The Bear’s Den: How the Chicago Bears prepare for the Green Bay Packers

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 10: Kyle Monangai #25 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball during the first half of a NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers on January 10, 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

It's interesting how much fan debate their is about whether Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum should start against Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers this Sunday. Ben Johnson is having none of it, having already named Bagent the starter.

On another note, it was brought up in Yesterday's Den, Denmasters Ken & Jack do not write the headlines for the links, we simply share what they are. We sometimes share their DEK's (their description), but we will often insert comments of our own. Generally snarky ones.

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BEARSSSSSS - LATEST CHICAGO BEARS NEWS & UPDATES

Bears re-signing Scotty Miller to practice squad

An old friend is back again for Chicago.

Bears own Packers now, right? Ben Johnson over Matt LaFleur, right? Is it Sunday yet? What could go wrong?

Sometimes reporters are not nearly as pithy and clever as they think they are. Back in the day there were these people called editors, who would have taken one look at garbage like this and dropped it right into the trash can.

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POLISH SAUSAGE - NEWS FROM AROUND THE NFL

Eagles RT Lane Johnson announces retirement

He played 171 games in 14 seasons with the Eagles, who made him a first-round pick in 2013.

Ravens TE Durham Smythe out for season with torn Achilles

Former Bear suffers bad injury. Best wishes to him for a fast and complete recovery.

KNOW THINE ENEMY - OUR OPPONENTS UPDATES & NEWS

Vikings place G Donovan Jackson on injured reserve

Injuries suck. Best wishes to him for a complete and speedy recovery.

Dan Campbell: We won't accept mediocrity on either side of the ball

Dan, your defense should hope it can reach as high as mediocre going forward this season. So far you are stuck at abysmal.

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