CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears extended GM Ryan Poles on Friday afternoon. Poles had 2 years remaining on his deal, signing a 3-year extension through 2029, aligning him with new Head Coach Ben Johnson. Adam Jahns joins to discuss. Was Poles deserving of an extension after compiling a 15-36 record over his first 3 seasons? We look over the best and worst from Poles during his tenure. Join Mark Carman and Greg...

Netflix is in their 2nd season of the series “Quarterback’ where they feature different QBs around the NFL. In season 2, they follow Jared Goff, and it gives Bears fans some inside looks at how Ben Johnson interacts with his QB. We’ll talk about what we learned. Also, the Chicago Bears sent out a survey to Bears fans about some potential options with seating and rough draft renderings of what the...

Former Fullback of the Chicago Bears, Jason McKie, joins Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah to catch up with his former teammates and give his perspective on the new look Bears under Ben Johnson! Don’t miss some great conversations on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

It’s official! Adam Jahns is joining the CHGO Bears Podcast! Jahns joins Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. to discuss his decision to join the team and the exciting things to come! Later Joey Christopoulos joins the show to discuss PFF ranking the Chicago Bears O-Line 4th in the NFL. Is that a little preemptive, or have the Bears actually assembled one of the top units in the NFL? Adam Jahns joins M...

Former Chicago Bears Quarterback Erik Kramer re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast. Where is his temperature meter on Caleb Williams and the Bears following the hiring of Ben Johnson? ESPN ranked the collective top Wide Receiver, Running Back and Tight End rooms in the NFL, and the Chicago Bears were stunningly ranked just 25th on the list. Just one year ago, the Bears ranked 6th on the same list. Have...

Chicago Bears fans are always looking best case scenario when projecting their chances season to season. But what are the blind spots? If we are being objective, what are the things that Bears fans need to keep an eye on for what could go wrong and how can they prevent them? Our ELITE producer, Stephen Nicholas, takes his turn in the host chair with Greg Braggs as we talk about that and which targ...

The Chicago Bears have spent the last 40 years chasing down their 2nd Super Bowl Championship in franchise history. With many failures along the way, long time Bears beat reporter, Hub Arkush has a been there to cover it all. He joins us in studio to talk about the past, the present and the future. Can the Bears break the cycle and become a winning organization in the modern day NFL? Join Mark Car...

Chicago Bears rookies report to Training Camp in just 16 days! WE take an early look at some Training Camp battles and how they may play out. Is Ozzy Trapilo already the favorite to start at Left Tackle? Does Kyle Monangai have the edge over Roschon Johnson a the backup RB? And where does Luther Burden stand in his competition with Olamide Zaccheaus as the 3rd WR? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs...

It’s Tyson Bagent day on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Mark Carman reveals in full what he was up to in West Virginia, including an exclusive interview with the Chicago Bears backup QB.Who are the other unsung heroes on the team? And who is Bagent’s favorite receiver in the NFL? Plus, which teammates have impressed Bagent the most with their work ethic? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on a special...

It’s a top-5 Tuesday on the CHGO Bears Podcast. What are the 5 keys to a successful 2025 season for the Chicago Bears? And who are the toughest Bears on the current roster? How about all-time? Join Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Patrick Norton on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Breaking news starts the show today as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins agree to a blockbuster trade, sending Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Steelers in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a late-round pick. Does this finally put talks of a Cole Kmet trade to rest? Glynn Morgan joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss the Bears offseason so far. Did the team get it right in the draft...

PFF has given out some grades, some good and some bad, with the Chicago Bears. We go over some of the different things they brought to the table. Plus, Adam Rank of NFL Network once again joins the show to catch up on all things Bears on the CHGO Bears Podcast! ​​📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH COLE KME...

Following Chicago White Sox fans heckling Arizona Diamondbacks Infielder Ketel Marte, the CHGO Bears crew discusses when sports fans' behavior crosses the line. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah talk about going up against Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre and other all-time great NFL QBs. Plus, we bring back more mailbag questions from the diehard Bears fans. Favorite throwback jersey? Toughest teammate? All that and more along with Da Bets on CHGO Bears After Dark! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH COLE KMET: https://www.youtube.com/@...

Jaylon Johnson is among the top defensive players in the NFC North, but where does Montez Sweat stand? Today we draft the top defensive players in the NFC North. How many Bears get selected? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

The Chicago Bears announced their training camp schedule on Wednesday, with the Bears having 11 open practices. We go through the schedule that includes two joint practices. Later, we draft the offense of the NFC North. How many Bears get selected? And who goes first overall when we draft our Head Coaches in a bonus round? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast....

Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze are entering Year 2 on the Chicago Bears. Is their connection one of the main things that can make or break the Bears 2025 season? 670 The Score’s Chris Emma joins the show to discuss his expectations for the two. Later, we discuss Matt Eberflus disputing that he didn’t watch film with Caleb Williams. Is it a simple misunderstanding after Williams clarified comments...

Author Bobby Peters joins the CHGO Bears Podcast with a detailed breakdown of Ben Johnson’s offense. Peters’ piece on the 2024 Detroit Lions offense includes actual playcalls from the team. What could Johnson’s playcalls sound like in 2025? Later, Caleb Williams spoke at Fanatics Fest over the weekend. How does he describe how his relationship with Johnson is developing? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carma...

Caleb Williams passed for 3,541 yards last season. Now the betting markets are predicting an eerily similar season for Williams, with pass yard props ranging from 3,500.5 yards to 3,550.5 yards. Why are the betting markets so bearish on Caleb's sophomore season? Later, we take questions from our Diehards in the discord. Plus, we bring on a surprise guest to discuss the Bears offseason so far. Join...

An article from Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports has Chicago Bears fans in a frenzy after Tight End Cole Kmet was listed as a trade candidate with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a possible suitor. Is Kmet likely to be moved after the Bears selected Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

NFL.com released their projections for the All-Rookie team in 2025. Colston Loveland was projected to make the team despite not having taken full reps in Chicago Bears offseason programs. Should we still be bullish on the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft? And what is his path to success in a Ben Johnson offense? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Spirit Week continues with a switcheroo today! Big Dave of CHGO Bulls and Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Blackhawks join Mark Carman to discuss their impressions of the Chicago Bears offseason so far. Is Ben Johnson the Bears version of Phil Jackson? Will Caleb Williams surpass Pete Crow-Armstrong as the most popular athlete in Chicago? Join us for a special edition of the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by S...

Spirit Week continues at CHGO Sports! Today’s CHGO Bears Podcast features not one, but two mystery guests! Who could they be? LAter, we look into overlooked Chicago Bears storylines that we may be taking for granted. Will Darnell Wright blossom into a Pro Bowl Right Tackle? Is Jonah Jackson FINALLY the solution at Right Guard? Adam Hoge and Patrick Norton are joined by TWO mystery guests on the CH...

Pete Bercich, former Minnesota Viking and current radio analyst of the Vikings, re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to size up the pair of NFC North foes. Is the future bright for JJ McCarthy? And how do the teams’ WR rooms compare to one another? Bercich joins Adam Hoge on today’s CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

Former Chicago Bear Ted Albrecht joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss the state of the Chicago Bears. Is the team in good hands with Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams at the helm? And how does he feel the O-Line will come to form in 2025? Later, we wonder which Bears have the skills necessary to play a second position if they were thrust into that role. Albrecht joins Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on...