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Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast, brought to you by ESPN Chicago! Hosted by Pat The Designer and joined by former Bears Jason McKie, along with NFL insider Courtney Cronin, former NFL Defensive Lineman John Jurkovic, and ESPN Chicago's Shea Norling. Our show delivers unmatched access and conversations about the team you love. With new episodes every weekday, our knowledgeable and entertaining hosts provide in-depth analysis, game breakdowns, player interviews, and insider information to keep you up-to-date on all things Chicago Bears. From off-season moves to in-season battles, we've got you covered. So if you're a die-hard Bears fan or just a casual observer, join us for The Chicago Bears Podcast and stay connected to your favorite team all year long.
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The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Jurko is brought to you by Mitch Lyons Wealth and Avondale Roofing. Fresh off a huge win, the Bears are riding momentum into Week 4 — and there’s plenty to unpack.
Caleb Williams has officially been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week, but what does that really mean for his growth as the Bears’ franchise quarterback? Pat and Jurko break it all down — from Williams’ flashes of greatness to the areas he still needs to develop.
On the other side of the ball, the Bears’ defense is starting to find its confidence, and the guys explain why that could be a turning point for this team. Plus, Jurko lays out what the Bears must prove in their matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, including key storylines to watch and what hasn’t been shown yet from this group.
🏈 Full episode breakdown:
00:00:00 Caleb Williams named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
00:07:30 Bears defense is finding their confidence
00:12:00 Jurko on what Caleb Williams needs to build on still
00:19:45 Bears vs Raiders preview and what Jurko says the Bears still need to show
#ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #NFL #DaBears #BearsNation #NFLNews #BearsPodcast
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and Avondale Roofing. It’s a Feel Good Tuesday as the Bears celebrate a big win over the Cowboys!
Pat and Courtney dive into how Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams are finally getting on the same page, why the coaching staff stood out against Dallas, and what the Bears must do to establish a consistent running game moving forward.
Despite the victory, Chicago still has big concerns — including a toothless pass rush that continues to hold this team back. The guys also look ahead to the Raiders matchup in Las Vegas and lay out the biggest storylines heading into Week 3.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Ben Johnson & Caleb Williams are seemingly on the same page
00:11:00 The Bears coaching staff shined on Sunday versus the Cowboys and could be an edge going forward
00:16:00 The Bears and Ben Johnson need to find a consistent running game
00:26:00 The Bears pass rush remains TOOTHLESS
00:33:00 What will be the storylines after this weekend's Vegas game
#ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #NFL #DaBears #BearsVsCowboys
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Shea Norling, brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and Avondale Roofing. The Bears delivered a statement win over the Dallas Cowboys and rookie QB Caleb Williams looked the part of a future superstar.
Pat and Shea break down all the positives from the victory, including the biggest takeaways from the win, how the defense stood tall against Dak Prescott and a loaded Cowboys offense, and why Caleb Williams is currently outperforming every QB from his draft class.
The guys also look ahead to the Bears next matchup against the Raiders, discussing what improvements Chicago needs to continue building momentum.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 The guys celebrate the win and go through the positives from Bears play vs Cowboys
00:11:00 Biggest takeaways from Bears win
00:20:00 Surprising stout Bears defense versus a powerful Cowboys offense
00:27:00 Caleb Williams is playing the best among all the QBs he was drafted with (right now)
00:40:00 What improvements do the guys want to see the Bears make ahead of this week's Raiders game
#ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #BearsVsCowboys #NFL #DaBears
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Bears Sideline Reporter Jason McKie, presented by The Advantage Dealer Group and Avondale Roofing. It’s a full Bears vs Cowboys preview show ahead of this Sunday’s matchup.
The guys dive into why this week is another chance for the Bears to turn their season around, how the injury-riddled defense will handle Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense, and why defensive coordinator Dennis Allen may be forced to adjust his scheme with a thin secondary.
