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Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears
Locked On Bears podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Chicago Bears and the National Football League. Hosted by Pro Football Focus analyst Lorin Cox, the Locked On Bears podcast provides your daily Bears fix with expert guests and opinion, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Windy City franchise. The Locked On Bears podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the…
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Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Zavion Thomas shows WHY the Chicago Bears drafted him, preseason is finally over!
Zavion Thomas showed out, Tyson Bagent was excellent but what else did we see from the Chicago Bears before Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles have to cut the roster…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhere the Chicago Bears are seeing the most growth and improvement as the preseason wraps up
Caleb Williams is dialing in his timing and anticipation with his receivers, and D'Andre Swift is primed for a fast start to the 2026 season. Plus, Ben Johnson…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhy I’m skeptical of Gervon Dexter trade rumors, plus the Chicago Bears are finally getting healthy
Trade rumors are swirling once again around Gervon Dexter, but that doesn't mean the Chicago Bears are for sure going to send him away. Plus, a bunch of…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsInjuries are the only real question marks left for Chicago Bears 53-man roster predictions
Most of the Chicago Bears 53-man roster decisions are clear, except for where injured players are still recovering. Some players might start the year on…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Are the Chicago Bears about to make a trade?? Darnell Wright hurt at practice
Reports are out that the Chicago Bears may trade Gervon Dexter, Darnell Wright hurt at practice, the rivalry jerseys have been revealed and will Braxton Jones…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears biggest training camp battles all look settled after two preseason games
The Chicago Bears' most important training camp battles all have clear winners before the team plays its last preseason game. The only thing left is to sort…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears preseason loss to Cincinnati Bengals shows work still to be done before regular season
The Chicago Bears' struggles in their second preseason game made it clear that the starters still have a lot to clean up before Week 1. The biggest concern…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Whose stock is UP, whose stock is FALLING after Chicago Bears 2nd preseason game??
Ben Johnson had Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and the starters start the 2nd preseason game for the Chicago Bears. Whose stock is up and whose is down after this…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears preseason game against Cincinnati Bengals matters even if starters don’t play again
The Chicago Bears aren’t expected to play their starters against the Cincinnati Bengals, but the game will still shape the team for the regular season…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhy Chicago Bears joint practice with Cincinnati Bengals will be more important than preseason game
The Chicago Bears joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals will tell them a lot more about their team than the preseason game on Saturday. The starters will…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears left tackle shakeup is overdue but important for finding best starting option
The Chicago Bears are finally bringing Theo Benedet back into the left tackle battle with Braxton Jones, with not a lot of time for him to catch up. It is a…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bears FINALLY bring in a defensive end and the LT battle has changed?!
The Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles & Ben Johnson finally add a defensive end in Marcus Davenport, Kyle Monangai is hurt, a big change in the LT competition all…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsOzzy Trapilo and Marcus Davenport bring much-needed help for Chicago Bears but won’t be instant fix
The Chicago Bears finally added a pass rusher in Marcus Davenport and are close to full strength up front with Ozzy Trapilo’s return. They won’t solve all of…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow Chicago Bears preseason win over Cleveland Browns shapes final 53-man roster and depth chart
Kaden Davis and Jamree Kromah were the breakout stars of the Chicago Bears first preseason win, but are they playing their way onto the 53-man roster? The game…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Who left the BIGGEST & BEST impression in preseason game 1 for the Chicago Bears??
Kaden Davis & Salvon Ahmed were two of the preseason stars in this game for the Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams and most of the starters didn't…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears won’t play Caleb Williams against Browns but should make starters play this preseason
Like last year, we won’t see many Chicago Bears starters in the first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. But Ben Johnson should make the starters…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsCan Ben Johnson’s INSANE Ambitions Lead to Chicago Bears’ Greatest Offensive Season Yet?
Ben Johnson wants the Chicago Bears to have the best offense in NFL history, but he can start by being the best in franchise history. We explore Johnson’s high…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD Show: PANIC BUTTON? How the Chicago Bears & Ben Johnson can overcome all these injuries!
