Jason Lieser
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Chicago Bears writer, Chicago Sun-Times. Co-host, @Sports_Adjacent podcast. Lieser = "leisure." Tulane grad. Inspired by my wife & kids. Follower of Jesus.
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What has Travis Kelce learned about fame from Taylor Swift?
“That being famous worldwide is a lot different than being famous in Kansas City.”
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Akiem Hicks says it's clear to him that Colin Kaepernick lost his career because of kneeing then drops a bomb in the middle of the conversation: "We signed Mike Glennon."
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Brian Griese just said that Nick Foles told the ESPN crew that sometimes Nagy sends in a play call and Foles already knows it won't work because he won't have enough time after the snap. That's something.
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Bears open as a 38.5-point underdog at Chiefs next week.
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This is not photoshop. This is what the field actually looks like today.
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Andrew Luck really botched this whole thing by not consulting Colts fans, the media and all of Twitter before making this gigantic life decision for his family. Hopefully others will learn from his mistake.
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Why have the Bears fallen apart over the last two seasons?
"I don't know," Matt Nagy says.
And that's why he's done.
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Stugotz greeted me with a “Hey buddy” on Radio Row today, and I immediately called his bluff by demanding that he say my name.
He guessed, “Bill.”
But he guessed it so confidently that I started thinking he was right.
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Kenny Stills lets it fly on the NFL regarding Kaepernick & Reid--
When asked what it would take for him to feel that progress is being made, says, "You can’t say you support the players and the protest, then blackball the players that started the protest."
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Mack’s favorite part of the Bears-Packers rivalry? “Sacking Aaron Rodgers.”
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WR Allen Robinson wants to be a Bear for as long as they’ll have him. “I definitely would foresee spending many more years here,” he says.
His goal is to be the best receiver in franchise history. The Bears need to give him that chance—
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The Soldier Field grass is so uniquely bad that Bears kicker Cairo Santos has to find poorly maintained public parks in Florida to truly simulate it in the offseason--
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Bears WR Darnell Mooney said he and QB Justin Fields will begin offseason work tomorrow.
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Matt Nagy, who has won SEVEN games in which his offense scored fewer than 20 points, ripping into his defense is really something.
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Andy Dalton has already mastered his role as Bears QB by throwing 8 yards down the field on 3rd-&-17. He's ready.
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Khalil Mack, on whether he'll see London's landmarks this week: "I mean, they might get a chance to see me."
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Mike Florio relayed this conversation he had with the Browns' Myles Garrett on NBC last night--
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ESPN reports no positive tests for the Bears this morning.
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Again: Justin Fields is not a project. He showed up as ready to play in the NFL as any of the other 1st-round QBs--more ready than some. The Bears' slow-playing on him has never made sense to me.
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Justin Fields says fans chanting his name when Andy Dalton is in the game is “disrespectful” and they need to realize that “Andy is a human being, too.”
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Any optimism you felt this morning about the Bears' reset was squashed hard in this past hour.
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Bears coach Matt Nagy wore a mask the entire practice, so I’m pretty sure you can wear one to the Jewels.
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Bears S Eddie Jackson on Khalil Mack’s big game vs. Raiders: “He made ‘em regret everything.”
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To the end, Matt Nagy was incredibly composed, respectful and pleasant in press conferences. That doesn't make him a good coach, but it's impressive as a person and I respect it. That could not have been easy, especially over the last month and a half.
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There’s a Lambeau parking attendant wearing a Walter Payton jersey today. That dude has the guts.
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Bears CB Jaylon Johnson says if the team made him a good offer in the next few months, he would take it and not be interested in testing the market as a free agent: "I want to stay here... I would love to stay here.”
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Allen Robinson says & does the "right" thing at every turn. I'm impressed by his restraint. The Bears have under-appreciated him for 2 years and the worst thing he's done in response was delete some pictures from his Instagram or whatever. His professionalism is off the charts.
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9:23 a.m. - Dolphins begin 2nd/3rd team work
9:25 a.m. - Brock Osweiler throws interception
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When asked about his courtesy toward the media, Robert Quinn quotes what he says is a familiar saying: "A man's got two things: His words and his nuts. And you don't want to lose either."
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Bears LT Jason Peters breaks some news: Larry Borom is coming back this week and rookie Teven Jenkins is expected back in a few weeks.
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Breaking: Bears head coach walks in at 2:45 p.m. for a Monday press conference that was scheduled for 2:45 p.m. That's new.
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Bears K Cairo Santos, to the Sun-Times:
“It’s reckless that we have...big-time players on both teams out there, and it’s too bad if the field becomes an issue where there’s an injury and that star is out for the season... It’s a reckless thing that they’re not taking care of it."
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Dolphins announce to local media that they’re doing a carving station for today’s pre-game meal. Very nice of them.
