The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast

Mandatory minicamp is in the books, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is breaking down the biggest takeaways from one of the final stops before training camp, presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina discuss whether Jaylon Johnson can return to his All-Pro form and help elevate a defense that still has plenty of questions to answer. They also examine th...

Mandatory minicamp is right around the corner, but first the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast checks in on a few key offseason storylines, presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open the show with Luis's latest thoughts on the ongoing Bears stadium discussions before turning their attention to Rome Odunze , who continues to generate buzz during OTAs. After s...

OTA season is rolling along, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is checking in from the practice field, presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina share their biggest takeaways from the latest round of Bears OTAs, including a jaw-dropping throw from Caleb Williams that reportedly traveled 67 air yards , turning heads across the practice field. The conversa...

The schedule is finally here, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is diving into everything the 2026 season has in store, presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina run through the Bears’ full schedule, sharing their biggest takeaways from a slate packed with prime-time matchups , rivalry games, holiday football, and a handful of intriguing stretches throug...

Rookie minicamp is officially underway, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is diving into the newest wave of Bears talent, presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina begin getting familiar with the names, backgrounds, and potential roles of Chicago’s rookie class, highlighting several players who could make early impressions during minicamp. The guys discu...

The NFL Draft is in the books, and the crew shares their initial reactions on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina break down a draft class that may have looked a bit unconventional at first glance, but one they’ve quickly come around on — especially with Dillon Thieneman headlining the group . The guys discuss why th...

The NFL Draft is finally here, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is ready for it on this pre-draft episode, presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina run through a full mock draft exercise , making selections for every Bears pick and mapping out how the entire weekend could unfold for Chicago. The discussion includes whether the Bears could trade back —...

With the NFL Draft right around the corner, the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast zeroes in on roster construction and final prep, presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open with a few listener-driven questions before shifting into a discussion of the Bears’ biggest remaining needs . They break down the obvious positions still on the table, while also identi...

With the NFL Draft just weeks away, the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast turns its full attention to Round 1 strategy, presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina run through a mock draft simulation , focusing on how the board might fall for the Bears at No. 25 overall . The discussion centers on whether Chicago should stay put, trade up for a targeted player, or...

It’s a mailbag edition of the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts , as the crew answers questions from Bleacher Nation readers and looks ahead to the next phase of the offseason. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina dig into a wide range of topics, including which free agents are still available and whether the Bears could make another move before the draft....

The offseason evaluation continues on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts , as the crew breaks down the Bears’ recent roster moves and what they might mean heading into the draft. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open by sharing their favorite move the Bears made this offseason , debating whether additions like Coby Bryant or Jedrick Wills stand out —...

A major offseason move takes center stage on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts , as the crew reacts to the Bears trading D.J. Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a second-rounder . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina break down the surprising deal, discussing whether they expected Moore to be moved, what they think about t...

The offseason conversation takes a sharp turn on Episode 21 of the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open with “Stadium Stuff,” as Luis delivers a monologue on the growing chatter about a potential Bears move to northwest Indiana. While the speculation continues to circulate, Luis isn’t entirely convinced — and the cre...

The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is back with its first episode after the Super Bowl, presented by Obvious Shirts , as the crew resets and looks ahead to what’s next for the Bears and the rest of the league. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina share their biggest takeaways from Super Bowl weekend and discuss how different the conversation would feel if the Bears had found themselv...

With the season officially in the rearview mirror, the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast shifts into offseason mode on Episode 19 , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina introduce a new mailbag segment , opening up a wide-ranging discussion about where the Bears stand and what comes next. The guys dig into whether this season exceeded expectations, how the r...

The Bears’ season comes to a heartbreaking end with a 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams in the Divisional Round , and the crew takes time to process it all on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open the show by reacting to the midweek Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles press conference , sharing their biggest takeaways — incl...

The Bears pull off an all-time comeback on Wild Card Weekend , rallying from an 18-point deficit to beat the Packers 31-27 and keep their season alive, and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open by reliving the emotional roller coaster of a game that felt lost at halftime — especially...

The Bears close out the regular season with a 19-16 loss to the Lions at Soldier Field , but still lock up the No. 2 seed in the NFC , and the crew takes a step back to reflect on everything that got them here on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open by processing how they feel about the Bears after one of the mos...

The Bears fall 42-38 to the 49ers in a nationally televised instant classic, and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina react to a game that felt like a full-blown track meet — one that ended with the ball in Caleb Williams’ hands at the 2-yard line , one play deciding everything. It’s the...

The Bears pull off one of the most thrilling wins in recent memory, beating the Packers 22-16 in overtime at Soldier Field , capped by a 46-yard D.J. Moore walk-off touchdown , and the crew breaks it all down on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina recap a game Bears fans won’t soon forget. Patrick gets his moment aft...

The Bears deliver a dominant 31-3 win over the Browns at Soldier Field , and the vibes are immaculate on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina break down one of the most complete performances of the season, highlighted by a sharp, mistake-free outing from Caleb Williams. Williams delivered a number of fantastic throws...

The Bears fall 28-21 in Green Bay, and the crew has plenty to say about it on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open the show by airing out their thoughts and frustrations after a tough divisional loss that slipped away late. Despite the setback, the playoff picture still looks surprisingly strong — The Athletic’s...

The Bears go into Philadelphia and deliver their biggest win of the season — a 24-15 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles — and the crew goes live to react on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina break down how Chicago pulled off the upset, what it means for their standing in the NFC playoff race, and...

The Bears keep rolling with a 31-28 win over the Steelers at Soldier Field , and the crew is in full holiday spirit on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina kick things off by sharing their biggest takeaways from another statement victory — because, at this point, it’s time to admit it: this team is good . The guys han...

The Bears are officially in first place after a gritty 19-17 win over the Vikings in Minnesota , and the crew is ready to celebrate on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast , presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open with their reactions to waking up to a first-place Bears team and share their biggest takeaways from the Week 11 victory. They hand out game b...