Articles by
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
Chicago Bears News & Rumors
DJ Moore For Maxx Crosby? Why Insider Didn’t Immediately Dismiss The Idea
The Chicago Bears face several challenges ahead in the 2026 offseason. Everybody knows they have to do...
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The Real Reason The Bears Defense Has Lagged Under Ryan Poles — And Why That’s Changing
Defense has long been the defining characteristic of success for the Chicago Bears, going back decades. Look...
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Insider Theory About Montez Sweat Raises New Concerns About Bears’ Defensive Decline
The Chicago Bears defense was never good this year. People understood that. It had serious flaws, particularly...
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Two Key Numbers Explain Why Ben Johnson Is Going For Win Vs. Detroit
Many people are unhappy about the Chicago Bears' decision to play their starters this Sunday against the...
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Another Packers Advantage May Be Disappearing — And Bears Stand To Benefit Big Time
People talk about the quarterback divide between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers all the time....
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How Ben Johnson Earned Caleb Williams’ Trust — Bears QB Tells All
The tactic almost never works. Yet the Chicago Bears were about to try it for a third...
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ESPN Insiders Say Ian Cunningham Is Nearing A GM Job — What Losing Him Would Mean
Ian Cunningham was a prominent name in the NFL front office circuit even before he joined the...
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Ben Johnson Called It: Caleb Williams Is Delivering Best Month When It Matters Most
The Chicago Bears have come a long way in the past couple of months. Things couldn't have...