CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

With only two starters for the Bears’ offensive line, we knew it was going to be a long day – but it didn’t make it any easier to watch the Bears fall to 5-4. In this week’s postgame show listen as the guys discuss: how the Bears Offensive did itself no favors, why the defense was able to take care of Derrick Henry, the increasing doubts that the offense can be “fixed” this season, and much more i...

With so many concerns, where do we begin? In this week’s game preview episode, they guys talk about the sputtering offense that’s now in shambles due to injuries and COVID, what the starting line may look like, why the Bears will have a hard time containing Derrick Henry (like everyone else), the importance of learning from their mistakes against play-action against the Rams, and much more includi...

We’re officially halfway through the season. In this episode, Will and Nick hand go position-by-position and hand out their grades through eight games with their concerns and building blocks moving forward. Plus, the guys make some predictions for the second half of the year! You can check out the reply of the live recording below! The post [515] Chicago Bears Midseason Report Card appeared first...

For the first time this season the Bears drop two-straight, this one coming in overtime. Listen as Will and Nick share their instant reaction to the game with analysis and insight throughout. In this episode, they discuss Allen Robinson’s impact coming back from a concussion, why David Montgomery was able to have a productive game, concerns for the offensive line with yet another injury to deal wi...

Will the Bears find some resiliency and bounce back after their primetime loss? In this episode, Will and Nick share their weekly game preview with discussions on how large the injuries to Cody Whitehair and Allen Robinson may be, the largest concern on offense heading into the game, which players on defense need (and should) bounce back, why this defense needs to play a near “perfect” game for th...

Let’s put last week behind us and start looking toward the Saints. In this episode, Locked On Saints’ Ross Jackson stops by the show to share his firsthand account of New Orleans with key takeaways such as: how the Saints have been able to overcome not having WR Michael Thomas, Alvin Kamara playing at an elite level, why the Saints may have a leg up on Chicago’s Defense, the weaknesses (and streng...

With a chance to become the clear-cut leader in the NFC, the Chicago Bears failed to deliver as they lost to the Rams on Monday Night. In this week’s postgame show, the guys discussed: the continued poor play from the offensive line, why Matt Nagy should honestly look to hand off play-calling duties, how the Rams were able to score against the Bears defense, Eddie Jackson’s injury scare and touchd...

Can the Bears take care of the Rams in primetime and cement themselves as NFC contenders? In this episode, Will and Nick share their weekly game preview with discussions on what needs to change with the offensive line, resetting expectations for Anthony Miller, whether the “fun” is just getting started on defense, why teams are starting to fear Kyle Fuller, how the Bears run defense has improved,...

It’s time to begin looking at the Bears’ Week 7 opponent. To “meet” the L.A. Rams, the guys sat down with Derek Ciapala from the Rams Talk podcast, who shared his insight on how much stock to take in the Rams’ wins, why Jared Goff is off to a hot start, frustration around running back utilization, what impact Leonard Floyd has made in LA, why Aaron Donald is being held back, the “fools gold” that...

For the first time since 2012, the Chicago Bears are 5-1 as they beat the Carolina Panthers! In our Week 6 postgame show, the guys discussed: the ups and downs that is the Bears’ Offense, why it’s time to have serious concerns with the run game, how the Bears’ Defense was able to shutdown Teddy Bridgewater, praise for the front-seven (and the rest of the defense), why Cairo Santos isn’t going anyw...

In this Week 6 Bears Game Preview, Will and Nick breakdown everything you need to know before kickoff. Plus, Adam Jahns joins the show! Listen as the guys discuss why the Panthers offense poses more of a threat than we’ve seen so far this season, why it’s time for the David Montgomery breakout game, how the Bears stack up to the Panthers across the board, and much more including each of the guys’...

For this week’s Meet the Opponent episode, Nicholas Moreano sat down with two-time Super Bowl Champion Tyrone Poole to give Bears fans some insight for Sunday’s opponent the Carolina Panthers. Poole touched on the chemistry between Teddy Bridgewater and Robby Anderson, how the Panthers’ rookies have been doing so far and why he believes the Panthers will win this week. The post [506] Meet the Caro...

