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CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast
The CHGO Bears Podcast is your go-to podcast for daily, credentialed coverage of the Chicago Bears. Hosted by Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr., Adam Jahns and former Bears stars Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah, CHGO Bears delivers in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, breaking news, and spirited postgame shows from Soldier Field, Halas Hall, and beyond. Stay locked in on Caleb Williams, Bears player updates, and team storylines year-round. Join the CHGO Bears…
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CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastKeep, Trade or Cut? Making tough Chicago Bears roster calls and MORE | CHGO Bears Podcast
Adam Hoge has a surprise show that he won’t even give the full details to Stephen, who has to write this show description. All we know is that it’s a keep…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastGRADING SCALE: How Ben Johnson And Caleb Williams IMPROVE In Year 2 | CHGO Bears After Dark
Ben Johnson has repeatedly said that 70% is the goal for completion percentage in his offense for his Quarterback but how can Caleb Williams close the gap to…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastTROUBLE UP NORTH: Are Chicago Bears forgetting about the Minnesota Vikings? | CHGO Bears Podcast
Are we overlooking the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North? The Vikings are just a season removed from winning 14 games but stumbled across the finish line to…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBreaking Down Ben Johnson’s Run Game and Why it Works with Bobby Peters | CHGO Bears Podcast
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson elevated the run game to new heights in 2025. How did he get the most out of veteran D'Andre Swift and rookie Kyle…
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What Makes Ben Johnson DIFFERENT from Other Chicago Bears Coaches w/ Lou Canellis
NBC 5's Lou Canellis joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and describes the trait that makes Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson different: his intensity. Plus, where…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBears Roster Pyramid: Why Jumps from Caleb Williams, Other Stars Will Determine 2026 | CHGO Bears
Adam Hoge is back and reveals his highly-anticipated roster pyramid on today’s show! Has Caleb Williams ascended to a blue tier player? Is Joe Thuney the…
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How the Chicago Bears Will Replace 150 MISSING Targets from DJ Moore & Olamide Zaccheaus
The Chicago Bears have many offensive weapons at Ben Johnson's disposal. With 150 targets now vacated by the departures of DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus, who…
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THE LONG HAUL: Will Jaylon Johnson & Kyler Gordon Be Available to Ben Johnson All Season?
Chicago Bears corners Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon battled injuries through most of the 2025 season. Will the DBs have better fortunes in 2026? And will Ben…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastDB DURABILITY: Jaylon Johnson STILL Working Back to Full Health for Chicago Bears | CHGO Bears
The Chicago Bears faced several injuries to their cornerback room in 2025. As we approach the 2026 season, Kyler Gordon has already missed practices with a…
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ROLE CALL: Is Braxton Jones More Likely to Start or Be a Depth Piece for the Bears?
