CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The CHGO Bears crew ranks the NFC North in today's episode. Where does Matt Eberflus rank amongst NFC North coaches? Is Caleb Williams the second-best QB in the division for the 2024 season? Or is he the third? Plus, where do Caleb's offensive weapons rank in the division following the additions of Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen and D'Andre Swift? Join Mark Carman, Nicholas Moreano and Greg Braggs Jr....

We're LIVE at Real Time Sports in Elk Grove talking the best bets to play for the Chicago Bears in 2024. Will Caleb Williams win offensive rookie of the year? You taking the Bears to beat the Titans in week 1? Can Chicago win the NFC North? Join Greg Braggs, Jake Flannigan, Kevin Kaduk and Cody Delmendo as we look at some of the best plays for CHGO Bears After Dark! An ALLCITY Network Production B...

The CHGO Bears crew ranks NFL QBs on today's episode. Where does Caleb Williams rank compared to NFL greats Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and more? Can he crack the top-10? Plus, Chris Simms reveals his #20-25 ranked QBs, Calebb Williams becomes his highest ranked rookie QB ever, but where did he fall. Later, which former Chicago Bears running back is on the move? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Nic...

The Chicago Bears' new stadium has hit yet another roadblock. Springfield legislators denied the Bears' appeal for more than $2 billion in public assistance before adjourning for summer. Will Kevin Warren ever get a new stadium built, whether it be in Chicago or anywhere else? Later, the NFL Players Association has a proposal with the NFL change the way offseason programs are scheduled. Will doing...

It wasn't Caleb Williams' sharpest day on the practice field on Thursday at Chicago Bears OTAs, but the CHGO Bears crew is here to tell you why there's no need to overreact. Matt Eberflus, Eric Washington, DJ Moore and Kevin Byard all spoke following the practice session. Hear what they had to say about Caleb's performance and a particularly strong. day from the defense. Later, we talk about the B...

The media finally got to take in Chicago Bears OTAs and the CHGO Bears crew learned plenty. It wasn't Caleb Williams' sharpest day, as the defense forced several incompletions. That defense was practicing without Montez Sweat, who was not with the team today. Rome Odunze was back practicing, but remained limited. After practice, Matt Eberflus, Eric Washington, DJ Moore and Kevin Byard all spoke wi...

CHGO Bears Beat Writer, Nicholas Moreano wrote that today was 'a really rough day' for Bears QB Caleb Williams at his first round of OTAs. Moreano noted that Williams' passes looked flat and that he held onto the ball for a long time. Join Matt Peck of CHGO Bulls and Cody Delmendo of CHGO Cubs as they discuss their concern levels for QB1. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be d...

Is Matt Eberflus' arrow pointing straight up for the Chicago Bears this season, or is this a make-or-break year for the head coach? The CHGO Bears crew examines Eberflus and some players to determine whether it's glass half-full or half-empty in the 2024 season. Later, they react to Justin Fields' comments at Pittsburgh Steelers OTA's about his departure from the Bears. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Car...

The CHGO Bears crew dives into 1st and 2nd year QBs to see where Caleb Williams ranks entering his first year in the league. CJ Stroud leads the pack, but how far behind is Caleb? Plus, where does PFF rank him among ALL starting QBs? Later, we talk to Bears undrafted rookie RB and special teams weapon Ian Wheeler in his first camp with the team. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Nicholas Moreano and Gr...

Now that the dust has settled since the schedule release last week, we give Corey Wootton a chance to react to the path for the Chicago Bears in 2024. Does it have enough intrigue early on? Do the Bears have a chance to get off to a fast start? How tough is the final stretch for the Bears? Join us tonight as we discuss on CHGO Bears After Dark! An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https...

Today begins Day 1 of Chicago Bears OTAs. One of the main areas of focus will be whether #9 overall pick Rome Odunze will be able to participate in the voluntary workouts following a hamstring injury at Rookie Minicamp. Adam Hoge returns to the show and has some grievances to air. Plus, Mark Carman dives into some strong rookie season performances from recent quarterbacks to determine what Caleb W...

CHGO’s Chicago White Sox Beat Writer, Vinnie Duber blindly predicts the Bears’ 2024 record based on outdated knowledge. Will he provide an accurate prediction or will he be far off? Join as Matt Peck of CHGO Bulls and Vinnie Duber of CHGO White Sox as they run through the Bears’ 2024 NFL Schedule. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago S...

