Erik Lambert
@eriklambert1.bsky.social
Lead Bears writer/insider for @sportsmockery | Co-host of @clubdub_podcast | Content creator | DBZ and Godzilla stan.
It's been speculated for months.
All you had to do was follow the breadcrumbs.
Finally, an insider came out and said it.
The #Bears don't want to go to Indiana. Here are all the details and what they really mean. (1/2)
All you had to do was follow the breadcrumbs.
Finally, an insider came out and said it.
The #Bears don't want to go to Indiana. Here are all the details and what they really mean. (1/2)
October 6, 2026 at 11:58 AM
It's been speculated for months.
All you had to do was follow the breadcrumbs.
Finally, an insider came out and said it.
The #Bears don't want to go to Indiana. Here are all the details and what they really mean. (1/2)
All you had to do was follow the breadcrumbs.
Finally, an insider came out and said it.
The #Bears don't want to go to Indiana. Here are all the details and what they really mean. (1/2)
Dillon Thieneman has played 4 games for the #Bears.
Nobody could've expected that the 1st round pick is already on pace to make franchise history.
He could do something that no safety has ever done before. (1/2)
Nobody could've expected that the 1st round pick is already on pace to make franchise history.
He could do something that no safety has ever done before. (1/2)
October 4, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Dillon Thieneman has played 4 games for the #Bears.
Nobody could've expected that the 1st round pick is already on pace to make franchise history.
He could do something that no safety has ever done before. (1/2)
Nobody could've expected that the 1st round pick is already on pace to make franchise history.
He could do something that no safety has ever done before. (1/2)
It's all but official. Tyson Bagent will start Sunday for the #Bears.
Many can't understand why. Case Keenum just won them a game.
In truth, there are 4 clear reasons the team chose this direction.
Here's how they make sense. (1/2)
Many can't understand why. Case Keenum just won them a game.
In truth, there are 4 clear reasons the team chose this direction.
Here's how they make sense. (1/2)
October 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
It's all but official. Tyson Bagent will start Sunday for the #Bears.
Many can't understand why. Case Keenum just won them a game.
In truth, there are 4 clear reasons the team chose this direction.
Here's how they make sense. (1/2)
Many can't understand why. Case Keenum just won them a game.
In truth, there are 4 clear reasons the team chose this direction.
Here's how they make sense. (1/2)
The trade deadline is slowly coming into focus as the season moves into October.
It sure looks like the #Bears are positioning themselves to be buyers.
So who could they potentially go after?
Here are some names that could pop up on the market. (1/2)
It sure looks like the #Bears are positioning themselves to be buyers.
So who could they potentially go after?
Here are some names that could pop up on the market. (1/2)
October 2, 2026 at 12:43 PM
The trade deadline is slowly coming into focus as the season moves into October.
It sure looks like the #Bears are positioning themselves to be buyers.
So who could they potentially go after?
Here are some names that could pop up on the market. (1/2)
It sure looks like the #Bears are positioning themselves to be buyers.
So who could they potentially go after?
Here are some names that could pop up on the market. (1/2)
There were warning signs for months that Kevin Warren was losing control of the #Bears stadium narrative.
Rumors circulated that ownership was growing frustrated with him.
Now, overwhelming evidence has all but confirmed he's been sidelined. (1/2)
Rumors circulated that ownership was growing frustrated with him.
Now, overwhelming evidence has all but confirmed he's been sidelined. (1/2)
October 2, 2026 at 2:35 AM
There were warning signs for months that Kevin Warren was losing control of the #Bears stadium narrative.
Rumors circulated that ownership was growing frustrated with him.
Now, overwhelming evidence has all but confirmed he's been sidelined. (1/2)
Rumors circulated that ownership was growing frustrated with him.
Now, overwhelming evidence has all but confirmed he's been sidelined. (1/2)
The #Bears QB hierarchy was crystal clear barely a week ago between Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum.
Not so much anymore.
The team suddenly has a bizarre QB controversy on its hands.
What will Ben Johnson do? Here's what we know. (1/2)
Not so much anymore.
The team suddenly has a bizarre QB controversy on its hands.
What will Ben Johnson do? Here's what we know. (1/2)
September 30, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The #Bears QB hierarchy was crystal clear barely a week ago between Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum.
Not so much anymore.
The team suddenly has a bizarre QB controversy on its hands.
What will Ben Johnson do? Here's what we know. (1/2)
Not so much anymore.
