Erik Lambert
@eriklambert1
Lead Bears writer/insider for @sportsmockery | Co-host of @clubdub_podcast | Content creator | DBZ and Godzilla stan.
Colston Loveland was considered a reach when the #Bears drafted him last year. In reality, they might've been luckier than people realize to land him when they did. The tight end shared new details about that fateful draft that changes the perspective. (1/2)
Ryan Poles took over as Chicago #Bears GM on January 25th, 2022. In that time, he has engineered a total of 32 trades. They run arguably the widest spectrum of quality in franchise history. So let's rank them all from worst to best. (1/2)
Caleb Williams seized his spot as a #Bears team leader in 2025. The results were immediate and productive. Now the young quarterback seems ready to help not just his teammates but all players. How? By preparing for war with the NFL itself. (1/2)
Most of the criticism of Caleb Williams originates from the same pond. He doesn't take layups. He lives off too many off-script plays. He can't play from the pocket. Yet when you actually dig into the numbers, those comments aren't just misleading. They're wrong. #Bears (1/2)
If there is one thing #Bears fans have learned about Ben Johnson, it's that everything has an angle. He doesn't do things just to do them. That goes for his play calls on the field and his roster decisions off it. Kalif Raymond is a perfect example. And now we know why. (1/2)
Some in the Packers media remain adamant that their team remains in the #Bears' head. Nobody talks about a rivalry this much. Clearly, Green Bay still has the mental edge. Yet even other Packer media aren't so sure about that, which has created some infighting. (1/2)
Caleb Williams broke multiple #Bears records last season. Fans insist his top 10 ranking is more than earned. Yet many maintain he's overrated. Leave it to ESPN to help make the case without intending to do so. (1/2)
Tyreek Hill remains one of the top free agents available. Experts are debating where the former All-Pro WR will land. If you ask sports bettors, many are quietly banking on the #Bears. As buzzworthy as that sounds, it's time for a reality check. (1/2)
Packer fans have insisted up and down that Jordan Love is far superior to Caleb Williams. Well, execs, coaches, and scouts all voted on it. The #Bears' quarterback cracked the top 10. The Packers quarterback did not. Yet it's the primary reason why that is the best part. (1/2)
Every #Bears training camp has a handful of surprises involved. Some of them are bigger than others. Here are some bold predictions on what they could be this year. Prepare for a few curveballs. (1/2)
George McCaskey has found multiple times in recent years that selling the #Bears is out of the question. He intends to keep it in the family, just as his mother would've wanted. However, recent events in Seattle may force him to reconsider. (1/2)
Darnell Wright has quietly been one of the best tackles in football for two years. ESPN finally acknowledged that in its latest OT rankings. However, even now, there is an undercurrent of disrespect towards the #Bears starter. (1/2)
It's been a long time since the #Bears had a position group that was considered the best in the NFL. Probably not since their Urlacher and Briggs days at linebacker. It appears people inside the league are all in on Chicago's TE room. Here's how we know. (1/2)
Many #Bears fans have already written off Kiran Amegadjie. One can understand after how little he's accomplished in two years. Terron Armstead thinks that is a mistake. He believes the former 3rd round pick is on the cusp of something big. (1/2)
There are very few trades in NFL history that redirect the fate of a franchise. You can count them on one hand. Nobody knew it at the time, but the 2023 blockbuster between the #Bears and Panthers has entered that category. Its story will be in movies one day. (1/2)
Jaylon Johnson didn't need any extra motivation for the upcoming 2026 season. He already had something to prove. So leave it to NFL execs and coaches around the league to give him all the incentive needed to go on a rampage. The #Bears should thank them. (1/2)
Rome Odunze isn't naive. He can sense his place in the #Bears offense slipping. Unless he fixes some of his issues catching the ball, he's in trouble. That is why he's looking to three NFL stars for research on a solution. (1/2)
Everybody knew the #Bears would likely trade DJ Moore this offseason. What no one expected was how much the Bills would give up to get him. It was a massive overpay in the eyes of many. So what motivated it? We finally have an explanation. (1/2)
Ben Johnson was brilliant in his first year as #Bears head coach. That is expected to continue. However, there is one concern about his tenure thus far that merits discussing. It is something that derailed the title hopes of another offensive wunderkind. (1/2)
The #Bears are gunning for a Super Bowl this year. They feel they're close, but are they? It takes 5 essential things for an NFL team to win the Lombardi trophy. How many of those boxes does this one check? Find out here. (1/2)
Luther Burden was one of the best rookies in the NFL last season. Now, ESPN sees him as a looming top 5 wide receiver in the league. It may sound ambitious, but there are three reasons it makes sense. (1/2) #Bears
Ozzy Trapilo news dried up months ago, leaving #Bears fans uncertain about his fate. That finally changed with a recent leaked video on his recovery process. For once, the update is a significant one. And signals positive momentum. (1/2)
The #Bears' puzzling decision to stay silent at edge rusher this offseason left so many questions unanswered. We finally may have solved one part of the mystery. It centers around a decision by defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. (1/2)
The #Bears didn't make any bold trades this offseason, recognizing the opportunities just weren't there. For now, the roster they have will have to be enough. However, things change fast, and unexpected names become available. Here are 5 that could be plausible options. (1/2)
Caleb Williams had one of the best seasons in #Bears history in 2025. Yet even now, critics still believe he's overrated, overhyped, and nothing special. At least one future Hall of Famer disagrees. Wait until you hear what he has to say about the young QB. (1/2)
Luther Burden had zero stakes in the #Bears-Packers rivalry when he first arrived. It didn't take the young receiver long to put himself at the forefront of it. He kept that same energy again this past week, setting the tone for what's to come. (1/2)
The #Bears have been connected to many trade possibilities. Almost all of them involved pass rushers. Well, one insider says to keep an eye on Jonathan Taylor. Don't sneer at the idea, either. If that happens, this team becomes a true contender. (1/2)
Caleb Williams performed Houdini-level magic acts for the #Bears last season. It certainly caught the attention of other NFL teams. However, it's not the off-script wizardry that has them terrified. It is what might be coming next. (1/2)
When the #Bears drafted Logan Jones, everybody assumed he would spend 2026 on the bench. It was the Garrett Bradbury show. In the two months since then, the winds have apparently shifted at Halas Hall. (1/2)
Rome Odunze has had some incredible moments with the #Bears. He's also been a model of inconsistency. Somebody finally decided to point out the elephant in the room that most have been afraid to. And what it could mean for his future. (1/2)