Beth Mishler-Elmore

Writer at Heavy

Writer. Lots of Chicago Bears, sports, pop culture and politics. Probably listening to '80s music right now.

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Articles

Puka Nacua Has Blunt Warning for 49ers Regarding Brock Purdy

6 days ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

Puka Nacua doesn’t believe Brock Purdy is a $50 million quarterback. Heading into the 2025 draft, Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers remain at an impasse in contract negotiations, and whether a deal gets done remains one of the top storylines in the NFL. The star wideout for the rival L.A. Rams, Nacua may be secretly hoping the Niners throw major ducats Purdy’s way.
New Draft Update Leaves Door Wide Open for Bears to Land Abdul Carter

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen admitted that his team has gotten calls about the No. 3 overall selection in the upcoming draft, a pick New York currently owns. Schoen also says his team is open to trading it. “I don’t know where everybody else is, but you’re dealing with 31 other teams and how they see their board,” Schoen said on April 16. “But yeah, if the value matches up with what we have on a player and there’s an opportunity to take any position, we’ll do it.
49ers Trade Proposal Reunites $51 Million Pass Rusher With Robert Saleh

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

The San Francisco 49ers will likely add a pass rusher — maybe more — with their 11 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. But what if they tossed a pick or two to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a pass rusher who had the best year of his career playing under Robert Saleh? Currently, Nick Bosa is the sole returning starter on San Francisco’s defensive line. What about adding Bryce Huff on the other side?
Heat Legend Dwyane Wade Breaks Silence on 'Ugly' Way Jimmy Butler Left

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has weighed in on the drama between his former franchise and current Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler. As he’s accustomed to doing, Wade had an even-keeled response laden with both understanding and concern regarding the way Butler left Miami earlier this season.
Bears 'In No Position' to Re-Sign Longtime Starter

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

If Will Campbell is still on the board when the Chicago Bears pick at No. 10, should they take him? With the 2025 NFL Draft just over a week away, it’s a question many members of Bears Nation are asking, and for good reason. Noting the Bears “need offensive linemen on rookie contracts,” Bill Zimmerman of Windy City Gridiron thinks if Campbell is still available when they’re on the clock, the former LSU offensive lineman would be a no-brainer to replace current starting left tackle Braxton Jones.
Bears $43 Million Signing Slammed as ‘Overpaying for a Name’

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

The Chicago Bears’ decision to sign veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett to a three-year, $43 million deal isn’t coming without a fair amount of criticism. Jarrett, a two-time Pro Bowl selection and a second-team All-Pro in 2019, has an impressive resume. But the former Atlanta Falcons standout turns 32 at the end of April, and considering his age, some analysts believe the Bears overpaid for his services.
Eagles Could 'Help' Former Coach With Significant QB Trade

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

The New Orleans Saints are currently facing a significant quarterback dilemma following news that starter Derek Carr may require season-ending shoulder surgery. Carr’s absence leaves New Orleans — and first-year head coach Kellen Moore — with limited options. Moore, of course, is fresh from winning a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he served as the Birds’ offensive coordinator.
Bears Showing Interest in 'Battering Ram' to Pair With QB Caleb Williams

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

While many mock drafts have linked the Chicago Bears to former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, the team is eyeing another RB many draft experts also value highly: former University of North Carolina product Omarion Hampton. According to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, the Bears met with Hampton on April 14. Jeanty is widely regarded as the top prospect at the position, but there’s speculation that he may be off the board by the time the Bears pick at No. 10.
Bears Trade Proposal Sends D'Andre Swift to Raiders for Dynamic New RB

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

The 2025 NFL Draft is almost upon us, and per usual, trade rumors galore are taking over the football landscape. For the Chicago Bears, one player in particular keeps popping up as a trade candidate: running back D’Andre Swift. While the Bears and first-year head coach Ben Johnson have spoken highly of Swift, it is lying season, as they say. Could Chicago be secretly eyeing moving its top RB sooner than later?
Bears Lock Up Young Star With Record-Setting Contract Extension: Report

1 week ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

The Chicago Bears locked up a key piece of their secondary for the near future, inking slot cornerback Kyler Gordon to a three-year extension on April 13. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report the details, and the Bears brought out the Brink’s truck for this one. “Bears reached (an) agreement today on a three-year, $40 million extension that includes $31.25 million guaranteed with CB Kyler Gordon,” Schefter wrote on Threads.