CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator, Todd Monken, is set to interview with the Chicago Bears. Todd brings a ton of coaching experience from the college and pro levels and has taken Lamar Jackson's game to MVP levels. We'll bring on Mike Popovic from 105.7 The Fan to talk about the impact he's made on the quarterback and the offense in Baltimore as the Ravens get set for playoff matchup vs B...

WGN's Kaitlin Sharkey joins the show as the CHGO Bears continue to discuss the candidates as the next head coach of the Chicago Bears. Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson remains the favorite, but is it worth the risk of waiting for his season to end while other candidates sign with teams? Later we reveal our presumptive top-3 finalists for the job. Plus, when it comes time, who gets final say on who the...

Caleb Williams was on the St. Brown Podcast and talked about a host of topics including what he is looking for in the next Bears head coach. Williams explained how he got catfished and also when he lost his virginity. Adam Hoge has his coaching buckets and is getting excited about Mike McCarthy. Greg Braggs Jr. is getting more nervous by the minute while Mark Carman remains calm all will work out...

The coaching search continues for the Chicago Bears. Today we look at Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady. After leading consecutive highly successful seasons offensively for Josh Allen and the Bills, should Brady be given heavy consideration? And does the Dallas Cowboys interest in Deion Sanders benefit the Bears? Former NFL WR Jesse Holley joins from DLLS Sports to talk about that, Mik...

Mike Vrabel is off the board as a head coach candidate for the Chicago Bears following his signing with the New England Patriots. With the Pittsburgh Steelers being eliminated from the playoffs, could Mike Tomlin become available in a trade? Should the Bears make the move if he is? Later, we discuss if Tom Brady is up to his old cheating ways again. Could he leverage his position as a tv broadcast...

Former Chicago Bear Al Harris re-joins the CHGO bears Podcast to discuss what the Bears are lacking in coaching. The phrase ‘leader of men’ has been abundantly used regarding the team, but is it the most important quality they need? Later, we reevaluate Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman following his CFP semifinal win over Penn State Thursday night. Should he still be a candidate as the next Be...

The Chicago Bears are up to 16 coaches expected to be interviewed for the next Head Coach. Mike Vrabel interviewed yesterday with Ben Johnson up next. What is the vibe check 4 days into the Bears offseason. Also, we're bringing back the award winning segment 5 For 55 as we discuss the NFL Playoffs coming up this weekend and we throw in some conversation about the Final Four of the College Football...

The Chicago Bears interviewed head coaching candidate Mike Vrabel on Wednesday. Did they make a mistake conducting the interview through Zoom instead of meeting in-person? Later, the CHGO Bears crew breaks down the candidacy of Pete Carroll. Is he too old to be considered for the job, or does his resume prove he’s a worth candidate? Jake Riepma from Locked on Lions 105.3 the fan joins the show to...

Matt Verderame joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss the head coaching search as interviews begin TODAY for the Chicago Bears. Is it already Bears vs New England Patriots for Mike Vrabel? And which team is a better situation for a head coach? Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. discuss the pros and cons of each team and formulate a conclusion on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast. Hosted by Simp...

On day 2 of the Chicago Bears early offseason, Chicago Bears brass including GM Ryan Poles, President/CEO Kevin Warren and Owner George McCaskey all spoke to the media. They addressed the 2024 season while looking forward to the next season, including their impending head coaching search. Which candidates have already been granted interviews? And is someone standing out as the favorite? Join Adam...

The 2024 season was a miserable one. But the 2025 calendar year started out with a great moment. Caleb Williams drove the Bears offense down in the final seconds to make way for a Cairo Santos game winning field goal to beat the Packers in Green Bay for the first time since 2015. Now, as the offseason begins and Black Monday is here, Greg Braggs Jr, Corey Wootton and Adam Rank look at the next ste...

It's Black Monday in the NFL. Some Head Coaches have already been fired by teams, while other candidates are being granted interviewed for vacancies. Is Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles' job safe with the team? Have any candidates become available that would be good fits to replace him. And who has already been rumored to be a candidate for the Bears Head Coaching job. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Herb...

