Alright, let’s talk about how I went about digging up the info on the Bears’ undrafted free agents for 2024. The draft itself is exciting, sure, but I always get a kick out of seeing who they grab right after. Sometimes you find real diamonds in the rough there.
Starting the Hunt
So, the draft finished up. First thing I did, like usual, was grab my laptop. Needed to see who Ryan Poles and the crew were bringing in as UDFAs. It’s usually a mad dash right after Mr. Irrelevant is picked.
I just opened up my browser and started searching. Typed in the obvious stuff: “Chicago Bears UDFA signings 2024”, “Bears undrafted tracker”, things like that. You get a ton of results right away, mostly sports news sites and blogs.
Sifting Through the Noise
You gotta be careful where you get your info, especially in those first few hours. Lots of rumors fly around. Some reports are just tryout invites, not actual signings. I tend to stick to the reporters I know cover the Bears day-in and day-out. They usually have better sources. Also checked the big national sports sites, they’re usually pretty quick too.
I kept refreshing those pages. It’s a waiting game sometimes. News trickles in. You see a tweet from a reliable reporter, then maybe an article confirming it. I started making a rough list on a notepad doc as names popped up.
Putting the Pieces Together
Saw a few names start appearing consistently across the reliable sites. That’s when I add them to my ‘confirmed’ list. For 2024, I started noting down guys like:
- Some Offensive Linemen: Seemed like they grabbed a couple of big guys for depth. Always need bodies there, right? Found a tackle from a smaller school and maybe a guard. Didn’t recognize the names immediately, had to look up their colleges.
- A Wide Receiver: Saw a report about a receiver signing. Looked him up, seemed like maybe a slot guy or someone with special teams potential. Gotta have competition in camp.
- Defensive Backs: Usually, teams grab a corner or a safety. Saw a name pop up for a cornerback. Again, probably a camp body to start, but you never know.
- Maybe a Linebacker or Edge Rusher: Always looking for pass rush help or guys who can play special teams. Think I saw one linebacker mentioned.
I wasn’t looking for superstars here, just noting down the names and positions the Bears were adding. Tried to grab their college too, just to keep track. It helps paint a picture of what kind of depth they’re looking for.
Final List (For Now)
After an hour or so, the flow of names usually slows down. I cleaned up my list a bit. It’s never totally final right away, sometimes deals fall through or more guys get added later. But it gives you a good starting point.
So, that was my process. Just some focused searching, relying on sources I trust, and jotting down the info as it came in. Nothing fancy, just staying on top of the news right after the draft concludes. Now we wait and see who actually makes some noise in training camp.
