The Bears 2025 Free Agency Thread

[Lake Shore Drive]

I guess there are two ways to handle a rookie quarterback. One is make him feel safe, that nobody is there to take his job. I guess we tried that.

Second, is push him to perform by having him look over his shoulder.

This was the problem with Nick Foles. Nick signed to compete for the starting job, when he was brought in to support and mentor. Worst part was when Foles actually did dress, he was far away from the bench discussing the last series. Most of the time I saw Caleb on the bench last year he was just staring into space with nobody around him. I was hoping this got fixed simply by the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach, because it wont be Ben Johnson who has to watch the field the whole game.

I dont know if Case Keenum is that guy.

SB champ Jason McCourty would disagree:

Super Bowl Champ Declares Case Keenum An Outright Theft By Bears

Case Keenum arriving in Chicago shouldn't generate much buzz, but one former world champ thinks it's egregiously overlooked.

www.sportsmockery.com

Unlike the situation with Trubisky had with Foles, who was only 31 and only a couple of years removed from winning the SB when he joined the Bears, we're talking about a 37 year old Case Keenum, who's in the twilight of his career. Hell, he didn't even play last year. Williams won't be looking over his shoulder. Keenum is there primarily as a mentor, with a slight possibility of him becoming the #2 QB. Like McCourty, I also thought this was a great signing.

 

[BearsWillWin]

Second, is push him to perform by having him look over his shoulder.

Yes. Caleb is worried that Case F'n Keenum is gonna take his job.

I dont know if Case Keenum is that guy.

I don't know how many brain cells you have left...but the ones there are barely working.

Most of the time I saw Caleb on the bench last year he was just staring into space with nobody around him.

Every QB does the same exact thing. They go back to the bench and look at the tablet to see film of the last series. They have a brief chat with a coach or two, maybe some players. Then they sit and wait until the next series. Nothing we say CW do last season was any different from any other QB in the league. Just admit you have an agenda against the kid.

 

[NCChiFan]

I wouldn't over think this signing. Bears need a third QB to run preseason camps. I do not see this as anything more. >shrugs<

 

[averagejoe]

For all the undisciplined nonsense from last season, at least Keenan brings in a veteran presence and leadership to the locker room.

 

[justanidiot]

I wouldn't over think this signing. Bears need a third QB to run preseason camps. I do not see this as anything more. >shrugs<

they kept Austin Reed on a futures contract, so they had numbers, now they have 4. I thought they were fine with Reed taking over for Bagent if they dont keep him around I guess.

 

[beardown07]

I guess there are two ways to handle a rookie quarterback. One is make him feel safe, that nobody is there to take his job. I guess we tried that.

Second, is push him to perform by having him look over his shoulder.

This was the problem with Nick Foles. Nick signed to compete for the starting job, when he was brought in to support and mentor. Worst part was when Foles actually did dress, he was far away from the bench discussing the last series. Most of the time I saw Caleb on the bench last year he was just staring into space with nobody around him. I was hoping this got fixed simply by the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach, because it wont be Ben Johnson who has to watch the field the whole game.

I dont know if Case Keenum is that guy.

Bro, I don't know wtf planet you are on, but Caleb is the QB. There is not one QB available that would push to be the starter here. Not one. Number 1 overall pick, second season...NOBODY else is playing unless he gets hurt. It wouldn't matter who the fuck they brought in, and Keenum is widely regarding as a GREAT mentor.

You act as if Caleb is on a downward trajectory. That is nonsense.

 

[justanidiot]

Bro, I don't know wtf planet you are on, but Caleb is the QB. There is not one QB available that would push to be the starter here. Not one. Number 1 overall pick, second season...NOBODY else is playing unless he gets hurt. It wouldn't matter who the fuck they brought in, and Keenum is widely regarding as a GREAT mentor.

You act as if Caleb is on a downward trajectory. That is nonsense.

well, lets go back to players like Patrick Mahomes watching from the bench. The list of top quarterbacks that were not named starters on draft day. Then you go to Trubisky playing too soon, Fields playing too soon, and cannot see how history proves that you get better results when you do not crown a draft pick as the starting quarterback. It only works for the true elite, like Jayden Daniels and CJ Stroud.

So the horse has already left the barn. Its hard to believe from your planet that Case Keenum is going to have anything that Caleb Williams wants to hear. Sounds like they needed to make a better choice for quarterback coach than to eat up a roster spot and 3 million.

 

[BearsWillWin]

well, lets go back to players like Patrick Mahomes watching from the bench.

Let's not...because he did that as a rookie. And then he played....and never looked back.

Let's not compare apples to fucking lugnuts.

Then you go to Trubisky playing too soon, Fields playing too soon, and cannot see how history proves that you get better results when you do not crown a draft pick as the starting quarterback.

All history actually proves is you can be patient with a QB when you have the luxury to do so.

The Chiefs had Alex Smith and the Packers had Favre and Rodgers.

The Bears had Mike Glennon when they got Trubisky and they had Andy f'n Dalton when they had Fields. Not apples to apples.

It only works for the true elite, like Jayden Daniels and CJ Stroud.

Neither one of those guys are elite at their position. But go on.

