2nd City Gridiron

Taylor Doll is joined by Marc Weiszer, who covers the Bulldogs for the Athens Banner-Herald. They discuss several Georgia prospects who could fit the Bears' range at 25, as well as potential picks later in the draft. They talk OL Monroe Freeling, LB CJ Allen, and DL Chrsten Miller. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ari Temkin joins the latest Bears Banter as we are just days away from the NFL Draft! What's the best possible outcome at 25? How important are the Bears day 2 picks this year? Is the 2027 draft as good as people say and how will that impact trading this year? We discuss it all! Check out a great podcast! **This pod was recorded before Dexter Lawrence was traded to the Bengals** Advertising In...

Taylor Doll is joined by John Bohnenkamp, who covers Iowa football. They discuss the Iowa offensive line, its role in one of the top rushing offenses in the nation, and how both tackle Gennings Dunker and center Logan Jones factored into that success. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Ryan Sylvia of Rocky Top Insider to chat about the Tennessee Volunteers' prospects in this draft. Several defensive players mocked or linked to the Bears, including both corners Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood. They also discuss EDGE Joshua Jospehs and a couple of other players who look to be drafted next week. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

The Bears have decisions to make — and the wrong ones could define the next three years. On this episode of Chicago Draft Room, we're asking the big question: Is Dexter Lawrence worth a trade AND the long-term salary commitment that comes with it? We break down whether the Giants' DT is truly worth the price at pick 25 and beyond. Then — why Day 2 might be the most important part of the dr...

Taylor Doll is joined by the voice of the Aztecs, Jon Schaeffer, to chat about San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson. They discuss SDSU's top defense and the role Johnson played, his recent climb in the draft, and his fit on an NFL defense. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EJ Snyder joins for his annual draft preview. Bill and EJ discuss the draft overall, it's strengths and weaknesses, the best players the Bears should be targeting with the 25th overall pick, what directions they should go on day two, and even some late round flyers the Bears could target with their two seventh round picks! Always a great conversation to get Bears fans ready for the draft! Adve...

Taylor Doll is joined by Jacob Goins of Locked on Hoosiers to talk about several prospects from the Indiana Hoosiers National Championship team. They start with WR Omar Cooper Jr., then move to the defense: CB D'Angelo Ponds, EDGE Mikail Kamara, and LB Aiden Fisher. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Chapel Fowler, beat writer for The State newspaper, who is covering Clemson football. Several interesting Tigers prospects this season, and within range of where Chicago will be making its first selection. They discuss CB Avieon Terrell, EDGE TJ Parker, and DL Peter Woods, and how they could fit Chicago's defense. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

Taylor Doll is joined by Dan Hope, the lead editor at Eleven Warriors, who covers Ohio State football. They discuss some of the top prospects from their program, including possible Bears targets like DT Kayden McDonald, CB Davison Igbinosun, and EDGE Caden Curry, all of whom were big pieces of the top defense in the country. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

Taylor Doll is joined by Justin Feldkamp of BCSN TV, who covers northwest Ohio sports, including Toledo football. They talk about Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and his time at Toledo, where he fit in that defense, and his potential role at the next level. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is Kadyn Proctor the right pick for the Chicago Bears at #25 in the 2026 NFL Draft — or would it be the biggest mistake Ryan Poles could make? On this episode of Chicago Bears Draft Room, Jacob and Ari go deep on the most polarizing Bears draft debate right now: taking Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with the 25th overall pick. With Ozzy Trapilo out for the season after a torn patellar tend...

Taylor Doll is joined by Chois Woodman, who covers the Texas Tech Red Raiders for 100.7 The Score. They chat about several defensive players for Texas Tech, who had the 2nd best scoring defense in college football last year, including d-tackle Lee Hunter, linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, and EDGEs David Bailey and Romello Height. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

Taylor Doll is joined by Jon Helmkamp, who covers the NFL Draft and the Buffalo Bills. They start with the newest Bears safety Cam Lewis and his role in Buffalo, and how that will fit in Chicago. They also discuss several Oregon prospects, including top safety Dillon Thieneman, guard Emmanuel Pregnon, and others who may fit needs. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O...

Taylor Doll was joined by Tony Catalina, who covers Texas A&M for the Austin Statesman. They break down several prospects, including EDGE Cashius Howell, who has been linked to the Bears in recent mock drafts. They also discuss wideout KC Concepcion and offensive tackle Trey Zuhn III, among others. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...

Taylor Doll continues her draft series, this time chatting with Swamp 247's Zach Goodall on Florida prospects in the 2026 draft. They discuss defensive tackle Caleb Banks and where he fits best on an NFL defense. Plus, they chat about several other guys who fit the Bears' needs, like corner Devin Moore, center Jake Slaughter, and EDGE Tyreak Sapp. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

Taylor Doll is joined by Adam Lichtenstein, who covers the Miami Hurricanes for the Sun Sentinel. They chat about several Miami prospects who were large parts of the run to the National Championship, including Akheem Mesidor and Keionte Scott. They also get into other prospects, like Jakobe Thomas, who may fit the Bears' needs and scheme. In addition, they discuss the top of the draft and the...

The Chicago Bears are getting zero comp picks for Ian Cunningham. Meanwhile, the Falcons hired Jeff Scott as assistant GM?! We’re going crazy with precedents. Make presedence makes sense!  Why the problem is obviously George McCaskey. Also, our favorite draft and mock draft experts, as we look at mock draft experts over the last 5 years, to see who they think the Bears will take at 25.  Advertisin...

Taylor Doll is joined by Eli Hoff, who covers the Mizzou Tigers for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. They chat about several Missouri prospects who fit the Bears' needs but also fall in the range where Chicago is picking. They start off with EDGE Zion Young and then address several others, including LB Josiah Trotter and DL Chris McClellan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

Taylor Doll kicks off her NFL Draft series with Zac Blackerby of Locked on Network to chat about some Auburn prospects that fit the Chicago Bears' needs. They start off with EDGE Keldric Faulk and his role on the Tigers' defense. They also discuss center Connor Lew, and despite a struggling Auburn offense, how he stood out at the center position. Taylor and Zac chat about a few other Aubur...

JB and Lester are joined by friend of the pod Kyle Morris to discuss Caleb Williams, quarterback talk, and his new book "Incomplete Pass: A History of Chicago Bears Quarterbacks." A really fun conversation so check it out and make sure to check out Kyle's book, available on Amazon. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Quincy Carrier, who covers the Browns for cleveland.com. They talk about Devin Bush's resurgence and what works for him defensively. They also discuss Jedrick Wills Jr.'s injury struggles in the NFL, why he could still have room to grow, and how Ben Johnson could be good for his mindset. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

One month out from the 2026 NFL Draft, and the wait is brutal. Ari Temkin and Jacob Infante rank the biggest DT/DE threats in the top 24 picks, putting Cleveland at 24 under the microscope, and handing out our Bears Draft Superlatives — from the dream pick we're praying for to the name we never want to hear called. This is the episode Bears fans need before Draft Day. Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Taylor Doll chats with Michael-Shawn Dugar, who covers the Seahawks for The Athletic. They break down the newest Bears safety, Coby Bryant. They discuss his college career, the positional change in the pros, and what Bryant does best on the field. They also talk about his personality and confidence, and how those bleed into his play. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

Courtney Cronin joins Bears Banter to discuss the Bears free agency strategy, if the Bears are "broke," the impact of future extensions on the Bears spending, the new additions to the roster, how they should attack the draft, and how the roster looks at this point for 2026. It's a can't miss interview! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...