Jeff Hughes is Talking Bears

On this midweek episode of JHiTB, Jeff sings the praises of Dennis Allen, and arguably the league's most surprising unit, Chicago's defense. He also answers a wide range of your emails (would Jeff move to Chicago?) and makes a film recommendation: Patton Oswalt in Big Fan (2009).

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff discusses the immediate, and brilliant, impact of Jeffery Simmons on the Bears defense. He also encourages fans to properly contextualize what this team is: the best Bears team in decades.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff talks about Jeff being a Bear.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff tries to improve upon his 12-9 record with three picks for Week 8. He also gives three outside the box movie recommendations for Halloween weekend.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff discusses his week in Chicago and marvels at how much energy the Bears are currently providing the town. (He also discusses how enamored every tourist fan is with Soldier Field.) He also answers your emails on trades, CB help, bad ownership, and other topics. Finally, a Halloween movie recommendation, featuring the legend that is Paul Lynde.

On the last JHiTB from Michigan Avenue this season, Jeff briefly dissects the NFC playoff picture and answers your emails on DB blitzes, the trade market, the upside for these Bears, and the best Chicago movie.

On another episode of JHiTB from Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Jeff talks about Bears 30 - Pats 24, and the resilience displayed by Chicago on TNF. Mistakes still need to be corrected, Jaylon Johnson still needs to decide if he still wants to play football, but one thing is becoming clear: Caleb Williams is one of the best QBs in the sport.

Coming to you from a hotel room on Michigan Avenue, JHiTB makes his picks for Week 7, which include a certain team from Chicago.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff announces a Chicago get-together at the Billy Goat Tavern on Sunday, previews the Thursday Night Football game between the Bears and Pats, and answers a whole SLEW of your emails. In the final segment, he offers a SPOILER FREE comment on the new film You Can See Everything .

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff reflect on a nervy Week 6 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, in what might be remembered as "The Kyle Gordon Game." The quarterback is great. The inability to stop committing penalties or defend moon balls is not.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff previews Caleb Williams's likely return to the field in Atlanta (and predicts the game). He also tries to improve on his 10-5 record with three more picks for Week 6. Also, your emails, which include a wee bit of talk about Kim Novak and a Ditka tribute email in its entirety.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff discusses the past, present, and future of Tyson Bagent.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff reflects on the Bears laying an egg at Lambeau Field, with their backup quarterback delivering an all-time terrible performance.

On this special episode of JHiTB, I reflect on my one encounter with Mike Ditka. At a Hilton. In the swamps of New Jersey.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff previews what he expects to be a very close game at Lambeau Field between the Bears and the Packers. And having started 8-4, he makes his picks for Week 5.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff equates Ben Johnson to William Shakespeare and Caleb Williams to Peter O'Toole. He also answers a slew of your emails, including a few rants on the new kickoff rules and the lack of digital technology when it comes to identifying where the football should be placed.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff dissects the Bears's convincing win over the Jets and starts to think bigger about the 2026 season,

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff previews the fun-to-watch Jets at the Bears, makes his picks for Week 4, and identifies the best movie year of the 2000s.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff discusses the brilliance of Ben Johnson and argues that evaluating him week-to-week is no longer useful. He also answers your emails on Dillon Thieneman, Rome Odunze, and the beauty of Soldier Field on Monday night. Also...around the league thoughts!

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff reflects on the Bears dominating the Eagles and moving to 2-1 on the season.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff previews Eagles at Bears, with Case Keenum expected to start at quarterback. He also makes his picks for Week 3, and tacks on a "special comment" about decorum in the social media space.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff discusses the likelihood, and unpredictability, of Case Keenum starting against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night at Soldier Field. He also answers a slew of emails and provides a "movie of the week" segment. (Spoiler alert: There are THREE movies of the week.)

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff relishes the news that Caleb Williams is only week-to-week with his hamstring injury. And, with a day behind us, talks a little Bears/Vikings.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff tries to keep it together in the wake of the now 1-1 Chicago Bears losing their star quarterback, Caleb Williams.

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff previews Chicago's Week 2 encounter with the Minnesota Vikings. He also tries to follow up his 3-0 performance last weekend with three more NFL picks. Also, waxing poetic about the cinema of the 1990s!