Jerry Markarian

Joined: Oct 30, 2025

Jerry Markarian has been an avid Chicago Bears fan since 2010 and has been writing about the team since 2022. He has survived the 2010 NFC Championship Game, a career-ending injury to his favorite player (Johnny Knox), the Bears' 2013 season finale, a Double Doink, Mitchell Trubisky, Justin Fields, and Weeks 8-17 of the 2024 NFL season. Nevertheless, he still Bears Down!

Apr 23, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; New Era NFL Draft hats of the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Buffalo BIlls, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys at the NFL Draft Experience at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Hayden Large (88) catches a pass Nov. 8, 2025 during a Big Ten Football game against the Oregon Ducks at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Sep 27, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal tight end Sam Roush (86) stiff arms San Jose State Spartans linebacker Noah McNeal-Franklin (9) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

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Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFC Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Chicago Bears helmet sits on the field prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The Bears decision to put pen to paper with Cam Lewis might not have moved the needle in March, but it certainly has a chance to do so in October.

Nov 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) takes the field prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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There are a handful of battles that will be decided in the preseason for the Chicago Bears. Some players are fighting for their roster spot, while others are vying for a starting job.

Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman, right, brings down Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton as the Oregon Ducks take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

Dillon Thieneman is a lock to start from day one. What type of impact should fans be expecting?

Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches game play against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of an NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Bears had an improbable season for the ages in 2025. There is plenty of reason to believe it was much more of a building block than a flash in the pan.

Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) celebrates after an interception during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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University of Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad has the potential to be a massive steal for Chicago.

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) tries to break away from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 25, 2025.

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Chicago would be smart to ship a late-round pick for a promising running back who firmly appears to be on the outs in the desert.

Sep 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) muscles his way into the endzone for a touchdown past Western Michigan Broncos defensive lineman Anterio Thompson (11) and defensive lineman Corey Walker (93) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium.

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The Bears traded up for Jordan van den Berg in the sixth-round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Was he their preferred defensive tackle target at that time, or was the decision spawned after the top option came off the board?

Dec 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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The Bears have accumulated a massive amount of talent the tight end position. Is it enough to earn them the top spot on a position-by-position power ranking?

Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) and defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) react after Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) dropped a pass in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

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The University of Texas often left Malik Muhammad on an island at cornerback. He stiheld up remarkably well against some of the best receivers in college football.

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The Bears didn't address the defensive tackle position until the sixth round. Gervon Dexter is a very lucky man as a result of that fact.

Iowa’s Jacob Gill (5) and Hayden Large (88) celebrate Gill’s touchdown against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa tight end Hayden Large is no stranger to being a long-shot. He overcame a devastating injury to become a key member of the Hawkeyes' offense.

Dec 30, 2022; Tucson, AZ, USA; Wyoming Cowboys offensive tackle Caden Barnett (72) against the Ohio Bobcats during the 2022 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Bears signed 13 undrafted free agents after the 2026 NFL Draft and invited a few other players to prove their worth in rookie minicamp. Which players stand out among their peers with the best odds to stick around?

Jerry Markarian

Joined: Oct 30, 2025

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Ranking the Chicago Bears' Position Groups After the 2026 NFL Draft

Why Bears CB Malik Muhammad's Toughest Matchups in College Bode Well For His Future

One Chicago Bears Player Who Just Dodged a Major Draft-Day Bullet

One Bears UDFA Overcame Much More Than His Battle to Make Chicago's Roster

Ranking the Bears' Top 6 UDFAs With the Best Odds to Make the Roster