Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fans

Bill Zimmerman is joined by Danny Parkins and they bring the fire. Ryan Pace didn't even bother to take a look at Deshaun Watson before drafting Mitchell Trubisky? Why!? Plus, they examine what the win against the Lions means and Danny tells you who he wants at quarterback for the Chicago Bears in 2020. Plus, if you're an optimist, Bill Zimmerman gives you the path to the playoffs. Check it out! L...

After a big 13-20 Chicago Bears win over a Jeff Driskel-led Lions squad, Robert brings on Over the Cap's Brad Speilberger to talk through a game that put the Bears's season back on track. Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff makes his return from a 2-week absence so he and EJ can talk about how Chicago's season has crumbled and what's left to look forward to in 2019. They hit on the good from the Philadelphia game (defense played fairly well, Montgomery showed up strong, second-half offense had a few flashes) and try to come up with some reasonable keys for the game if the Bears are going to keep it competitive w...

Bears Banter is back for another packed episode! Bill Zimmerman is at a boiling point with this offense and the struggles of Mitch Trubisky. Trubisky's slump is so bad he's missing high school reads now! Plus, Patrick Mannelly joins and discusses everything about the Bears' struggles from HashmarkGate, Nagy, Trubisky the offensive line and if the locker room can hold it together during this slump....

After an abysmal offensive first half that saw the team rack up only 9 yards, the Bears came up short against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 22-14 game that didn't feel near as close as the score would imply. Robert brings on Lester Wiltfong Jr to help digest the loss in this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host EJ Snyder and guest Bill Zimmerman recap the Bears loss to the Chargers, talk over Chicago's prospects moving forward with Mitch Trubisky this season, options for 2020, and then preview this week's tilt with the Eagles in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Zimmerman is joined by Robert Schmitz. There's a lot to talk about as the season looks prematurely finished at 3-4. Is Matt Nagy's offense as bad as advertised? Bill and Robert don't think so. Is Mitch Trubisky as bad as advertised? Bill and Robert certainly think so. Plus, is Nagy's new commitment to the run game a change we will continue to see moving forward? So many layers to peel back in...

Following a truly brutal loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Robert recaps the game by citing a few positives and negatives from the contest before speculating about what the Bears may do going forward. Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EJ and Lester mull through the wreckage of the Saints game, talk about Mitch Trubisky in plain language, and look forward to what the Bears have to do to deal with the incoming LA Chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears Banter is back and the Chicago Bears are a mess. Bill Zimmerman breaks down the Saints mess and what's going wrong and he's ready to point the finger (mostly) at Mitch Trubisky. Adam Jahns joins and breaks down the struggles with Matt Nagy's offensive scheme, the Mitch Trubisky mess, the defensive issues, and players' only meeting and what's next for the Bears at the QB situation not just in...

After a crushing Chicago Bears' loss to the battered New Orleans Saints, Robert brings on WCG's own ECD to try and find answers to the many questions this game raised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bears are back from their bye but they'll be without two of their leaders in Kyle Long and Akiem Hicks, both placed on IR. The guys talk about the impact of those losses and the players looking to replace them. The guys also talk about the state of officiating and EJ takes a swipe at the Chargers. After the break, a preview of the Saints including the three biggest keys to the game. All that o...

Bill Zimmerman's latest podcast breaks from format and skips the guest this week. Instead, it's the first ever Bears mailbag! After reflecting on Kyle Long's career and discussing the importance of the Saints game, we hit the mailbag and answer questions about Mitch Trubisky, Marcus Mariota, Josh Rosen, Danny Trevathan, Tanner Gentry (!?!?) and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Chicago took one of the top defenses in the NFL on the road to London. By the looks of their play during the first half versus Oakland, the Bears defensive skills must have gotten locked in the boot ("trunk" for us Yanks) of the black cab they took to the shiny new stadium; because they sure didn't show up ready to play. Jeff and EJ recap what went wrong and look forward to what the Bears can hone...

Bill Zimmerman is back with another Bears Banter and is joined by executive editor of Windy City Gridiron, Lester Wiltfong. They discuss the tough Raider loss, the dirty play of the Oakland offensive line, the struggles of the Bears offensive line and discuss if it's time to end Kyle Long's season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester talks about the tough 24-21 Chicago Bears loss to the Oakland Raiders to try and figure out what went wrong and where the Bears can go from here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a packed Bears Banter, Bill Zimmerman gives his thoughts on the stellar Chicago Bears' defense and the struggling offense, he's joined by ESPN's Jason Fitz who is a huge Raiders fan to break down Jon Gruden's performance running the Raiders, the Khalil Mack trade and the game coming up. Plus, a special guest, Frank Caliendo joins! What would Jon Gruden say about the Khalil Mack trade now? Plus,...

Jeff and EJ take a look back at the impressive Bears victories against the Minnesota Vikings, including some extensive praise for Bears backup contributors. Oh, and a lot of Khalil Mack love. The guys then turn their attention to the 2-2 Oakland Raiders and lay out their keys to success in getting to 4 wins before the bye week. All that and more over a couple of particularly special beverages.  Le...

After a big 6-16 Chicago Bears' win over the Minnesota Vikings, Robert grabs EJ Snyder to discuss anything and everything about this game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and EJ are joined by Ted Glover of The Daily Norseman to talk about the upcoming Bears - Vikings clash. Ted is our first frenemy on the show and he brought a beer to share with the group along with great insight! Jeff and EJ wrap up the Washington game by reviewing the keys and highlighting some of the action they'd like to see continue in future weeks. Finally, the guys give their 3 keys for...

In the latest episode of Bears Banter, Bill Zimmerman breaks down ESPN's Ryan Clark's horrendous comparison for Mitch Trubisky, goes off on Bears fans that continue to trash Ryan Pace. More importantly, Olin Kreutz joins to talk Trubisky, the defense, and a deep dive on the offensive line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a big 31-15 win under the Monday Night Football lights, Robert recaps the highs and lows of a game that involved defensive domination and offensive progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester talks about Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, or more specifically, who is the real Trubisky? The guy we saw last year get better each week or the guy struggling to do anything in 2019. He also talks offensive line cohesion and preseason reps, and he looks ahead to the Monday Night game in Washington.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and EJ review the first win of the 2019 campaign in Denver and look ahead to the Monday Night contest with Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Bears Banter, Bill Zimmerman gives his positives and negatives from the thrilling win in Denver, plus, extends the conversation about Mitch Trubisky and if it's time to panic. Jim Miller joins to give his thoughts on the Bears through the first two games, what he's seen from Chuck Pagano, the Bears dynamic edge duo, and of course, they discuss Matt Nagy and Mitch Trubisky'...