The Chicago Bears Podcast

Pat the Designer, Jason McKie and Jeff Meller break down the Bears' heartbreaking loss to the Packers. The guys evaluate the offensive playcalling, Caleb Williams and more!

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin | Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Today’s episode is packed with a look ahead to Sunday’s big Bears vs. Packers game, featuring special guest Ryan Wood from USA Today How the Packers reached their impressive 6-3 record Jordan Love’s injury update & high interception rate—how it could impact Sunday The Bears’ struggles and why this matchup leans Green Bay’s way Concerning news on Jaquan Brisker's concussion & its impact on the Bears' defense Predictions for the game! Don’t miss the full breakdown on where the Bears stand heading into this rivalry clash. #ChicagoBears #BearDown #Packers #NFL #GamePreview #JaquanBrisker

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & Former Bears Fullback Jason McKie | Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Things are shaking up at Halas Hall, and Pat & J Mack are here to break it down! The guys dive into: The firing of OC Shane Waldron & promotion of Thomas Brown J Mack’s NFL insight on what Sunday's play-calling may look like vs. the Packers Film review of Caleb Williams’ accuracy struggles & the changes needed to drive his development Breaking news on the release of guard Nate Davis & the Bears’ new Center signing Get the latest analysis on what these changes mean for the Bears moving forward! #ChicagoBears #BearDown #NFL #CalebWilliams #MattEberflus #OCChange #HalasHall #ESPNChicago

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & Shea Norling | ESPN Chicago Pat and Shea go live to react to the Bears’ decision to fire OC Shane Waldron. They break down what this means for: The offense & Caleb Williams' development Matt Eberflus' job security and next steps GM Ryan Poles' and President Kevin Warren's impact on this roster Special guest Courtney Cronin joins to share insights into the locker room and players’ reactions to the firing. Are there more changes on the horizon, or is it too little, too late? #ChicagoBears #BearDown #CalebWilliams #RyanPoles #MattEberflus #CourtneyCronin #ESPNChicago #NFL

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & Shea Norling: On this episode, Pat and Shea react to yet another embarrassing Bears performance and another coaching letdown from Matt Eberflus. They dive into: Costly coaching mistakes & missed opportunities Struggles of QB Caleb Williams: Has the season derailed his development? Blame game: Who’s responsible for this season’s struggles? Is GM Ryan Poles running out of time to make a change? Pat and Shea debate if it’s too late for a turnaround. Can Caleb Williams bounce back, or is he already on a doomed path? #ChicagoBears #NFL #BearsNation #MattEberflus #CalebWilliams #BearDown #RyanPoles #ESPNChicago

Pat the Designer, Jason McKie, and Jeff Meller break down the Bears loss to the Patriots following the game.

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s David Kaplan | Presented by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Pat The Designer and David Kaplan go head-to-head on whether GM Ryan Poles truly set up the Bears for success. They discuss Poles' decisions around the offensive line and the impact on rookie QB Caleb Williams, sharing why they aren’t surprised by the struggles on offense. Here's what's on today’s show: The Poles Debate — Did Ryan Poles ignore key needs on the line and set up the offense to fail? Fire Eberflus? — Pat and Kap agree on firing HC Matt Eberflus but discuss why it's complicated, plus possible coaching free agents. Draft Decisions — A look back at drafting Rome Odunze instead of investing in the line; was it a mistake? Season Outlook — With minimal optimism, they break down what to expect from the Bears the rest of the year. Bears vs. Patriots Predictions — Can Chicago turn it around this Sunday? Share your thoughts on Poles, Eberflus, and the Bears' future! #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #NFL

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin | Presented by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana ?? Pat and Courtney dive into the offensive chemistry issues facing the Bears. They break down the execution challenges on the field and coaching decisions that may be holding the team back. Here’s what’s on today’s episode: Play Calling Problems — Why Bears HC Matt Eberflus is 0 for 2 with his OC hires, and how this impacts play execution Injury Report Updates — Pat and Courtney cover the latest injuries and Montez Sweat’s potential return Bears vs. Patriots Predictions — Will the Bears turn it around this Sunday? Comment your thoughts and predictions below! ??? #ChicagoBears #NFL #BearsNation

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & Former Bears FB Jason McKie | Presented by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Pat and Jason react to the latest Bears injury news, with Billings out for the season and Jaquan Brisker still battling concussion symptoms. Here's what they cover: Eberflus, Caleb Williams, Kmet & DJ Moore Speak Out — Key takeaways from Bears’ leadership as they face growing challenges O-Line Woes — The guys question GM Ryan Poles' decision to pass on trade deadline moves to boost the struggling O-line Is the Season a Wash? — Pat and J Mack debate whether the front office has already chalked up 2024 as a loss and if any bold moves are needed to save it Comment below with your thoughts on the injuries and the Bears' next steps!

