Bears On Tap: A Chicago Bears Podcast

In this episode of Bears On Tap Brandon Suarez, Duke Coughlin, and Lucas Perfetti are finally previewing a football game. The Bears are headed to Detroit and this Lions team is much better than 2019. They have added a ton of former Patriots on defense and Matt Patricia is hoping to fix his defensive struggles on a lacking Bears offense. We all know what type of threat Matthew Stafford can be and y...

In this episode of Bears On Tap Brandon Suarez, Lucas Perfetti, and Duke Coughlin are back to talk training camp. Yesterday rumors surfaced that David Montgomery may have had a season-ending knee injury, but thankfully he just tweaked his groin and will only be out a few weeks. We talk about the state of the running back room without David Montgomery and its grim to say the least. We also discuss...

In this episode of Bears On Tap Duke Coughlin, Brandon Suarez, and Lucas Perfetti fill you in on how the first padded practices of training camp are going. Newly acquired CB Artie Burns tore his ACL and is out for the season. For the day he was healthy, he was lining up as the starting cornerback opposite Kyle Fuller. We fully expect 50th overall draft pick, Jaylon Johnson, to start and speculate...

In this Episode of Bears On Tap Brandon Suarez, Lucas Perfetti, and Duke Coughlin are back to talk more Bears. Players have actually started fieldwork, and we heard from a few more players and coaches. Danny Trevethan was considering opting out but felt confident with the protocols at Halas Hall. He also feels like he was just getting started before getting injured last year, and we talk about wha...

Brandon Suarez , Duke Coughlin , and Lucas Perfetti are back again to talk about your Chicago Bears. Some NFL scouts were discussing the Jamal Adams trade and dropped Eddie Jackson's name when talking about the value of 'post' safties over 'box' safties. We share the clip with you and reaffirm that Eddie Jackson has elite range. Nick Foles and Mitchell Trubisky had their press conferences earlier...

In this episode of Bears OnTap Duke Coughlin , Brandon Suarez , and Lucas Perfetti are back to discuss the Matt Nagy/Ryan Pace press conference. Unfortunately, Covid-19 has been and will be an ongoing issue and it seems as the Bears are doing everything possible to make Halas Hall a safe work environment. Eddie Goldman has opted out for the season. That's a huge blow for the Bears. Will they make...

In this episode of Bears On Tap Brandon Suarez , Duke Coughlin , and Lucas Perfetti have a lot to unpack. Training Camp is underway! The boys play tight end roulette and we discuss who will be the last ones standing come September. Charles Tillman has been retired for four years and next year he is Hall of Fame eligible. We make a case for Charles Tillman's Hall of Fame bid. We all know how import...

In this episode of Bears On Tap Duke Coughlin , Brandon Suarez , and Lucas Perfetti have a lot to cover. Madden Ratings came out, and multiple players have been disrespected once again. Allen Robinson is an 89? Give us a break! We also have an in-depth discussion about the offensive and defensive lines. Who will start at right guard? What are the Bear's depth options, and how much will the running...

Duke Coughlin and Lucas Perfetti go in-depth on how the Bears depth chart will fall in 2020. Who wins the battle between Josh Woods and Iggy for that 3rd linebacker spot? How big of a role will Trevis Gipson have as a rookie outside linebacker? The Bears still don't have a 3rd running back listed. Will it be Cordarelle Patterson, a free agent, or someone that has been simmering on the practice squ...

In this episode of Bears OnTap Lucas Perfetti , Brandon Suarez , and Duke Coughlin debate who will start at SS and CB. Even though the answers may seem obvious, it's very possible that a few dark horse candidates find their way into the starting line up. The COVID-19 pandemic might help swing the pendulum towards players who have more experience within the system. Pre-season will be shortened or e...

Max Markham NFL from the Split Division Podcast joins the show to tell you how the NFC North will look for the 2020 season. Is Just Jefferson going to help the Vikings make a seamless transition from Stefon Diggs? Are the Packers analysts coming around on Jordan Love? What are the financial implications for drafting Love, and does it put the Packers in a better or worse position in the future? Aft...

In this episode of Bears On Tap, we do a deep dive into the Mitchell Trubisky press conference and talk about the "Man in the Arena," quote on his wall. We also Discuss the Robert Quinn, Tarik Cohen, and Eddie Jackson Press conferences. Nick Williams and David Montgomery received the Piccolo award, and we discuss it's significance. Next, we take you into the third round of our Bears On Tap All-Tim...

Brandon Suarez, Duke Coughlin, and Lucas Perfetti are back for another episode of Bears On Tap. Matt Nagy decided that he's ending the virtual offseason early, so the crew weighs the negatives vs. the positives. With the offseason closing, the Bears made multiple players available to the media. We cover some of the most notable moments from all the press conferences. The second part of the show is...