On the flip side, Pat and J Mack discuss how the Bears offense has a golden opportunity to bounce back against a struggling Cowboys defense, and lay out the keys to the game that will decide Monday night’s outcome.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Another week, another opportunity for the Bears to change the tide
00:12:00 Injured Bears defense faces a tough test vs Dak Prescott and the Cowboys
00:18:00 Dennis Allen change of scheme due to injury to secondary
00:23:00 Bears offense has the chance to get right versus a poor Cowboys defense
00:34:00 Jason McKey's To The Game
#ChicagoBears #BearsVsCowboys #NFLWeek3 #CalebWilliams
On this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & Avondale Roofing, the crew dives into Ben Johnson’s strong comments about the Bears’ practice habits and what they reveal about the team’s preparation. Courtney breaks down who Johnson may be calling out, why it matters, and how it could impact the locker room moving forward.
They also go through the latest Bears injury updates, including key players who may or may not be available, and set the stage for a huge Cowboys vs Bears matchup. Can Caleb Williams and the offense rebound, or will the early season struggles continue?
#ChicagoBears #DaBears #NFL #BearsVsCowboys
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and Avondale Roofing. The guys break down the latest on Jaylon Johnson’s injury, the lack of a Bears pass rush, and why Ryan Poles’ draft class has been invisible through the start of the season.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Jaylon Johnson out indefinitely — Courtney shares what she’s hearing
00:09:00 Searching for answers in the Bears’ pass rush
00:17:00 Why the Bears running game is pathetic by the numbers
00:24:00 Full injury updates and the thin secondary
00:31:00 Ryan Poles’ draft class is a no-show so far
#ChicagoBears #NFL #DaBears #BearDown #RyanPoles #JaylonJohnson
Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Shea Norling react to the Chicago Bears’ embarrassing 52-21 loss to the Detroit Lions. From the lack of discipline to the glaring roster flaws, the guys break down where it all went wrong and why GM Ryan Poles deserves the most blame. They compare Poles to other NFC North GMs, highlight the Bears’ missing pass rush, and search for any positives in another frustrating loss.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00:00 – The loss is FULLY on GM Ryan Poles
00:08:00 – Bears vs Lions breakdown: an undisciplined team
00:15:00 – Comparing Ryan Poles to other NFC North GMs
00:30:00 – The Bears have no top-level pass rushers
00:40:00 – Looking for positives in a 52-21 loss
#ChicagoBears #Bears #NFL #DaBears #BearsVsLions #CalebWilliams #BearDown
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Bears sideline reporter Jason McKie, brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and Avondale Roofing, delivers a full and comprehensive preview of Sunday’s matchup between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions. J Mack gives his perspective from the sidelines on what led to the Bears’ collapse against the Vikings, breaking down defensive lapses and offensive miscues. The guys then look ahead to how tough of a task the Bears face in Detroit, give the latest injury updates, and finish with Jason McKie’s keys to the game.
