Gene Chamberlain

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

BearDigest.com publisher Gene Chamberlain has covered the Chicago Bears full time as a beat writer since 1994 and prior to this on a part-time basis for 10 years. He covered the Bears as a beat writer for Suburban Chicago Newspapers, the Daily Southtown, Copley News Service and has been a contributor for the Daily Herald, the Associated Press, Bear Report, CBS Sports.com and The Sporting News. He also has worked a prep sports writer for Tribune Newspapers and Sun-Times newspapers.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, thought to be a red hot head coaching candidate for the offseason, addresses the media.

The Lowdown on Coordinator Ben Johnson Relative to the Bears

Roschon Johnson celebrates a touchdown with Braxton Jones against Green Bay. Johnson leads the Bears in rushing TDs with six.

Bears Can Get More from Roschon Johnson Than They've Asked

The Bears won't be facing former Bears running back David Montgomery on Sunday but Detroit will rely on other weapons.

Lions Looking Healthier to Face Bears but Still Depleted

Jaylon Johnson reaches out on tackle attempt in Week 3 at Indianapolis. Johnson is questionable to face Detroit Sunday.

Chicago Bears Friday Injury Report: Jaylon Johnson Questionable

The Bears wound up with two picks in the top nine last year but to move up past ninth in 2025 will require unlikely help.

Task Looks Too Tall for a Bears Move Up in Draft 'Tanking' Order

2025 NFL Draft Order: Bears need 3-11 teams to win at least twice so they can move up in draft order, but schedules suggest it's unlikely many will cooperate.

Aaron Rodgers loses the football when sacked by Akiem Hicks in 2018, the last season the Bears went from worst to first.

A Reason for Bears Fans to Have Hope Despite Dismal Collapse

Around the NFC North: There is always hope in the NFL and the number of times teams go from last to first the next year is a good reason.

Packers running back great Paul Hornung also did his team's kicking for a while and made a free kick against the Bears.

Cameron Dicker's Free-Kick Field Goal and a Bears-Packers Tie

Cameron Dicker's 57-yard field goal on a free kick after a Chargers fair catch Thursday night broke a record set by a Packers great against the Bears.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is the name on everyone's tongue right now in relation to the Bears job. But it's a long time between now and the start of interviews.

Ben Johnson Admits to Being Impressed by Caleb Williams' Arm

The truth came out a bit in Detroit Thursday, a little bit anyway. Prodded by visiting Chicago Sun-Times reporter Pat Finley and a Lions media group who want to

Tight end Sam LaPorta makes a red zone catch for touchdown in front of Bears linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga on Thanksgiving.

Bears Defensive Plan for Lions Starts with Red Zone Resurgence

One place the Bears had been dominant throughout the season had been with red zone defense but even here they've faded and see it as possible to steady themselves Sunday.

There were plenty of lessons learned from this season for the Bears, including GM Ryan Poles.

Lessons Learned: What the Bears Can Take from a Lost Season

Bears GM Ryan Poles and president Kevin Warren can learn a lot about who to hire at head coach from this wasted season as well as about other decisions that need to be made.

Braxton Jones looks to have a chance to return and start against the Lions Sunday after concussion symptoms last week.

Braxton Jones Back Practicing After Concussion Symptoms

Bears Thursday Week 16 Injury Report: The Bears might not need to use rookie Kiran Amegadjie again at left tackle against the Lions after Braxton Jones returned to full practice status.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson brings an impressive attack to Soldier Field Sunday. Could it be a job interview?

Why Hiring Ben Johnson Wouldn't Be Matt Nagy Part 2

ESPN's Adam Schefter says the feeling around the NFL is the Bears will be interested in the hot offensive coordinator, Detroit's Ben Johnson, and he'll be able to prove himself at Soldier Field.

Rome Odunze hauls in a catch over the middle against the Vikings in Monday's 30-12 win over the Bears.

Rome Odunze's Eyes on Future After Missing His Rookie Mark

A couple of targets Rome Odunze set for himself failed to pan out but he's not discouraged by the the experience and says he sees bigger things ahead.

Roschon Johnson is stacked up short of the goal line in the Bears' 20-19 loss to the Packers.

Bears Injury Report: Roschon Johnson Closer to Returning

The Bears haven't had their short-yardage runner for two games and a big chunk of a third game but he has been reported improved within the concussion protocol.

Caleb Williams gets a pass off before Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel can arrive for the sack Monday in Minneapolis.

Caleb Williams Undeterred by Failure to Meet Expectations

Caleb Williams hasn't met preseason expectations but he and the Bears see it as a fluid situation with the trend line still going upward heading into Week 16.

Wide receiver Keenan Allen is tackled by Lions cornerback Amik Robertson at Ford Field on Thanksgiving.

Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions TV, Radio and Betting Trends

How to watch Sunday's Bears and Lions game with radio information and the latest betting line and trends as Caleb Williams and Chicago try to break an eight-game losing streak.