Lance Briggs and Greg Braggs Jr. recap the Chicago Bears' thrilling win over the Green Bay Packers. It marked the Bears' first win against their rival since 2018. How did Caleb Williams perform in the game? How about the season overall? Join CHGO Bears After Dark to find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

The Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers to conclude their 2024 season and end their 11-game losing streak vs Green Bay. Special teams started the scoring on a trick play with Josh Blackwell taking it 94 yards to the house. Later, Jaylon Johnson forced a fumble to put the Bears in scoring range. D'Andre Swift cashed it in on a 4-yard TD run. The Packers recovered a DJ Moore fumble, followe...

The CHGO Bears crew has a special Friday edition of the show going into a big football weekend. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, and Greg Braggs discuss the increasing smoke caused by Ben Johnson going to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Meanwhile, Mike Vrabel is interviewing with the Jets and had some interesting comments about ownership that might apply to the Bears. The guys also preview the Bears-Packers and...

Caleb Williams had his final mid-week press conference and took accountability for the amount of sacks he has taken this year. The Chicago Bears will need more leadership from their quarterback in 2025. Is Caleb showing he is up to the significant task? Adam Hoge joins from Halas Hall where Jaylon Johnson was just named a Pro Bowler for the second-consecutive season. Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr...

On today’s episode of the CHGO Bears Podcast, Adam Hoge breaks down his criteria for the next Head Coach of the Chicago Bears. Does Ben Johnson grade out the best? Is Mike Vrabel a strong candidate? Later, Mark Carman takes us through his top-10 Chicago Bears moments in 2024. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ad...

It's the final week of the season and the Chicago Bears start 2025 by finishing with the Green Bay Packers and this miserable 2024 season. The rumor mill is swirling for Ryan Poles and who could be the next head coach for the Chicago Bears. Join Greg Braggs Jr and Corey Wootton as we talk about all that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ad...

The Chicago Bears have just one game remaining and it's against none other than the Green Bay Packers. What still matters in the Bears season? Would a win against the Packers give the Bears some much-needed momentum going into the 2025 season? We also go over what we learned from an NFL Sunday that didn't feature the Bears. Plus, Nate Davis puts his home up for sale. Was that a better investment t...

It does not get any worse for the Bears. They have tied a franchise record 10 straight losses in a season. The Bears scored 3 points at home in front of a crowd that was chanting sell the team. Bears fans were wearing bags over their heads. Will Kevin Warren have a change of heart with general manager Ryan Poles as he continues to look at this dysfunctional roster and coaching staff? Adam Hoge, Ma...

Offense was lacking for both sides when the Chicago Bears played the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. The Seahawks led 6-3 at the start of the 4th quarter, and that's exactly where the game would end. The Bears had the ball with a chance to win the game, but bad clock management and a jump ball that ended as an interception would end the game. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs J...

ESPN beat reporter and insider Courtney Cronin reported after yesterday's game that the Chicago Bears expect to interview Ben Johnson. It's also been reported in the past that Ben Johnson will only take interviews with teams he wants to coach. Are we approaching a match made in heaven? Join Greg Braggs Jr and Joey Christopolous as we get you into the holiday spirits with some fun speculation on CH...

Ben Johnson is the logical front runner for the Bears head coaching job. The Bears need someone to take control of the Caleb Williams offense to be and who better to do it than Johnson. But does Johnson want to do it? What did he think of Williams at Soldier Field, seeing him for the second time this season? There are two games to go in this Bears miserable season. What can be gained in the last t...

Greg Braggs Jr. is joined by Lance Briggs for a special Postgame show following the Chicago Bears 9th straight loss to the Detroit Lions. Tune in and hear what Caleb Williams had to say in the postgame presser and we check in with Patrick Norton to find out what he learned in the locker room and at Soldier Field. All that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

The Chicago Bears were overmatched in all phases against the Detroit Lions Sunday afternoon. Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson called several trick plays in what could be viewed as an audition for the Bears head coaching job in 2025. Caleb Williams connected with Cole Kmet and Keenan Allen for touchdowns in the losing effort. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and former Bear Corey Wootton on the C...