The Bear’s Den, September 3, 2024

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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‘Like it was meant to be’: Bears GM Ryan Poles’ rebuild comes together faster than he, or anyone, imagined - Chicago Sun-Times - In an interview with the Sun-Times, Poles lays out the blueprint that lifted the Bears out of a situation that was “not sustainable,” explains why he stuck with Matt Eberflus when it would’ve been “popular” to move on and describes his “obsession” with winning another Super Bowl.

Bears at ‘full strength’ heading into Week 1 - Chicago Sun-Times - With wide receiver Keenan Allen returning to practice, all the Bears projected starters are expected to be ready for Sunday’s opener against the Titans at Soldier Field. “We feel good where we are,” coach Matt Eberflus said.

Rookie QB Caleb Williams’ captaincy reflects well on him — but also on the Bears’ plan for him - Chicago Sun-Times - Declaring Williams the starter right away allowed him to grow into the leadership role without worrying about offending a veteran quarterback in front of him.

Bears name rookie QB Caleb Williams 1 of 8 team captains for season - Chicago Sun-Times - Between his play and his magnetic personality, Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams quickly endeared himself to teammates and coaches. The team named him one of eight captains for the season Monday.

Chicago Bears: 3 things we learned after Monday’s practice - 670 - The Chicago Bears voted on team captains for the 2024 season with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams receiving a nod for that leadership role.

Chicago Bears roster by the numbers: More experience, talent, depth around Caleb Williams - The Athletic - Our annual Bears roster breakdown by the numbers, including them having the NFL’s 13th-oldest roster, which could be deceiving.

Caleb Williams named one of the Bears’ eight team captains - 670 - Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who’s 22, was named one of the Bears’ eight team captains for this season, a recognition voted on by his teammates.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Adam Peters: Commanders are not in a rebuild, we are trying to win right now - NBC Sports - The Commanders have a first-year general manager in Adam Peters, a first-year head coach in Dan Quinn, and a rookie quarterback in Jayden Daniels.

Ravens restructure Roquan Smith's contract - NBC Sports - The Ravens went into this week over the salary cap and needing to get compliant, General Manager Eric DeCosta confirmed last week.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Caleb Williams named Chicago Bears captain - Windy City Gridiron - The No. 1 overall pick continues his impressive offseason with team captain honors in his rookie season.

Bears favored by 4.5 points over the Titans - Windy City Gridiron - How do you see the week one Titans at Bears game going?

Open Thread Question of the Day: What is your Go-To Gameday Dish? - Windy City Gridiron - Not many things are better than football and food. Unless it’s football WITH food. What is your favorite dish during football season?

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