CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears are just 18 days away from their first training camp practice at Halas Hall! But does Ryan Poles still have some roster moves to make before then? Joining the show is Editor in Chief of Windy City Gridiron, Lester Wiltfong Jr, to talk about his favorite topic...the trenches! That along with much more on the next edition of CHGO Bears After Dark! An ALLCITY Network Production BECO...

Glynn Morgan of NBC Sports Chicago joins the CHGO Bears on today's episode along with Herb Howard and Nicholas Moreano. Today we look into Chicago Bears superlatives. Who's currently the best player on the team? Who's the most underrated?  An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard  BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTION! https://chgolocker.com/collections/th...  SUBSC...

Since 2003, #1 overall picks at QB have gone a combined 0-15 in their first career start. Can Caleb Williams finally break this unusual trend? The Bears open as 4.5-favorites versus the Tennessee Titans in Week 1. Later, the CHGO Bears crew looks into the $4.7 billion lawsuit against NFL Sunday Ticket. Would you be willing to purchase games a la carte?  An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHA...

Chicago Bears Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds joins the CHGO Bears to discuss a big 2nd year with the team. Can the defense make another leap to elite NFL status? Plus, what has Edmunds' impressions of Caleb Williams been so far? Later, we discuss the Chicago Bears planning on leaving early for London. How will that benefit the team? Did Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham have input on the decision followi...

An ESPN article laid out the rosters in the NFL and ranked the Chicago Bears as having the 17th-best roster. With offseason additions of Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and Keenan Allen among others, do the Bears still only have a middle-of-the-pack roster? The CHGO Bears crew makes the case for the Bears being ranked higher. Later, we take a way-too-early look at the 2025 NFL Free Agency class to try...

On Monday, CHGO Bears' Mark Carman reported that the Chicago Bears have made progress in their discussions with Arlington Heights. On today's episode, Carm dives deeper into the update to clarify where the Bears intentions are to build a stadium. Is Chicago still the frontrunner? Has Arlington Heights loosened the tax bill for the Bears? Later, Dave Swerski joins the CHGO Bears after debuting a co...

Corey Wootton played with some legendary players and coaches with the Chicago Bears. So we're gonna ask Corey to rank his top 5 favorite teammates ever! Who will make the cut? Join us on CHGO Bears After Dark to find out! An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard  BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTION! https://chgolocker.com/collections/the-chicago-collection  SUBSCR...

The CHGO Bears welcome JJ Stankevitz, the Indianapolis team writer, PA announcer and podcaster onto the show to preview the Chicago Bears Week 3 opponent, the Indianapolis Colts. How do the Bears match up versus Anthony Richardson and the Colts? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Nicholas Moreano as they continue their team previews on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME...

Chicago Bears Defensive Lineman Gervon Dexter joins the CHGO Bears! Dexter is being circled as one of the X factors for the Bears in his sophomore season. How confident is he that he can make the Year 2 leap? Plus, Madden 25 has released their opening trailer for the popular video game. Returning the opening punt for the Pittsburgh Steelers is...Justin Fields. The CHGO Bears crew reacts to that pa...

Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that free agent Center Connor Williams is expected to be fully healthy by the start of the season and will be picking his next team before training camp begins. The Chicago Bears have a need at Center. Should they pursue him following an ACL tear that ended his 2023 season in Miami?  Later, we preview 1-on-1 battles in training camp. Which one is most compelling:...

The CHGO Bears crew welcomes former Chicago Bear Henry Melton to the studio today. Melton played 4 seasons with the ears after being drafted by the team in the 4th round. How does Melton see the Bears' defensive line progressing? And has he seen enough from Gervon Dexter to predict a year 2 jump? Melton answers these questions with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live...

Matt Eberflus enters his 3rd year with the most talented roster he's had yet and a defense that finished last year strong. Shane Waldron is in the first stages of installing a new offense to the Chicago Bears with a rookie quarterback but arguably one of the best prospects the Bears have ever had along with some of the most intriguing weapons Chicago has had on offense on paper at least. Who is th...

The CHGO Bears crew starts your week off right with new information about the Chicago Bears NFL Draft process. Following a documentary on Roku's "The Pick is in", fans have learned that the Chicago Bears nearly pulled off a trade with the Atlanta Falcons in the 1st round. The trade would have moved the Bears up one spot in the 1st round from the #9 pick to the #8 pick in exchange for that #9 pick...

