Will I miss not having Chicago Bears football today? Sure. But the best sleep I’ve gotten since returning home from last weekend’s wedding extravaganza came last night … after I left my phone in another room. I’m sure that not having to set an alarm also helped. But I’ll try it again tonight and report back.
Ahhh, Bearslessness. In previous years, the bye week was a great time to engage in some self-reflection, hit the reset button, detach from football, recharge the batteries, and prepare for what’s left of the season. And while I’ll still be doing the self-reflection thing, hitting the reset button, recharging the batteries, and preparing for what’s next, I’m not sure I can fully disconnect from football. I’ve got plans with friends today that don’t involve football, but I’m sure that we’ll be scoreboard watching on Sunday afternoon. Some love for Luther Burden III via Pro Football Focus:BAH GAWD THAT’S LUTHER BURDEN’S MUSIC t.co/OOco3CtayS
Luther Burden is making a leap this season t.co/TLEe5vAhN5
— PFF (@PFF) November 12, 2026 Sharing that Burden is getting top-10 love from PFF allows me to remind you that the second-year wideout is in the midst of a breakout campaign. Burden is on pace for 122 targets, 93 catches, 1,216 receiving yards, and 8 touchdowns. We’ve seen his route tree expand and the trust from quarterback Caleb Williams grow. What else could you want? Hopefully, the concussion he suffered late in Week 9 won’t keep him out of action. On Oct. 26, we shared a nugget from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, who was forecasting a busy season of wheeling and dealing ahead of the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline. Schultz said that we could see anywhere from 12 to 20 trades. He also noted that the Bears would be among the most aggressive teams ahead of the deadline. For what it’s worth, Schultz was on the money, as 17 deals went down before the buzzer sounded on the deadline. That number could have grown to 19 if the Broncos-Chargers deal for linebacker Daiayan Henley and the Bengals-Eagles swap for Arnold Ebiketie had not been called off. But what happened with the Bears?FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter | BlueSky
There hasn’t been much reporting about what didn’t happen with any potential deals that fell through for Chicago’s front office. We do know that a trade that Nahshon Wright thought was going to happen never materialized. We also have details about the Chargers and their stubborn stance when it came to not trading Khalil Mack. I can’t help but wonder if Giants Head Coach John Harbaugh leaned on his brother, Jim, to implore him *NOT* to trade Mack to an NFC contender. But that might be a different post for another time. In the end, the conclusion I’ve come to is that the trade prices were too high for anything to materialize. I’ve landed here after reading this on ESPN from NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter. Reading about the potential trade costs for Niners QB Mac Jones, Titans RB Tony Pollard, and others makes me think that earlier trades set a high bar that other teams weren’t willing to clear. The 2027 NFL Draft is expected to be deep, so I can understand why teams were hesitant to give up that draft capital. On the one hand, I hope the Bears don’t regret their decision not to make another move ahead of the deadline. But on the other hand, they got the best available player at the deadline — and they got him early enough that he helped them win two games. Hence, I have minimal complaints about how the deadline went for this front office. Nov 2, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (99) on the sidelines against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images A fun football thought exercise for your Sunday:Every NFL franchise gets its greatest players back, all in their prime. Which team would have the strongest all-time roster?
— HAWK (@HawkEmDownChris) November 12, 2026 An all-time Bears team would be competitive solely based on their defense. Here’s how I’d build out my team. Don’t like it? You can discuss in the comments and/or make your own. I’d run a defensive front with Richard Dent, Dan Hampton, Steve “Mongo” McMichael, and Julius Peppers. Having Khalil Mack as my rotational edge defender sounds like fun. Dick Butkus, Brian Urlacher, and Doug Buffone are my linebackers. Buffone is one of the most underrated linebackers in team history and was the longest-tenured player in franchise history at the time of his retirement in 1979. Charles “Peanut” Tillman is an easy pick at cornerback, while Donnell Woolford is a sneaky all-time franchise great. If I could guarantee a healthy Mike Brown to team with Gary Fencik, that safety tandem would be a menace to opposing offenses. Speaking of the offense, a backfield led by Walter Payton and Gale Sayers would make them a formidable group. Imagine what Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson could do with that tandem. Because the wide receiver history is so disappointing, I’d run a ton of 12 personnel (1 RB, 2 WR, 2 TE) with Mike Ditka and Greg Olsen as my tight ends and the wideout duo of Brandon Marshall and Curtis Conway. Johnny Morris in 11 personnel could create some mismatches. My offensive line (from left to right) goes Jimbo Covert, Joe Thuney, Olin Kreutz, Ruben Brown, and Kyle Long. It’s easy to go with Sid Luckman, Jay Cutler, or Jim McMahon here. But since it’s my team, I’m going with Caleb Williams. I don’t love what’s happening with college football and the new playoff system that is coming soon. But so long as moments like this still exist, the game will have a soft spot in my heart:"I am literally speechless. I’m not supposed to be as a broadcaster." Hawaii seemingly just gave up on their final play of the game t.co/W3y2HgfDaQ
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) November 15, 2026Shortly after the missed USC kick, a fan absolutely drilled one ? t.co/RbJi6kXFtJ
— CBS Sports College Football ? (@CBSSportsCFB) November 14, 2026CHECK OUT THE BN BEARS PODCAST: Apple | Spotify | YouTube
In 2025, Jed Hoyer signed an extension to remain as the Chicago Cubs’ lead executive. On Saturday, some details on the deal made their way to the public. (BN Cubs) WOW! The Chicago Bulls have won back-to-back games since star rookie Caleb Wilson went down with an injury. Alex Kirschenbaum has more about the Bulls’ win here and here. On the other end of the spectrum, the Chicago Blackhawks blew a 4-0 lead and lost to the Winnipeg Jets by a 5-4 score. Some Bears players were in attendance:Hey @BN_Bears look who’s at the #Blackhawks game ? t.co/7BH4kDa3UC
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