https://youtu.be/1hsS08_Kjdc When the Chicago Bears selected Kindle Vildor with the 163rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Vildor’s defensive coordinator at Georgia Southern, Scot Sloan, knew that his former player had accomplished enough throughout his career to make it into the league. “He …
2020 NFL Draft
Lachavious Simmons Has the Work Ethic and Attitude to Succeed in the NFL
Technical difficulties almost made Russ Ehrenfeld miss a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Ehrenfeld, the offensive line coach at Tennessee State, was at his son Brennen’s house last Saturday to watch the 2020 NFL Draft. As the Chicago Bears' two seventh-round draft picks were approaching on the ESPN …
Q&A with Cole Kmet’s Former Offensive Coordinator at Notre Dame Chip Long
The Chicago Bears selected Cole Kmet with their first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. To get a better understanding on who Kmet is on and off the football field, I talked to his former offensive coordinator at Notre Dame, Chip Long. Here is my conversation with Long. What was your reaction when …
Getting to Know Bears WR Darnell Mooney Through Jeff Conway’s Memories
When Tulane wide receivers coach Jeff Conway reflects about former receiver Darnell Mooney, the play that stands out the most is the one he should have missed. Like many schools, Tulane has a rule that if a player is tired they can tap their helmet and their backup will give them a breather and …
VanZuiden: Grading Every Chicago Bears Draft Pick
Finally -- football is back (well, sort of). With sports around the globe shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans were able to receive a nice bit of nostalgia with the NFL Draft taking place as originally scheduled -- albeit in a different fashion than we’re all used to. Nonetheless, the …
Everything You Need to Know About the Chicago Bears UDFA Signings
The NFL draft is more than just seven rounds. The Bears have already signed eight undrafted free agents (that we know of) to round out their 2020 draft class. Most undrafted free agents won’t ever take a snap in the NFL and it is even less likely any ever becomes anything more than depth. However, …