025

Another new face in Chicago, as Bears continue to add to depth and special teams

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Wood: Caleb’s Close-Up – Volume VI, Man Versus Zone – Da Bears Blog – Let’s start with a general look at how Williams performed against man and zone coverage in 2024. All data comes from Pro Football Focus (PFF) unless otherwise noted.

Bears sign cornerback Nick McCloud to a 1-year deal – 670 – The Bears have signed veteran cornerback Nick McCloud to a one-year deal, the team announced Monday. He projects to be a key contributor on special teams.

Bears may have a fascinating choice to make at running back – 670 – As the NFL Draft looms in late April, the Bears’ decision regarding the running back position will be a signal of how head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles feel about the team’s chances to take off.

Mully & Haugh: Brad Biggs breaks down his NFL Mock Draft 1.0 – 670 – The biggest question surrounding the Bears these days is which prospect they’ll select at No. 10 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft, which begins April 24.

Bears sign former 49ers and Giants CB Nick McCloud – Chicago Sun-Times – McCloud has appeared in 48 games since starting off as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

Bears’ big spending is great as long as it yields big results for Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson – Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears took on contracts totaling more than $200 million over the next three years with an eye on making major upgrades. They need those players to be productive or they’ll repeat the equation that sunk Ryan Pace.

Bears name former Big Ten exec Laura Anderson their CFO – Chicago Sun-Times – She worked with current Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren at the conference.

NFL 2025 mock draft: Shedeur Sanders goes early, Giants add second first-round pick – The Athletic – Which QB-needy team takes a chance on Sanders? And where does RB Ashton Jeanty go in the first round?

New Bears Offensive Line is Getting a Ton of Love to Start 2025 – BN – The new-look Chicago Bears offensive line is getting rave reviews.

Ashton Jeanty and the Bears: Does Drafting a RB in Round 1 Make Sense? – BN – Get ready to hear Ashton Jeanty’s name connected to the Chicago Bears as we ramp up to the 2025 NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears fans prefer offensive weapon over lineman in most 2025 NFL mock drafts – SI – The Chicago Bears have been focused on upgrading the trenches this offseason, but Bears fans have a different idea for their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Commanders hire executive to lead stadium effort – NBC Sports – The Commanders hope to get a new stadium.

Report: Kirk Cousins will wait until after draft to accept a possible trade – NBC Sports – The slow-moving (for now) quarterback carousel includes a veteran who is in no hurry to make a move — assuming his current team is even inclined to move him.

Memphis Showboats coach Ken Whisenhunt takes leave of absence – NBC Sports – Former NFL head coach and current Memphis Showboats coach Ken Whisenhunt has taken a leave of absence, less than a week before the start of the 2025 UFL season.

Puka Nacua says he’ll retire at age 30 – NBC Sports – Nacua says he’d like to go on top the way his former teammate Aaron Donald did.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

2025 NFL Draft interview: St. Norbert TE Mitch Van Vooren – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst spoke with St. Norbert’s intriguing sleeper prospect.

Mocking the Mocks: Bears needs addressed in this three round mock – Windy City Gridiron – The 2025 NFL Draft is one month from today, so let’s take a peek at a recent mock draft from Connor Rogers of NBC Sports to see what he has the Chicago Bears doing. He doesn’t have any trades, and…

Report: Chicago Bears sign Nick McCloud – Windy City Gridiron – The Chicago Bears are signing 26-year-old cornerback Nick McCloud, according to his agency, Forever Athlete Management, via a social media post earlier today.

My Top 10 Running Backs in the ‘25 NFL Draft: #8 Cam Skattebo – Windy City Gridiron – The RB class is elite this year. Here are Bryan’s takes on the top ten, who he would compare their running styles to, and if he thinks they’re a fit for Chicago.

2025 NFL Draft: Defensive linemen Bears should consider in Round 2 – Windy City Gridiron – Though the unit seems to have improved in free agency, the Chicago Bears still could use reinforcements along the defensive line.

Bears Fans Should Embrace the Idea of Ashton Jeanty in a Draft Lacking Talent at Key Positions – Windy City Gridiron – With the 2025 NFL Draft just over four weeks away, it’s time for fans to shift their focus away from free agency and onto the future. While there’s no denying the Chicago Bears appear to be in No Man’s Land at No. 10 overall, there could be a simple solution to their conundrum.

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