Lucas Perfetti, Duke Coughlin, and Brandon Suarez are here to talk about the impressions they got from the Ryan Pace Mike Florio interview, and start their Bears All-Time Fantasy Football Draft. The rules are simple, use only Bears players and create the best possible team. The first is all of Bears Players who made it to Canton. If you like Chicago Bears history, this is a must-listen. As players...

Lucas Perfetti and Brandon Suarez welcome Duke Coughlin to his first Bears On Tap episode. The guys discuss the NFC North's offseason outlook, the updated QB competition between Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles, and what a Tarik Cohen extension should look like if it happens. -- Bears On Tap is presented by OnTapSportsNet.com

With the NFL releasing 2020 schedules for every team on Thursday, May 7th, the crew got together to dissect the Bears slate of games. Lucas Perfetti, Brandon Suarez, Aaron Parpart, and Ethan Wiles dive into how the Bears stack up against each of their opponents and which quarter of the schedule will be the toughest to get through. -- Bears On Tap is presented by OnTapSportsNet.com

Since the conclusion of the NFL Draft, the Bears have made some more additions to their roster. In this episode of Bears On Tap, Lucas Perfetti and Aaron Parpart discuss the Bears UDFA signings and adding new free agents Ted Ginn Jr., Tashaun Gipson, and Trevor Davis. On the back half of the episode, Lucas interviews Derek (@Derek_Da_Bear) from Scotland to gain a perspective on the London Games an...

The 2020 NFL Draft is officially in the books and the Bears On Tap crew is here recap all the action. Lucas Perfetti is joined by Brandon Suarez to analyze its implications for the Bears and the rest of the NFC North. Topics include: - Full draft recap - Roger Goodell is.. entertaining? - Lions make major improvements to their secondary - Vikings got a lot better -- Bears On Tap is presented by On...

After a day of waiting, the Bears have made their first pair of selections in the 2020 NFL Draft. Lucas Perfetti, Aaron Parpart, Cam Martin, and Edgar Leon have the instant reaction: - Bears select Cole Kmet and Jaylon Johnson - Ryan Pace sticks to BPA (Best Player Available) philosophy - Bears don't trade up or down and still land two first round talents -- Bears On Tap is presented by OnTapSport...

It wasn't conventional by any means, but the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft in the books. While the Chicago Bears were without a first-round selection, there are still implications for them based on who was and wasn't selected. In this installment of Bears On Tap, Lucas Perfetti, Aaron Parpart, and Brandon Suarez discuss: - Virtual Draft impressions - The first round - Which players are left fo...

We have reached the half-century episode mark for Bears On Tap! In a pre-draft installment, Lucas Perfetti, Ethan Wiles, Brandon Suarez, and Aaron Parpart discuss: - Bears logos - Should the Bears trade up/down at the draft? - Which prospects would be good fits for Chicago? - Trey Burton release -- Bears On Tap is presented by OnTapSportsNet.com

With several Bears virtual press conferences taking place last week, the Bears On Tap crew is here to break it all down. Lucas Perfetti, Ethan Wiles, Brandon Suarez, and Aaron Parpart discuss: - Ryan Pace/Matt Nagy interviews - Robert Quinn interview - Jimmy Graham interview - Nick Foles interview - Comparing Leonard Floyd to the other 2016 first-round picks - Foles/Trubisky competition -- Bears O...

With the first wave of free agency in the books, Lucas Perfetti, Brandon Suarez, and Ethan Wiles reflect on Bears moves and touch on the lower-tier signings that have taken place over the past few days. They also discuss the competition at the safety and corner positions in addition to the offensive line still needing to be addressed. They wrap things up with a live two-round mock draft. -- Bears...

As the NFL free-agent frenzy rolls into day three, the Bears On Tap crew is back once again to discuss it all. Lucas Perfetti, Brad "Buzz" Squires, and Kyle "Juice" Michalski jump on the mic for a full rundown of what the Bears have done. Topics include: - QB competition acquired: Nick Foles is officially a Bear - Salary cap discussion - Biggest needs moving forward - Reflection on the Graham and...

It was another crazy day of NFL free agency, so Lucas Perfetti and Ethan Wiles are here to break it down from a Bears standpoint. Topics discussed: - Bears new front seven looks scary with Robert Quinn - Bears Release Leonard Floyd - Bridgewater, Mariota, Brady Dominoes all fell, but the Bears still don't have veteran competition at QB - Cam Newton enters the chat - Maybe we feel a little bit bett...