Speaking on NFL Network, Tom Brady was asked about Caleb Williams' goal of 8 Super Bowls, and Brady encouraged the rookie QB's mentality as he begins his career with the Chicago Bears. What lessons will Caleb have to learn along the way? Later, the CHGO Bears crew shares audio from Bears Offensive Line Coach Chris Morgan as the team searches for stability in front of Caleb. And how isold friend Ju...

Chicago Bears rookie and 5th round pick Austin Booker joins the CHGO Bears today! Many have picked Booker to be one of the steals of the 2024 NFL Draft. Does he agree? Plus, how has Booker adjusted to his first NFL OTAs? Later the CHGO Bears crew makes a big announcement that you won't want to miss! Later, we get get to our snidbits including the Bears signing WR and return specialist DeAndre Cart...

Wednesday was the final day of OTAs for the Chicago Bears before rookies break for the summer. It was also the final chance for the media to see Caleb Williams until training camp begins in late-July. What progress has the coaching staff seen from Caleb since the draft? And how did Rome Odunze look now that he is fully healthy? Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Nicholas Moreano break it all down on the C...

The CHGO Bears crew continues their opponent previews with the Houston Texans in Week 2. It will be Caleb Williams' first test on primetime versus another young potential superstar QB in CJ Stroud. The Texans enter that game as 3-point favorites. After adding Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon and Danielle Hunter among others in the offseason, can the Bears keep pace with the trendy Super Bowl pick? Join. Ad...

The CHGO Bears begins their team previews, starting with their Week 1 opponent, the Tennessee Titans. How do the Chicago Bears stack up against the Titans in Caleb Williams' first career start? Can Will Levis present a challenge for the Bears secondary in Year 2 of his career? Plus, 40-year old Marcedes Lewis re-signed with the Bears on a 1-year deal over the weekend. How does he fit ito the Tight...

The final day Of Chicago Bears minicamp was a successful one for Caleb Williams. The #1 overall pick demonstrated a swagger amongst his teammates during the practice period. Matt Eberflus grabbed headlines at the start of his press conference by announcing a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals that the Bears will host on August 15th. It till be the first look at Caleb Williams sharing the p...

The secondary was one of the primary focuses on Day 2 of Chicago Bears minicamp. Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon made it a challenging day for Bears wide receivers Wednesday afternoon. Another player that grabbed attention was rookie punter Tory Taylor, who repeatedly boomed punts that justify his 4th round draft status. Hard Knocks cameras were also seen at practice. In less exciting news, left t...

The Chicago Bears took part in their first day of minicamp Tuesday afternoon. It was the first time that the full team was at Halas Hall practicing together. It was also the first time that Bears fans got to see the FULL offense on display, including the connection between #1 overall pick Caleb Williams and star veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen. How did the offense look? And did the defense make...

Mandatory minicamps start up tomorrow at Halas Hall where Caleb Williams will have 3 straight practices with the full roster on the field. After some expected good and bad days early on in the process, is Caleb Williams ready to take the next steps? Joining Greg Braggs and Corey Wootton is Scott Lewis from 79th and Halas and The Barber's Chair Network! Scott has been at Halas Hall all summer cover...

Justin Jefferson just got PAID by the Minnesota Vikings, signing the largest extension by a wide receiver ever. It also becomes the largest non-QB contract ever signed, surpassing Nick Bosa. The question now becomes, should the Chicago Bears extend DJ Moore this season? The Bears WR1 is due to become a free agent following the 2025-26 season. Would they get a better deal now? Later, the CHGO Bears...

Caleb Williams had a dominant 7-on-7 performance at Friday's OTAs, giving Chicago Bears fans a sigh of relief after a shaky performance a week prior. The CHGO Bears crew breaks down Caleb's performance oon todays episode. Later, we discuss the Bears being featured on HBO's Hard Knocks. What did the players and coaches have to say about it? How can Matt Eberflus use his experience on Hard Knocks fr...

Lights, camera, action! Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have been officially selected for HBO’s Hard Knocks this summer. Join Kevin Kaduk and Mark Carman as they talk about the news and what they’d like to see from Halas Hall during the show. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard  BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTION! https://chgolocker.com/collections/th.....