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Twitter reacts to the Bears signing QB P.J. Walker

Fans are happy to see P.J. Walker sign with the Bears as the new backup quarterback.

The Chicago Bears have a new backup quarterback. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Bears are signing former Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker to a two-year deal. Walker likely becomes the new backup to Justin Fields and also reunites with receiver D.J. Moore, who the team acquired from the Panthers last week as part of the trade involving first overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Walker joined the Indianapolis Colts in 2017 as an undrafted free agent, but burst onto the scene in 2020 in the XFL for the Houston Roughnecks. He was the league leader in passing yards and touchdowns before the COVID-19 pandemic halted play. That success propelled him to a deal with the Panthers, where he started a handful of games between 2020 and 2022.

Last season, Walker started five games, throwing for 731 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions. His best moment came on a 62-yard Hail Mary touchdown to Moore against the Atlanta Falcons late in the fourth quarter in an overtime loss. Now, he comes to Chicago as the backup to Fields and a chance to work with Moore once again. The Bears do still have Trevor Siemian on the roster as a backup, but he may be on his way out with Walker coming on.

Though it wasn’t the bombshell Bears fans were hoping to see, people seem happy with the move to land a backup like Walker. Here is how Twitter reacted to the news.

Twitter reacts to the Bears signing LB Tremaine Edmunds

The Bears made a huge signing with LB Tremaine Edmunds and fans are split on the move. Here’s how Twitter reacted to the news.

The Chicago Bears are doubling down on the linebacker position in a big way this free agency. After agreeing to a deal with T.J. Edwards earlier in the day, the team is expected to sign Pro Bowl linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The deal is for four years and $72 million with $50 million guaranteed.

Edmunds was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft after they traded up to select the young linebacker out of Virginia Tech. Edmunds had over 100 combined tackles in each of his five seasons, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2019 and 2020. During his last season in Buffalo, he notched 102 total tackles, including six for a loss, with one interception and one sack in 13 games played.

The signing of Edmunds’ is general manager Ryan Poles’ third of free agency, but it’s been the biggest one for the Bears so far. While it’s a significant move, Bears fans appear to be split on the decision to commit so much money to the linebacker position, as well as the decision to pay Edmunds after failing to extend Roquan Smith before he was dealt last season. Here is how Twitter reacted to the signing.

Bears fans are celebrating blockbuster trade for No. 1 pick with Panthers

Bears fans everywhere can’t contain their excitement after the blockbuster trade for the No. 1 pick with the Panthers.

The Chicago Bears sent shockwaves through the NFL on Friday, agreeing to a blockbuster trade with the Carolina Panthers centered around the No. 1 overall pick, first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The Bears dealt the top pick to Carolina in exchange for their No. 9 and No. 61, a first-round pick in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025 and wide receiver D.J. Moore, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles has been publicly saying the pick was for sale and believed he could have a deal done by the start of free agency. He accomplished that and set the Bears up with multiple premium picks and a top receiver for years to come.

When the news of the deal broke, it sent Bears fans everywhere into a state of euphoria. All across social media, praise is being heaped on Poles for playing the situation as perfectly as he could. Here are just some of the Twitter reactions from Bears and NFL fans.

Twitter erupts over the Bears getting the No. 1 overall draft pick

Bears fans celebrated Lovie Smith and the Texans victory that gave them the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Chicago Bears entered Week 18 with the opportunity to secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. At 3-13, the Bears just needed to lose to the Minnesota Vikings and have the 2-12-1 Houston Texans, led by former Bears head coach Lovie Smith, get a victory against the Indianapolis Colts.

The Bears did their part, losing 29-13 to finish the season 3-14. All that was left was to watch the Texans try to come back against the Colts after blowing a double-digit lead.

Thanks to an improbable fourth and 20 conversion to score a touchdown and then get the go-ahead two-point conversion, Houston secured the 32-31 win that gave the Bears the top draft pick. It’s the first time since 1947 Chicago will hold the keys to the first overall selection.

Watching the back-and-forth game between the Texans and Colts was stressful for Bears fans, but they rejoiced when it was all said and done. With the top draft pick and the most cap space in the NFL this offseason, the Bears will be very active in the spring. Fans couldn’t contain their excitement while thanking Smith and the Texans for getting the job done.

Twitter reacts to Kevin Warren being named a finalist for the Bears next president/CEO

NFL fans and college football fans have mixed reactions about Kevin Warren possibly becoming the next Bears president/CEO.

The Chicago Bears appear to be close to finding a replacement for team president and CEO Ted Phillips, who plans to retire in early 2023 and they’re zeroing in on Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren.

According to ESPN college insider Pete Thamel, Warren is considered a finalist for the job and the process could be wrapped up within the next few weeks.

Warren has served as the Big Ten commissioner since 2020 and has been instrumental in expanding the conference with USC and UCLA set to join in 2024, while also spearheading a new TV deal for the conference. Warren also has been criticized for his handling of the shortened COVID-19 season in 2020 after he initially cancelled the season before bringing it back in October with a reduced schedule.

Prior to the Big Ten, Warren held various front office positions with the Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, and St. Louis Rams. He’s on the shortlist to replace Phillips, who is retiring after 39 years with the organization, 23 of which were spent as team president and CEO.