00:00:00 J Mack’s view from the sidelines – breakdown of the Vikings loss
00:15:00 How tough of a task the Bears face in Detroit
00:22:00 Bears injury updates and who’s expected to play
00:27:00 Jason McKie’s keys to the game
#ChicagoBears #Bears #DetroitLions #NFL #DaBears
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, presented by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and Avondale Roofing. The Bears are gearing up for a huge divisional matchup against the Detroit Lions, but the noise is already building. Lions HC Dan Campbell guaranteed a victory on Sunday — will the Bears use it as fuel? Pat and Courtney also go through the latest injury updates, including key names like Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon, TJ Edwards, and DJ Moore. Plus, what old bad habits from Caleb Williams and the Bears’ offense showed up again, how Week 1 across the NFL was rough for nearly every offense, and the one key adjustment the Bears must make against Detroit.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Dan Campbell guarantees Lions victory on Sunday
00:04:00 – Latest Bears injury updates: Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon, TJ Edwards & DJ Moore
00:09:00 – Caleb & Bears showing old bad habits are hard to break
00:15:00 – The entire NFL had a bad week offensively (with few exceptions)
00:21:00 – One major thing the Bears must improve on vs the Lions
#ChicagoBears #DaBears #Bears #CalebWilliams #NFL #DetroitLions #BearDown
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Jurko, brought to you by Mitch Lyons Wealth and Avondale Roofing. Pat and Jurko break down the Bears’ tough Monday Night Football loss to the Vikings. Jurko hands out his position group grades, the guys share their overall takeaways from the game, and they preview what’s ahead as the Bears prepare to face the Lions.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Jurko grades the Bears’ position groups vs Vikings
00:12:00 – Overall feeling after the loss: Bears still can’t finish
00:19:00 – Looking ahead to Bears vs Lions
#ChicagoBears #DaBears #BearsVsVikings #MNF #CalebWilliams #BearDown
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN's Courtney Cronin — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and Avondale Roofing. The Bears let one slip away on Monday Night Football vs the Vikings, and Pat and Courtney break down how it all went wrong. From Caleb Williams’ accuracy issues to costly pre-snap penalties, a lack of a running game, and a defense that collapsed in the 4th quarter, nothing seemed to go right. The crew debates whether this loss falls on the rookie QB, HC Ben Johnson, or both, while also pointing to the struggles on special teams.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00:00 – Bears can’t close and no lead is safe
00:05:00 – Caleb Williams’ accuracy is a real concern
00:11:00 – Pre-snap penalties show a lack of focus
00:15:30 – Why this loss is on Caleb Williams, not Ben Johnson
00:18:00 – Running game struggles fall on Ben Johnson
00:24:30 – Bears defense falls apart in the 4th quarter
00:29:00 – Bears special teams were awful vs the Vikings
#ChicagoBears #DaBears #NFL #BearsVsVikings #MNF #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #BearDown
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Jason McKie, brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and Avondale Roofing. It’s a big Monday Night Football preview as the Bears get set to face the Vikings in a crucial NFC North matchup. Pat and Jason break down the keys to the game, from Caleb Williams’ showdown against Brian Flores’ defense to the latest injury updates heading into kickoff.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Focus on the divisional matchup on MNF
00:06:00 – Why Ben Johnson has the edge over Brian Flores
00:10:00 – Latest Bears injury updates & who will be available at RB
00:24:00 – Jason McKie’s keys to the game
#ChicagoBears #DaBears #CalebWilliams #BearsVsVikings #NFL #JasonMcKie
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. On today’s show, special guest Vikings Analyst Pete Bercich joins to preview and break down Monday Night Football: Bears vs Vikings. From Caleb Williams’ matchup against Brian Flores’ defense to JJ McCarthy’s outlook as a rookie, the crew covers it all.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Special guest Vikings Analyst Pete Bercich previews Bears vs Vikings MNF
00:04:00 – How Ben Johnson’s offense impacts Caleb Williams vs Vikings defense
00:12:30 – Vikings insider perspective on rookie QB JJ McCarthy
00:19:00 – Why the Bears’ TEs are a problem for the Vikings defensive scheme
00:28:00 – Can the Vikings build off their strong 2023 season?