Finally, the Chicago Bears have found a way to take down Tom Brady. And just like that, the Bears are 4-1! In our Week 5 postgame show we shared our instant reaction and analysis from the victory and discussed: why the Bears decided to not attempt to truly establish the run, the big second-down call on the offense’s final drive, concern for James Daniels’ injury (and its impact), Khalil Mack havin...

With the quick turnaround for Thursday night’s matchup, we brought 10 Tampa Bay’s Grace Remington to give us some insight on the Chicago Bears’ Week 5 opponent the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Listen as Grace explains how injuries can impact this game, what has been working so well for the Bucs’ offensive line, how defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is using his playmakers and what she believes the Bucs n...

Short week – gotta go fast! Take a listen to our Week 5 game preview as Will and Nick discuss their concerns with the Chicago Bears Offense (including a telling stat that makes the team’s third-down woes even more painful), the chess match that will take place in the red zone this week on defense, the biggest challenges Tampa Bay will bring to the table and much more including key matchups, x-fact...

Maybe it does not matter who is behind center? The Chicago Bears’ offense looked ugly and could not get anything going in the first loss of the season. Listen as the guys break down this 19-11 loss as they discuss Chicago’s inability to run the ball (and convert on third down), how predictable the offense looked, the offensive line’s poor day, a couple of bright spots on defense and the concerns t...

In this Week 4 Chicago Bears Game Preview, Will and Nick breakdown everything you need to know before kickoff including what life will look like without Tarik Cohen, if the Bears can stop the Colts’ rushing attack, how the offense will change with Nick Foles, why Chicago’s linebackers will be tested, and much more including key matchups, x-factors, bold predictions and each of the guys’ game picks...

Episode 500! A HUGE “Thank You” to each and every one of you for the support over the years. But let’s get back to business … Listen as the Indy Star’s Jim Ayello, who hosts the Colts Cover 2 podcast, joins the show to share his firsthand account of the Bears’ Week 4 opponent. Listen as Jim explains how the Colts are attempting to overcome a few key injuries (especially at WR), what the offense’s...

That game was WILD! In this episode, Will and Nick share their instant analysis and reaction to the Chicago Bears’ 30-26 victory over the Falcons including: Mitch Trubisky getting benched (and Nick Foles taking charge), the spark that Foles provided the team, the inconsistencies on both sides of the ball that need to be figured out – quick, Tarik Cohen’s injury (and the impact of his expected abse...

In this Week 3 Chicago Bears Game Preview, Will and Nick breakdown everything you need to know before kickoff including how the offense’s “running” identity benefits the team, why the Bears should be able to pass on this secondary, high confidence for Chicago’s dynamic CB duo, continued concerns with the run defense, and much more including x-factors, bold predictions and each of the guys’ game pi...

Week 3 is officially here, Bears Fans! Listen as Tori McElhaney joins the show to share her firsthand insight of the (0-2) Atlanta Falcons. Tori explains all of the concerns Atlanta has with its defense, how RB Todd Gurley is being utilized so far this season, why Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley are a powerful WR combo, the health concerns surrounding the team, and much more! The post [497] Chicago...

Another week, another Chicago Bears game that comes down to the wire. Listen as the guys immediately break down the game with their instant reaction and analysis including, the first half that everything seemed to be going right (and how they let the Giants back in it in the second half), the two rookies that continue to excel on both sides of the ball, initial impressions on Robert Quinn’s debut,...

In this Week 2 Chicago Bears Game Preview, Will and Nick breakdown everything you need to know before kickoff including why the Bears should have success both on the ground and through the air, the real concerns with the middle of the defense, what to expect from every position and much more including x-factors, bold predictions and each of the guys’ game picks. The post [495] Game Preview: Chicag...

It’s time to begin Week 2, Bears Fans! Listen as Bobby Skinner of the Talkin’ Giants podcast joins the show to share his firsthand insight of the team’s Week 1 loss. Bobby explains why the Giants struggled to run the ball, his take on Daniel Jones and the growth he’s seen out of the QB, how Darius Slayton is becoming a WR1, why the Giants’ defensive ends are key to their success, and much more! Th...

It wasn’t pretty, but the Chicago Bears start the season 1-0 for the first time since 2013 with a 27-23 win over the Detroit Lions. Listen as the guys break down all of the action with their instant analysis on: Mitchell Trubisky stepping up in the fourth quarter (and his early struggles), how the Bears established the run, why the lack of third-down execution is alarming, concerns for the defense...