Stacey Dales· Sep 4, 2026
Dales, per Derry, believes the Bears will be great this season, echoing Schein's optimism.
“Stacy thinks the same thing that Shine does, that they're gonna be great this year.”
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Chicago Bears to beat expectations
“Stacy thinks the same thing that Shine does, that they're gonna be great this year.”
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