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.

Matt Pryor wound up playing more snaps than any time in his career last year and is now going to Philadelphia in free agency.

Key reserve's departure to Philadelphia challenges Bears' depth

Texas receiver Isaiah Bond is one of the faster players in this year's draft and has no problem letting people know it.

Ben Johnson's interest in receiver easy to explain after last year

SMU running back Brashard Smith could rate among the best Bears running back options based on fit.

Rating exact draft fits for Chicago Bears at running back and why

Jahdae Barron of Texas breaks up a pass to Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka in the national semifinals.

Bears look serious about secondary by meeting with top Texas DBs

Possible top 10 pick Will Campbell blocks for LSU against the Texas A&M Aggies last season.

Why potential Bears tackle prospect may need to buy new shirts

Analysis: The measurement from the LSU pro day saying Will Campbell's arms are now 3/8 of an inch longer must be taken with a grain of salt, like all pro day measurements.

Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons had his 2024 season end with a ride off the field on a cart after a torn patellar tendon.

Warning signs to overcome for top tackle linked to Chicago Bears

Not only is Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons trying to fight back from a torn patellar tendon but now a report citing anonymous scouts questioning his attitude and skill set.

Justin Fields throws during warmups. The Steelers' have turned around a sixth-round pick given to the Bears for him into a third-rounder.

Further evidence Ryan Poles still has a ways to go as an NFL GM

Analysis: The Steelers' ability to turn their messy QB situation of last year into two likely third-round compensatory draft picks is the type of thing still eluding Ryan Poles.

Teven Jenkins' many Bears injuries eventually added up to quite a lot of money lost after he signed with Cleveland.

Embarrassingly low Teven Jenkins contract reveals cost of injuries

Former Bears guard missed so many starts and left so many games that it eventually led to a free agent deal in Cleveland lower than many backups receive.

Texas running backJaydon Blue participates in the vertical jump d at the team's pro day on Tuesday.

Bears witness raw display of speed by Texas' Jaydon Blue, Isaiah Bond

Various clocks at the Texas pro day had the Longhorns running back at 4.25-4.29 seconds as key Chicago Bears decision makers watched.

Oklahoma State linebacker Nickolas Martin put on an outstanding all-round performance at the scouting combine.

Linebacker piques Bears' interest after overcoming knee injury

A shorter linebacker prospect in the NFL draft who displayed tremendous athletic skills at the combine will make a 30 visit to the Bears, according to an ESPN report.

SMU's Brashard Smith tries to elude a Penn State tackler in the open field. Smith said he has a 30 visit with the Bears coming.

Has Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson found another Jahmyr Gibbs?

Breakaway threat as running back, return man and wide receiver has trip scheduled to Halas Hall among his 30 visits.

Cornerback Nick McCloud attempts to drag down Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown. McCloud is the newest Bear.

The strange and sad tale of Nick McCloud's arrival in Chicago

Newest Bears CB had a rather stunning and rapid departure from the Giants last year after a threat from the GM, according to an ESPN report.

Ryan Poles hasn't done enough yet to show his team's offensive line overahaul is done and the draft is where it can be fixed.

Past says Ryan Poles must set unfinished business as draft priority

Analysis: The work is only partly done for Bears GM Ryan Poles through free agency and errors of ommission made in his first three drafts could return to haunt him unless addressed.

William & Mary offensive lineman Grant Charles addresses the media at the combine earlier this month.

Another FCS left tackle commands Chicago Bears' attention

The Bears have a starting left tackle from an FCS school, drafted one from Yale last year and at a pro day their offensive line coach was looking at another one.

Devin Duvernay tip-toes the sideline after breaking away in a Jaguars game last season.

How Bears bested Packers and Vikings in battle for a speed receiver

How Chicago came out with the better option among often-injured speed receivers Devin Duvernay, Rondale Moore and Mecole Hardman.

LSU's Will Campell works in line drills at the combine. His technique is near flawless but his arm length a concern.

Bears mock draft target wages uphill battle against limitation

LSU tackle Will Campbell is the most popular pick according to numbers on mock drafts at No. 10 to the Bears and says he can compensate for shorter arms. But can he?