Statistically speaking CW was pretty much the same as Stroud in 2024 and had less picks thrown.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

All good depth re-signings:

Bears re-sign DL Chris Williams, four others

The Bears opened up their offseason program on Monday and they also took care of some roster housekeeping.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[justanidiot]

All good depth re-signings:

Bears re-sign DL Chris Williams, four others

The Bears opened up their offseason program on Monday and they also took care of some roster housekeeping.

sports.yahoo.com

Saw an article from sports Mockery, showing Jervon Dexter noticeably thinner with some speculation that he was asked to tone down to move to DE. They are blaming the camera angle and possibility of him still being 312, but it might point at possibly not going DE with the 10 pick.

Like I said, Hardy and Booker are two OLB type edge players, so it will be interesting if they come in closer to the 270 range. I really hope not because I am just waiting for a one off defensive set that lets these speedy high motor guys make a few plays.

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

SB champ Jason McCourty would disagree:

Super Bowl Champ Declares Case Keenum An Outright Theft By Bears

Case Keenum arriving in Chicago shouldn't generate much buzz, but one former world champ thinks it's egregiously overlooked.

www.sportsmockery.com

Unlike the situation with Trubisky had with Foles, who was only 31 and only a couple of years removed from winning the SB when he joined the Bears, we're talking about a 37 year old Case Keenum, who's in the twilight of his career. Hell, he didn't even play last year. Williams won't be looking over his shoulder. Keenum is there primarily as a mentor, with a slight possibility of him becoming the #2 QB. Like McCourty, I also thought this was a great signing.

Every year he played in the NFL, he earned. At 37, he’s practically a coach.

Last year, nobody would watch film with Caleb. Eberflus was a defensive head coach. Waldron famously wouldn’t watch film with Caleb. His backup had 1 year of experience. This year, it looks like we have a shit load of experience watching film. Ben Johnson will watch it with him. Declan Doyle was practically hire to solely watch film as OC. Case Keenum will have a lot of experience in those film sessions.

 

[beardown07]

well, lets go back to players like Patrick Mahomes watching from the bench. The list of top quarterbacks that were not named starters on draft day. Then you go to Trubisky playing too soon, Fields playing too soon, and cannot see how history proves that you get better results when you do not crown a draft pick as the starting quarterback. It only works for the true elite, like Jayden Daniels and CJ Stroud.

So the horse has already left the barn. Its hard to believe from your planet that Case Keenum is going to have anything that Caleb Williams wants to hear. Sounds like they needed to make a better choice for quarterback coach than to eat up a roster spot and 3 million.

2024 stats

63.2%, 3,727 Yds, 7.0 YA, 20 TD, 12 INT
62.5%, 3,541 Yds, 6.3 YA, 20 TD, 6 INT
69.0%, 3,568 Yds, 7.4 YA, 25 TD, 9 INT

Point to the elite QBs


Shit's getting old, dude.

 

[justanidiot]

2024 stats

63.2%, 3,727 Yds, 7.0 YA, 20 TD, 12 INT
62.5%, 3,541 Yds, 6.3 YA, 20 TD, 6 INT
69.0%, 3,568 Yds, 7.4 YA, 25 TD, 9 INT

Point to the elite QBs


Shit's getting old, dude.

Playoffs for Daniels, Playoffs for Stroud, I dont know who the third numbers belong to, Golden boy who sat home because it was someone elses fault or playoffs Mahomes?

its really easy to just block me, I dont get the point of proving you are smarter than an idiot, but sometimes you prove you are not with responses like this.

 

[beardown07]

Playoffs for Daniels, Playoffs for Stroud, I dont know who the third numbers belong to, Golden boy who sat home because it was someone elses fault or playoffs Mahomes?

its really easy to just block me, I dont get the point of proving you are smarter than an idiot, but sometimes you prove you are not with responses like this.

Big fucking deal. Shittier divisions. Better coaching.

Stroud
Williams
Daniels

Respectively.


You have a hate-boner for Caleb. We get it.

 

[BearsWillWin]

Playoffs for Daniels,

Playoffs for Commanders.

Playoffs for Stroud

Playoffs for Texans.


Football remains a team sport.

 

[beardown07]

CJ iS ELitE CuZ rEAsONs!!

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Bears have agreed to a 3-Year, $40 million contract extension with CB Kyler Gordon with $31.25 million guaranteed.

Nice to get this deal done and behind us. And good for Kyler, he earned it.

 

[justanidiot]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Bears have agreed to a 3-Year, $40 million contract extension with CB Kyler Gordon with $31.25 million guaranteed.

Nice to get this deal done and behind us. And good for Kyler, he earned it.

At least he will not be replacing Sanborn all the time now. Hopefully he stays healthy, big time dollars, highest ever for a slot CB. Hopefully he does not get Eddie Jackson itis being the top paid player at his position. Hope to see plenty of spiderman celebrations, just be interesting to see if Dennis Allen has bigger plans for him on the outside.

 

[beardown07]

At least he will not be replacing Sanborn all the time now. Hopefully he stays healthy, big time dollars, highest ever for a slot CB. Hopefully he does not get Eddie Jackson itis being the top paid player at his position. Hope to see plenty of spiderman celebrations, just be interesting to see if Dennis Allen has bigger plans for him on the outside.

Especially since he plays for Dallas now.

 

[Jiddy]

Poles loves him some Kyler Gordon. Seems like a good move to me based on what he has done and expecting the same.