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Michael Vick visits with Bears QB Justin Fields at Halas Hall

Two of the most electrifying quarterbacks of the last 20 years met up to talk shop this week.

A meeting of the minds took place at Halas Hall this week between two of the most electrifying quarterbacks to play in the NFL over the last 20 years. Former NFL star Michael Vick visited the Chicago Bears facilities and had a chance to talk with Justin Fields. The team released photos of the interactions on Friday, one day following the conclusion of organized team activities (OTAs).

When it comes to quarterbacks visiting with Fields, Vick fits the bill for a couple of reasons. All last season, Fields was being compared to Vick for his dynamic running ability that was on display in nearly every single game. Fields broke Vick’s single-game rushing record against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9 with 178 yards. He also surpassed Vick’s single-season rushing total as well with 1,143 yards. But their connection goes deeper than that.

Fields, a native of Kennesaw, Georgia located just outside Atlanta, grew up idolizing Vick when he was a member of the Falcons. The two connected when Fields entered the league and have stayed close since then, with Vick going to bat for the young quarterback in the media. “I think he’s a great player,” said Vick earlier this year via Chris Emma of Marquee Sports Network. “I think Justin has a lot of room to grow. As a quarterback and in general, but growing in the passing game. Another year in the system, some weapons around you.”

After coming into the league in 2001 with the Falcons as the No. 1 overall pick, Vick set quarterback rushing records and was one of the most dangerous dual-threat options. His time in Atlanta was cut short, however, when he was convicted on dog fighting charges and was suspended while also having to serve 18 months in federal prison.

After being released, Vick had a career renaissance with the Philadelphia Eagles in the early 2010s, earning Comeback Player of the Year in 2010 and rebuilding his public image in the process. Now, Vick stays involved with football in the media and helps mentor players like Fields, who is looking to take another major step in his development in 2023.

Though the topics of their meeting and conversation are still unknown, fans were hyped to see the two dynamic quarterbacks come together this week.

Twitter reacts to the Bears’ selection of LB Noah Sewell

The Bears added Noah Sewell in the fifth round as linebacker depth. Here is how Twitter reacted to the pick.

The Chicago Bears just added a wrinkle to their rivalry with the Detroit Lions. General manager Ryan Poles and the Bears selected Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell with the No. 148 pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Sewell is the younger brother of Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell, who was drafted with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft two years ago.

Noah Sewell is an inside linebacker who will compete for playing time with the Bears’ revamped group. He was a three-year starter with the Ducks and has outstanding size at the position. He joins players such as Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards, and Jack Sanborn but will most likely contribute on special teams to begin his career.

Sewell has name recognition but are Bears fans satisfied with the pick? Here is how Twitter reacted to the selection.

Twitter reacts to the Bears’ selection of WR Tyler Scott

Bears fans can’t stop smiling after the selection of wide receiver Tyler Scott.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles continues to find weapons for quarterback Justin Fields and the passing attack. The Bears selected Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott with the No. 133 pick in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He’s the second skill player to be taken in the fourth round, following Texas running back Roschon Johnson who was selected with pick No. 115.

Scott is a speedster who can get behind the defense and make things happen with the ball in his hands. He had 54 receptions for 899 yards and nine touchdowns for the Bearcats in 2022. He joins an overhauled wide receiver corps that includes D.J. Moore, Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool, Equanimeous St. Brown, and Velus Jones Jr.

The Bears have committed to helping Fields out with picks on the offensive line, running back, and now wide receiver. Twitter loves what Poles is doing so far on Day 3.

Twitter reacts to the Bears’ selection of RB Roschon Johnson

Bears fans love the decision to draft Texas running back Roschon Johnson.

The Chicago Bears took their first skill position player of the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting Texas running back Roschon Johnson with the No. 115 pick. The Bears originally held the No. 103 pick of the draft to open up the fourth round, but general manager Ryan Poles traded down with the New Orleans Saints and picked up an additional fifth-round selection in the process.

