Bears Senior Writer Larry Mayer discusses what he'll be paying closest attention to during Sunday's season finale, says which players he feels have made the most progress since Week 1 and gives his reasons for optimism in 2023 and beyond in his final fan Q&A of the season.

Bears Senior Writer Larry Mayer explains why it's a good idea for Justin Fields to play in the final two games of the season, which undrafted rookies have earned a chance to compete for starting jobs in 2023 and more in his weekly Q&A with fans.

Senior Writer Larry Mayer discusses cornerback Jaylon Johnson's performance vs. the Eagles, the play of rookie defensive backs Jaquan Brisker and Kyler Gordon in their return, the coldest game he's ever covered and more in his weekly Q&A with fans.

Senior Writer Larry Mayer gives his votes for the Bears' most improved player and rookie of the year, looks ahead to Sunday's matchup with the Eagles, discusses the possibility of Alex Leatherwood getting more playing time at right tackle and more in his weekly Q&A with fans.

Senior Writer Larry Mayer discusses Sunday's loss to the Packers, the positives to take away from the game against Green Bay and how the offensive line is finding its groove in his weekly Q&A with fans.

Bears Senior Writer Larry Mayer explains why linebacker Jack Sanborn can be a key piece of the defense moving forward, praises the performance of running back Darrynton Evans against the Jets and looks ahead to Sunday's game vs. the Packers in his weekly Q&A with fans.

Bears Senior Writer Larry Mayer discusses the loss to the Falcons, explains why Chase Claypool will get more involved in the passing game as the season progresses and more in his weekly Q&A with fans.

Bears Senior Writer Larry Mayer discusses the loss to the Lions, says why the disparity between Justin Fields' rushing vs. passing yards isn't a problem and explains why the defense may start blitzing more during his weekly Q&A with fans.

Bears Senior Writer Larry Mayer give his top three reasons why the offense has improved over the past three games, shares his excitement about Justin Fields' recent emergence and discusses what he's hoping to see against the Lions on Sunday in his weekly Q&A with fans.

Senior Writer Larry Mayer discusses the Bears' moves at the trade deadline, the flurry of trades across the NFL, Justin Fields' designed runs opening up the offense and the players he's most intrigued to watch during the final nine games of the season in his weekly Q&A with fans.

Bears Senior Writer Larry Mayer discusses what impressed him most in Monday night's win over the Patriots, how well the coaching staff is making in-game adjustments, what Roquan Smith did vs. New England to make Bears history and the keys to beating the Cowboys in his weekly Q&A with fans.

Senior Writer Larry Mayer breaks down last night Thursday's loss to the Commanders, lauds the play of right guard Teven Jenkins, explains what the Bears can do to right the ship in the red zone and looks ahead to the Monday night matchup with the Patriots in his weekly Q&A with fans.