00:36:00 – Bears vs Vikings game predictions
Check out Pete Bercich’s YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@petebercich56?si=nrS-ifVh8cw2hSKQ
#ChicagoBears #DaBears #CalebWilliams #BearsVsVikings #NFL #CourtneyCronin #PeteBercich
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago's Jurko, brought to you by Mitch Lyons Wealth and Avondale Roofing. With Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings just days away, Pat and Jurko break down all the key storylines for Bears fans. From the biggest concerns heading into the season opener, to how the Bears can attack rookie QB JJ McCarthy, to Jurko’s personal tips for Dayo Odeyingbo, the guys give you everything you need to know. Plus, Jurko shares what first-year coaches usually struggle with most and makes his Bears vs Vikings prediction.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00:00 – Biggest concerns for the Bears heading into Week 1 vs Vikings
00:05:00 – Jurko’s tips for Dayo Odeyingbo to be more effective
00:16:00 – The best way to confuse rookie QB JJ McCarthy
00:21:00 – What first-year coaches struggle with the most
00:27:00 – Jurko’s Bears vs Vikings prediction
#ChicagoBears #DaBears #NFL #BearsVsVikings #BearsPodcast
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN's Courtney Cronin, brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and Avondale Roofing. Pat and Courtney break down everything from Halas Hall today — from Jaylon Johnson’s injury update, to Ben Johnson naming Braxton Jones the starting left tackle (without much confidence), to the captains being named for the season.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00:00 – Jaylon Johnson talks with the media about his injury
00:08:00 – Ben Johnson names Braxton Jones the starting LT (but doesn’t sound confident)
00:15:00 – Bears captains for the season revealed
#ChicagoBears #DaBears #NFL #BearsNews #BearsPodcast
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Shea Norling is brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Today, Pat and Shea debate whether new Bears head coach Ben Johnson has raised the bar enough to make the Bears legitimate contenders in the NFC North. With expectations growing around Caleb Williams and an improved roster, is it fair to start talking division title for Chicago?
#ChicagoBears #DaBears #NFL #NFCNorth #PatTheDesigner #SheaNorling
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer is brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Pat gives fans the latest updates from Halas Hall, including Chicago Bears roster moves, practice squad announcements, and injury news. With injuries starting to pile up, what does it mean for the team heading into Week 1? Plus, Pat shares what he saw at practice, including a fun moment on the field and rookie Kiran Amagadjie working inside at guard.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00:00 – Quick Update on Bears Roster Signings & Practice Squad Announcements
00:0500 – Bears Injuries Are Mounting as Key Playmakers Leave Practice
00:13:00 – Pat The Designer’s Observations from Halas Hall Practice
00:20:00 – Kiran Amagadjie Moves to Guard at Practice
#ChicagoBears #Bears #NFL #DaBears #HalasHall #PatTheDesigner
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin is brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The Chicago Bears 53-man roster is officially set, but major questions remain. Pat and Courtney react to what they saw at Halas Hall after Bears offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles spoke to the media. From Braxton Jones at left tackle to the WR/TE rooms being loaded, and from the thin Bears running back depth to lingering questions about the pass rush and Jaylon Johnson’s injury, we break down everything you need to know ahead of Week 1. Plus, is Ryan Poles missing on too many draft picks?
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 – Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster is Set but Questions Remain
07:00 – Braxton Jones Locking Down LT & The Ozzy Trapilo Draft Question
15:00 – Bears WR & TE Rooms Look Loaded
23:00 – RB Room is a Weakness and Very Thin
26:00 – Ryan Poles Can’t Be Done with the Pass Rush
32:30 – Bears Secondary Health + Jaylon Johnson Injury Mystery
37:45 – Ryan Poles Cutting His Own Draft Picks
#ChicagoBears #Bears #NFL #DaBears #RyanPoles #BenJohnson #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner
On this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Shea Norling, brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, the guys give a full recap of the Bears vs Chiefs preseason matchup. From Caleb Williams’ sack concerns to the glaring issues with the pass rush, they break down what Bears fans should really take away from Friday night’s game.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Concern level after poor showing vs Chiefs + Caleb needs to STOP taking sacks
00:12:30 The Bears have a real issue with the pass rush and no solution in sight
00:18:00 Why the defense will look different in the regular season
00:24:30 Realistic expectations for the Bears after preseason & training camp
00:36:00 Bears 53-man roster gets ironed out + any RB help available?
#ChicagoBears #NFL #Bears
On this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Bears sideline reporter Jason McKie, brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, the guys preview Friday night’s Bears at Chiefs preseason game.
They break down how many snaps the starters should play, the key matchups to watch, and which position battles could be won under the lights in Kansas City.
#ChicagoBears #Chiefs #NFLPreseason
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