The Chicago Bears are enjoying a much smoother ride at quarterback than their counterparts in Pittsburgh—and honestly, it serves the Steelers right for getting tangled up with "that guy." While Pittsburgh wrestles with drama, the Bears are quietly building something promising under center.
In other news, the Bears' stadium saga continues to grind through the Illinois House. A bill has passed, but property tax relief for homeowners is being called "negligible." Political chatter aside, at least one of the linked articles isn't locked behind a paywall—small victories.
Speaking of ghosts, the team's quest for a new stadium is haunted by past failures. Another article digs into the history, but this one is paywalled. Classic.
On a brighter note, an NFL Draft analyst has declared a Bears Day 3 pick a "steal." A video breaks down what an analyst said about one of our late-round selections—worth a watch if you're into draft hype.
Around the league: Texans owner Cal McNair says the team is "fully committed" to C.J. Stroud, but contract talks are ongoing. Stroud needs his own Ben Johnson—too much talent to be putting up those numbers the last two seasons.
Anthony Richardson has reported to the Colts' offseason program. Meanwhile, the Steelers might be running out of patience with Aaron Rodgers. A potential Rodgers-to-Cardinals move makes sense on some levels, but not on others.
Probably to make room for Rodgers. I'd say the Steelers are running short on prima-donna types—but then again, maybe not. Oh, that explains it. I always liked Tyrod Taylor. He's dead to me now, of course. Dead and buried.
For Bears fans craving a deeper dive, there's a cooled-down review of the 2026 draft class, plus analysis saying Thieneman was good enough to go near the top 10. Another piece offers eight thoughts on the draft, the Bears' class, and the board.
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