Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears

Now that every NFL head coach vacancy is filled, it's clear that the Chicago Bears made the best hire and are building the best coaching staff. How these coaches succeed will be influenced by the rosters they work with, but everyone will be watching how Ben Johnson does compared to the likes of Aaron Glenn, Mike Vrabel and Pete Carroll. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtub...

The Chicago Bears two biggest free agents aren't likely to re-sign with the team. Keenan Allen will cost more than Ryan Poles should pay his No. 3 wide receiver, and Teven Jenkins' injury history makes him hard to rely on. Some other Bears free agents could come back, but they won't be key starters or big money contracts. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

The Chicago Bears have a few players entering the last year of their deals and deserve contract extensions this offseason. Not all of them are easy decisions though. Kyler Gordon should get paid, but what about Jaquan Brisker? It's possible this could be the last year of T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds as the starting linebacker duo. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube...

The Chicago Bears can look to the Philadelphia Eagles as the example of how to build toward winning a Super Bowl. They can learn some lessons from the Kansas City Chiefs' flaws too. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears Like Locked on Bears on Facebook:  https://www.fac...

Chicago Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey passed away on Thursday at the age of 102, leaving behind a legacy of humility and stability for the charter franchise. Larry D from Bears Talk Underground joins the show to remember the seminal moments of her life as principal owner and where the team goes from here without her. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Between upcoming free agents and potential salary cap casualties, the Chicago Bears roster will undergo some major changes this offseason. Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen might not want to bring back some of Matt Eberflus' guys, with some significant holes to plug on both sides of the ball. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @Loc...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses how potential Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp trades could impact the landscape of the NFL. Plus, they also share their Super Bowl 59 Predictions and discuss who they think will take home Super Bowl MVP honors. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp Discover your relationship “green flags” with BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/lockedon today t...

The Chicago Bears will be connected to free agent Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith in free agency, but Ryan Poles should resist the urge to break the bank for the Pro Bowl lineman. The Bears need multiple upgrades along the offensive line and can't afford to overspend on one spot. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedO...

Myles Garrett on the Chicago Bears would be so much fun, but it's not a realistic trade from the Cleveland Browns. The logistics don't work for the Browns, and it's not the right time for Ryan Poles to make another blockbuster deal for a pass rusher. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter...

Ben Johnson is filling out his Chicago Bears coaching staff with some quality assistants, but they bring their own set of question marks. It will be a test for the first time head coach to align his staff with the likes of Press Taylor and Eric Bieniemy coming aboard. Plus, he still needs to hire OL and DL coaches. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-...

New defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will run the Chicago Bears' defense quite differently than Matt Eberflus. Ross Jackson from Locked on Saints joins us to explain how Allen's defense worked in New Orleans and what the Bears can expect in terms of personnel preferences, aggressiveness and play calling. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1...

New Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is going to need more talent on the defensive line, and the team needs some long-term answers at the safety position. This year's NFL Draft class has some strong options up front, plus some intriguing developmental options on the back end. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses whether or not the AFC or NFC has the best shot at winning Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Plus they discuss the potential impact of Sam Darnold's upcoming free agency and which QB has the best shot at becoming a true rival for Patrick Mahomes. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps y...

The Chicago Bears can build up Ben Johnson's offense with some of the top NFL Draft prospects showing their skills at the Senior Bowl this week. This year's draft class has plenty of quality options on the interior of the offensive line and at running back, plus a few names to keep an eye on later on for wide receivers and tight ends. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube....

The Chicago Bears have drafted at least three players from the Senior Bowl in every NFL Draft under general manager Ryan Poles. He and his scouts are down in Mobile, Alabama this week scouting some of this year's top draft prospects, so we're previewing the top names to know on the offensive and defensive line. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMs...

Ben Johnson is forming his Chicago Bears coaching staff with former players as assistant coaches with strong backgrounds. JT Barrett, Antwaan Randle El and Al Harris represent three important hires that will be tasked with developing key positions on the roster. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: htt...

Ben Johnson has the ingredients to be a successful head coach, but the Chicago Bears won't make it easy on him. Not only does he have to establish a new culture in a locker room desperate for it, but he needs to rebuild a broken offensive line and build an offense around a young quarterback he's just now getting to know. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Ben Johnson hit all the right notes in his first press conference as Chicago Bears head coach. He still needs to prove he can back up the words with the right actions, but he set the tone for his tenure leading the Bears, with thoughtful answers about developing Caleb Williams, a leadership style and an offensive identity. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses this weekend's NFL Conference Championships in the AFC and NFC. Will the Buffalo Bills become the team of destiny and end the Kansas City Chiefs 'Villian' era? Can Jayden Daniels make history for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts? Plus, the crew reacts to the latest hires in the NFL coaching cycle and touches on w...

New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson brings an impressive resume from the Detroit Lions, but he still has question marks and plenty to prove in his new job. LionsWire editor Jeff Risdon joins the podcast to break down what made Johnson's offense so effective in Detroit, how it could translate for Caleb Williams and what concerns he has about Johnson taking over as head coach. - Subscribe to Lo...

Chicago Bears fans have been excited about head coach hires before, but Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is different than the team's failures of the past. Ryan Poles got the coach everyone wanted, and he's building a smart, experienced coaching staff that could include former New Orleans Saints Dennis Allen and Darren Rizzi. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.yo...

The Chicago Bears could have their next head coach by the end of the week.  Now that the Detroit Lions have been eliminated from the playoffs, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will get hired away quickly, and the head coach dominos will start falling. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @L...

The Chicago Bears are narrowing down their top head coach candidates, so we're ranking the names on the list to determine who the finalists should be. It's clear that Ben Johnson should be first on the list, for a lot more than just what he's doing with the Detroit Lions right now. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnB...

The Chicago Bears are chipping away at their head coach interviews, and Ryan Poles could be in for a long process. But the longer the Bears wait for candidates to exit the playoffs, the fewer assistant coaches will be available to fill out their coaching staff. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: http...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses this weekend's NFL Divisional Playoffs and shares their Bold Predictions including why the Los Angeles Rams will upset the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend and the latest news surrounding various NFL head coaching vacancies. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to Tur...