The team suddenly has a bizarre QB controversy on its hands.
What will Ben Johnson do? Here's what we know. (1/2)
Everybody thought the #Bears would revert to their old ways after losing Caleb Williams.
They'd fold in the face of a really good Eagles team.
Ben Johnson decided to send a message instead.
It was crystal clear.
Overlook this team at your own risk. (1/2)
They'd fold in the face of a really good Eagles team.
Ben Johnson decided to send a message instead.
It was crystal clear.
Overlook this team at your own risk. (1/2)
September 29, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Everybody thought the #Bears would revert to their old ways after losing Caleb Williams.
They'd fold in the face of a really good Eagles team.
Ben Johnson decided to send a message instead.
It was crystal clear.
Overlook this team at your own risk. (1/2)
They'd fold in the face of a really good Eagles team.
Ben Johnson decided to send a message instead.
It was crystal clear.
Overlook this team at your own risk. (1/2)
The #Bears are preparing for a tough challenge on Monday night.
If they can somehow pull it off, a big opportunity could be waiting for them next week.
The latest Breece Hall news proves as much. (1/2)
If they can somehow pull it off, a big opportunity could be waiting for them next week.
The latest Breece Hall news proves as much. (1/2)
September 27, 2026 at 11:08 PM
The #Bears are preparing for a tough challenge on Monday night.
If they can somehow pull it off, a big opportunity could be waiting for them next week.
The latest Breece Hall news proves as much. (1/2)
If they can somehow pull it off, a big opportunity could be waiting for them next week.
The latest Breece Hall news proves as much. (1/2)
Just when it felt like the #Bears were resigned to starting Case Keenum on Monday night, Tyson Bagent returned to practice.
Yet even now, some wonder if going with Bagent is the right decision.
It is, and there are multiple reasons why. (1/2)
Yet even now, some wonder if going with Bagent is the right decision.
It is, and there are multiple reasons why. (1/2)
September 27, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Just when it felt like the #Bears were resigned to starting Case Keenum on Monday night, Tyson Bagent returned to practice.
Yet even now, some wonder if going with Bagent is the right decision.
It is, and there are multiple reasons why. (1/2)
Yet even now, some wonder if going with Bagent is the right decision.
It is, and there are multiple reasons why. (1/2)
Most head coaches would be more than a little concerned after losing a QB like Caleb Williams to injury.
#Bears head coach Ben Johnson is not one of them.
If anything, he seems almost excited at the idea of Case Keenum getting the start.
It's not hard to find out why. (1/2)
#Bears head coach Ben Johnson is not one of them.
If anything, he seems almost excited at the idea of Case Keenum getting the start.
It's not hard to find out why. (1/2)
September 24, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Most head coaches would be more than a little concerned after losing a QB like Caleb Williams to injury.
#Bears head coach Ben Johnson is not one of them.
If anything, he seems almost excited at the idea of Case Keenum getting the start.
It's not hard to find out why. (1/2)
#Bears head coach Ben Johnson is not one of them.
If anything, he seems almost excited at the idea of Case Keenum getting the start.
It's not hard to find out why. (1/2)
Darnell Wright is already considered one of the best OTs in football.
His new contract alone reflected this.
It felt like the only thing missing was a signature block to show everybody how great he is.
That finally arrived against MIN on Sunday.
And it was spectacular. (1/2)
His new contract alone reflected this.
It felt like the only thing missing was a signature block to show everybody how great he is.
That finally arrived against MIN on Sunday.
And it was spectacular. (1/2)
September 22, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Darnell Wright is already considered one of the best OTs in football.
His new contract alone reflected this.
It felt like the only thing missing was a signature block to show everybody how great he is.
That finally arrived against MIN on Sunday.
And it was spectacular. (1/2)
His new contract alone reflected this.
It felt like the only thing missing was a signature block to show everybody how great he is.
That finally arrived against MIN on Sunday.
And it was spectacular. (1/2)
The #Bears' season came dangerously close to falling off a cliff with Caleb Williams' injury.
Mercifully, new details indicate he avoided anything serious.
However, not all of the news was positive. Here's what we know. (1/2)
Mercifully, new details indicate he avoided anything serious.
However, not all of the news was positive. Here's what we know. (1/2)
September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The #Bears' season came dangerously close to falling off a cliff with Caleb Williams' injury.
Mercifully, new details indicate he avoided anything serious.
However, not all of the news was positive. Here's what we know. (1/2)
Mercifully, new details indicate he avoided anything serious.
