CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

We are just under 3 weeks away from the Chicago Bears reporting for Training Camp but that doesn't mean we slow down at CHGO Bears. Show number TWO for the day featuring Adam Rank of NFL Network! Hang out while we intertwine some Chicago Bears talk with some World Cup with the soccer king himself. That and much more on CHGO Bears After Dark! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://l...

ESPN ranked ever starting lineup in the NFL and the Chicago Bears ranked…17th. After an 11-6 season, do Ben Johnson and the Bears deserve better? Carmen Vitali joins in-studio with her a look ahead to the 2026 season and more! Later, we take a deep dive on the Tight End usage from Ben Johnson. Are there any big indicators on how he will use the three players in that room in 2026? Join Mark Carman...

Greg Braggs Jr. runs through the problems and some solutions for the ticket dilemma surrounding Chicago Bears Training Camp. Is the event no longer accessible to families as it used to be? Does the demand for seeing the team now far exceed the capacity that the Bears can welcome to Halas Hall? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

We are looking at what the gambling world thinks of the 2026 Chicago Bears to start the show with FOX-32 host Sam Panayotvich. Interesting projections for Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland. Greg Braggs failed at acquiring Bears training camp tickets and will reveal he’s upset. Mark Carman continues to lead the team to victory in Carm Week part 2 on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by...

There's no question that Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson are the two most important pieces to the Chicago Bears' success. But if you had to give up one, which one would you give up? Is the Quarterback the most important thing to a team's success or did Johnson prove how big of a difference a coach can make in one year? Later, we dive into our discord for questions from our Diehards. Plus, we're joi...

Is Jonah Jackson severely underrated? Was the Devin Bush signing a bigger deal than we’re giving credit for? Today we discuss which Chicago Bears are worthy of some ‘buzz’ this offseason. Later, we discuss Caleb Williams gifting a signed jersey to the Pope. Could more divine intervention be on the side of the Bears? And has the Bears disrespect gone too far? The Bears win projection places them ju...

The Chicago Bears roster has had another year to turn over in year 2 of the Ben Johnson Era. With Colston Loveland, Luther Burden and Kyle Monangai entering year 2 and Rome Odunze and Caleb Williams entering Year 3, have they made the list of the most reliable players on the Bears roster? Plus, BOLD predictions for the 2026 season! Hang out with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr, as we tak...

NFL Network is releasing their TOP 100 players voted by the players on NFL Network and Montez Sweat came in at #91. Are Bears fans surprised where Sweat came in? What other Bears players will make the Top 100 and where will Caleb Williams come in? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr for all that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pc...

We are one month away from Training Camp but in the dog days of summer so tonight we thought we would talk about how we got here. How did you become a Bears fan? What are the top 4 reasons you can point to for being a Bears fan? Well have some fun and have a true diehard Chicago Bears conversation as we bridge the gap to presason football with Greg Braggs Jr., Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian on C...

We're counting down the days until Chicago Bears Training Camp begins, but who has already made their presence felt in OTAs and Minicamp? Is 1st-round pick Dillon Thieneman primed for a hot start to his NFL career? Could Luther Burden take off in Year 2 while Ben Johnson buys his stock? Later, we have the latest of what we should expect from an Indiana stadium site. Has the state moved away from t...

Adam Hoge has a surprise show that he won’t even give the full details to Stephen, who has to write this show description. All we know is that it’s a keep, trade, cut and it will be challenging. Tune in to the CHGO Bears Podcast with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. as they find out live what the show is! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Ben Johnson has repeatedly said that 70% is the goal for completion percentage in his offense for his Quarterback but how can Caleb Williams close the gap to get closer to that number? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we break it all down on CHGO Bears After Dark! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BetterHelp- This episode is brought...

Are we overlooking the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North? The Vikings are just a season removed from winning 14 games but stumbled across the finish line to win 9 games in 2025. Now with quarterback Kyler Murray taking over after moving on from Arizona, could the Vikings once again be a threat? Pete Bercich, Analyst for the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network, joins the show with insight on how their...

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson elevated the run game to new heights in 2025. How did he get the most out of veteran D'Andre Swift and rookie Kyle Monangai? Author Bobby Peters joins to diagnose how Johnson schemed runs for the team. Later, is Illinois back in play for the Bears next stadium? What updates can lead to legislation being passed to keep. the team in-state? Plus, we discuss who wi...

NBC 5's Lou Canellis joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and describes the trait that makes Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson different: his intensity. Plus, where does the Bears search for a new stadium stand? Does Lou believe there's a clear leader in the race? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

Adam Hoge is back and reveals his highly-anticipated roster pyramid on today’s show! Has Caleb Williams ascended to a blue tier player? Is Joe Thuney the highest-rated player on the team? Later, we debate whether the ‘Green Bay sucks’ chant should be retired. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com...

The Chicago Bears have many offensive weapons at Ben Johnson's disposal. With 150 targets now vacated by the departures of DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus, who can absorb some of those targets from Caleb Williams. Is Luther Burden the biggest beneficiary? Or were Colston Loveland's late-season targets a sign of things to come. Is Rome Odunze simply being healthy the key to adding over 30 additional...

Chicago Bears corners Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon battled injuries through most of the 2025 season. Will the DBs have better fortunes in 2026? And will Ben Johnson even be patient if health becomes a concerns once again? 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 faced several injuries to their cornerback room in 2025. As we approach the 2026 season, Kyler Gordon has already missed practices with a lingering soft tissue injury. And Jaylon Johnson spoke with NBC 5’s Lou Canellis and revealed that he’s “not even 100%.” Do the Bears already have big issues going into the season? Later we talk with Lou Canellis to discuss the big improvements...

Chicago Bears Left Tackle re-signed with the team in the offseason. Did he do so with the likelihood that he would open the season as the starter? Or could he merely be a depth piece behind Jedrick Wills Jr., Theo Benedet or even Kiran Amegadjie? The CHGO Bears Podcast debates his role. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

If you were starting a team today, which team would you rather inherit: the Chicago Bears or the Kansas City Chiefs? FS1’s Nick Wright joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss who he would rather pick. Plus, do the Bears skill positions rank amongst the league’s best? And could Colston Loveland firmly place himself as one of the top-3 Tight Ends in the NFL? Later, did Soldier Field’s grass surface...

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams ascended in Year 2 of his career, but was that just the launching pad for bigger things to come? We detail why Caleb is only scratching the surface. Later, we’re joined by former Bears longsnapper Scott Daly who takes us through his journey from becoming a longsnapper to becoming one of the best in the country. Daly recalls fond memories growing with the Bears. Join...

Early summer work is in the books and now we look ahead to some of the BIGGEST storylines heading into one of the most highly anticipated seasons in a long time. Can Ben Johnson work his magic on the offensive line in Year 2 with some new moving parts? Can a talented DB room earn the trust of its Head Coach? Is Caleb Williams the indisputable leader of the locker room in Year 3 of his NFL career?...

Has Caleb Williams reached a new level as a leader for the Chicago Bears? At Thursday’s Minicamp, Caleb found Luther Burden on a deep route that Burden thought was a touchdown. The referee ruled the play dead and Caleb shouted at his team to get back on the ball. How much could the third-year QB ascend with his voice this season? Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame joins the show to shed light on...

The Chicago Bears have put last years NFC North Championship and playoff appearance in the rear view mirror. Over the last month plus, Ben Johnson has been building off the success from Year 1 with a full offseason to implement his program. What vets stood out, what rookies impressed and what did Caleb Williams do take the next steps to get to the mountaintop under Ben Johnson? Well be talking abo...