The Offseason with Cassie Carlson

This week on The Offseason, Cassie Carlson, Dan Wiederer and Anthony Herron react to Caleb Williams' interview with Chris Simms. Williams described the decision transferring from Oklahoma to USC and why he wanted to play under Lincoln Riley. They also discuss who will replace DJ Moore next season and how much 13 personnel the Bears will play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

This week on The Offseason, Cassie Carlson talks with Anthony Herron about how Ben Johnson has approached his coaching with Caleb Williams and how valuable their daily meetings will be in the long run. Plus, Dan Wiederer joins the show from Halas Hall, where Coby Bryant's leadership qualities were put on display as he talks about how he identifies with his head coach's intensity. Learn more about...

The Bears' mandatory minicamp has come and gone. It's officially summer for the team, but Anthony Herron joins Cassie Carlson to breakdown what we learned from the practices this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Episode 13 of The Offseason Cassie Carlson, Dan Wiederer and Anthony Herron break down the Bears 2026 schedule. Are Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams ready for the toughest schedule in the NFL? Also, what does the panel think of the Bears under the bright lights, playing 7 primetime games? Plus, they go through some schedule storylines including what week will Logan Jones be the starting center, w...

Cassie Carlson and Dan Wiederer recap Day 1 of Bears Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall. What were Cassie & Dan's initial takeaways of the Bears rookie class? Also, how are the Bears challenging Logan Jones and getting him up to speed at center? Plus, how heavy is the mental load the Bears are putting on the rookies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Offseason with Cassie Carlson, she's joined by The Athletic's Dan Wiederer and Anthony Herron. What draft pick will have the biggest impact on the Bears; how do you feel about the defense after they didn't address the defensive line. Plus, will Malik Muhammad have a chance to contribute his rookie season and the latest on the Bears stadium decision. Learn more about your ad choice...

Cassie Carlson went 1-on-1 with the newest Chicago Bear, Dillon Thieneman, after his introduction at Halas Hall. Dillon talks about his first impressions of the Bears since being drafted, why he likes to be coached hard and his obsession with being great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears took the future of their offensive line with Iowa center Logan Jones on Friday. Cassie Carlson goes 1 on 1 with Jones as he arrives at Halas Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears added a third tight end to the roster, and Sam Roush fits the need for an in-line tight end. He explains to Cassie Carlson why he fits into that tight end room with Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer joined Cassie Carlson from Halas Hall on Thursday to recap the Bears selection of Dillon Thieneman last night. Dan and Cassie talk about the rave reviews the Bears are receiving for Thieneman. Also, how will Thieneman impact the Bears defense and what will he allow Dennis Allen to do in the secondary? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Episode 9 of The Offseason, Cassie Carlson is joined by The Athletic's Dan Wiederer and Bears analyst, Anthony Herron to preview the NFL Draft. What is the higher priority for the Bears, defensive end or defensive tackle? Also, should the Bears take a big swing at a high upside prospect or focus on immediate production? Plus, Anthony breaks down two potential trench targets: OT Caleb Lomu and D...

This week on The Offseason with Cassie Carlson, Charles Omenihu places Bears QB in his top 5 scariest quarterbacks list, will he be in MVP conversations in December of next season. What did George McCaskey think of Ben Johnson's locker room comments about the Packers. Plus, Anthony Herron breaks down Akheem Mesidor and Dillon Thieneman's tape and shares why they'd be good options at 25 in the NFL...

On this week's episode of The Offseason, Cassie Carlson sits down with Dan Wiederer, Ben Johnson, Kevin Warren and George McCaskey at the NFL Owners Meetings in Arizona. Cassie gets the latest on the Bears stadium, including why the Bears feel they'll have clarity in late spring or summer. Also, Ben Johnson explains what needs to happen for the Bears take the next step this upcoming season. Plus,...

This week on The Offseason with Cassie Carlson, the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs takes us through how he approached his first mock draft and why he has the Bears focusing on defense in the first round. Plus, ESPN Raiders reporter Ryan McFadden dives into what happened over the four day span of Maxx Crosby being traded to Baltimore and the Ravens backing out at the last minute. Learn more about you...

This week on "The Offseason:" Cassie Carlson is joined by CHSN's Ruthie Polinsky. Kevin Byard has high praise for QB Caleb Williams; can he become the next Michael Jordan in Chicago? Plus, mock drafts have the Bears addressing their defense. Should the Bears draft an EDGE, safety or best player available? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Offseason Cassie Carlson is joined by The Athletic's Dan Wiederer and The Score's David Haugh to break down the Bears moves in free agency. Ryan Poles said he wanted to get faster, more explosive, bring in players who are passionate about football and are good leaders. How does the roster look after losses like Kevin Byard and Tremaine Edmunds? And should the Bears be making calls...

On Episode 3 of The Offseason, Cassie Carlson is joined by The Athletic's Dan Wiederer and former Bears center Olin Kreutz. They react to the DJ Moore trade and predict who steps up as the #1 receiver now next season. Also, are the Bears legit players in the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes and why the top priority this offseason should be filling the void left by Drew Dalman. **Editor note: This episode w...

It's a jam-packed Episode 2 of The Offseason. Cassie Carlson was down at the NFL Combine this week and delivered a ton of great 1-on-1's! Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson, Rich Eisen, Mike Florio and Tom Pelissero all join the show! Cassie and Dan Wiederer also recap an eventful week in Indianapolis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the premiere of Season 2 of The Offseason! Cassie Carlson is back, joined by The Athletic's Dan Wiederer all season long. Tonight's special guest is Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer. The crew reacts to the latest Bears stadium news and what Caleb Williams needs to do to level up in year 3. They also discuss a potential Maxx Crosby trade and give their top 3 offseason priorities for the Bears. L...

On the season finale of "The Offseason," Cassie Carlson brings you the best sound from week one of Bears Training Camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on "The Offseason," Lou Canellis joins Cassie Carlson to preview Bears training camp. The two discuss Ryan Poles' contract extension, which position group they have the most confidence in and why Lou believes Dayo Odeyingbo will be the biggest difference maker on the Bears defensive line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on "The Offseason," Cassie Carlson sits down with ESPN Chicago's Pat the Designer to go over expectations for Caleb Williams and react to PFF ranking the Bears OL as 4th best in the NFL. Bears CB Jaylon Johnson talks about training with his teammates in Vegas. Rutgers Head Coach Greg Schiano breaks down why rookie running back Kyle Monangai is primed to make the roster. Learn more about...

This week on "The Offseason," Cassie Carlson reflects on Ben Johnson's first offseason as Bears head coach with the radio play-by-play voice of the Bears, Jeff Joniak. Joniak discusses the jumps he hopes to see from Caleb Williams and the impact Dennis Allen will have on the Bears defense. Plus, Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema & QB Luke Altmyer visit Chicago for Illini Night at Wrigley F...

This week on 'The Offseason': The Bears finish their final week of OTAs with QB Caleb Williams and WR Rome Odunze in attendance. The Chicago Tribune's Dan Wiederer joins the show to talk about what we learned during Ben Johnson's first offseason. Is Caleb Williams the 2nd year QB with the most pressure on him heading into the season? Plus, rookie OT Ozzy Trapilo discusses competing for the startin...

This week on 'The Offseason': The Bears wrap up three days of minicamp where Ben Johnson emphasized attention to details. The Athletic's Adam Jahns discusses the difference in coaching style from previous head coaches and how Jaquan Brisker came back from a season-ending concussion. Lou Canellis on his observations from day two of practice. Plus, Gervon Dexter talks about becoming a leader on the...