Also, Greg Cote yells out, “Carvin’ it.”
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Bears RB David Montgomery immediately pulls Justin Fields aside after the fumble and is demonstrating for him a way to protect the ball better when trying to spin in that scenario.
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Bears rookie Jaquan Brisker said he was surprised how nice Soldier Field looked when he saw it in person a few months ago, because he said it doesn't look good on Madden.
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The league reviewed the second-to-last play of Bears-Broncos (Mitch Trubisky’s 25-yd pass to Allen Robinson) and determined it was officiated correctly, a source said. Robinson was ruled down with :01 left, giving Chicago the chance to call timeout & kick the game-winner.
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Bears RB Tarik Cohen says he "left some money on the plate" for WR Allen Robinson.
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Bears coach Matt Nagy thinks the team really snuck one by the NFL by getting Darnell Mooney in the 5th round. Says the Bears were lucky there was no combine last year otherwise the secret would've been out.
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Bears WR Taylor Gabriel says he hopes he gets a shot to beat Adrian Amos deep. He says they stopped texting this week: "I'm not your friend this week. I'll be your friend again next week."
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Bears WR DJ Moore--
"I advocated for [Fields] and to see it come through would be amazing, but if it doesn’t, I’ll still be happy. I don’t get paid to make that decision. I just go out there and make as many plays as I can..."
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Kenny Stills has been awarded the Miami Dolphins' community service award two years in a row, is heavily involved in various youth organizations, was a team captain last season, has been one of Miami's most productive players and is considered a model employee by coach Adam Gase.
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Bears are the only NFL team that hasn't reached 1,000 yards of offense yet.
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What was Justin Fields' favorite thing about the OSU-Michigan rivalry?
"Uh, probably beating them," he says.
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Bears DL Mario Edwards was fined $9,522 for taunting Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, per source.
Rodgers was not fined for his part in the incident. Replay clearly showed him grabbing Edwards’ facemask.
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Best kicking seasons in Bears history:
93.8% -- Cairo Santos, 2020
89.7% -- Robbie Gould, 2013
89.7% -- Robbie Gould, 2008
88.9% -- Robbie Gould, 2006
87.5% -- Robbie Gould, 2011
86.1% -- Robbie Gould, 2007
85.7% -- Robbie Gould, 2009
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Bears need to put this on their calendar.
NFL clubs were informed today that a private workout will be held for Colin Kaepernick on Saturday in Atlanta. Session will include on-field work and an interview. All clubs are invited to attend, and video of both the workout and interview will be made available to clubs.
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Bears have now had 10 points or fewer at halftime in 36 of Matt Nagy's 60 games as head coach (playoffs included).
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Robert Quinn on Khalil Mack: “I don’t know who would ever trade him.”
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Bears TE Cole Kmet was not fined for his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the playoff game against the Saints, essentially confirmation that it shouldn't have been called.
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Bears QB Justin Fields is No. 4 in jersey sales on Fanatics since Aug. 1, one spot ahead of Patrick Mahomes.
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The Bears need to fire Matt Nagy & Ryan Pace on Thursday night, irrespective of what happens vs. the 0-9-1 Lions.
It's not about a playoff race. It's about dignity & standards. You can’t accept this level of incompetence and expect to be taken seriously--
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End of 2021 season:
Bears announce Nagy firing 9:04 a.m. morning after final game
End of 2022 season:
Bears announce Eberflus year-end presser the morning of their final game
End of 2023 season:
48 hours after the season ended and no word on anything. This isn't normal.
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The attention might’ve ruined others, but Travis Kelce seems remarkably well suited to handle it:
“It’s only given me energy,” he said. “I’m very fortunate to have amazing things going for me. I’d be silly to find any negativity in what’s going on.”
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Bears WR Allen Robinson can't say enough about how much he likes playing at Lambeau Field: "It's the atmosphere you would envision from being a kid."
Tread lightly, bud.
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Ryan Tannehill's knee brace has "TANNEHILL 2.0" plastered on it.
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Great pre-game chat with my bud today--
Me: How's it going?
Roy: It is what it is.
Me: Cool.
Roy:
Me:
Roy:
Me: How old is your daughter again?
Roy: 10 months.
Me: Ah.
Roy: Yeah.
Me: Cool.
Roy:
Me:
Roy:
Me:
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Me:
Roy:
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Me: Well, see you later.
Roy: Ok.
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Bears TE Cole Kmet: "With Justin, there's the play that's called and then there's the second play, which turns into backyard football. I'll definitely be getting some extra sprints in this week.
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"A-Rob knows how much we love him," Bears coach Matt Nagy said.
I'm pretty sure he wants you to place a specific number on that love.
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Bears GM Ryan Pace says not only is 2nd-rounder Teven Jenkins getting a shot to win a job at RT, they will also let him compete against Charles Leno at LT.
