The Chicago Bears Podcast

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | LIVE from the NFL Combine Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Pat and Courtney are LIVE from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, reacting to major breaking news involving the Chicago Bears. GM Ryan Poles has granted LB Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade, and the...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | LIVE from the NFL Combine Hosted by Pat The Designer Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & The Advantage Dealer Group Pat The Designer is LIVE from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, reacting to a brutally honest media session from Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles. Poles addressed several major offseason topics, including the NFL’s Rooney Rule, the tough...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer Guest Host: Jack McGrath New developments out of Indiana are adding another layer to the Bears’ ongoing stadium saga. Pat and Jack break down the latest details surrounding the proposed Indiana stadium bills and what they could mean for the Chicago Bears as the franchise continues evaluating long-term options. How realistic is...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & Avondale Roofing Are the Chicago Bears staring at a no-brainer blockbuster trade? Pat and Shea debate the bold idea of DJ Moore for Maxx Crosby and whether Ryan Poles should make an aggressive move to land an elite pass rusher this offseason. The guys also...

The latest ESPN 2026 Mock Draft once again has the Chicago Bears selecting Zion Young with the 25th overall pick — and Pat The Designer breaks down why this projection keeps resurfacing. With Zion Young consistently mocked to Chicago, Pat dives deep into the prospect’s game, skill set, and long-term upside. What makes Young such a popular fit for the Bears? And how does his playing style align wit...

History has a way of repeating itself — and for the Chicago Bears, “all-in” moves haven’t always ended well. With speculation growing around potential blockbuster targets like **Myles Garrett** and **Maxx Crosby**, Pat The Designer takes a hard look at whether the Bears should think twice before paying top dollar for a superstar edge rusher. Do splashy, aggressive moves actually bring sustained su...

With the Super Bowl officially in the rearview, the NFL offseason is now underway — and the Chicago Bears have big questions to answer. After watching how dominant this year’s champion Seattle Seahawks were on defense, especially in the trenches, Pat The Designer and Shea Norling dive into how aggressive Ryan Poles should be when it comes to bolstering the Bears’ defensive line in 2026. How import...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer Guest Host: Courtney Cronin As the NFL world turns its attention to the Super Bowl showdown between the Seahawks and the Patriots, Pat The Designer is joined by ESPN Bears reporter Courtney Cronin to take a hard look inward at the Chicago Bears. How far away are the Bears from competing on the NFL’s biggest stage? What pieces a...

Bears Hire New RB Coach Eric Studesville! What does this move really say about offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and the direction of the Chicago Bears offense? Pat The Designer is joined by former NFL fullback Jason McKie to break down the Bears’ decision to hire veteran running backs coach Eric Studesville and why this hire could be more important than it looks on the surface. The guys discuss S...

Bears to Indiana?! As of February 2026, the Chicago Bears are seriously considering a potential move to Northwest Indiana — and Pat The Designer and Jurko break down what that could actually mean for the franchise, the fans, and the city of Chicago. The guys discuss why the stadium situation has reached a critical point, what Northwest Indiana brings to the table compared to Chicago and Arlington...

Pat and Shea break down everything coming out of the Senior Bowl and what it means for the Chicago Bears’ offseason plans. With insight from Brad Biggs, the guys discuss why Bears fans shouldn’t expect anything splashy this offseason, how the salary cap impacts ownership’s willingness to keep spending, and where the Bears can realistically improve. The conversation centers on the Bears’ biggest ne...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by Avondale Roofing & Underdog Fantasy The Chicago Bears face a major coaching change as Ben Johnson loses offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Pat and J Mack break down what Doyle’s departure means for the Bears’ offense and how difficult the transition could be heading into next...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jack McGrath Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana How many players in the entire NFL would you take over Caleb Williams right now? Pat and Jack dive into a fascinating debate that factors in age, contract value, positional importance, and on-field production — and the results may surprise...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & Underdog Fantasy Courtney Cronin joins Pat for a deep dive into the Chicago Bears offseason, touching on key decisions already taking shape and how they fit into the bigger NFL picture. The crew starts with Bears OC Declan Doyle staying in Chicago, what tha...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Avondale Roofing It was a phenomenal Championship Weekend in the NFL, and Pat & Shea break down all the action — with a sharp focus on how it directly relates to the Chicago Bears moving forward. With the Patriots and Drake Maye punching their ticket to the Super Bowl, the guy...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & Underdog Fantasy The Chicago Bears offseason is officially underway, and Pat & J Mack kick things off with a must-listen episode packed with insight you only get from Jason McKie. The guys reflect on how the team chemistry developed into...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by Avondale Roofing & Underdog Fantasy The Chicago Bears offseason is officially here, and Pat & Shea dive into how GM Ryan Poles may approach one of the most important offseasons in recent franchise history. With the window opening, the conversation turns to how aggressive the Bears should be in u...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & Underdog Fantasy Bears GM Ryan Poles and HC Ben Johnson met with the media, and Pat & Courtney were there to hear it all firsthand. On today’s show, they break down what actually matters from the press conferences and what Bears fans should take away headin...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jack McGrath Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana With the season in the rearview, Pat and Jack ask the big question: have you seen enough to say the Chicago Bears must go ALL IN this offseason? The guys break down where the Bears stand as a franchise and why the window may be opening fas...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Avondale Roofing How in the world can the Chicago Bears pull off a playoff victory against the Los Angeles Rams? Pat and J Mack break down exactly what must go right for Chicago to keep its postseason run alive in the Divisional Round. Jason explains why “Be...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Avondale Roofing Pat and Courtney take a deep dive into the Bears vs. Rams injury reports as the Chicago Bears prepare for a critical Divisional Round playoff matchup. With both teams dealing with key injuries, the margins are razor-thin — and the opportunity is very...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s John “Jurko” Jurkovic Brought to you by Mitch Lyons Wealth & Underdog Fantasy How dangerous are the Chicago Bears in the NFL Playoffs compared to the rest of the field? Pat and Jurko break down where the Bears truly stack up and why this team is becoming a legitimate problem for opponents. The guys explain why...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & Underdog Fantasy Coming off an electric Wild Card win over the Packers, Pat and Courtney relive the unforgettable atmosphere at Soldier Field and what it meant for the Chicago Bears and the fanbase. Courtney shares firsthand insight from the building as the...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana The Chicago Bears pull off another THRILLING win over the Green Bay Packers, and Pat & Shea are here to celebrate an unforgettable playoff comeback. The guys break down how the Bears did it again, flipping the script in dramatic fashion on Sat...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Avondale Roofing It’s a big-time preview show for Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers as these rivals clash during NFL Wild Card Weekend. Pat and J Mack break down what to expect in one of the most intense playoff environments the rivalry has seen in years....