Although some Illinois players went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, they still managed to secure opportunities with NFL teams, aiming to catch the attention of coaching staff. John Paddock was one of the roster cuts over the weekend. He was competing for a spot on the Atlanta Falcons roster, but with a crowded quarterback…
The Chicago Bears have made headlines this offseason, but their revamped pass rush is not among their most notable changes. In 2022, Chicago’s pass rush was the weakest in the NFL, recording just 20 sacks. Despite improving to 30 sacks last year, the Bears still ranked 31st in this critical category. As a result, Bleacher…
GM Ryan Poles has done nearly everything possible to ready the Chicago Bears for a playoff run in 2024. He bolstered the offense with additions like Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze, D’Andre Swift, and Gerald Everett. He enhanced the offensive line with Ryan Bates, Coleman Shelton, and Kiran Amegdjie, and secured Caleb Williams as the #1…