Chicago Bears Left Tackle re-signed with the team in the offseason. Did he do so with the likelihood that he would open the season as the starter? Or could he…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBETTER POSITION: Chicago Bears or Kansas City Chiefs w/ Nick Wright | CHGO Bears Podcast
If you were starting a team today, which team would you rather inherit: the Chicago Bears or the Kansas City Chiefs? FS1’s Nick Wright joins the CHGO Bears…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastCARRYOVER EFFECT: How Caleb Williams Can Use 2025 as a Launching Pad This Season | CHGO Bears
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams ascended in Year 2 of his career, but was that just the launching pad for bigger things to come? We detail why Caleb is only…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBIGGEST Storylines Heading Into Chicago Bears Training Camp | CHGO Bears After Dark
Early summer work is in the books and now we look ahead to some of the BIGGEST storylines heading into one of the most highly anticipated seasons in a long…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastVOCAL LEADER: Caleb Williams Finding his Voice in Year 2 under Ben Johnson | CHGO Bears Podcast
Has Caleb Williams reached a new level as a leader for the Chicago Bears? At Thursday’s Minicamp, Caleb found Luther Burden on a deep route that Burden thought…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBears Minicamp Day 3: Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson Building CULTURE With Tough Practices | CHGO Bears
The Chicago Bears have put last years NFC North Championship and playoff appearance in the rear view mirror. Over the last month plus, Ben Johnson has been…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBears Minicamp Day 2: Can Jaylon Johnson, Montez Sweat Lead Bounce-Back Year on Defense?| CHGO Bears
A busy day at Halas Hall on Day 2 of Minicamp shifted the focus to the defense. Montez Sweat spoke at the podium and believes the defense can take a step…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBEARS MINICAMP DAY 1: Colston Loveland set up for MONSTER Year 2 | CHGO Bears Podcast
Colston Loveland lived up to the top ten pick hype in Year 1 by finishing the season as the Chicago Bears primary weapon on offense. Now, Ben Johnson says they…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastHas Caleb Williams Become The MOST Marketable Player In The NFL? | CHGO Bears After Dark
Last week, Caleb Williams became the 2027 Madden Cover Athlete. Becoming the first Quarterback in Chicago Bears history to have that honor. In just 2 short…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastLINGERING STADIUM QUESTIONS: Why Do Bears Not Have a Site or Renderings in Indiana? | CHGO Bears
On today’s CHGO Bears Podcast, we begin by honoring a legend following the passing of Chicago Bulls player and broadcaster Stacey King. Later, we ask the…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastINDIANA-BOUND? Chicago Bears Announce New Focus on Hammond Stadium Site | CHGO Bears
On Friday morning, George McCaskey, Kevin Warren and the Chicago Bears voted that that team will focus their next stadium development project in Hammond…
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Caleb Williams Madden INTERVIEW: Bears QB Honors Michael Jordan with Jumpman Cover
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams talks about being the cover athlete on Madden 27. Caleb is the first player in franchise history to make the cover. Could this…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastILLINOIS’ ANGLE: Brandon Johnson & Kam Buckner Join to Present In-State Options | CHGO Bears
On today’s CHGO Bears Podcast, two prominent members of Illinois’ stadium negotiations join the show: Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois State Representative…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBears OTA Recap: Ben Johnson still “working through” Kyler Gordon’s availability| CHGO Bears Podcast
The Chicago Bears continue to work through summer OTA's but Kyler Gordon is also still working through soft tissue injuries. Ben Johnson spoke on wanting to…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBUILDING BLOCKS: Do The Chicago Bears Have The Pieces For A Super Bowl Run? | CHGO Bears Podcast
The Chicago Bears were on the doorstep of the NFC Championship in 2025. But NFL Networks Daniel Jeremiah says there is certain criteria every team has to meet…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastWHO'S TO BLAME? Chicago Bears And State Of Illinois Continue Stadium SAGA | CHGO Bears After Dark
The Chicago Bears still have little answers with the state of Illinois for hopes of a stadium deal getting agreed on. Illinois could not come up with a last…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastFAIL MARY: Bears Stadium Legislation Falls Short in Illinois…Now What? | CHGO Bears Podcast
The Chicago Bears did NOT come to an agreement with Illinois legislators Sunday night into Monday morning. What happens next for the Bears in their pursuit of…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBEARS OTAs RECAP: Why Ben Johnson is Buying Luther Burden Stock + LT Competition | CHGO Bears
Chicago Bears OTAs are underway at Halas Hall. Ben Johnson, Luther Burden, D’Andre Swift and Grady Jarrett all spoke to the media today. What was the best and…
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Bears Stadium Update: Illinois Pivoting to Bears-Only Bill Now?
In the final four days to push a stadium deal across the Illinois legislative floor, is Illinois now pivoting to a Bears-only bill as opposed to a…
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Is Jaylon Johnson Missing Bears Voluntary OTAs a Big Deal?
