CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Chicago sports media legend Terry Boers passed away earlier this week. The CHGO Bears Podcast brings on his former co-host at The Score, Dan McNeil. McNeil reflects on the life and relationship with Boers. How much did Boers shape the media landscape as we know it in Chicago? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

The Pro Bowl has changed a lot over the years, and Mark Carmen, Adam Hoge, and Greg Braggs break down what it still means in today’s NFL. With Bears players like Shedder Sanders and Joe Thuney in the conversation, the crew discusses whether Pro Bowl nods still matter to players and fans, how much weight they carry, and what they actually say about success in the modern NFL.  Hosted by Simplecast,...

As the NFL heads toward the Super Bowl, have the Chicago Bears and offensive mastermind Ben Johnson become the envy of the league? On today’s CHGO Bears Podcast, the crew breaks down why Chicago’s direction has fans and teams around the NFL paying attention—especially with Caleb Williams positioned as the future face of the franchise. From coaching vision to offensive upside and long-term stabilit...

The Seattle Seahawks have advanced to the Super Bowl after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. Could the Bears have beaten the Seahawks if they played them? We play the painful hypothetical game on today’s show. Plus, Nahshon Wright has been named as a replacement for the Pro Bowl. We look at the possibility of him returning to the Bears next season. Dan McNeil joins at th...

The Chicago Bears have a BIG offseason ahead of them after a special 2025 season. Coaches are already taking interviews and Ryan Poles has some tough decisions to make on the roster as well. What will this team look like in 2026? Greg Braggs, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw walk you through it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

ESPN's Seth Walder ranked the top-100 players in t he NFL and had one very notable omission...leaving Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams OFF the list! Should Caleb's QBR really prevent him from being a top-100 player after leading the team to an 11-6 record AND a playoff win? And is CJ Stroud really better than Caleb, let alone by such a large margin? #chicagobears #nfl #nfltop100 #beardown #bearsnat...

Ryan Poles spoke to the media on Tuesday and discussed his strategy of how to build a roster and if the success of 2025 will change his approach. Much of Bears nation wants the Bears to go ALL IN for star pass rusher, Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders. Is that move realistic? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as we discuss the possibilities and look ahead to the conference championship gams o...

The NFL is looking into the Chicago Bears coaching staff. OC Declan Doyle is getting an interview with the Eagles. DBs coach, Al Harris, is getting an interview with Green Bay and Washington, RBs coach, Eric Bieniemy, has moved back to Kansas City to become the OC for the Chiefs. Even Assistant GM, Ian Cunningham, is getting an interview with the Atlanta Falcons to become their GM. How will Ryan P...

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles spoke at Halas Hall on Wednesday morning in their end-of-season press conferences. In what was a successful season that ended short of the ultimate goal, the Bears front office now prepares for a crucial offseason that will shape the future of the team. Hear from Poles and Johnson about several pressing offseason topics including the health of...

Caleb Williams took over the city of Chicago during the Bears 2025 season, both on and off the field. Last night, Williams took in a Chicago Blackhawks game along with Chicago Cub Pete Crow-Armstrong, and the crowd erupted when they were shown on the jumbotron. Caleb even joined in on a “Green Bay sucks” chant. Later, we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Ben Johnson signing with the Bears. Just...

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah break down Ben Johnson’s playcalling in the Bears’ season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs. The guys analyze key decisions, situational football, and critical moments from the Divisional Round matchup that ultimately led to Chicago’s elimination. This foreman review dives into late-game execution, offensive tendencies, and w...

The Chicago Bears season has ended. While we will continue to react to the heartbreaking loss in overtime to the LA Rams with an NFC Championship appearance on the line, we will also take a glimpse ahead at whats to come for Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and company. Can they have sustained success? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian for season ending edition of CHGO Be...

The Chicago Bears season has sadly come to an end following their loss in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs to the Los Angeles Rams. Is the season a success regardless of the final game? We dive into what went wrong in the final game of the season. Hear from several players in the locker room including Caleb Williams, Jaquan Brisker and Darnell Wright following the Halas Hall locker room cl...

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah join the CHGO Bears Podcast following the Bears' season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. What went wrong in the loss? And was this Jaquan Brisker's best game of the year? Plus, should we be questioning Ben Johnson's decision making? #chicagobears #nfl #losangelesrams #nflplayoffs #bear...

Adam Jahns takes us inside the Chicago Bears locker room on the CHGO Bears Podcast following the Bears' season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Hear from Jaquan Brisker in what could be his final game as a Chicago Bear despite playing his best game of the season. #chicagobears #nfl #losangelesrams #nflplayoffs #beardown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

The Chicago Bears’ season came to a heartbreaking end with a Divisional Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs. The game was tied 10–10 at halftime after first-half touchdowns from DJ Moore and Kyren Williams, and the score remained deadlocked until the fourth quarter when Williams scored his second touchdown to give the Rams a 17–10 lead. Caleb Williams and the Bears had two late...

The Chicago Bears season has come to a close following their Divisional Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs. The game was tied 10-10 at halftime following 1st half TDs from DJ Moore and Kyren Williams. The score remained that way until the 4th quarter when Kyren Williams scored his 2nd TD of the game to make it 17-10 Rams. Caleb Williams and the Bears had two last chances to tie...

The Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Sunday at Soldier Field. Could it be one of the most Tight End heavy games in playoff history with the Rams featuring three Tight Ends while the Bears will lean heavily into Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet and Durham Smythe? Plus are Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon healthy enough to make a big impact? Adam Hoge...

The Chicago Bears look to punch their ticket to the NFC Championship game as the LA Rams come to Chicago for a primetime playoff affair. Will Bear Weather and the Home Field crowd give the Bears an advantage? Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr break down the keys to victory as they give you BLUEPRINT to beating the LA Rams on the Brick x Brick Podcast! #chicagobears #nfl #losangelesrams...

The Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Sunday at Soldier Field. The CHGO Bears Podcast invites Arash Markazi, Founder & CEO of The Sporting Tribune and L.A. resident for insight of how the Rams are viewing their playoff matchup against the Bears. Will the Rams be getting healthier in time for the game? And who does Markazi think has the edge in t...

NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to talk about the massive success the Chicago Bears have experienced this season in year one of the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams pairing. What is the "special blend" that she's seeing for the first time since covering this team. And how has Caleb Williams gone from a great player to a great player AND leader? #chicagobears #nfl #losangel...

Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent joins the CHGO Bears Podcast ahead of the team's Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. How excited was Tyson after the incredible comeback against the Green Bay Packers? And how much would he love to get involved in a trick play? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

The Chicago Bears will host their 2nd straight home playoff game vs the Rams as they come in from sunny Los Angeles. Will the frigid temperatures and world famous wind off the lake be the difference maker in this pivotal matchup? Or will the greatest fans in the world be a the X-Factor? Speaking of fans, Diehard and Comedian Mojo Brookz will join the gang in-studio as we have some fun and talk som...

The Chicago Bears are in final preparations for their NFL Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams. It will be a matchup of two of THE premiere offensive minds in the NFL between Ben Johnson and Sean McVay. How will the Bears defend Offensive Player of the Year candidate Puka Nacua. We hear from Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon on the matchup. Adam Jahns joins from Halas Hall where the co...

Ben Johnson, Kevin Byard, and others spoke to the media today at Halas Hall as the Chicago Bears look to turn their attention to the L.A. Rams after an emotional wins vs the Green Bay Packers. Ben spoke about the elite talent level of Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua and the challenge they present. We’ll get all the updates from Halas Hall and break down this big time divisional matchup on with Ada...