However, not all of the news was positive. Here's what we know. (1/2)
#Bears CB Kyler Gordon has put his recovery in the hands of a man named Montel Fleming.
If you don't know the name, that's okay.
Nobody does.
Everything about him screams more "con man" than "certified specialist." (1/2)
If you don't know the name, that's okay.
Nobody does.
Everything about him screams more "con man" than "certified specialist." (1/2)
September 18, 2026 at 12:47 PM
#Bears CB Kyler Gordon has put his recovery in the hands of a man named Montel Fleming.
If you don't know the name, that's okay.
Nobody does.
Everything about him screams more "con man" than "certified specialist." (1/2)
If you don't know the name, that's okay.
Nobody does.
Everything about him screams more "con man" than "certified specialist." (1/2)
Ben Johnson stated early that he wants the #Bears to chase the single-season scoring record.
It doesn't have to just be about championships.
Chase greatness, too.
It sounds nice, but one coach thinks Johnson is hiding the real reason he's doing it. (1/2)
It doesn't have to just be about championships.
Chase greatness, too.
It sounds nice, but one coach thinks Johnson is hiding the real reason he's doing it. (1/2)
September 18, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Ben Johnson stated early that he wants the #Bears to chase the single-season scoring record.
It doesn't have to just be about championships.
Chase greatness, too.
It sounds nice, but one coach thinks Johnson is hiding the real reason he's doing it. (1/2)
It doesn't have to just be about championships.
Chase greatness, too.
It sounds nice, but one coach thinks Johnson is hiding the real reason he's doing it. (1/2)
Darnell Wright and D'Andre Swift are locked up.
Every #Bears offensive contract issue has been addressed.
Except one.
Cole Kmet will soon become a serious topic of discussion, and his situation just got more complicated. (1/2)
Every #Bears offensive contract issue has been addressed.
Except one.
Cole Kmet will soon become a serious topic of discussion, and his situation just got more complicated. (1/2)
September 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Darnell Wright and D'Andre Swift are locked up.
Every #Bears offensive contract issue has been addressed.
Except one.
Cole Kmet will soon become a serious topic of discussion, and his situation just got more complicated. (1/2)
Every #Bears offensive contract issue has been addressed.
Except one.
Cole Kmet will soon become a serious topic of discussion, and his situation just got more complicated. (1/2)
Fans may have loved the #Bears' offensive explosion in Carolina.
Not as much as the defense, though.
Not because it led to a win, mind you.
More because they got to watch somebody else endure the pain and suffering for once. (1/2)
Not as much as the defense, though.
Not because it led to a win, mind you.
More because they got to watch somebody else endure the pain and suffering for once. (1/2)
September 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Fans may have loved the #Bears' offensive explosion in Carolina.
Not as much as the defense, though.
Not because it led to a win, mind you.
More because they got to watch somebody else endure the pain and suffering for once. (1/2)
Not as much as the defense, though.
Not because it led to a win, mind you.
More because they got to watch somebody else endure the pain and suffering for once. (1/2)
Kyler Gordon hasn't said anything throughout his ongoing saga with the #Bears.
However, one of his trainers finally spoke out.
He had some eye-opening comments about the team's strength and conditioning staff. (1/2)
However, one of his trainers finally spoke out.
He had some eye-opening comments about the team's strength and conditioning staff. (1/2)
September 14, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Kyler Gordon hasn't said anything throughout his ongoing saga with the #Bears.
However, one of his trainers finally spoke out.
He had some eye-opening comments about the team's strength and conditioning staff. (1/2)
However, one of his trainers finally spoke out.
He had some eye-opening comments about the team's strength and conditioning staff. (1/2)
Everything points to the #Bears going defense early in the 2027 draft.
Based on what we know of their preferences, the name Quincy Rhodes is one you should get acquainted with.
Knowing this team, they already are. (1/2)
Based on what we know of their preferences, the name Quincy Rhodes is one you should get acquainted with.
Knowing this team, they already are. (1/2)
September 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Everything points to the #Bears going defense early in the 2027 draft.
Based on what we know of their preferences, the name Quincy Rhodes is one you should get acquainted with.
Knowing this team, they already are. (1/2)
Based on what we know of their preferences, the name Quincy Rhodes is one you should get acquainted with.
Knowing this team, they already are. (1/2)
Ben Johnson is known for his trademark stone-like stare.
Few things make him smile.
