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Caleb Williams trademarks 'Iceman' nickname in showdown with Gervin
sports14 days ago

Caleb Williams trademarks 'Iceman' nickname in showdown with Gervin

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is pursuing USPTO trademark applications for the nickname 'Iceman' (and a logo and silhouettes) after teammates popularized it; NBA legend George Gervin has filed competing marks for 'Iceman' and 'Iceman 44', leading to a public dispute with Skip Bayless who says Williams is stealing the moniker. Williams pushed back, saying 'words matter.' The USPTO will review the filings, with a lengthy process and a 30-day opposition window once a decision is made; no registrations have been granted yet.

via Awful Announcing|
#caleb-williams#george-gervin#iceman-nickname
Caleb Williams's Iceman Trademark Stirs Clash With George Gervin
sports15 days ago

Caleb Williams's Iceman Trademark Stirs Clash With George Gervin

Caleb Williams and his branding team filed four trademark applications to use the nickname 'Iceman' for the Chicago Bears QB, but NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin—the original 'Iceman'—says the name is taken and his camp moved to register 'Iceman 44' soon after, framing the move as branding over legacy and prompting debate over borrowing a legend’s identity for merchandise.

via OutKick|
#bears#caleb-williams#george-gervin
Caleb Williams reacts as Crosby trade to Ravens collapses
nfl1 month ago

Caleb Williams reacts as Crosby trade to Ravens collapses

Maxx Crosby’s trade to Baltimore collapsed after a reported failed physical, with the Ravens voiding the deal and signing Trey Hendrickson the next morning. Caleb Williams posted a smiling emoji on Crosby-related social content, signaling relief Crosby won’t land in Baltimore, while Chicago had bid for Crosby and could re-enter if the situation shifts.

via SB Nation|
#baltimore-ravens#caleb-williams#chicago-bears
Bears promote Press Taylor to offensive coordinator, keeping Johnson’s system intact
nfl2 months ago

Bears promote Press Taylor to offensive coordinator, keeping Johnson’s system intact

The Chicago Bears promote passing game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator, replacing Declan Doyle who left for the Ravens. Taylor, 38, will not call plays in Chicago but will work with Ben Johnson to install the game plan as Chicago aims to sustain their offense with a young core led by Caleb Williams and a surrounding group of playmakers.

via NFL.com|
#ben-johnson#caleb-williams#chicago-bears
Crosby Trade Cost Could Redefine the Bears' Window
sports2 months ago

Crosby Trade Cost Could Redefine the Bears' Window

Bleacher Nation analyzes the price to land Raiders edge Maxx Crosby for the Bears, arguing a deal would likely require a first-round pick and a second-round pick (and possibly more in a bidding war), plus an extension to fit Caleb Williams’ rookie-contract window. Crosby’s remaining $30M guaranteed and his 2029 contract, plus interest from roughly 20 teams, could push the cost higher than the Khalil Mack-era benchmark. The piece stresses the move would be game-changing but cautions the Bears must weigh cap space, future picks, and whether to pursue other options rather than going all‑in on one player.

via Bleacher Nation|
#caleb-williams#chicago-bears#khalil-mack-trade
Bears coach Ben Johnson eyes 2026 after breakout first season
sports2 months ago

Bears coach Ben Johnson eyes 2026 after breakout first season

After guiding the Bears to the 2025 NFC North title and their first postseason win by a first-year head coach, Ben Johnson says he’s already focused on 2026, insisting there’s no resting on last season and that Chicago must start from scratch. He praised the team’s physicality, fundamentals, and poise, noted Caleb Williams’ development—with a franchise single-season passing mark of 3,942 yards—and said the group will tighten fundamentals, catching, and consistency when they reconvene in the spring as they chase another championship run.

via Chicago Bears Official Website|
#ben-johnson#caleb-williams#chicago-bears
Poles Pledges Higher Standards for a Hungry Bears in 2026
sports2 months ago

Poles Pledges Higher Standards for a Hungry Bears in 2026

After Chicago’s season-ending OT loss to the Rams, Bears GM Ryan Poles said the organization isn’t finished raising the standard, praising first-year coach Ben Johnson, the front-office/coaching collaboration, and the development of young players like Darnell Wright, Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III. He stressed progress without complacency, noted injuries and potential free-agent moves (including Kevin Byard), and signaled big roster decisions as the team shifts to 2026, aiming for a championship-caliber identity rather than the “Cardiac Bears” label, with Soldier Field’s playoff atmosphere fueling higher expectations.

via Bleacher Nation|
#ben-johnson#caleb-williams#chicago-bears
Six QBs Poised for a 2026 Breakout Under New Regimes
sports2 months ago

Six QBs Poised for a 2026 Breakout Under New Regimes

Nick Shook highlights six NFL quarterbacks who could take a bigger leap in 2026—the six are Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears), Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints), Jaxson Dart (New York Giants), Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), and J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings)—with coach-quarterback fit and new coordinators as key drivers of potential improvement.

via NFL.com|
#caleb-williams#jaxson-dart#qb-index