The news of Warren’s potential hiring has sent shockwaves across both pro and college football. It could create a massive shift in both sports and fans have mixed reactions on the possible move.

Bears fans are once again dreaming of a Davante Adams trade

The Las Vegas Raiders are likely moving on from Derek Carr this offseason and Bears fans are wanting to trade for Davante Adams.

Changes are coming for the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason and it has Bears fans excited about a trade possibility.

On Wednesday, the Raiders announced quarterback Derek Carr will be benched for the final two games in favor of backup Jarrett Stidham. The move all but confirms the Raiders will move on from Carr this offseason and reset their quarterback position for the first time since 2014. The Raiders can save over $29 million in cap space if he’s moved by February 15th.

With Carr’s inevitable departure, questions have surfaced regarding the future of wide receiver Davante Adams. The perennial Pro Bowl receiver was acquired by the Raiders in March from the Green Bay Packers, wanting to play closer to the West Coast and with Carr, his former college quarterback. Now, with Carr on his way out, perhaps his future could be up in the air as well.

Adams signed a five-year, $141 million contract extension when he was traded and has a $31 million cap hit for the Raiders if he were to be moved prior to June 1st. Still, that’s not stopping Bears fans from pushing for a move to Chicago.

Bears Twitter reacts to the sobering news of Eddie Jackson and Darnell Mooney’s season-ending injuries

The news regarding Eddie Jackson and Darnell Mooney wasn’t surprising, but Bears fans are still upset at losing them for the season.

The Chicago Bears saw safety Eddie Jackson and wide receiver Darnell Mooney, two of their key players, leave the field during their 31-10 loss against the New York Jets on Sunday due to injuries and now the worst has been confirmed. Both players have been placed on injured reserve and are expected to miss the season.

Jackson, who has had a renaissance season for the Bears, reportedly suffered a Lisfranc injury while Mooney, the team’s top wideout, will require surgery to repair his ankle. Jackson leads the team in tackles and interceptions, while Mooney has the most catches and yards of any Bears receiver this year.

The news wasn’t much of a surprise for Bears fans, but it was still another blow to a disappointing season.

Twitter reacts to the Bears trading Roquan Smith to the Ravens

The Bears traded Roquan Smith to the Ravens and the news sent shockwaves across social media.

The Roquan Smith era is officially over in Chicago. The Bears and general manager Ryan Poles shocked the NFL world on Halloween, dealing the star linebacker to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a second and fifth-round pick just 24 hours before the NFL trade deadline. The deal comes less than a week after the Bears dealt pass rusher Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles. The news was first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Smith and the Bears were at a standstill when it came to a contract extension that lingered throughout training camp. He has been considered one of the best off-the-ball linebackers in the league, earning two second-team All-Pro honors. His future appeared to be in doubt with the team, however, and now that decision has been solidified with him heading east to Baltimore. Smith finishes the 2022 Bears season with 83 total tackles, four for loss, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions.

The news of the trade sent shockwaves across social media, leaving both Bears and NFL fans stunned by the move.

Bears Twitter feels good about Justin Fields despite loss vs. Cowboys

The Bears may have lost 49-29 to the Dallas Cowboys, but fans are thrilled with the progression Justin Fields has shown.

It was a wild day down in Texas for the Chicago Bears where for once, the offense showed up and the defense let the team down. The Bears lost to the Dallas Cowboys 49-29, giving up six defensive touchdowns, but there were bright spots that have fans feeling optimistic about the future. The biggest one is easily the play and development of quarterback Justin Fields.

After a rough start to his season, Fields has progressed well over the last few weeks. He completed 17-of-23 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns. He also did a ton of damage on the ground once again, rushing eight times for 60 yards and a touchdown. Fields also had the highest quarterback rating of his career with 120.0.

He cleaned up some of his mistakes that plagued him, such as more accurate passes to the outside and protecting the football better. Those improvements, combined with his special athleticism that allows him to make something out of nothing, is helping advance his development right in front of everyone’s eyes.

While the rest of the quarterbacks from 2021 NFL Draft struggled on Sunday, Fields showed he has taken significant steps and is on his way towards becoming a true franchise quarterback. It was a bright spot in a tough loss and Bears fans are choosing to look at the positives instead of the negatives, believing Fields is the answer to the team’s quarterback woes.

Twitter reacts to Robert Quinn getting traded to the Eagles

Bears fans seem happy with the decision to trade Robert Quinn to the Eagles.

The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles took another step in their rebuild on Wednesday. The Bears traded defensive end Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2023 fourth-round pick. The move comes less than a week before the NFL trade deadline.

Quinn was a popular name to be moved this offseason after his record-breaking season in which he broke the team’s single-season sack record with 18.5 in 2021. When Poles began moving on from other veteran defensive studs such as Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks, it seemed like it was only a matter of time before Quinn was next. Now, he goes to a surging Eagles team that is looking to make a run at the Super Bowl.

Quinn. who was voted as a team captain, finishes his 2022 season with the Bears with eight total tackles, two for a loss, and one sack.

Bears fans and fans across the league shared their thoughts on the move, with many believing it was the right trade to make.