Fewer still give him optimism.
So why does he seem so upbeat about the #Bears' chances this season?
It stems from something the players finally changed (1/2)
Few things make him smile.
Fewer still give him optimism.
So why does he seem so upbeat about the #Bears' chances this season?
It stems from something the players finally changed (1/2)
September 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Ben Johnson is known for his trademark stone-like stare.
Few things make him smile.
Fewer still give him optimism.
So why does he seem so upbeat about the #Bears' chances this season?
It stems from something the players finally changed (1/2)
Few things make him smile.
Fewer still give him optimism.
So why does he seem so upbeat about the #Bears' chances this season?
It stems from something the players finally changed (1/2)
The #Bears were just as shocked as everybody else when Ozzy Trapilo returned so early from his knee injury.
With good reason, too.
It turns out the organization apparently feared his career was over. (1/2)
With good reason, too.
It turns out the organization apparently feared his career was over. (1/2)
September 10, 2026 at 11:52 PM
The #Bears were just as shocked as everybody else when Ozzy Trapilo returned so early from his knee injury.
With good reason, too.
It turns out the organization apparently feared his career was over. (1/2)
With good reason, too.
It turns out the organization apparently feared his career was over. (1/2)
There were so many moments last year that might've confirmed to Ben Johnson that Caleb Williams was his quarterback.
Countless feats of brilliance.
However, it was a quiet one following a defeat that confirmed everything to the #Bears head coach. (1/2)
Countless feats of brilliance.
However, it was a quiet one following a defeat that confirmed everything to the #Bears head coach. (1/2)
September 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM
There were so many moments last year that might've confirmed to Ben Johnson that Caleb Williams was his quarterback.
Countless feats of brilliance.
However, it was a quiet one following a defeat that confirmed everything to the #Bears head coach. (1/2)
Countless feats of brilliance.
However, it was a quiet one following a defeat that confirmed everything to the #Bears head coach. (1/2)
Even the best general managers have a blind spot in their scouting prowess.
Ryan Poles is no different.
Unfortunately, his is in a sensitive area, and if not addressed, could derail the #Bears' Super Bowl hopes. (1/2)
Ryan Poles is no different.
Unfortunately, his is in a sensitive area, and if not addressed, could derail the #Bears' Super Bowl hopes. (1/2)
September 4, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Even the best general managers have a blind spot in their scouting prowess.
Ryan Poles is no different.
Unfortunately, his is in a sensitive area, and if not addressed, could derail the #Bears' Super Bowl hopes. (1/2)
Ryan Poles is no different.
Unfortunately, his is in a sensitive area, and if not addressed, could derail the #Bears' Super Bowl hopes. (1/2)
Caleb Williams will do anything necessary to win.
That is how the #Bears QB is wired.
Such an obsession has driven him to any and all proven methods winning teams have used.
Even if they don't play the same sport.
How the NBA is now influencing Chicago's locker room. (1/2)
That is how the #Bears QB is wired.
Such an obsession has driven him to any and all proven methods winning teams have used.
Even if they don't play the same sport.
How the NBA is now influencing Chicago's locker room. (1/2)
September 4, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Caleb Williams will do anything necessary to win.
That is how the #Bears QB is wired.
Such an obsession has driven him to any and all proven methods winning teams have used.
Even if they don't play the same sport.
How the NBA is now influencing Chicago's locker room. (1/2)
That is how the #Bears QB is wired.
Such an obsession has driven him to any and all proven methods winning teams have used.
Even if they don't play the same sport.
How the NBA is now influencing Chicago's locker room. (1/2)
Everybody is picking the #Bears to regress in 2026.
Defense isn't good enough
Tough division
Can't duplicate the comebacks and takeaways
So why is one NFL executive warning that they're headed to the Super Bowl?
His reasoning is fascinating. (1/2)
Defense isn't good enough
Tough division
Can't duplicate the comebacks and takeaways
So why is one NFL executive warning that they're headed to the Super Bowl?
His reasoning is fascinating. (1/2)
September 3, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Everybody is picking the #Bears to regress in 2026.
Defense isn't good enough
Tough division
Can't duplicate the comebacks and takeaways
So why is one NFL executive warning that they're headed to the Super Bowl?
His reasoning is fascinating. (1/2)
Defense isn't good enough
Tough division
Can't duplicate the comebacks and takeaways
So why is one NFL executive warning that they're headed to the Super Bowl?
His reasoning is fascinating. (1/2)