CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Former Green Bay Packer AJ Hawks joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and isn’t shying away from the renewed rivalry with the Chicago Bears. After getting the better of the Bears throughout most of his career, Hawk likes that Ben Johnson has helped revive the competition following his controversial handshake with Matt LaFleur. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

The NFL Combine has kicked off and the CHGO Bears Podcast is LIVE from Indianapolis! Despite now being the GM for the Atlanta Falcons, Ian Cunningham and Ryan Poles remain in lockstep, saying that the Chicago Bears deserve compensation for Cunningham, a minority candidate, receiving an elevated role with the Falcons. Plus, what are Poles and Ben Johnson’s opinions on the possibility of trading bac...

1010 XL's Taylor Doll joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss the promotion of Press Taylor to Offensive Coordinator. What should we make of his role with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024? Plus, why should we be excited about Will Lawing as an offensive analyst? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

The NFL Combine begins this week and the Chicago Bear have plenty of high-profile decisions to make as the offseason heats up. Will LB Tremaine Edmunds be cut for salary cap savings? Is re-signing S Kevin Byard a priority? ALLCITY Draft Analyst Fran Duffy is back to preview what he looks to learn at the Combine. Which Safeties and Linebackers could Ryan Poles be keeping an eye on this week? Later,...

NFL Redzone’s Scott Hanson joins the CHGO Bears Podcast for 2.5 minutes of commercial free football talk. He shares just how fun the Chicago Bears were to watch from his perspective. Are the Bears ”way ahead of schedule” like he suggests? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hammond, Indiana Mayor Thomas McDermott held a meeting yesterday to give his pitch to housing the next Chicago Bears stadium. The CHGO Bears crew was there and brings you the highlights from that press conference. Illinois felt slighted by yesterday’s announcement, so who’s to blame for this situation? Later, we speak with 1010XL’s Taylor Doll who shares some insights on new Bears OC Press Taylor...

Former NFL wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and shares that he'll be working with Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze and "quite a few of the Bears" pass catchers this offseason. Will he be the cure to the woes the Bears faced with drops during the 2025 season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

With the Chicago Bears potential move to Hammond, Indiana nearing the finish line, is there still a possibility Illinois can reel the team back in? Greg Braggs Jr. was at the site of the Bears possible stadium in Hammond and shares the scenes from Wolf Lake. Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

The Chicago Bears stadium momentum moved all the way toward Indiana Thursday morning, with the Indiana Ways and Means Committee passing an amended bill 24-0 that would establish the infrastructure for a new stadium in Northwest Indiana. Indiana Speaker of the House Todd Huston also announced the Bears are willing to commit $2 billion to the project. The CHGO Bears team is here to react to this MAS...

The Chicago Bears are playing hardball with the state of Illinois as Indiana continues to make a hard push to bring the Bears to Northwest Indiana. This week could be a tipping point in the negotiations, as the Bears are ready to make a deal. Later, we discuss Caleb Williams’ appearance on ‘The Rush with Maxx Crosby.’ Does it feel as if the two want to pair up on the Bears? Join Adam Hoge and Greg...

Ozzy Trapilo suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee during the Chicago Bears’ win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFL playoffs. With the recovery time stretching well into next season, which options should Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson consider at the Left Tackle position? Joining the show is O-Line Expert and Former Super Bowl Champ, A.Q. Shipley of the Pat McAfee Show to share his insig...

What is the first of FIVE After Dark episodes leading up to the NFL Draft. We will break down specific position groups to see what are the best options for the Chicago Bears. All City Draft Expert, Fran Duffy, will join Shayne Marsaw, Phil Ottochian and Greg Braggs Jr as we look at whats on the table for Ryan Poles on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm...

Trey Hendrickson has been surrounded by trade rumors with the Cincinnati Bengals the last few years because of contract disputes while posting some of the best sack numbers in the NFL. Then, last year the injury bug bit him. Now, Trey heads to Free Agency as the top option as a pass rusher. The Chicago Bears had some of the worst pass rush numbers in the NFL. Is this a match made in heaven? Joinin...

Paul Pabst re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast for his yearly interview at the Super Bowl and calls the Chicago Bears flirtations with Arlington Height and NW Indiana “beyond real.” How important are the next two seasons to the Bears while Caleb Williams is still on his rookie contract? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

ALLCITY Draft Analyst Fran Duffy is back as we near the NFL Combine. He reveals the Chicago Bears' selection in his consensus mock draft. Plus, should Ryan Poles have a preference between Florida DT Caleb Banks and Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald? Could Pitt LB Kyle Louis find himself playing at Soldier Field following a dominant Senior Bowl? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm...

The NFL has done away with its yearly reports cards, ruling that it violated the current CBA. Is this a dangerous decision that prevents accountability for NFL teams? Later, we catch up with Paul Pabst of the Dan Patrick Show. What does he think the best direction is for the Chicago Bears’ next stadium? Plus, we debut our offseason Friday Happy Hour! We asked our Diehards for questions and they ca...

Kyle Brandt of Good Morning Football joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and talks Year 1 of the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams pairing. What has Brandt noticed is different about Johnsons after having done several interviews with previous Bears coaches? Are Caleb and Ben’s differences what makes them a perfect pairing?    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

On today’s episode of the CHGO Bears Podcast, Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame joins the show to talk about what things could go right for the Chicago Bears in 2026 and what things could go wrong. Plus, Safety Logan Ryan joins the show. What stood out about impending free agent safety Kevin Byard from their time together in Tennessee? The Bears coaching tree is spreading across the league. Coul...

Caleb Williams ascended to new heights in year 2 of his NFL career. Is it fair to say that showed enough to be considered a top-5 quarterback over the next 5 seasons? And if not, who ranks ahead of him? We reveal our top 5 on today’s episode. Later, ALLCITY Draft Analyst Fran Duffy joins the show with the latest Chicago Bears draft fits. Plus, who did they select in his consensus mock draft? Plus,...

NFL safety Logan Ryan played with Chicago Bears impending free agent Kevin Byard on the Tennessee Titans, so he knows exactly what it took for Byard to reach the heights he has in his career. How infectious was Byard's work ethic? Is he a must-keep for the Bears?    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

The Chicago Bears next stadium could FINALLY be nearing a resolution. lllinois lawmakers are making a late push to keep the team in-state. Is Arlington Heights once again the frontrunner? The two parties are nearing a deal for public infrastructure funding and property tax legislation. The Bears WOULD cover the construction costs in the proposed deal. Later, we hear from a pair of Los Angeles Rams...

Former Chicago Bears DB Prince Amukamara joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to talk about the Chicago Bears DBs. Who sticks around amongst Nahson Wright, Kevin Byard and Tyrique Stevenson? What makes Nahshon so unique in the NFL? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Bears Tight End Cole Kmet is back on the CHGO Bears Podcast and recalls fond memories of the Chicago Bears 2025 season. Despite the success, Kmet is hungry for more. What was going through his head on the game-tying TD against the Los Angeles Rams? And what exactly were Declan Doyle’s day-to-day responsibilities as Offensive Coordinator?    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

The NFL season has officially come to a close with the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots on Sunday night. Patriots QB Drake Maye struggled, throwing 2 interceptions while getting sacked 6 times. Would Caleb Williams have fared better if given the same opportunity? We hear from Albert Breer with some updates on Maxx Crosby possibly leaving the Las Vegas Raiders and the Bears’ next...

Chicago Bears Running Back D’Andre Swift joins the show and talks about how the team is still hearing the buzz about their 2025 season. What would it mean to him to play on the Bears again next season? And what does he think of his new RB Coach?    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.