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Bill Zimmerman
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Senior EP, Audacy Sports, BetQL Network, You Better You Bet. Deputy Editor, Windy City Gridiron. Host, Bears Banter Podcast.
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@billtzimmerman.bsky.social ranks his Top 100 #NFL Quarterbacks of all time! Give us your thoughts on his list!
#Patriots #Colts #Broncos #Bears #Packers #Vikings #Lions #49ers #Steelers #Browns #Chiefs #Raiders #Eagles #Ravens #Bengals #Dolphins #Cowboys
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NFL’s 100 Greatest Quarterbacks of All-Time
10 Greatest QBs of All-Time? Nope. 25 Greatest QBs of all time? Nope. 50 Greatest QBs of All-Time? We went all the way to 100.
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June 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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We’ve reached the top 3 on @billtzimmerman.bsky.social 10 #Bears with the most to prove. Number 3 is the name that’s least surprising to have made the list: Tyrique Stevenson! Read why 2025 is critical to the young corner in his latest at WCG.
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Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #3 Tyrique Stevenson
You knew this name was going to be on the list, didn’t you?
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June 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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We all love lists, and @billtzimmerman.bsky.social just made a big ine. Top Ten Quarterbacks of all-time? Not enough. 25? Nope. 50? Not even close. Here is Bill’s list of the Top 100 Quarterbacks in NFL history. There are three #Bears! Check it out here:
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NFL’s 100 Greatest Quarterbacks of All-Time
10 Greatest QBs of All-Time? Nope. 25 Greatest QBs of all time? Nope. 50 Greatest QBs of All-Time? We went all the way to 100.
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June 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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It’s the final four of @billtzimmerman.bsky.social’s 10 #Bears with the most to prove in 2025. Number four is Montez Sweat! Check out why this is a critical year for the Bears’ defensive end and why the Bears (and Sweat) need the 2023 version to return.
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Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #4 Montez Sweat
The Bears best pass rusher needs to return to his 2023 form.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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How good is every team’s outlook at quarterback over the next five years? Well, our guy @billtzimmerman.bsky.social ranked all 32 teams based on that premise! Check out his rankings here. Where does Caleb Williams and the #Bears rank? Check it all out here.
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Ranking all 32 teams quarterback outlook for the next 5 years
We examine all 32 NFL teams and look at their quarterback situation over the next five years.
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June 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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We’ve reached number 5 on @billtzimmerman.bsky.social’s Ten Chicago #Bears with the most to prove in 2025, and it’s the entire left tackle position! Find out why Braxton Jones, Kiran Amedgadjie, and Ozzy Trapilo have a lot to prove this season!
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Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #5 Left Tackle
Everybody has something on the line at this position.
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June 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Our WCG question of the day comes from @billtzimmerman.bsky.social, who wants to know: With Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams in Chicago, how soon do you think the #Bears can reach an NFC Championship game?

Good vibes into the NFL universe today…
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Open Thread Question of the Day: How soon will the Chicago Bears reach the NFC Championship game?
We want to know when the fans think the Bears will be on the cusp of a championship.
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June 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Curious how the sportsbooks see how the #Bears’ players will perform this year? FanDuel has released season-long player props for some of their key players. @billtzimmerman.bsky.social gives you the numbers and what direction you should go right here at WCG:
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Do you like the over or under on these Chicago Bears season-long player props?
You can now bet on yardage and touchdown totals for some Chicago Bears players.
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June 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Number six on @billtzimmerman.bsky.social’s Ten #Bears with the most to prove in 2025 is here, and it’s linebacker Tremaine Edmunds! Edmunds needs to step up his game if he’s going to be back in 2026. Check out Bill’s thoughts on the Bears' $18 million man.
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Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #6 Tremaine Edmunds
If Edmunds wants to remain a Chicago Bear, he needs to have a huge season in 2025.
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June 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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We're compiling all of @billtzimmerman.bsky.social's Ten #Bears with the Most to Prove articles in this story stream, so get caught up right here at Windy City Gridiron.
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Ten Chicago Bears with the Most to Prove in 2025
Just about everyone, from fans to analysts to oddsmakers, are expecting the Chicago Bears to improve from last year’s five-win campaign. If you get a sense of déjà vu, that may be because many felt...
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June 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Number 7 on @billtzimmerman.bsky.social’s 10 #Bears with the most to prove in 2025 is someone that nobody would have expected to be here in January, but it’s none other than Cole Kmet. Find out why this is a critical year for Kmet’s future in Chicago.
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Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #7 Cole Kmet
After what the Bears did at 10 overall, every fan knows it’s become a big season for fan favorite Cole Kmet.
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June 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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We roll along with @billtzimmerman.bsky.social’s Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025. We’ve reached number eight and it’s DT Gervon Dexter! Check out why this is a huge year for the third-year defensive tackle right here:
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Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #8 Gervon Dexter
Gervon Dexter is set to prove he’s either good or that he will become great
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June 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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It’s number nine on @billtzimmerman.bsky.social 10 #Bears with the most to prove in 2025. He says it’s going to be a huge season for Jaquan Brisker! Check out why this season is a huge one for the Bears’ safety if he’s going to be here in 2026 and beyond.