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin | Presented by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana TRADE DEADLINE DAAAAAY. Pat and Courtney dive into the Bears' big trade, sending Khalil Herbert off for a 7th-round pick! They break down why this move was expected and whether the Bears could make more deals before the deadline. ? Here’s what they cover: Khalil Herbert Trade Reaction — Instant thoughts on the Bears moving Herbert and how this impacts the team. O-Line Depth Issues — Nate Davis’s struggles raise concerns for the Bears' O-line, with Courtney questioning where Chicago can find quality replacements. Buyers or Sellers? — With the team’s offensive line woes and the need to support rookie QB Caleb Williams, will the Bears focus on adding talent or letting it go? Comment below with your trade predictions and who you’d like to see the Bears add!

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Shea Norling | Presented by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Pat and Shea break down another rough loss for the Bears against the Cardinals, live on ESPN Chicago. They take a hard look at the Bears’ ongoing issues, from coaching struggles to roster concerns. Player & Coaching Struggles — Pat and Shea react to the lackluster effort on the field and a lack of preparation by HC Matt Eberflus and his staff. Locker Room Lost? — Is Eberflus losing the players? The guys discuss WR DJ Moore’s comments as a sign of cracks in the locker room. GM Ryan Poles’ Role — They question Poles’ support for rookie QB Caleb Williams and discuss the lack of help for the offense. What’s Next? — With a disappointing season unfolding, what are the next steps for the Bears? Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts below! #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #CalebWilliams #NFL #MattEberflus

On The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago's Jurko dive into the recent reports about Coach Matt Eberflus' decision to bench Tyrique Stevenson. Jurko, who spent nine years in the NFL, shares his strong views on how suspending a player for just a play or two is ineffective. Pat discusses how blame has shifted onto the coaches, but Jurko isn’t convinced, arguing that wins and losses are made on the field, not just by schemes. ?? Eberflus vs. Stevenson — Jurko explains why short-term punishment isn’t meaningful and shares what he’d expect as a player. ? Blame Game — Pat and Jurko break down why the responsibility for Bears’ struggles goes beyond the coaching staff, taking aim at player performance. ? Keys to Beat the Cardinals — Jurko shares his must-watch elements for a Bears victory this Sunday. ? "Wonderfully Inconsistent" Offense — They describe the unpredictable nature of the Bears’ offense and what it means for Sunday. ? Game Predictions — Pat and Jurko wrap up with their final calls for Bears vs. Cardinals. Catch all the insights as they gear up for Sunday’s big game! ? Subscribe for more Bears breakdowns! #ChicagoBears #BearDown #TyriqueStevenson #MattEberflus #BearsNation #NFL #BearsVsCardinals

In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and former NFL fullback Jason McKie, brought to you by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Pat and Jason take a hard look at accountability—or lack thereof—in the Bears organization following the frustrating end to the Bears vs. Commanders game. Accountability Crisis — Jason McKie, now a successful high school football coach, shares his thoughts on what’s missing in the Bears' leadership, especially in holding themselves accountable. Eberflus Under Fire — Pat calls out Coach Eberflus for dodging responsibility and even deflecting blame onto players, including Caleb Williams. Press Conference Frustrations — Pat is annoyed with how Eberflus avoided direct questions from the media, while Jason explains why Eberflus might have reacted that way. Player Accountability — The two emphasize the critical role of players holding each other accountable and debate if the team culture has taken a downturn or if it was never strong to begin with. Join Pat and Jason as they break down what needs to change in the Bears’ culture! Subscribe for all the latest Bears insights. #ChicagoBears #Accountability #MattEberflus #JasonMcKie #PatTheDesigner #BearsNation #BearDown #NFL

In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, they dive deep into the mounting frustrations within the Bears organization: Players Speaking Out — Veterans like Kevin Byard, Cole Kmet, and Jaylon Johnson are openly questioning Matt Eberflus’s decisions, highlighting serious concerns within the team. Eberflus on a Short Leash — Courtney discusses Eberflus's limited margin for error and emphasizes that the buck stops with him for the repeated mistakes. Play-Calling Issues — Pat and Courtney break down the questionable play-calling by Shane Waldron, with Courtney getting heated over the continued missteps. Rumors of Ben Johnson — With Lions OC Ben Johnson reportedly interested in the Bears, could a coaching shake-up be in sight? Tyrique Stevenson's Sideline Antics — They address Stevenson’s behavior before the Hail Mary and question if disciplinary action is warranted. Tune in as they dissect it all! Subscribe for more Bears updates. #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #MattEberflus #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner #BenJohnson #NFL #BearDown #BearsRumors

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Shea Norling | Presented by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Pat and Shea break down the Bears' painful Hail Mary loss to the Commanders, examining: Coaching Shortcomings — They discuss the missteps at the end and throughout the game, spotlighting Bears HC Matt Eberflus’s comments that left fans questioning accountability. Eberflus’s Future — The guys debate whether Eberflus has what it takes to lead the Bears to victory in the NFL. Caleb Williams’ Heroics — Despite a challenging game, Williams rallied the team for the win, but coaching decisions ultimately cost them. Join Pat and Shea as they dig into the Bears' latest heartbreak, questioning the path forward for this team and coaching staff.