Alex Shapiro is the Bears beat writer for NBC Sports Chicago and co-host of the Under Center Podcast. He also pitches in covering the White Sox, Cubs, Bulls and Blackhawks. A Northbrook, IL, native, Shapiro started his career at KVAL-TV in Eugene, OR, producing the local news. He continued his West Coast tour in Los Angeles with Fox Sports 1. Shapiro moved back home in 2015 to join NBC Sports Chicago.
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How order of first-round picks in 2024 NFL draft could affect Bears decision at No. 9 overall
The start of the 2024 NFL draft is still a few hours away, but we already know what’s going to happen with the Bears’ No. 1 overall pick. In fact we’ve known for a long time. Everything points to GM Ryan Poles selecting Caleb Williams to take over as the team’s quarterback when the draft finally kicks off next...
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Get to know Caleb Williams' football resumé before the 2024 NFL draft begins
Who is Caleb Williams? In short, he’s the man who’s about to become the next quarterback of the Chicago Bears. Williams is the consensus No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, and is among the most highly-touted quarterback prospects in recent memory. Think Joe Burrow and Andrew Luck, that type of hype. What makes him so intriguing? Williams...
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Full schedule for 2024 NFL draft, from Round 1 through Round 7
It’s here. Draft day. The first round begins in a matter of hours, and it should be an exciting time for Bears fans. The team is expected to add dynamic quarterback Caleb Williams, and then has an opportunity to add another potential franchise cornerstone with the No. 9 overall pick. Here’s when it all goes down if you want...
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Full list of Bears draft picks as first round approaches
NFL draft day is here. If you’ve waited until the big day to dig into the storylines, you may be wondering exactly what Bears GM Ryan Poles is working with this year. If that’s the case, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a full list of the Bears picks– as things stand right now– for the 2024 NFL Draft: First...
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Why do Bears want to build fixed-roof dome? President shares new details explaining decision
For as long as the Bears have talked about new stadium plans, they’ve talked about their future stadium having a fixed roof. From former president Ted Phillips to current president Kevin Warren, from Arlington Heights to Chicago, building a domed stadium has been a constant. On Wednesday, Warren shared some more details on why the team will opt for...
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Why Illinois politicians are ‘skeptical' about Bears stadium plan in Chicago
The Bears revealed new details on their plan to build a new stadium on Wednesday. Shortly afterwards, Illinois Senate president Don Harmon responded. “At first glance, more than $2 billion in private funding is better than zero and a more credible opening offer,” Harmon said in a statement. “But there’s an obvious, substantial gap remaining, and I echo the...
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How Bears plan to fund Chicago stadium project, and how much it will cost taxpayers
The Bears announced how they plan to fund a potential new stadium project in Chicago, and how much they believe it will cost. Bears COO and executive vice president of stadium development Karen Murphy said in a presentation on Wednesday that the team expects the entire stadium project to cost $4.7 billion: $3.2 for the stadium itself and just over…
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Chicago mayor: No new taxes for city residents with new stadium plan
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson said on Wednesday that the Bears’ new plan to build a stadium in Chicago will not raise taxes on city residents. “I’m going to repeat that one more time to make sure that everybody gets it,” Johnson during a press conference announcing the plans. “This project will result in no new taxes on the residents...
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Report: Steelers decline Justin Fields fifth-year option
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to pick up Justin Fields’ fifth-year option, according to Adam Schefter. That means Fields is set to become a free agent after the 2024 season. The news isn’t surprising, since Fields was due to make just over $25 million on the tag. That’s a lot of money for a quarterback projected to be a…
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Darnell Wright, T.J. Edwards named Bears 2023 Brian Piccolo Award winners
The Bears announced on Tuesday that right tackle Darnell Wright and weakside linebacker T.J. Edwards are last season’s recipients of the team’s Brian Piccolo Award. Since 1970, the team has recognized two players each year– one rookie and one veteran– who best exemplify Piccolo’s courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor. Piccolo was a running back for the...