Erik Lambert

Chicago, Illinois

Freelance Writer at Sports Mockery

Co-host, Club Dub Podcast at Sports Mockery

Lead Bears writer/insider for @sportsmockery| Co-host of @clubdub_podcast | Content creator | DBZ and Godzilla stan.

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Articles

Soldier Field Just Took Another Big Hit As Chicago Bears Exit Nears

4 days ago | sportsmockery.com | Erik Lambert

Soldier Field and its owners, the Chicago Park District, have long held a position of significant leverage. They knew the Chicago Bears didn’t have the capital necessary to build their own stadium and used that to do whatever they wanted regarding Soldier’s upkeep. Things took a major turn over the past few years after the Bears purchased the Churchill Downs property in Arlington Heights.
New Video Shows One Team Was Desperate To Jump Bears For Colston Loveland

4 days ago | sportsmockery.com | Erik Lambert

Ian Rapoport revealed some fascinating information shortly after the draft. Apparently, a lot of trade buzz was happening as the top 10 neared its end. Teams were believed to be making calls to move up for tight end Colston Loveland. That was soon confirmed when the Bears took him 10th overall and the calls abruptly stopped. That was the first indication that Chicago may have gotten a good player. What wasn’t known was which teams made those calls. There was only speculation. Until now.
ESPN Just Added Gas To Nick Chubb Bears Rumors

4 days ago | sportsmockery.com | Erik Lambert

The Chicago Bears have long had a strong presence at running back. It is probably the most decorated position in franchise history outside of linebacker. Unfortunately, it appears the team is in a transition phase. After a strong run that saw them go from Matt Forte to Jordan Howard to David Montgomery in quick succession, they have been able to lock down their next workhorse. They’d hoped D’Andre Swift could be that guy, but his skill set doesn’t fit that job.
Case Keenum Has Been Surprised By Caleb Williams' Attitude

4 days ago | sportsmockery.com | Erik Lambert

Case Keenum knows the exact reason the Chicago Bears signed him. The veteran quarterback has been in this position multiple times in his career. They view him as a smart, experienced player who can serve as a strong backup and be a mentor and sounding board for a young high draft pick. Keenum already served that role in Cleveland (Baker Mayfield), Buffalo (Josh Allen), and Houston (C.J. Stroud). His next challenge was serving that purpose for Caleb Williams in Chicago.
Chicago Bears Secondary Reportedly Still Missing One Vital Component

4 days ago | sportsmockery.com | Erik Lambert

The Chicago Bears defense isn’t perfect. It has certain flaws, but most believe its strength lies in the secondary. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson is one of the best in the NFL. Kyler Gordon has emerged as a top nickel corner as well. Kevin Byard remains one of the more dependable safeties in the league. Jaquan Brisker is a playmaker when healthy. It is a talented and diverse group. The arrival of new secondary coach Al Harris only figures to make them better.
Chicago Bears Catch A Massive Break Ahead Of The 2025 Season

5 days ago | sportsmockery.com | Erik Lambert

If the Chicago Bears want to finally break through to the playoffs after seven years, they must navigate the NFL’s toughest division. Last year, three teams from the NFC North made the postseason. All three had at least 13 wins. At the head of the pack were the Detroit Lions, winners of 15 games. Nobody expected things to change much going into 2025. Most of their roster is intact. If anything, they should be stronger with several key defensive players returning from injuries.
Ryan Poles Just Opened The Door Wide At Unexpected Position

5 days ago | sportsmockery.com | Erik Lambert

One thing that is inevitable when you change a team’s power structure is that roster changes will follow. Everybody should’ve known that when Ben Johnson took over as head coach, things weren’t going to stay the same. Nor should they after a 5-12 season. The only question was which players were under the biggest threat to lose their spots. There were some easy predictions like the interior offensive line, the starting defensive end spot opposite Montez Sweat, and running back.
Belief Inside NFL Is TJ Edwards Will Have A Big Rebound Year

5 days ago | sportsmockery.com | Erik Lambert

GM Ryan Poles has had some rough free agency acquisitions while running the Chicago Bears. However, he’s also had some excellent ones. If one were to pinpoint his best, it would have to be TJ Edwards. Many people weren’t sure what to expect from the former undrafted free agent. He’d had a good run with the Philadelphia Eagles, but a great front might’ve aided him. Could he replicate that success in Chicago? The short answer is yes.
Chicago Bears Reportedly Close To Clearing Final Hurdle On New Stadium

5 days ago | sportsmockery.com | Erik Lambert

The Chicago Bears spent most of the past year working hard to get something off the ground on a downtown stadium south of Soldier Field. Team president Kevin Warren’s main objective was to get something off the ground. It never materialized. Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker refused to seriously entertain the idea, feeling such a plan had few benefits for the state. Within the past few weeks, there has been a noticeable shift.
Did Montez Sweat Quit Last Season? Some In The NFL Think So

5 days ago | sportsmockery.com | Erik Lambert

The Chicago Bears pass rush was a disappointment last season. While Gervon Dexter took an encouraging step forward, everybody else seemed to regress. Nowhere was that more noticeable than with Montez Sweat. Keep this in mind. Last year, Sweat arrived midway through the season. In nine games, he collected six sacks and 37 pressures. He looked exactly like the Pro Bowl player he was. Last season, in 16 games, he had 5.5 sacks and 49 pressures. There’s no getting around it.