Johnson was overshadowed by star running back Bijan Robinson at Texas, who was selected No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons but he’s an excellent player in his own right. He totaled 554 yards on just 93 carries, averaging 6.0 yards per attempt with five touchdowns on the ground. Johnson also added 128 receiving yards with a touchdown in 12 games for the Longhorns. His addition creates more competition for veterans Khalil Herbert, D’Onta Foreman, Travis Homer, and Trestan Ebner and he could be seeing carries sooner rather than later.

Fans appear to be over the moon with the pick, though. Here is how Twitter reacted when Johnson was selected.

Twitter reacts to the Bears’ selection of DT Zacch Pickens

The Bears doubled up on defensive line with the selection of Zacch Pickens and fans appear to be happy with the move.

Defense has been the story for Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. They completed their trio of defensive picks to open the third round, selecting South Carolina defensive tackle Zacch Pickens with the No. 64 pick.

Pickens is the second defensive tackle the Bears took in the draft, joining Gervon Dexter Sr. out of Florida. Unlike Dexter, though, Pickens has a solid first step coming off the line and could be the team’s solution at 3 technique. He totaled 42 tackles last season (four for a loss) and 2.5 sacks with the Gamecocks. Their other selection of the night was cornerback Tyrique Stevenson out of Miami.

This is the second time the Bears doubled up on defensive tackles in a decade, last doing so in 2014 when they selected Ego Ferguson and Will Sutton in the second and third round, respectively. Here is how Bears fans are reacting to the pick.

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Twitter reacts to the Bears’ selection of CB Tyrique Stevenson

Bears fans seem to like the pick of cornerback Tyrique Stevenson.

The Chicago Bears didn’t wait long to make their second pick of the night. Shortly after they selected defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. with the No. 53 pick, general manager Ryan Poles traded up with the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 56 to select cornerback Tyrique Stevenson out of Miami.

Stevenson is a physical corner who has the size to matchup with receivers on the outside. He should compete right away for the outside corner job with Kindle Vildor, while Jaylon Johnson mans the other side and Kyler Gordon plays in the nickel position. The Bears sent the No. 61 and No. 135 to the Jaguars for the selection as they continue to focus on defense.

With Stevenson in the fold, the Bears secondary becomes one of the biggest strengths of the team. Here is how Twitter reacted to the pick.

Twitter reacts to the Bears’ selection of DT Gervon Dexter Sr.

The Bears went defensive line with the No. 53 pick, selecting Gervon Dexter Sr. out of Florida. Here is how Twitter reacted to the news.

The Chicago Bears fortified the offensive line with their first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Now they did the same on the defensive line with their second pick. The Bears selected defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. out of Florida with the No. 53 overall pick.

Dexter has the ideal size and talent for a defensive tackle, standing at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, but needs work on his technique coming off the line. He’ll have his opportunity to get meaningful reps on a defensive line that has Justin Jones and Andrew Billings as the top options but could use some refining before that happens.

Regardless, the Bears needed help on the interior of the defensive line and got it with Dexter. Here is how Twitter is reacted to the selection.

Twitter reacts to the Bears’ selection of Darnell Wright with No. 10 pick

Bears Twitter seems happy with the team’s selection of Darnell Wright at 10th overall in the NFL Draft.

The newest member of the Chicago Bears is finally here. The Bears made another trade down in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, moving from No. 9 to No. 10 to select Tennessee tackle Darnell Wright.

Wright was a stout protector for the Volunteers, anchoring the right side of the offensive line last season. Now he’s tasked with keeping Bears quarterback upright for the foreseeable future.

The Bears took Wright at No. 10 overall, moving back one spot with the Philadelphia Eagles while also gaining a 2024 fourth-round pick. The Eagles wanted to move up for Jalen Carter, who was there for the taking, and the Bears didn’t feel comfortable making the selection. Instead, they focused in on the offensive side of the ball.

