CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Former Chicago Bears Quarterback Erik Kramer re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast. Where is his temperature meter on Caleb Williams and the Bears following the hiring of Ben Johnson? ESPN ranked the collective top Wide Receiver, Running Back and Tight End rooms in the NFL, and the Chicago Bears were stunningly ranked just 25th on the list. Just one year ago, the Bears ranked 6th on the same list. Have the Bears really lost that much in skill positions after adding Colston Loveland, Luther Burden and Olamide Zacceaus while only losing Keenan Allen? CHGO Sports GM Jake Flannigan joins Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Chicago Bears fans are always looking best case scenario when projecting their chances season to season. But what are the blind spots? If we are being objective, what are the things that Bears fans need to keep an eye on for what could go wrong and how can they prevent them? Our ELITE producer, Stephen Nicholas, takes his turn in the host chair with Greg Braggs as we talk about that and which targets the Bears could still acquire in Free Agency. Plus, are there some realistic targets in the trade market the Bears can still pursue? All that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears have spent the last 40 years chasing down their 2nd Super Bowl Championship in franchise history. With many failures along the way, long time Bears beat reporter, Hub Arkush has a been there to cover it all. He joins us in studio to talk about the past, the present and the future. Can the Bears break the cycle and become a winning organization in the modern day NFL? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as we talk about all that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Chicago Bears rookies report to Training Camp in just 16 days! WE take an early look at some Training Camp battles and how they may play out. Is Ozzy Trapilo already the favorite to start at Left Tackle? Does Kyle Monangai have the edge over Roschon Johnson a the backup RB? And where does Luther Burden stand in his competition with Olamide Zaccheaus as the 3rd WR? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

It’s Tyson Bagent day on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Mark Carman reveals in full what he was up to in West Virginia, including an exclusive interview with the Chicago Bears backup QB.Who are the other unsung heroes on the team? And who is Bagent’s favorite receiver in the NFL? Plus, which teammates have impressed Bagent the most with their work ethic? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on a special edition of the CHGO Bears Podcast!

It’s a top-5 Tuesday on the CHGO Bears Podcast. What are the 5 keys to a successful 2025 season for the Chicago Bears? And who are the toughest Bears on the current roster? How about all-time? Join Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Patrick Norton on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Breaking news starts the show today as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins agree to a blockbuster trade, sending Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Steelers in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a late-round pick. Does this finally put talks of a Cole Kmet trade to rest? Glynn Morgan joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss the Bears offseason so far. Did the team get it right in the draft? And we look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft to find which players could already be early targets for the Bears. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

PFF has given out some grades, some good and some bad, with the Chicago Bears. We go over some of the different things they brought to the table. Plus, Adam Rank of NFL Network once again joins the show to catch up on all things Bears on the CHGO Bears Podcast! ​​📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH COLE KMET: / @the85withcolekmet THE EIGHTY FIVE COLLECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://store.allcitynetwork.com/coll... ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BetterHelp- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/chgo and get on your way to being your best self. CIRCA SPORTSBOOK: Download the Circa Sports Illinois at circa sports dot com slash Illinois dash app (https://www.circasports.com/illinois-app) to sign up today! If you or someone you know may have a problem with gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), text GAMB to 833234, or visit https://www.AreYouReallyWinning.com Ankin Law: Ankin Law is “injury law made personal.” They’re here to help. Visit https://ankinlaw.com to learn more! Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO’ at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGO for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. TrueFan Travel: https://truefantravel.com/trip/chicag... Head to https://factormeals.com/chgobears50 and use code chgobears50 to get 50% off. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Bears #ChicagoBears #BearDown #DaBears

Following Chicago White Sox fans heckling Arizona Diamondbacks Infielder Ketel Marte, the CHGO Bears crew discusses when sports fans' behavior crosses the line.

Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah talk about going up against Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre and other all-time great NFL QBs. Plus, we bring back more mailbag questions from the diehard Bears fans. Favorite throwback jersey? Toughest teammate? All that and more along with Da Bets on CHGO Bears After Dark! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH COLE KMET: https://www.youtube.com/@The85WithColeKmet THE EIGHTY FIVE COLLECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/the-eighty-five-collection-by-chgo-x-cole-kmet ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BetterHelp- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/chgo and get on your way to being your best self. CIRCA SPORTSBOOK: Download the Circa Sports Illinois at circa sports dot com slash Illinois dash app (https://www.circasports.com/illinois-app) to sign up today! If you or someone you know may have a problem with gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), text GAMB to 833234, or visit https://www.AreYouReallyWinning.com Ankin Law: Ankin Law is “injury law made personal.” They’re here to help. Visit https://ankinlaw.com to learn more! Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO’ at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGO for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. TrueFan Travel: https://truefantravel.com/trip/chicago-takes-over-las-vegas/ Head to https://factormeals.com/chgobears50 and use code chgobears50 to get 50% off. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Bears #ChicagoBears #BearDown #DaBears

Jaylon Johnson is among the top defensive players in the NFC North, but where does Montez Sweat stand? Today we draft the top defensive players in the NFC North. How many Bears get selected? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears announced their training camp schedule on Wednesday, with the Bears having 11 open practices. We go through the schedule that includes two joint practices. Later, we draft the offense of the NFC North. How many Bears get selected? And who goes first overall when we draft our Head Coaches in a bonus round? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze are entering Year 2 on the Chicago Bears. Is their connection one of the main things that can make or break the Bears 2025 season? 670 The Score’s Chris Emma joins the show to discuss his expectations for the two. Later, we discuss Matt Eberflus disputing that he didn’t watch film with Caleb Williams. Is it a simple misunderstanding after Williams clarified comments during a press conference? Chris Emma joins Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Author Bobby Peters joins the CHGO Bears Podcast with a detailed breakdown of Ben Johnson’s offense. Peters’ piece on the 2024 Detroit Lions offense includes actual playcalls from the team. What could Johnson’s playcalls sound like in 2025? Later, Caleb Williams spoke at Fanatics Fest over the weekend. How does he describe how his relationship with Johnson is developing? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Caleb Williams passed for 3,541 yards last season. Now the betting markets are predicting an eerily similar season for Williams, with pass yard props ranging from 3,500.5 yards to 3,550.5 yards. Why are the betting markets so bearish on Caleb's sophomore season? Later, we take questions from our Diehards in the discord. Plus, we bring on a surprise guest to discuss the Bears offseason so far. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

An article from Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports has Chicago Bears fans in a frenzy after Tight End Cole Kmet was listed as a trade candidate with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a possible suitor. Is Kmet likely to be moved after the Bears selected Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft?

NFL.com released their projections for the All-Rookie team in 2025. Colston Loveland was projected to make the team despite not having taken full reps in Chicago Bears offseason programs. Should we still be bullish on the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft? And what is his path to success in a Ben Johnson offense? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Spirit Week continues with a switcheroo today! Big Dave of CHGO Bulls and Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Blackhawks join Mark Carman to discuss their impressions of the Chicago Bears offseason so far. Is Ben Johnson the Bears version of Phil Jackson? Will Caleb Williams surpass Pete Crow-Armstrong as the most popular athlete in Chicago? Join us for a special edition of the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Spirit Week continues at CHGO Sports! Today’s CHGO Bears Podcast features not one, but two mystery guests! Who could they be? LAter, we look into overlooked Chicago Bears storylines that we may be taking for granted. Will Darnell Wright blossom into a Pro Bowl Right Tackle? Is Jonah Jackson FINALLY the solution at Right Guard? Adam Hoge and Patrick Norton are joined by TWO mystery guests on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Pete Bercich, former Minnesota Viking and current radio analyst of the Vikings, re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to size up the pair of NFC North foes. Is the future bright for JJ McCarthy? And how do the teams’ WR rooms compare to one another? Bercich joins Adam Hoge on today’s CHGO Bears Podcast.