Chicago Bears voluntary OTAs have arrived and there's been a notable player missing: Jaylon Johnson. Should Bears fans be concerned following an injury-riddled…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastHow QUICKLY Can Logan Jones Become The STARTING Center For The Chicago Bears?! | CHGO Bears Podcast
Can Logan Jones become the Chicago Bears’ starting center sooner than expected? On today’s CHGO Bears Podcast, Iowa Hawkeyes offensive line coach George…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastOTA BATTLES: Ben Johnson Looks For EARLY Evaluation At Key Positions | CHGO Bears After Dark
The Chicago Bears have been hard at work over the past month as they returned for Minicamps. Now, they get to have some practice as this week is the start of…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastCoaching Them Up: Bears Defensive Assistants Explain HOW They Will Coach Better in 2026 | CHGO Bears
Chicago Bears Defensive Assistants spoke at Halas Hall over the weekend. After Ben Johnson questioned how well the players were being coached earlier this…
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Austin Booker Shares Offseason Training Routines, Big Expectations for Chicago Bears Season
Chicago Bears Edge rusher Austin Booker joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss how impactful his offseason has been as he enters a crucial Year 3 on the Bears…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastGOLD JACKET: Ben Johnson Has Hall Of Fame Expectations | CHGO Bears Podcast
Ben Johnson did the impossible in 2025 by transforming the Chicago Bears into a Top 5 offense in the NFL. But a great story was told about Ben's vision for his…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastAustin Booker Headlines Chicago Bears X-Factors in 2026 | CHGO Bears Podcast
The Chicago Bears are set to take the next step in 2026 and Year 2 of the Ben Johnson Era but who are the X-Factors that can push the Bears over the top after…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastGENERATIONAL BILLING: Is Caleb Williams a Top-3 Quarterback in the NFL Moving Forward? | CHGO Bears
Colin Cowherd named the top-3 quarterbacks he would draft in the NFL and listed Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams #3 after only Bills QB Josh Allen and Chiefs QB…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastDEFEND THE CROWN: Can Chicago Bears REMAIN NFC North Champs In 2026? | CHGO Bears After Dark
The dust has settled over the weekend now that the full 2026 NFL Schedule was released on Thursday and we're taking a 2nd look over on what challenges there…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBEARS TO INDIANA? Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Joins & Makes Pitch to Chicago Bears | CHGO Bears
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott joins the show today to make his pitch to the Chicago Bears. Just how good of a deal is Hammond offering the Bears? And what…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastSCHEDULE RELEASE SPECIAL: The Chicago Bears 2026 Scheduled REVEALED! | CHGO Bears
The NFL schedule has been announced for all 32 teams! Is it favorable for the Chicago Bears? We reveal the schedule and give you our best and worst. Later, the…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBEARS SCHEDULE PREDICTIONS: How Many Times Will Caleb Williams Be in Primetime? | CHGO Bears
We are just a day away from the official NFL schedule release! Today, the CHGO Bears crew gives their best predictions as to what the schedule will look like…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastRUMORS SWIRLING: Will the Chicago Bears Open the Season Against the Seattle Seahawks? | CHGO Bears
Will the Chicago Bears be playing in the first game of the season against the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks? Or will it be a Super Bowl…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastCLASS IN SESSION: Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears Rookie Class take first steps | CHGO Bears After Dark
The Chicago Bears held Rookie Minicamp over the weekend at Halas Hall and we got our first look a the 2026 Rookie Class out on the football field in a Bears…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastRookie Minicamp Leftovers: Why Miller Moss BELIEVES In Caleb Williams! | CHGO Bears Podcast
The Chicago Bears rookie minicamp gave fans even more reasons to be excited about the future, especially after Miller Moss shared why he fully believes in…
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Tyson Bagent's Offseason Preparations as Chicago Bears Load Up for Super Bowl Run in 2026
Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and talks about his offseason preparations so far. How has swimming becoming a part of his training…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastRUSH PLAN: Dennis Allen Details how Bears Will Fix Pass Rush in 2026 | CHGO Bears Podcast