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Right tackle was a glaring hole for the Bears last season and this is the first major move of general manager Ryan Poles’ tenure to upgrade the position group. Most Bears fans (and players) are ecstatic for the pick, but some wonder if they missed out on a generational talent like Carter. Here is how Twitter reacted to the selection.

Bears Twitter celebrates the Aaron Rodgers trade to the Jets

Aaron Rodgers is finally out of the NFC North and Bears fans are happy to see him go.

For fans of the Chicago Bears, their long national nightmare is over. After weeks of trade speculation, the Green Bay Packers have agreed to move quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets with numerous picks being exchanged, according to multiple reports. The Jets will receive Rodgers, the 2023 No. 15 overall pick, and a 2023 fifth-round pick.

The Packers, meanwhile, will get back the 2023 No. 13 overall pick, a 2023 second and sixth-round pick, and a conditional 2024 second-round pick if Rodgers plays at least 65 percent of the snaps this season. Rodgers will also sign a revised contract to help alleviate Green Bay’s cap situation.

The two sides had been talking for well over a month about a deal that seemed destined to happen at some point and now it has, with fourth-year quarterback Jordan Love officially taking over the starting job in Green Bay. For Bears fans, though, it’s the official end of a dreadful era of football.

For years, Rodgers has tortured the Bears on the football field. He had a staggering record of 24-5 against Chicago with 64 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions. The worst defeat of all came during the 2011 NFC Championship game where Rodgers and the Packers bounced the Bears from the playoffs on their way to winning Super Bowl XLV.

From blowout losses to his infamous “I own you” comments, it wasn’t pretty for Bears fans when Rodgers was under center. But with his departure, coupled with a young and up-and-coming team inside Halas Hall, the hope is that the next chapter of the Bears and Packers rivalry won’t be so lopsided.

Though it was known the news was coming at some point, fans still took to social media to celebrate the trade. Even the Bears’ official Twitter account couldn’t help but join in on the fun.

Robbie Gould says he would ‘absolutely’ come back to play for the Bears again

Robbie Gould would welcome a return to the Bears this offseason.

It’s been nearly eight years since the Chicago Bears said goodbye to kicker Robbie Gould, but if he were presented the opportunity to come back this offseason, he’s letting everyone know he would be all for it.

Gould, a free agent after spending the last six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, joined ESPN 1000’s Waddle & Silvy show for the station’s 25th anniversary special on Friday afternoon at the House of Blues in Chicago. After reminiscing about Gould’s relationship with the station where he’s been a frequent guest and co-host, the conversation eventually turned to free agency and whether or not he would welcome a reunion with the Bears. He didn’t mince words.

“If Chicago called me and said ‘we want you back,’ would I do it? Absolutely,” Gould told the hosts, resulting in a round of applause from the live audience. He then praised the Bears and general manager Ryan Poles for their offseason up to this point, from trading the No. 1 overall pick to the signings of players like Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards, and how the team is coming together around Justin Fields before reiterating his desire to play again for his former team. “Yeah, I would love to come back and play for Chicago for sure.”

The all-time leading scorer in Bears history and fan-favorite player was with the team from 2005-2015 and converted 85.4% of his field goals during his tenure. He was released just prior to the 2016 season and spent one year with the New York Giants before winding up with the 49ers. Now he wants to kick closer to home and though he has a desire to end up with the Bears again, the cards are stacked against him.

The Bears still have Cairo Santos on the roster and Poles appears to be content with keeping him for another season. Santos has been the Bears kicker since 2020 and is entering the final year of his deal with a cap hit of $4.5 million this season. Santos converted 91.3% of his field goals in 2022, nearly seven percent higher than Gould (84.4%). Though Gould has been clutch, particularly in the postseason where he has yet to miss a field goal, it would be surprising to see the Bears move away from Santos at this time.

For now, Bears fans will be left dreaming of a reunion with Gould. At least the feeling is mutual for many of them.