CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

It’s CHGO Bears After Dark AFTERNOON edition to get YOU ready for Monday Night Football Bears Fans! Join Joey Christopoulos and Patrick Norton as they break down what it will take for the Bears to pick up a win versus Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks in Seattle. What kind of instant impact can Jeffery Simmons have in his Bears debut? Can Caleb Williams do what few have done this season and atta...

The Chicago Bears have a busy day at Halas Hall with preparation still ongoing for Bears vs Seahawks on Monday Night Football! Meanwhile, you might've heard the Bears traded for Jeffery Simmons! He and Ryan Poles spoke to the media today for the first time since the trade, we'll react to that! All that and more with Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

The Chicago Bears shocked the NFL world by trading for superstar defensive lineman, Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans. We’ll talk with Tyler Rowland from Locked on Titans to get the Tennessee perspective. Plus, we’ll take a look at how the defensive line might shake out now that the big dog has entered the fold. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

The Chicago Bears made their big swing ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline, acquiring Defensive Tackle Jeffery Simmons for two 1st-round picks and a 4th! Does this catapult the Bears into the drivers seat of the NFC North and maybe a Super Bowl? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns with appearances from former Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podca...

It has been almost a week since the Bears played a football game, so if you're getting restless, don't worry we have you covered on a busy day at Halas Hall as Ben Johnson spoke to the media as well as Caleb Williams, along with a surprise update on Coby Bryant. So much to discuss with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast! An ALLCITY Network Production Become a CHGO...

Chicago Bears edge rusher Montez Sweat spoke for the first time at Halas Hall following the conclusion of his 2-game suspension for a failed drug test. Sweat took accountability for his suspension and now looks forward to re-joining his teammates. Hear his full discussion with the media. Later, we discuss Jeremy Fowler’s report that the Bears showed interest in Indianapolis Colts G Quenton Nelson...

The Chicago Bears are sitting pretty at 5-2 in the middle of a mini-bye and an opportunity to make a big statement in Seattle one week from today. What can Ben Johnson clean up during this extended time off? We’ll rank the biggest positions of need as we approach the trade deadline with the Bears on a path to the playoff on CHGO Bears After Dark with Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsa...

If the NFL regular season ended today, EVERY NFC North team would be playing in the NFL Playoffs. Regardless of the standings, who should we consider the Bears’ biggest competition in the North the rest of the season? We also look ahead to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8 following their impressive win over the Kansas City Chiefs. What did we learn from that game? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Gre...

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah join host Greg Braggs Jr. for CHGO’s Brick by Brick Aftershow to break down Burden’s impact and what his emergence means for the Bears’ offense moving forward. Luther Burden III is EMERGING as a star for the Chicago Bears after a breakout performance against the New England Patriots, recording 130 receiving yards and a touchdown on just four recep...

What impact is Rome Odunze making on the Chicago Bears? Former Bears stars Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah break down Odunze’s performance, his role in the Bears’ offense, and what the young wide receiver brings to Chicago’s passing game. The CHGO Bears crew analyzes Odunze’s development, his connection with Caleb Williams, and what Bears fans can expect as he continues to grow under head coach Ben...

Update: On Friday afternoon, it was announced that Cole Kmet would miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Cole Kmet suffered a knee injury in the Chicago Bears NFL Week 7 win over the New England Patriots and was quickly ruled out. The CHGO Bears crew talks about his impact on the team and the fanbase as one of the true representatives of what it means to be a Chicago Bear. Hosted by...

Caleb Williams has now thrown for over 300 yards in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. Williams made it through a tough 2-game stretch with his hamstring in tact and gets 11 days to get that much healthier. What is the next step for Caleb and Ben Johnson in their quest to go back to the playoffs and go further, perhaps all the way? Adam Hoge and Mark Carman host the CHGO Bears Po...

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah are fired up after the latest win over the New England Patriots in NFL Week 7 on Thursday Night Football! Is Super Bowl a relaistic outcome for this team? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears improve to 5-2 with a statement 30-24 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football in NFL Week 7! Caleb Williams got off to a hot start, while D’Andre Swift and Luther Burden found the end zone to help Chicago build an early lead before Colston Loveland added another touchdown in a second-half slugfest. Cairo Santos delivered the play of the game with a career-lon...

Hear from Colston Loveland, Luther Burden, Kyler Gordon, Cairo Santos, Joe Thuney and D'Andre Swift following the Chicago Bears thrilling win over the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football in NFL Week 7. 0:00 Colston Loveland 4:06 Luther Burden 6:54 Kyler Gordon 9:38 Cairo Santos 12:29 Joe Thuney 15:18 D'Andre Swift Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...

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The Chicago Bears put together one of their most impressive wins in Ben Johnson’s tenure as head coach Thursday night! Caleb Williams got off to a hot start in the primetime Thursday Night Football matchup against the New England Patriots in NFL Week 7. Touchdowns from D’Andre Swift and Luther Burden put the Bears up 20-7 with seconds remaining in the half. But the Bears defense gave up an inexcus...

The Chicago Bears face off against the New England Patriots in NFL Week 7 on Thursday Night Football. The CHGO Bears reveal the keys to defeating the Patriots in this preview. Is Jaylon Johnson vs A.J. Brown one of the key matchups that will decide the outcome? #chicagobears #beardown #nfl #newenglandpatriots #tnf #thursdaynightfootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ads...

Caleb Williams put the NFL on notice last Sunday with his stellar 30 of 36 passing performance on the road in Atlanta. Picking up right where he left off from his last full start in Week 1 where the Bears offense put up nearly 60 points on the road in Carolina. Now, Caleb and the Bears have the primetime stage at Soldier Field on Thursday Night Football vs the Patriots. If Caleb WIlliams continues...

The Chicago Bears won their NFL Week 6 matchup just two days ago, but there is no time to rest of their laurels with just 2 days til gameday on Thursday Night Football against the New England Patriots. Ben Johnson challenged his team to keep up the intensity as they face one of their toughest matchups yet. We hear from Ben and Caleb Williams and also go inside the locker room with conversations wi...

Former Chicago Bears linebackers Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah break down the Bears’ “Mug Look” defense and explain how this pre-snap alignment can put pressure on opposing offenses. Learn how defenders crowd the line of scrimmage, threaten the A-gaps, and force quarterbacks and offensive linemen to identify potential blitzes before the snap. Briggs and Azumah provide a defensive perspective on th...

The Chicago Bears moved to 4-2 on the year after taking down the Falcons in Atlanta. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson certainly came into the game with a chip on his shoulder, but the surprise of the day was Kyler Gordon, who came back from the PUP list with a BANG and 3 sacks to help lead the defense. Can the Bears keep the momentum going on a short week with PRIMETIME at Soldier Field on TNF? Join...

Professor Lance Briggs is back with his grades for the Chicago Bears' performance in NFL Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons. The offense scored 31 points, but was it enough to earn an A? The defense looked like an A+ early but how much did their late-game performance harm their grade? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Tom Brady called it Caleb Williams’ performance against the Atlanta Falcons in NFL Week 6 his best game that he has seen. Statistically it was. Williams was in control leading the Bears to a 31-7 lead and ultimately their fourth win on the young season. Are the Bears Super Bowl dreams back alive? Did the defense show enough in week 6 to be a complimentary piece? A short week to find out more answe...

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah react to the Chicago Bears win over the Atlanta Falcons in NFL Week 6. Kyler Gordon stood out with his 3 sack, 2 forced fumble performance, but who else made an impact in the win? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.