CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears have made some significant changes to their Linebacker room, cutting Tremaine Edmunds while signing Devin Bush and re-signing D'Marco Jackson. Has that group improved? And will Rube Hyppolite be a name the Bears can count on in year 2? We bring back former Bears Linebacker Lance Briggs with his take on the linebacker room. Later, we talk possible trade up AND trade down scenarios...

1 week since Free Agency and the Chicago Bears have made a lot of moves to fill some of their holes on the roster, specifically up the middle on the defensive side. We'll talk about our favorite moves and what Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson still need to address in the NFL Draft. All that and more with Greg Braggs, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

The Chicago Bears have plenty of changes in the secondary. Can they still lead the NFL in takeaways in 2026 despite losing Kevin Byard, Nahshon Wright, Jaquan Brisker and CJ Gardner-Johnson? Could Al Harris be the key to unlocking the talent of his new DBs? Should Bears fans trust Ryan Poles and the decisions he’s made this offseason. Hoge reveals some thoughts from his ‘10 Bears Things’. Carm cou...

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The Chicago Bears addressed a lot of their needs in NFL Free Agency, but one glaring weakness still remains: the lack of a high-end pass rusher to pair with Montez Sweat. Should the Bears be concerned about the problem. Or will Austin Booker’s development plus the returns of Dayo Odeyingbo and Shemar Turner be enough to mitigate the issues? Later, we welcome back Jake Riepma from Locked on Lions t...

The Chicago Bears free agent haul was introduced at Halas Hall Thursday and our CHGO Bears crew was there to cover it. Hear from general manager Ryan Poles as he discusses each move and addresses how interested he was in trading for Maxx Crosby. You’ll also hear from each free agent acquisition and they discuss joining the Chicago Bears! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ad...

Bob Stelton of 710 Seattle Sports joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss new Chicago Bears Safety Coby Bryant. Just how good is the Bears newest addition? What traits make his game stand out? And how upset were the Seattle Seahawks with his departure? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

The CHGO Bears crew reacts to breaking news that Safety Kevin Byard has found a new home with the New England Patriots. How much does losing to the 2025 interception leader mean to the team? And what are they losing in leadership traits as well? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Las Vegas Raiders dropped a bombshell on the NFL Tuesday night, announcing that the Baltimore Ravens have backed out of their trade for Maxx Crosby. So are the Chicago Bears back in?! We run through the scenarios where the Bears could STILL make a trade for the star edge rusher even after their free agent signings. Later, Plus, the Bears’ 2026 win total is out. Will the Bears hit the over for...

The Chicago Bears made two additional signings in free agency, re-signing Left Tackle Braxton Jones and signing WR/KR Kalif Raymond to 1-year deals. Will both be starters for the Beas next season? And should we be surprised the Bears opted to re-sign Jones over other free agent options? Later, we take a closer look at the Bears exact draft positions now that compensatory picks have been revelaed....

NFL Free Agency begins with the Legal Tampering Period. Which free agents will Ryan Poles target to supplement his team. Following the trade of DJ Moore, release of Tremaine Edmunds, and retirement of Drew Dalman, Poles has over $26M to spend. Will the Chicago Bears GM opt to pursue a big ticket free agent or spend on several smaller deals to fill several team needs at EDGE, DT, LB, S and LT? Join...

Former Chicago Bears star wide receiver Allen Robinson joins the CHGO Bears Podcast for an enlightening interview about several topics including his experience playing for Ben Johnson in Detroit, his 2018 playoff run with the Bears and the current Bears WR corps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

The Chicago Bears acted quickly to fortify the interior of the O-Line, acquiring Center Garrett Bradbury from the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2027 5th-round pick. Is Bradbury now the favorite to be the starting center in 2026? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Adam Jahsn as they react on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.co...

Even before the official start of NFL Free Agency, the first domino has fallen at Center, with Tyler Biadasz signing with the Los Angeles Chargers. Is it now Tyler Linderbaum or bust for the Chicago Bears in free agency? Plus, the Bears made it official and parted ways with Tremaine Edmunds, releasing the veteran Linebacker for $15M in savings. Do the Bears now have the salary cap flexibility they...

The Bears made a big swing, trading wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a second round pick. Adam Hoge and Mark Carman react to the big news and explain how it could lead to an even bigger move. Also, how does Moore fit in Buffalo? It’s all discussed on this edition of The CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

The Chicago Bears were dealt a big blow in the offseason when Center Drew Dalman announced his retirement on Tuesday. Now the Bears must turn their attention to finding his replacement. Is NFL Free Agency or the NFL Draft the better route to address the need? Carmen Vitali joins the show with her insights on the sudden retirement. If the Bears opt to fill the role via the Draft, could Iowa Center...

Huge news on this emergency edition of The CHGO Bears Podcast as Adam Hoge and crew react to the stunning retirement of Bears center Drew Dalman. Dalman was coming off a Pro Bowl season and was still just 27 years old. The guys discuss how he can be replaced and whether or not Tyler Biadasz is a good fit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

The Chicago Bears are nearing the start of Free Agency with many moves on the horizon. Adam Hoge reflects on just how far Ryan Poles has come in his tenure with the team. Was the Colston Loveland pick last year his best as GM? We also dive into Dan Roushar's appearance on 'The Set' with Terron Armstead. Did he tip the Bears' hand on what their approach may be at Left Tackle this offseason? We catc...

NFL Network Reporter Stacey Dales joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss the big storylines surronding the NFL Combine. Just how remarkable was LB Sonny Styles' Combine performance? Is DT Caleb Banks still going to be available when the Bears make their pick at #25 of the NFL Draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

The NFL Combine has concluded after a long week of players testing, interviews and the rumor mill swirling about as the trade market and Free Agency heats up! Join Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we talk winners and losers from the Combine and what's next for the Chicago Bears on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for in...

The NFL Combine has come and passed and some surprising rumors have come to light. Could the Chicago Bears not have to look very far for their LT replacement while Ozzy Trapilo recovers? Bears FA Braxton Jones has emerged as a possible fill-in candidate. Plus, we have an update on Ben Johnson’s absence from the back-end of the Combine. Should it matter that he wasn’t there for player testing? It w...

Oregon Safety Dillon Theineman joins the CHGO Bears Podcast at the NFL Combine. With the Chicago Bears currently not having a Safety on the roster, could Thieneman be a Bears' target with the 25th pick of the NFL Draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last moments in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine! Lots of conversations rolling around now that testings have begun. We talk with Stacey Dales of NFL Network along with our ALLCITY Draft Analyst, Fran Duffy about the biggest takeaways from one of the most important weeks of the offseason. Plus, we had the chance to talk with Former player and former Titans General Manager and current CBS Sports pe...

The NFL Combine is heating up with trades and trade rumors aplenty throughout the NFL. Jordan Schultz reports that the Chicago Bears have received trade calls on DJ Moore, Tyson Bagent and Gervon Dexter. Could one or more of them be moved? And Defensive Backs are speaking at the podium today. Who were the BEST Bears’ fits we heard from? Plus, Oregon Safety Dillon Thieneman joins the show! The stad...

Linebackers and Defensive Linemen spoke at the NFL Combine on Wednesday. With obvious needs at both position groups, how closely have Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears looked at supplementing those positions via the NFL Draft this week? Here from several potential Bears targets at the podium including Kayden McDonald and Lee Hunter. Plus, are the Bears overlooking impending free agents D’Marco Jack...