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Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #9 Jaquan Brisker
Jaquan Brisker has a huge year in front of him in the final year of his contract.
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June 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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We’re kicking off @billtzimmerman.bsky.social 10 Chicago #Bears with the most to prove in 2025 series at WCG!

Number 10 on his list? Roschon Johnson! See why he thinks this is a critical year for the third-year back and what his future looks like!
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Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #10 Roschon Johnson
Will the third year running back find a place offensively?
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June 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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The #Bears have wrapped up OTAs and minicamp and @billtzimmerman.bsky.social brings on beat reporter Herb Howard to talk about what he saw! Ben Johnson, the offense, Caleb Williams, LT, the RB room, Dennis Allen's D, we discuss it all!

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Bears Banter Ep. 209: Herb Howard joins to discuss OTAs!
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 06/10/2025 · 1h 19m
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June 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Check out the video version of @billtzimmerman.bsky.social's Bears Banter for his interview with the always informative Herb Howard of @itsthebigs.bsky.social, who fills us in on all he saw from Hallas Hall during OTAs and minicamp.
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Chicago Bears Minicamp Recap with Herb Howard
YouTube video by 2nd City Gridiron
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June 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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The latest Bears Banter Podcast is here! @billtzimmerman.bsky.social welcomes Herb Howard from @itsthebigs.bsky.social to talk about everything #Bears OTAs and minicamp! Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, LT, RB, Dennis Allen’s D, and more! Check it all out here!
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Howard: Ben Johnson’s attention to detail is impressive
The latest Bears Banter Podcast is breaking down OTAs and Minicamp!
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June 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Our WCG question of the day comes from @billtzimmerman.bsky.social who wants to know: Would you rather the #Bears beat the #Packers this year or... Aaron Rodgers?!? Not from a practical standpoint, just emotionally speaking…
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Open Thread Question of the Day: Would you rather beat Aaron Rodgers or the Green Bay Packers this year?
This might be the Bears last shot to beat their nemesis.
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June 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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The #Bears have announced their training camp report date for the 2025 season! @billtzimmerman.bsky.social has all the details as to when we will see the beloved Bears back in action and officially starting training camp, and getting ready for the season.
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Chicago Bears announce training camp report date
We know when the Chicago Bears are getting back to work in July.
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June 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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More than two months after Teven Jenkins signed a free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns, our guy @billtzimmerman.bsky.social still can’t believe he had to settle for being a backup on one of the worst teams in the league. He discusses it all here:
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The Teven Jenkins deal is still baffling
It’s hard to believe he’s a backup on the Cleveland Browns
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June 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Our question of the day at WCG comes at you from @billtzimmerman.bsky.social, who has a simple one today: Who is your favorite Chicago Bears’ defensive lineman of all time? Sound off below or in the article comments section!

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Open Thread Question of the Day: Who is your favorite defensive lineman in Bears history?
There’s no shortage of options on this question!
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June 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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@jacobinfante.bsky.social kicks off his annual Top 50 Players in the NFC North series with some help from me, @jackrsalo.bsky.social, @aaronlemingnfl.bsky.social, and @billtzimmerman.bsky.social #Bears #Lions #Packers #Vikings
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WCG’s 2025 NFC North player rankings: Nos. 41-50
In the first article of a five-part roundtable series, the WCG staff ranks the top 50 players in the NFC North heading into 2025.
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June 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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What does the future hold for Tyler Scott and the 2025 #Bears? @billtzimmerman.bsky.social thinks it will be an uphill battle for the third-year wide receiver to make the roster. He looks at the challenges Scott is facing and his path to a roster spot.
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Does Tyler Scott have a spot on the 2025 Chicago Bears?
Scott will have to battle for a roster spot this training camp.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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It’s almost that time of year for @billtzimmerman.bsky.social’s “Top Ten Bears with the most to prove” series to return at WCG. Before it does, he takes a look at who was on the list in 2024 and how things turned out for each player:
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Ten Chicago Bears with the Most to Prove: A Look Back at 2024’s List
Let’s look at last year’s list and see how they did.
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June 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Check out @jacobinfante.bsky.social’s NFC North player rankings (31-40) with an assist from me, @jackrsalo.bsky.social, @aaronlemingnfl.bsky.social, and @billtzimmerman.bsky.social #Bears #Lions #Packers #Vikings
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WCG’s 2025 NFC North player rankings: Nos. 31-40
In the second article of a five-part roundtable series, the WCG staff ranks the top 50 players in the NFC North heading into 2025.
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June 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM