The Bears Wire Podcast

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) unveil this year’s Bears Wire Draft Bingo Card and give their final takes on the team entering the draft. What should we expect from new GM Ryan Poles with no first-round pick and just six selections overall?

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) recap the first wave of free agency for the Bears and tackle what remains the team’s top storyline: The development of Justin Fields and what is shaping up to be a rough, tear-it-down 2022 season.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) react to the blockbuster trade that sent star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Chargers. Did the Bears get enough in return? And what does this move, and the future cost savings that come with it, say about the vision of new Bears GM Ryan Poles? Also, thoughts on Tarik Cohen getting cut and what t...

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) give their takes on Matt and Ryan 2.0: The introductory press conference for new Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) break down chairman George McCaskey’s end-of-season press conference and reveal their wish lists for the next Bears head coach and general manager.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) react to a rather one-sided win over the Giants and discuss their ongoing love-hate relationship with soon-to-be-ex head coach Matt Nagy. Other topics include Robert Quinn’s sack record; Roquan Smith’s future; and why Chicago should be a top destination for head coaching candidates t...

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) react to Nick Foles, the forgotten man in Chicago, rallying the Bears to a last-minute win in Seattle. Other topics include the latest on Matt Nagy’s hot seat, Ryan Pace’s future and why Bears fans should be rooting extra hard for a win this week over the Giants.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) update Matt Nagy’s hot seat and react to the team’s brutal loss to the Vikings. Topics include Tevin Jenkins sticking up for his QB, Roquan Smith’s latest Pro Bowl snub, Russell Wilson vs. Justin Fields and a Bears-Seahawks preview with picks against the spread.

 Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) discuss Chicago’s second-half collapse at Green Bay and look ahead to what will be a fascinating search for the team’s next head coach in 2022. Other topics include Cris Collinsworth and the SNF broadcast, Teven Jenkins’ debut and a Bears-Vikings preview with picks agains...

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) discuss the team’s loss to Arizona and Matt Nagy’s odd approach with rookie OT Teven Jenkins. Also, a Bears-Packers preview with picks against the spread.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) discuss Matt Nagy’s long week and the role ownership has played in drawing out a disastrous situation. Also, thoughts on Tarik Cohen’s mysterious rehab, Darnell Mooney’s breakout season and what to expect from the Bears in their final six games of the regular season.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) reset their takes on the Bears coming out of the bye week. Topics include Teven Jenkins’ return to practice, the best and worst performers of the Bears’ first half of the season and a Bears-Ravens preview with picks straight-up and against the spread.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) break down Monday’s breakout performance by rookie QB Justin Fields. Also, the four penalties that should have Bears fans in an uproar and a lookahead to the team’s bye week.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) discuss Justin Fields’ best game as a pro, including his jaw-dropping touchdown run on fourth-and-1 in the fourth quarter. They also lament what came next in a frustrating loss to the 49ers. Topics include Matt Nagy’s isolation, Ryan Pace’s approach to the trade deadline and a...

On paper, Justin Fields is performing like the worst starting quarterback in football this season. A lot of that is on the coaches who are supposed to be developing the rookie quarterback. But at what point do we start questioning what the actual players are doing on the field? Other topics this week include why the Bears should be sellers at the NFL trade deadline and a Bears-49ers preview with p...

Steve Borstein fills in for Ryan O'Leary in this week's Bears Wire podcast.

With Bears head coach Matt Nagy, there always seems to be more questions than answers. In his Monday press conference, he announced that Justin Fields remained the top backup to veteran Andy Dalton. Two days later, he changed course and named Fields QB1. What changed? And what took so long? Those topics are covered along with David Montgomery’s knee injury, Damien Williams’ rising stoc...

The hosts join the masses in venting their frustrations over Matt Nagy’s play calling and offensive game plan in an historically bad performance in Cleveland. If the Bears do indeed cut their losses and fire Nagy midseason, what would the coaching staff look like in the interim? Also, a Bears-Lions preview with predictions and picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Le...

It’s Justin Fields time in Chicago! (Well, sort of.) Topics this week include Fields being named the starter vs. Cleveland, Dalton retaining the QB1 job when healthy and Matt Nagy’s continued mind games with the media and fans. Also, what the game plan could look like in Fields’ first career start and picks against the spread for Bears-Browns in Week 3. Hosted by Ryan O’Lea...

Justin Fields took his first career regular-season snaps (well, 5 of them to be exact) in Week 1, so now what? Topics this week include a closer look at the Bears’ lack of explosive plays on offense, the latest concerns at left tackle and cornerback, and a preview of Bears-Bengals with predictions. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@...

Topics this week include some leftover rants from the preseason, Andy Dalton’s leash watch and a closer look at the Bears’ tough Week 1 matchup against the Rams in LA. Also, is Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey reason enough to bench Allen Robinson in fantasy leagues this week? Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri)

Topics this week include instant reaction to the Bears initial 53-man roster (note: we’ll be reacting to the Rodney Adams news next week!), Danny Trevathan’s injury, the Breshad Perriman signing and the case for Justin Fields to start right away (like Mac Jones in New England). Also, is Cole Kmet still a fantasy sleeper? And is Fields still a smart bet for Offensive Rookie of the Year?...

Topics include thoughts on the Bears doubling down on their commitment to Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback, Mitchell Trubisky’s return and how concerned we should be about the Bears’ largely unproven secondary. Also, thoughts on David Montgomery as a fantasy football draft target. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@Alyss...

The Justin Fields hype train has only accelerated since his smashing preseason debut against the Dolphins. If the rookie quarterback is ready to start Week 1, is head coach Matt Nagy ready to name him the starter? Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri and host Ryan O’Leary discuss the quarterback competition and why the team can’t afford to be scared of playing Fields too soon. Also, the o...

Fields Fever is currently sweeping through the greater Chicago area and infecting everyone in its path. The fan base will be foaming at the mouth to see rookie Justin Fields play in 2021. The big question entering the summer is, with Andy Dalton announced as the starter entering camp, what’s the plan for Fields? When should we expect to see him in 2021, and what should the plan be? Bears Wir...