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Illinois Forcing Bears to Abandon Chicago
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February 28, 2026 | Edition #314 |
👋 Hey, Gridiron Gang! Following in the footsteps of the Chiefs and Bills, the Chicago Bears are pursuing a new stadium. This time, things have intensified, with legal hurdles and proceedings working against the team. Meanwhile, Day 2 of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis delivered plenty of highlights. Here’s a quick breakdown of today’s top storylines... |
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Illinois Forcing Bears to Abandon Chicago For a Different State |
The NFL offseason gets intense for the Bears as the team looks for a home stadium. |
If you were to grade Eric Bieniemy as the Chiefs OC, how would you rate the 2x Super Bowl champ heading into 2026? |
At the 2011 NFL Combine, Stephen Paea delivered one of the most legendary strength performances ever recorded. The Oregon State defensive tackle completed 49 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press, setting an all-time Combine record that still stands.
That means Paea pushed nearly 11,000 pounds of total weight in just minutes, a mark so dominant that many top prospects since haven’t even come close. Known for his explosive power and technique, his performance instantly became the gold standard for Combine strength testing.
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