Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are currently out of salary cap space, but Ryan Poles has plenty of options to create more room to sign free agents and his draft picks. We explain how the team can restructure the contracts of its veteran players and who it would make the most sense for. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on T...

With NFL free agency slowing down, who should be at the top of the Chicago Bears and Ryan Poles draft board? Jack Sanborn returns and Caleb Williams a major factor in Coby Bryant coming to the Bears. A March Madness bracket of QB's you thought would take the Bears to the Super Bowl and more!    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everyday...

The latest mock draft from Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt has the Chicago Bears taking a wide receiver in the first round, and it could actually make a lot of sense. We look at how the Bears could still fill their needs in the draft after taking a WR early and why it could be worth it to prioritize a "best player available" strategy. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

The Chicago Bears have to make the defensive line and safety their top priorities in the NFL Draft, despite signing players at both positions in free agency. Offensive needs can come later in the draft, but the early-round picks have to give Dennis Allen more talent. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter...

Ryan Poles maintained maximum flexibility in the Chicago Bears defensive line so he can completely rebuild as much of it as he wants next offseason. It's part of the plan to transition the roster from Matt Eberflus' defense to Dennis Allen's scheme, which will take years to complete. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedO...

What to make of the Adam Schefter comment saying the Chicago Bears are broke? Is the LT competition strong enough right now? Who and how do you replace DJ Moore to give Caleb Williams another target?    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for o...

It's more important for the Chicago Bears to have a wide range of pass rushers perform well then to put all their investment into a single elite lineman like Maxx Crosby. The best teams in the NFL last season got pass rush from a variety of players and didn't rely on superstars to pressure opposing quarterbacks. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwM...

The Chicago Bears used free agency to fill holes, but the roster hasn't gotten better after a week of signings. It's an intentional approach by Ryan Poles, who isn't sacrificing future flexibility to go all in on winning right now. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears...

Just because the Chicago Bears have more projected salary cap space in 2027 doesn't mean it's free money to use on a big splash signing today. Ryan Poles did the right thing by being prudent with his free agent spending and not mortgaging future cap flexibility to go all-in on 2026. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOn...

Has Ryan Poles had a good free agency for the Chicago Bears? Has he set up Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams for success? Who's the next safety after Coby Bryant? How the LT position plays out this year and more on this episode of the Bears Squad Show.    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to ou...

The Chicago Bears are taking the slow and steady approach to team-building, not making big splashes in free agency or a trade for Maxx Crosby. Ryan Poles explained why the team wanted to add more speed in free agency through new starters like Coby Bryant and Devin Bush. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twit...

The Chicago Bears are done with their big free agent signings and are left with only a few holes to fill. Expect mostly one-year, smaller contracts from here on out. Plus, Kevin Byard has a new home, and Jaquan Brisker stands out as the odd-man left in the free agent safety market. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnB...

Maxx Crosby is available again, but don't expect the Chicago Bears to take a different path with their second chance for a trade. Ryan Poles is sticking to smarter, cheaper free agents instead, like new defensive back Cam Lewis from the Buffalo Bills. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitte...

The Chicago Bears are taking a smart approach to the start of free agency, signing quality players without breaking the bank. Coby Bryant has the chance to be a real upgrade at safety, and Devin Bush could be a better fit for what Dennis Allen wants at linebacker. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: h...

In the NFL's legal tampering period, Ryan Poles has added Coby Bryant, Devin Busch and Neville Gallimore. The Chicago Bears also traded for Garrett Bradbury over the weekend. What's the next move for Ben Johnson's squad??    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and...

Garrett Bradbury is a downgrade from what the Chicago Bears had with Drew Dalman at center, but he represents good value to fill a major roster hole. He also helps the Bears save salary cap space, along with Ryan Poles' other moves ahead of free agency to make more room. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twi...

This upcoming free agent class has plenty of available players that the Chicago Bears coaching staff has worked with before on previous teams. Those free agents are lower-risk than complete outsiders and tend to be the players Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson prefers. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: htt...

DJ Moore has been traded to the Bills; Tremaine Edmunds has been released and Drew Dalman all retired in the last week. What's next for Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears as they look to set up Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams for another playoff run in 2026?    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access...

The Chicago Bears nailed the DJ Moore trade, getting good compensation from the Buffalo Bills while clearing up more salary cap space to improve the team elsewhere. What Ryan Poles does with that added cap space will determine just how impactful of a trade it was for the Bears. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears...

The Chicago Bears have to fill their biggest needs in free agency so they can go into the NFL Draft and have the flexibility to take the best players available. That starts with filling the massive holes in the starting lineup and finding upgrades where they can afford them. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on...

The surprise retirement of center Drew Dalman will disrupt the Chicago Bears' offseason plan for free agency and the NFL Draft. We break down the implications for the salary cap and the roster in 2026 and beyond. - 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 Bear...

Is Caleb Williams on pace for a major contract from the Chicago Bears? What Ryan Poles had to say and how where Williams needs to improve. NFL free agency about to begin, draft combine standouts and Tremaine Edmunds may actually have trade value?    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Vis...

Maxx Crosby trade rumors are heating up again, but a deal only makes sense for the Chicago Bears if more players get involved. Ryan Poles isn't going to mortgage a bunch of future draft picks for a trade, so the Las Vegas Raiders have to be willing to take the likes of DJ Moore and Tremaine Edmunds instead. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC...

The NFL Scouting Combine made it less likely that the Chicago Bears draft a defensive tackle in the first round and more likely to pick a safety. We go through the winners and losers among the top NFL Draft fits for the Bears. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears Like...

The Chicago Bears report card from the NFLPA had better grades for Ben Johnson's first season than the year before. We unpack the progress and what it means, plus a look at the few spots where the Bears didn't grade well. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears Like Locke...