PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 25: Chicago Bears international fan of the year Cristian Saban Carretero announces a pick during the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Chicago Bears or ‘Hammond Hams’? Amid escalating rhetoric, Hoosiers hold out hope for new stadium

Remember that Gene Hackman movie “Hoosiers”? Yeah, neither do I.

Braxton Jones Biggest Winner on the Bears’ Offense After 2026 NFL Draft

If the guy is healthy and in shape, he can absolutely play at replacement level in this leage.

Why Bears Fan Should Know About UDFA Offensive Lineman Caden Barnett

That he gets a ton of press?

POLISH SAUSAGE

Patriots players say they’re focused on football amid Mike Vrabel drama

What do you expect them to say, media? “No, screw my career, I’m not working out I’m doomscrolling to see how much sugar my coach is getting on the side!”???

Report: Giants were looking for second-round pick for Kayvon Thibodeaux

Would you have given up 56 or 60 for Thibodeaux & his $14M salary on his rookie 5th year? Coming off of shoulder injury, following a three sack, 20 tackle season? You that bold? Let me know in the comments.

How will Matthew Stafford react to the selection of Ty Simpson?

He probably can ring up Mike Glennon for advice.

Inside the Will Anderson deal

The man got PAID.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Lions exercise the fifth-year option for Jahmyr Gibbs, decline Jack Campbell’s

Interesting… not about Gibbs, they would be insane to let him walk after 4 years… but Campbell? Dude is actually very good. For a Lion.

Steelers’ UFA tender for Aaron Rodgers is a chess move in a game no one knew about

Interesting stuff. Aaron Rodgers is still the Devil.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Post NFL Draft Chicago Bears power rankings

Hot Take Tuesday: Down on the DL

Under Pressure: Chicago Bears trail in defensive improvements

Which team’s draft class would you trade for?

Chicago Bears 2026 Undrafted Free Agent News and Rumor Tracker

Chicago Bears 2026 Day 2 Draft Picks Press Conference Roundup

Chicago Bears 2026 Draft Class Graded as a B

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