The NFL Schedule has been released, and many are debating whether or not it's a good or bad schedule for the Chicago Bears. With the way it's set up, it could be the PERFECT schedule for Caleb Williams' rookie season. With late-season divisional games, it allows Caleb to ease into his schedule before facing the NFC North. Mark Carman and Nicholas Moreano take a more analytical look at the schedule...

The 2024 NFL Schedule has been released! The CHGO Bears crew runs through the entire Chicago Bears schedule and gives predictions for what the Bears' final record will be. Plus, who will the Bears be playing in primetime? When will they square off against Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers? Is Caleb Williams vs CJ Stroud the best game on the schedule? Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Nicholas Moreano an...

Today is FINALLY the day that the NFL schedule gets released. The CHGO Bears crew runs through some of the schedule leaks so far. Plus, we take a look at the Chicago Bears' strength of schedule. How does it rank against the rest of the NFC North? Later, which rookies have inked their deals with the team? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. as they break it all down on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast....

The CHGO Bears crew is joined by Tyler Dunne following his piece on GoLongTD.com that dives into whether Caleb Williams can FINALLY be the QB to break the Chicago Bears cycle of mediocrity. Later, Bears rookie punter Tory Taylor joins the show to discuss his upcoming season, criticisms of how high he was selected, and he even settles the Michael Jordan versus LeBron James debate! Join Mark Carman,...

Caleb Williams just wrapped up rookie minicamp over the weekend getting his first snaps under center as the starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears. Caleb had some comments in the press conference Friday morning that he needs to follow first before he leads. When will the QB1 be ready to be the leader of this franchise? We'll talk to former Bear, Corey Wootton, about that and his experiences goi...

Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp has come and passed. We've heard from Bears coaches and players. So now it's time to read between the lines and separate fact from fiction. Will Tory Taylor really be a difference-maker? Can Gervon Dexter make the leap in year 2? Later, the CHGO Bears crew looks into Kerry Joseph's resume. Is he the right guy to be working with Caleb Williams as his QB Coach? Join Mar...

The Chicago Bears were without the #9 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on the second and final day of Rookie Minicamp on Saturday. Rome Odunze had to sit out practice but was seen on the sidelines with what the team called "hamstring tightness." What other takeaways did the CHGO Bears crew have from practice? Also, what did we learn after Shane Waldron, Eric Washington and Richard Hightower all...

The Chicago Bears opened Rookie Minicamp on Friday morning. It was the first opportunity to see Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and the rest of the Bears' rookie class take the field at Halas Hall. Matt Eberflus, Rome Odunze and Caleb Williams also spoke with the media prior to practice. Eberflus made the big declaration that was more of a formality that Caleb is the starting quarter for the Bears mov...

The NFL has yet to release the 2024 schedule despite rumors it would be today. The CHGO Bears Podcast makes their best guesses as to when the Bears will play their opponents. Rookie mini-camp is this weekend. Who are some of the newcomers we will be paying attention to? Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Nicholas Moreano and Greg Braggs Jr. host the CHGO Bears podcast. Join us at our NFL Draft Party! https:/...

After the Chicago Blackhawks secured the 2nd overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft last night, are they now further along in their rebuild than the Bears? Or is Caleb Williams the missing puzzle piece to a near playoff team in the Bears? Join Greg Boysen of CHGO Blackhawks and Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO Bears as they debate! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podca...

Lets take a look at the draft and see who on the Bears roster came out a winner and who has a tougher climb now hence a loser. Albert Breer had a deep dive piece on the Bears draft process that got them comfortable with Caleb Williams who is spending lots of time all over the city. Join us at our NFL Draft Party! https://allchgo.com/event/chgo-bears-... An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHA...

Chicago Bears General Manager, Ryan Poles said 'I get the program' when asked about HBO's 'Hard Knocks'. As a charter NFL franchise, the Bears have never chosen to open their Training Camp to 'Hard Knocks' cameras. Should that change with Caleb Williams coming to town? Join Big Dave of CHGO Bulls and Patrick Norton of CHGO Digest as they discuss! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and...

Chicago Bears Special Teams Coordinator Richard Hightower joins Adam Hoge for a special 1-on-1. The two discuss the recent rule change on kickoffs, Devin Hester's impact on the rule change and the Bears drafting punter Tory Taylor in the 4th round. Tune in for a special episode on special teams on the CHGO Bears Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/dieha...