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Dolphins rookie S Jevon Holland got INTs on Fields & Dalton today. Andy Dalton says of Miami's defense, "There's a lot of in-your-face man coverage. It's great for our guys to get that."
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This was the 27th time the Bears have scored 20 or fewer points in Matt Nagy's 56 games as head coach (counting playoffs).
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Bears coach Matt Eberflus says it’s unmistakable that QB Justin Fields’ footwork and timing are significantly upgraded from what Eberflus saw on film from last season. It’s a big part of why he’s optimistic about Fields making a jump this season.
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Soldier Field’s playing surface looks much better at the moment. Really impressive effort by the grounds crew.
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Bears TE Cole Kmet couldn't get over Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson jumping offsides on 4th-&-13 to create the free-play TD pass from Justin Fields to DJ Moore.
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3rd-&-4 and Fields throws for ELEVEN?!?!? yards?
Growing up in Chicago, I didn't realize you could do that.
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Rodgers going literally anywhere is a net gain for the Bears and instantly becomes their best move of the offseason.
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every team in the league looking for a corner who backpedals that fast
Love
@DwyaneWade
& always been big supporter as he knows. Just havin' a lil' fun. Very nice wine btw. Blend, but w/ mouthfeel of smooth cab.
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Colts LB Darius Leonard gave me a sharp rebuke when I jokingly asked if he's glad he won't have to hear about Matt Eberflus' HITS acronym anymore.
“No, I’ll miss it,” he said. “That HITS principle made me who I am.”
Weighty words from a big star--
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Bears DT Akiem Hicks says despite the contract stalemate he still wants to be a Bear the rest of his career. He seems optimistic that they work through it.
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Oh you do? YOU wonder what it might be like to watch good quarterbacking? YOU wonder? YOU? I’VE SPENT THE LAST FOUR YEARS OF MY LIFE COVERING TANNEHILL, OSWEILER, FALES, CUTLER AND NOW THISJJJJJJJJJJJJJMKHGG UJFGHJJKKKMMMMMMMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
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Mike Singletary tells the Sun-Times, "For Steve McMichael to be in the Hall of Fame, it means that we’re together again in a place that no one can take away from him. In the football world, he’s finally home."
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Wow. Matt Nagy says he is giving play calling to OC Bill Lazor.
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The question was did you delegate play calls, and you get 164 words of whatever this means. This is my life.
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Bears make Khalil Mack a captain for Sunday vs. Raiders.
That also indicates he’s playing despite a sprained foot and a rib injury.
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Mitch Trubisky finished 2019 as the least productive passer in the NFL, averaging 6.1 yards per attempt.
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Bears' 2024 NFLPA report card scores:
Treatment of families: C+
Food/cafeteria: C
Nutritionist/dietician: C+
Locker room: A-
Training room: B+
Training staff: B
Weight room: A
Strength coaches: B
Team Travel: B
Head coach: B
Owner: B+
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Matt Nagy says the Bears need to “understand the why” of how this happened today.
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Bears DC Sean Desai on S Eddie Jackson's tackling issues: "There are [issues]... We've got to address it at all levels of the defense... I've gotta do a better job coaching tackling."
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Bears DC Chuck Pagano on the Green Bay game: "We'll leave no bullets in the chamber."
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The Bears are the first NFL team this season to give up 21 points in the first quarter.
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Bears will make TE Jesse James one of their captains for MNF at Steelers. Played for them from 2015 through ‘18.
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Bears activate LB Danny Trevathan from IR. Looks like he’ll make his season debut tomorrow at Raiders.
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When informed on
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troy aikman always seems offended by the bears
just all of it
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Bears CB Jaylon Johnson reppin the Utes (and voting) on Zoom today--
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Bears LT Jason Peters has been teammates with Troy Vincent (b. 1970) and Justin Fields (b. 1999).
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Matt Nagy says, correctly, that Mitch Trubisky’s underperformance and subsequent exit was not solely Trubisky’s fault.
So you could call it a collaboration.
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Bears coach Matt Nagy's closing message to the media was that Justin Fields is a franchise quarterback with "a very bright future."
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Bears QB Justin Fields said this game felt “kinda like you’re in a dark space.” Says he’s getting goosebumps right now just thinking about how disastrous this all was.
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Darnell Mooney was the 25th wide receiver picked in the 2020 draft. He ranks fourth in his class in catches (107), fifth in yards (1,325) and seventh in TD catches (7).
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Every question to Matt Nagy about rolling Justin Fields out or using extra blockers, etc. was met with some version of yeah, that’s a good idea and more vague starts-with-me-ends-with-me answers.
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Rodney Adams made the 53. He's on an NFL roster for the first time since October 2017. Great story.
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