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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'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
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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.
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On this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Tom Waddle, brought to you by Mitch Lyons Wealth, The Advantage Dealer Group, and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, the guys give Bears fans a comprehensive breakdown of everything they saw during Training Camp.
With camp officially wrapped up, Pat and Waddle dive into what stood out most, what Caleb Williams needs for his development, and the biggest concerns still facing the Bears heading into the season. Plus, Tom Waddle gives his veteran WR perspective and ranks the Bears wide receiver room.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Tom Waddle’s biggest takeaway: Ben Johnson’s camp & daily practice differences
00:06:00 The key for Caleb Williams’ development this season
00:10:00 The Bears’ biggest concerns after camp
00:16:00 Possible roster changes still on the table
00:21:00 Tom Waddle ranks the Bears WR room
#ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams
The Chicago Bears are making headlines at training camp! Tyson Bagent gets an emotional payday, but injuries are starting to pile up for key players. Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams stays red-hot, showing why the hype is real in Chicago. Pat the Designer breaks it all down — what Bagent’s contract means, the biggest injury concerns heading into the season, and why Caleb looks more comfortable every single day.
Tune in for full analysis, insider reaction, and the latest Bears news from camp!
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The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group. Pat and Courtney are live from Halas Hall breaking down another big day at Bears camp. From Ben Johnson’s decision to play his starters on Friday to Caleb Williams’ sharp performance against the Bills, they cover it all. The left tackle competition continues to unfold, with Braxton Jones looking like the guy despite a confusing rotation in practice. They also dive into the growth of Luther Burden, how the wide receiver depth chart is shaping up, and whether the Bears should make a call on stars like Micah Parsons or Trey Hendrickson if unrest continues.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00:00 Ben Johnson announces starters will play this Friday – how much should they play?
00:06:30 Breaking down Caleb Williams’ strong performance vs the Bills
00:09:00 Bears LT situation: Is Braxton Jones locking up the job?
00:13:30 Luther Burden’s growth & WR pecking order taking shape
00:25:30 Micah Parsons & Trey Hendrickson unrest – should Ryan Poles make the call?
#ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams #BraxtonJones #NFL #BearsNews #MicahParsons #TreyHendrickson #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Shea Norling, presented by The Advantage Dealer Group and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, breaks down the Bears’ 38-0 rout of the Buffalo Bills in preseason action.
Head Coach Ben Johnson’s offense looked every bit as advertised, with Caleb Williams sharp and showing signs of taking another big step forward. Pat and Shea dive into the highlights, what stood out most from the dominant win, and what it means heading into the regular season.
They also react to the Trey Hendrickson trade rumors — would Bears fans be willing to move Jaylon Johnson in a deal for the Bengals pass rusher?
What do you think: Should the Bears make that move?
#ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #DaBears #BearsVsBills #NFL
Pat The Designer is live filling in for Tyler & Shea. Pat goes into what he saw at training camp practice yesterday with the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills. Pat also goes into what his biggest concerns are for the Bears this season.
LIVE from Halas Hall! The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and NFL veteran Jason McKie brings you the best breakdown of today’s Bears vs. Bills joint practice — plus an exclusive sit-down with Bears potential starting left tackle candidate Theo Benedet.
From standout plays by Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze to the latest on the left tackle battle, get the insider info you can’t find anywhere else.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – How the Bears LTs fared vs. the Bills’ tough defense & which LT stood out
00:09:30 – Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze shine; Rome emerging as Caleb’s top target
00:20:00 – Tremaine Edmunds’ fit in Dennis Allen’s defense
00:27:00 – Jason McKie on how the Bears got valuable reps today vs. the Bills
00:40:00 – Exclusive Interview: Bears LT candidate Theo Benedet
#ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #BearsVsBills #CalebWilliams #RomeOdunze #TheoBenedet #TremaineEdmunds #DaBears #NFL #HalasHall #BearsTrainingCamp #BearsPodcast #JasonMcKie #PatTheDesigner
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group — is live from Halas Hall to break down everything from Chicago Bears Training Camp Day 17. From a surprise left tackle candidate, to Caleb Williams’ growing chemistry with his receivers, to what’s ahead in the joint practice with the Bills, Pat and Courtney have you covered.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – There’s a new candidate for the Bears at left tackle: Theo Benedict enters the chat.
00:15:00 – Caleb’s connections with WRs are blossoming, even with pre-snap issues.
00:21:00 – What to expect from Bears & Bills joint practice Friday.
00:28:00 – The defense is looking different — and Courtney explains why.
#ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams #DaBears #NFL #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner #BearsNation #BearsTrainingCamp #ChicagoBearsNews
Pat The Designer breaks down all the key takeaways from Day 16 of Chicago Bears Training Camp — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.
Head coach Ben Johnson announces that starters will play in Sunday’s matchup versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Pat reviews Caleb Williams’ performance, noting his sharp play but also highlighting pre-snap penalties as a continuing issue. The guys provide updates on cornerbacks Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson, and examine the left tackle situation as Kiran Amagajie falls off the depth chart.
Everything Bears fans need to know heading into the preseason showdown with the Chiefs.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Ben Johnson Announces Starters Will Play vs Chiefs
00:06:45 – Caleb Williams Sharp, But Pre-Snap Penalties an Issue
00:09:00 – Injury Updates: Kyler Gordon & Jaylon Johnson
00:16:30 – Left Tackle Update: Is There a New Contender as Kiran Amagajie Falls Off?
#ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #KylerGordon #JaylonJohnson #KiranAmagajie #PatTheDesigner #DaBears #BearsNation #NFLTrainingCamp #BearsPreseason #AdvantageDealerGroup #HardRockCasino
Pat The Designer and Shea Norling brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The guy recap everything they saw from the Chicago Bears’ preseason matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
00:00:00 – First impressions of Bears HC Ben Johnson in his first game action
00:12:00 – Bears players who popped vs the Dolphins, including Austin Booker’s big day
00:19:00 – Did the left tackle competition become clearer after game action?
00:24:00 – Final takeaways from practicing and playing versus the Dolphins
#ChicagoBears #BearsVsDolphins #PatTheDesigner #SheaNorling #BearsPreseason #AustinBooker #NFLPreseason #BearsCamp #DaBears #BearsNation
Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin are live from Halas Hall after an exciting Day of Chicago Bears Training Camp, featuring a joint practice against the Miami Dolphins — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.
The Bears announced that many starters won’t play in Sunday’s preseason game, but after today’s showing, the offense might need those extra reps. The defense, however, looked dominant against Miami, setting the tone in team drills.
Pat and Courtney also provide updates on key injuries, including Kyler Gordon, and where things stand in the left tackle competition. Plus, why Sunday could be a huge opportunity for backup QB Tyson Bagent to make his case.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Starters Out for Sunday, But Offense Needs Work
00:08:00 – Bears Defense Dominates Dolphins in Joint Practice
00:12:00 – Injury Update on Kyler Gordon & LT Competition
00:17:00 – Why Sunday is Huge for Tyson Bagent
#ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #BearsVsDolphins #TysonBagent #KylerGordon #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner #NFLTrainingCamp #DaBears #BearsNation #AdvantageDealerGroup #HardRockCasino
Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Silvy break down why things are finally being done the right way at Halas Hall under new head coach Ben Johnson — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.
The guys react to what may have been the most physical Bears practice in the last 20 years and debate the risk vs. reward of pushing players hard in camp. They also dive into the surprising starter listed at left tackle on the first official depth chart and explain why GM Ryan Poles is showing growth and maturity in how he's building this team.
This episode is packed with insight, energy, and optimism for the future of the Chicago Bears.
00:00:00 – Most Physical Bears Practice in 20 Years
00:08:00 – Risk vs Reward of a Physical Training Camp
00:12:00 – Surprising Starter at Left Tackle
00:15:00 – Ryan Poles Showing a New Level of Understanding
#ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #BenJohnson #RyanPoles #BearsPodcast #Silvy #PatTheDesigner #NFLTrainingCamp #DaBears #BearsNation #AdvantageDealerGroup #HardRockCasino #CalebWilliams #BraxtonJones
Pat The Designer recaps a fiery and intense Day 12 of Chicago Bears Training Camp — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.
It was the most physical practice yet, and things got heated between players as competition ramped up. Pat breaks down how Ben Johnson is continuing to raise expectations for the offense and demand pinpoint execution.
The day wasn’t without concern, as tight end Cole Kmet went down with an injury during practice. Plus, the Bears released their first official depth chart — with Braxton Jones getting the starting nod at left tackle and rookie Luther Burden listed surprisingly low. Pat breaks down all the surprises and battles to watch moving forward.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Bears Practice Gets Physical and Heated
00:08:30 – Ben Johnson Demanding More Precision from Offense
00:12:00 – Cole Kmet Injury Update
00:16:00 – First Official Bears Depth Chart Released
00:19:00 – Luther Burden’s Surprising Spot on the Chart
00:24:00 – Full Depth Chart Breakdown
#ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #ColeKmet #BraxtonJones #LutherBurden #BenJohnson #CalebWilliams #PatTheDesigner #BearsDepthChart #NFLTrainingCamp #DaBears #BearsNation #AdvantageDealerGroup #HardRockCasino
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is dealing with an injury that may be worse than originally reported. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin joins the show to break down what we know about the situation, how it could affect the Bears' defense heading into the season, and who might step up if Johnson misses time.
We also discuss what this means for the rest of the secondary and whether the Bears can afford to be without one of their top defenders during a critical stage of training camp.
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#ChicagoBears #JaylonJohnson #BearsCamp #CourtneyCronin #BearsNews #NFLInjuries #BearsTrainingCamp #DaBears #BearsDefense #NFL
Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Jurko are back with another episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, presented by Mitch Lyons Wealth. With the Bears taking an off day from camp, the guys take a step back to recap everything they’ve seen through the first 8 days at Halas Hall.
They open the show by discussing how to fairly evaluate players during training camp when they’re only facing their own teammates. Then, they dive into the growing injury concerns surrounding Jaylon Johnson and the mysterious lack of updates from the team.
Jurko also explains why defenses traditionally start faster than offenses during camp — and what that means for Caleb Williams’ development. To wrap up the show, Jurko shares heartfelt reflections on his former teammate Sterling Sharpe and his long-overdue Hall of Fame induction.
00:00:00 – Evaluating Progress When Only Facing Teammates
00:10:00 – Jaylon Johnson Injury Concerns & Lack of Info
00:13:30 – Why Defenses Are Always Ahead in Camp
00:19:30 – Jurko Reflects on Sterling Sharpe’s Hall of Fame Induction
#ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams #JaylonJohnson #Jurko #PatTheDesigner #SterlingSharpe #HallOfFame #DaBears #BearsPodcast #NFLTrainingCamp #MitchLyonsWealth #BearsNation #ESPNChicago
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