2nd City Gridiron

After discussing his 100 greatest running backs of all-time, Bill Zimmerman welcomes Linda Cohn to the show to talk about her amazing career at ESPN, her memories covering Michael Jordan, and what she thinks of Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson! Check out an amazing podcast! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark Grote joins to discuss his observations from OTAs and Minicamp and Bill Zimmerman is enjoying the most boring spring practices the Bears have had in a decade and he explains why! Check out a jam-packed episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they discuss some of our OTA takeaways, training camp narratives, NFL Top 100 predictions, and more. Then, in the second half of the show, we’re joined by Rob from Talley Brand to talk about his Bears fandom and the growth and inspiration for Talley Brand. Bears Over Beers Merch store: https://2nd-city-gridiron-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow...

Mac & Read sit down with Sam to talk about the upcoming Bears season, hot White Sox team, NFL futures bets and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Bears are moving to Hammond! Or are they? Is Arlington Heights still on the table? What about Chicago? Is Kevin Warren negotiating in good faith? So many questions, and we try to answer them all with Brenden Moore from Capital News! Plus, we talk about losing the great Stacey King. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fun episode! JB & Lester welcome Bobby Peters back to the show to talk Ben Johnson and the X's and O's of your Chicago Bears. What plays were most effective for Johnson's Bears in 2025? What new wrinkles will be added with the additions of Zavion Thomas and Sam Roush? Bobby gets into that and more in this episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...

Taylor Doll is joined by Troy Clardy, the play-by-play voice for the Stanford Cardinal. They chat about the Bears' third-round selection in the NFL draft, tight end Sam Roush. They discuss what type of tight end Roush is, where he fits in an offense, whether there are drop concerns, and his fit in Chicago. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...

Taylor Doll is joined by former linebackers Coach Bobby McMillen from New Mexico State, where Keyshaun Elliott started his college career. They chat about his versatility, blitz ability, and dive into his personality in the huddle. Coach McMillen, also a Bears fan, shares his thoughts on the similarities between Elliott and D'Marco Jackson. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they present their instant reaction podcast to the official release of the 2026 NFL and Chicago Bears schedule. We look at the Bears’ 2026 NFL schedule in full, including our way-too-early game by game season predictions, our favorite games on the schedule, thoughts on a Christmas Day game, which road game we’d most like to attend, and mu...

Mac & Read look over the reported Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule and give predictions on their record. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JB & Lester let the dust settle from the NFL Draft and break it all down here - inside of the usual categories! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charles Davis, the lead college football analyst for CBS and NFL Network Draft expert joins the podcast to discuss the fit of Dillon Thieneman, the prospects of Logan Jones, what he thought of Sam Roush and Zavion Thomas in the 3rd round, and if any of the defensive picks on day 3 can make an impact. Plus, he talks about the Bears challenges in maintaining a playoff roster and if the Bears defensi...

Taylor Doll is joined by Ryan Roberts, CFB and NFL Draft analyst for AtoZ Sports. They go through the entire Chicago Bears' 2026 draft, break down each player, their best fit in Chicago, and the future plans of Ben Johnson and company. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bears Over Beers returns to discuss the 2026 NFL Draft. We look at all of the Bears’ selections, as well as their undrafted free agent signings. What we like, what we don’t like, and our outlook for some of these rookies this year. Who will make the greatest impact right away? Who will have the most long-term success over the course of the season? We also talk about the latest news on the new Chic...

Mac & Read react to Dillon Thieneman being picked by the Bears, the rest of the draft class and grade how they did. Plus, recapping the NFL draft, NBA playoffs, Michael and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears just wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft — and Ari Temkin & Jacob Infante are breaking down every single pick on the Chicago Draft Room . From Dillon Thieneman in Round 1 to Jordan van den Berg in Round 6, we've got full analysis on all 7 selections. Plus: ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller made a bold proclamation — this Bears class is the one that puts Chicago in the Super Bowl....

The Chicago Bears finally drafted a defensive lineman! Check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg, an athletic freak from Georgia Tech, in his quick discussion with Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. right here! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears went defense again and drafted Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State, Linebacker. Check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of the player right here in thsi quick discussion with Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears finally went back to defense with Texas corner Malik Muhammad, so check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of the player right here in his discussion with Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin link up for a third time on night two of the 2026 NFL draft to talk about the newest Chicago Bear - Zavion Thomas, the speedster WR out of LSU. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin are back to cover the newest Chicago Bears pick - Tight End Sam Roush from Stanford with pick 69 in the 2026 NFL Draft. The guys give the skinny on the monster TE prospect and his potential to be a creative weapon in Ben Johnson's offense. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin welcome the newest Chicago Bear, Logan Jones, center from Iowa. The Bears used the 57th pick on Jones, the 2026 Rimington Award Winner, given to the nation's best center. Jones played on a Hawkeyes offensive line that won the Joe Moore award, given to the nation's best offensive line. The Bears landed their center of the future. Advertising Inquiries: https://...

With the 25th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select Safety Dillon Thieneman from the University of Oregon. Jeff Berckes and Bryan Orenchuk give a quick breakdown and why Bears fans should be excited about this pick. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mac & Read discuss who the Bears should draft at 25 and top needs for the team. Plus, the rest of the draft, NBA playoffs and who should be the new James Bond! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll knocks out several potential offensive line additions the Bears could add in the 2026 draft. She starts with Bill Riley, the Voice of Utah Athletics, on both tackles Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu. The next interview covers Kansas State's C Sam Hecht with Tim Fitzgerald of Gopowercat.com, and finally, Taylor is joined by Conor O'Neil to discuss Duke's tackle Brian Parker II. A...