Earlier today at Halas Hall, Bears general manager Ryan Poles dropped a financial nugget — the club picked up RT Darnell Wright's fifth-year option.
The implications surrounding Wright's contract negotiations, what his market value could be, and more: shorturl.at/Q68WR
"...going through that process. Really not going to even talk about that much any further on that, other than I'm really happy with the development of our staff and how we're doing things internally. That, at the end of the day, is the only thing that really matters."
Also, I think Ryan Poles is ready to put the comp picks conversation to bed.
RP: "Compensatory picks were a hot topic at the league meetings. Obviously, our appeal got denied, but I appreciate Commissioner (Roger) Goodell and his staff meeting with us and ..."
Bears general manager Ryan Poles dropped a financial nugget about the franchise's foundational piece at right tackle earlier today.
“Darnell [Wright], we picked up his fifth-year option," Poles said. "We'll work on a potential extension here in the near future and see how that goes."
Rodriguez is a former QB-turned violent, athletic linebacker who has the pre-snap recognition capabilities to play chess with opposing offenses.
At this point in the draft cycle, I’m high on Dillon Thieneman and Jacob Rodriguez as prospects the Bears could target with their top 3 picks.
Thieneman, after great testing at the combine, brings that high FB IQ, turnover-centric mind the Bears covet, while Rodriguez fits the same bill at LB.
Who was Lenyn Sosa on the White Sox? At his best, a utility infielder with a league-average bat and a below-average glove.
With those variables in mind, keeping him on the roster became a tough Q, one GM Chris Getz answered with a trade earlier today: tinyurl.com/yuyfrncn
Needed a sign to help get out of bed a little bit earlier in the day.
Turns out, the man upstairs called and said, “Let there be street sweeping in Chicago.”🤪
The NFL draft is fast approaching, and my colleague Jarrett Payton sat down to talk shop on the Bears with one of the best draft experts in the game, The Athletic's Dane Brugler.
Brugler's Bears breakdown with JP, for @wgntv.com: tinyurl.com/eth6ckt4
Breaking news in the WNBA:
The Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream are in agreement on a trade that sends Angel Reese to Atlanta, first reported by Taylor Rooks.
“…The policy is designed to provide picks for the Primary Football Executive position. The League determined Mr. Cunningham did not fill that role with the Falcons as it is defined in League rules.”
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The NFL has ruled the Bears will not receive compensatory picks for Ian Cunningham’s hire as general manager of the Atlanta Falcons
Statement from the NFL: “The matter is now closed following the club’s appeal. The NFL informed the Bears today they will not receive compensatory picks...”
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By way of St. Rita, Thornton Township and Morgan Park, two local Chicago hoopers punched their ticket to the Final Four today.
How Nimari Burnett and Morez Johnson Jr got to where they are, and where they're headed next, for @wgntv.com: tinyurl.com/3vnaytd3
Yaxel Lendeborg’s draft stock going up faster than the gas prices at Mobil right now.
Kevin McGonigle is the second Detroit Tiger to have 4 hits in his MLB debut.
The first was Billy Bean in 1987, and no, not the Billy Beane (emphasis on the 'e') from Moneyball, though both Billy Bean and Billy Beane played on the Tigers at separate times in 1988.
Pete Crow-Armstrong is on the precipice of staying in a Chicago Cubs uniform for a long, long time, according to latest reports.
More details on where his contract situation stands: tinyurl.com/ybmwh7np
While Seiya Suzuki won't be suiting up for the #Cubs' first two home series, manager Craig Counsell did shed some light on when the slugging Japanese outfielder may make his debut.
When that could be, plus the Cubs' options in his absence, for @wgntv.com: tinyurl.com/f3mnvukh
Travis Homer has found a new home in Pittsburgh.
The former Bears running back is signing with the Steelers, according to multiple reports.
Alright, I’ve let it rumble around in my head long enough.
It’s a question being debated anywhere you go in Chicago.
“Have the Bears actually improved on defense?”
My thoughts, for @wgntv.com: tinyurl.com/ube5346z
Rick Pitino saw a high school musical cast member with 0 points on 0-4 shooting and said, “Give him the ball” with the game on the line.
What a sicko lmao I love March Madness.
After Kyle Teel suffered a grade 2 hamstring strain playing for Team Italy in the WBC, catching depth became a problem for the White Sox to solve in his absence.
Enter Reese McGuire, a familiar face to Cubs and Sox fans around the city: tinyurl.com/5bxnjyst
After spending a season with the Dallas Cowboys, Lake Zurich-native Jack Sanborn is returning to the Windy City.
More on Sanborn being back with the Bears, for
@wgntv.com: tinyurl.com/mtaj5evr
Welcome back Jack!
The Chicago Bears have signed LB Jack Sanborn and DL James Lynch to 1-year deals, the team announced.
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia, on the world's biggest baseball stage, dusts Roman Anthony with a 100 mph fastball to deliver Venezuela a World Baseball Classic title⚾️🔥
The #Cubs received some "good news" on slugging outfielder Seiya Suzuki’s injured knee today.
More on how long to expect Suzuki to be out, for @wgntv.com: tinyurl.com/59kfudbv
Former Bears NT Andrew Billings has signed with the Arizona Cardinals, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov.
The #Bears have made the Jaylon Jones re-signing official.
Bobby Witt Jr. was probably made in a lab. I don’t have any evidence to prove it, he’s just that different on a baseball diamond.
The Bears are bringing back CB Jaylon Jones on a 1-year deal.
I don't really take the time to acknowledge personal accomplishments, but this is one I'm proud of.
Yesterday marked episode No. 100 of The Sports Office, and I couldn't be more grateful to be able to work alongside guys like JP, Josh and Ricky T.
Here's a little clip from the show:
