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Pete Martuneac

Pete Martuneac

Joined: Jan 6, 2025

A former Marine and Purdue Boilermaker, Pete has been covering the Chicago Bears since 2022 as a senior contributor on BearsTalk. He lives with his wife, two kids and loyal dog.

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4 ways the Bears can complete their O-line rebuild without using a first-round pick

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles invested heavily in the offensive line so far this offseason, but the job's not done. Here's how he can complete his rebuild without using a 2025 first-round pick.

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2025 NFL Draft: 4 sleeper prospects the Chicago Bears should target after Round 1

Here are four players flying under the radar before the 2025 NFL Draft who should rank high on the Chicago Bears' wish list after the first round.

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2025 NFL Free Agency: Do the Chicago Bears need a veteran backup quarterback?

The oldest quarterback on the Chicago Bears roster is Tyson Bagent, who's 24. Should the Chicago Bears invest in a veteran quarterback to help mentor Caleb Williams?

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Evaluating reactions to the Chicago Bears' 2025 free agency moves

With the first full week of the 2025 NFL free agency period over, it's time to sift through some of the responses to the moves made by GM Ryan Poles and determine which are overreactions.

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2025 NFL Draft: With NFL salaries skyrocketing, which positions should the Chicago Bears prioritize?

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles must consider carefully which position would bring him the most value in the 2025 NFL draft as positional salaries continue skyrocketing.

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Revisiting the Justin Fields trade one year later: Are the Chicago Bears better off?

The Chicago Bears made the not-so-surprising decision to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers one year ago for what ended up being a sixth-round draft pick. This decision bitterly divided the Bears' fanbase, but was it the right one?

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2025 NFL mock draft: Chicago Bears trade back and strengthen the trenches in 3-round mock

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said this week that he wants 'some tough, some gritty, some dirty' players in the trenches, and that's what GM Ryan Poles serves up in this 3-round mock draft.

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4 takeaways from Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman's introductory press conference

After officially signing his contract with the Chicago Bears, Drew Dalman met with the Chicago media to talk about what made him choose to sign with the Bears and what he brings to the team.

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2025 NFL Draft: 4 prospects the Chicago Bears should avoid in first round

Whether they’re considered a reach in the top ten or simply not a great fit for the Bears, these prospects could have fans groaning if Chicago calls their name on draft night..

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4 takeaways from Bears GM Ryan Poles' press conference announcing early offseason moves

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles and his head coach Ben Johnson met with the media on Wednesday, moments after the 2025 league year began, and took questions about their most recent additions to the team.

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4 takeaways from Grady Jarrett's introductory press conference with the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears added a leader to their defensive line in Grady Jarrett, and Bears fans are going to have a new favorite player.

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2025 NFL free agency: 4 reasons why the Chicago Bears should sign WR Cooper Kupp

Unable to find a trading partner, the Los Angeles Rams have officially released wide receiver Cooper Kupp. Here are four reasons why the Chicago Bears should try to sign him

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