Rookie Minicamp continues on Saturday as the 2026 class makes an impression of the Chicago Bears coaching staff. Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen spoke about…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastROOKIE MINICAMP RECAP: First Impressions of Dillon Thieneman, Zavion Thomas & More | CHGO Bears
The Chicago Bears took the field for rookie minicamp on Friday, giving us our first look at the players on the field. What stood out as the best and worst from…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastCould Garrett Bradbury Be Traded AGAIN this Offseason? | CHGO Bears Podcast
Chicago Bears Center Garrett Bradbury has been trade once already this offseason, but could it happen AGAIN? Kevin Eck, writer for the Baltimore Ravens…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastDANNY PARKINS JOINS! Are the Chicago Bears a Better Team in 2026? | CHGO Bears Podcast
FS1’s Danny Parkins joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss if the Chicago Bears have improved year-over-year in 2026. Later, we do some trivia for charity…
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Sam Roush’s Stanford Tight End Coach Breaks Down FIT with the Chicago Bears
What are the Chicago Bears getting in their 69th overall draft pick Sam Roush? Stanford tight ends coach Nate Byham, who coached Roush in college, joins the…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastSCHEDULE WISH LIST: Dream Scenarios for the Chicago Bears Schedule Reveal | CHGO Bears Podcast
With the NFL Draft having concluded, the CHGO Bears Podcast turns the attention to the NFL schedule reveal. Will the Bears be relegated to an early bye week…
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Field Yates Finds the BEST Value Picks in the Chicago Bears NFL Draft
ESPN's Field Yates joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft results. Was LSU WR Zavion Thomas a surprise pick. Was Safety…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastTIGHT END TAKEOVER: With Sam Roush, Does Chicago Have the Best Tight End Group? | CHGO Bears Podcast
The Chicago Bears add tight end Sam Roush in the third round of the NFL Draft, and Adam Hoge and Mark Carman take a deep dive into what he brings to the…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastCONSENSUS? Chicago Bears Following Ben Johnson’s Path | CHGO Bears Podcast
On today’s CHGO Bears Podcast, we discuss consensus draft boards as opposed to teams’ boards. Are Bears drafts in the hands on Ben Johnson now? Eric DeCosta…
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Dillon Thieneman's High School Coach Details his Path to the Chicago Bears
Josh Miracle was the Defensive Coordinator at Westfield High School when new Chicago Bear Dillon Thieneman arrived on campus. He details the Safety's growth…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastDEEP DIVE: Getting To Know New Chicago Bears Safety Dillon Thieneman | CHGO Bears Podcast
The Bears went all in on the safety position this offseason after losing Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker. Enter Safeties Coby Bryant and 1st Round Pick, Dillon…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastDane Brugler Breaks Down the Chicago Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft Class! | CHGO Bears
The Athletic’s Dane Brugler joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to share his NFL Draft expertise. Did the Chicago Bears have a great draft? Were Dillon Thieneman and…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastEDGE CONCERNS: What Can Ryan Poles Do Moving Forward To Bolster A Pass Rush? | CHGO Bears After Dark
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books and for the 5th year in a row with Ryan Poles as GM, the Chicago Bears did not select an Edge Rusher in the first three…
CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastBest and Worst of the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft | CHGO Bears Podcast
The 2026 NFL Draft has concluded with the Chicago Bears making 7 selections. How do we grade Ryan Poles' draft? Needs were filled but the opinions are mixed…
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Fran Duffy Breaks Down the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft Class
ALLCITY Draft Expert Fran Duffy joins the CHGO Bears Podcast following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. How did Day 3 grade out for Ryan Poles and the…
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast2026 NFL DRAFT DAY 3 RECAP: Chicago Bears Focus on the Defense with Malik Muhammad | CHGO Bears
The Chicago Bears concluded their 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, trading up to select Texas CB Malik Muhammad before selecting Arizona State LB Keyshaun Elliott…