Coby Bryant is out 4-6 months, Luther Burden is out for the preseason, Kyler Gordon is MIA! How will Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears overcome…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsCoby Bryant and Ozzy Trapilo injury updates throw curveball into Chicago Bears training camp battles
Coby Bryant will be out even longer than initially thought, but Ozzy Trapilo could be back early for the Chicago Bears. That will change the team's approach at…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsInjuries lead Chicago Bears to make uncharacteristic moves to sign veteran free agents at safety, WR
The Chicago Bears don’t usually sign experienced veterans at training camp unless the injury situation starts to get dire. Bringing in safety Xavier Woods and…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsIt’s time to panic about Chicago Bears training camp injuries, with secondary hit hard once again
The Chicago Bears have a ton of injuries in the secondary for the second-straight year, and their roster moves reflect just how concerned the team is. The good…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bears ALREADY hit with HUGE injuries as Coby Bryant and others go down
Coby Bryant, Braxton Jones, Montez Sweat all leave practice in the last 48 hours, adding that with Kyler Gordon how concerned should the Chicago Bears be?…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsTraining camp injuries open up Chicago Bears battles for left tackle and defensive line snaps
Minor injuries are starting to add up at Chicago Bears training camp, with key players like Braxton Jones and Montez Sweat getting banged up. The good news is…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsOne critical Chicago Bears training camp battle is over before it started
One of the most important training camp battles for the Chicago Bears already has a clear winner cementing his place as a starter. It will benefit Ben Johnson…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsDarnell Wright contract extension represents important NFL Draft milestone for Chicago Bears
Darnell Wright’s new contract extension is fair market value and an important sign of the Chicago Bears’ roster building progress. He is a foundational…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsCoby Bryant training camp injury exposes real flaw in Chicago Bears plan for Dennis Allen’s defense
The training camp injury to Coby Bryant will have ripple effects that hurt the entire Chicago Bears defense. The improvement he brought to the secondary was…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHype is building for Luther Burden and Rome Odunze in Chicago Bears training camp battle to be WR1
Luther Burden is the early star of Chicago Bears training camp, but Rome Odunze made it clear his foot feels fine and he's back to 100 percent. Rookie wide…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow Caleb Williams is taking his game to the next level at Chicago Bears training camp
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is advancing in his ability to anticipate coverages and stay one step ahead of the defense. That's helping the offense…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsPrice tags for Darnell Wright and Gervon Dexter contracts are rising. Will the Chicago Bears pay up?
Darnell Wright will become the NFL's new highest paid right tackle on his next contract, whenever the Chicago Bears decide to pay him. The defensive tackle…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bears ARE BACK, training camp underway! What's up with Kyler Gordon??
Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears are back! What we learned with training camp underway, what's going on with Kyler Gordon, could Ryan Poles…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsKyler Gordon's future with Chicago Bears is in doubt with latest injury saga | Training Camp Update
If Kyler Gordon doesn't get healthy soon (and stay healthy), this will be his last year with the Chicago Bears. Offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie is also on…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears 53-man roster prediction: Most notable players on the bubble at 2026 training camp
The Chicago Bears have a month to figure out who they want to keep on their 53-man roster, and the toughest decisions will revolve around injuries. A few young…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears are better prepared this year to withstand long injury list to being training camp
The Chicago Bears have six players sidelined to begin training camp, but their roster is better suited this year handle the absences if they linger. Kyler…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: How FAR must the Chicago Bears go this season for it to be a SUCCESSFUL season?
How far do Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson have to go to make it a successful season for the Chicago Bears? What's a failure? Do the Bears need Rome Odunze or…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsCoby Bryant and Dillion Thieneman could give the Chicago Bears the NFL's most dynamic safety duo
Chicago Bears safeties Coby Bryant and Dillion Thieneman have more versatility than just about any safety duo in the NFL, unlocking tons of possibilities for…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears need DB coach Al Harris to work his magic again in training camp battles at cornerback
The Chicago Bears need the training camp battle at cornerback to produce another solid starter opposite Jaylon Johnson, and maybe an injury replacement for…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWe're giving away 5 pairs of free tickets to Chicago Bears training camp: Here's how to enter to win
Locked on Bears is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to 5 different days of Chicago Bears training camp practices. Here's a quick rundown of how to enter for your…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsDevin Bush and healthier T.J. Edwards need to give Chicago Bears better LB play in 2026
The Chicago Bears replaced Tremaine Edmunds with Devin Bush to get better linebacker play, along with a bounceback from a healthier T.J. Edwards. D'Marco…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsImprovement Needed: Chicago Bears are at risk of fielding the NFL’s WORST defensive line in 2026
The Chicago Bears need their returning defensive linemen to play a lot better in 2026, or they risk having the worst defensive line in the NFL this season. The…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears biggest battles at training camp will be at most important positions on offensive line
When the pads come on at training camp, the Chicago Bears will learn who is ready to start at the key positions of left tackle and center. The good news is…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsESPN Top 10 rankings show Chicago Bears roster needs to take another step to compete for Super Bowls
NFL executives, coaches and scouts ranked the Top 10 players at every position, and the Chicago Bears only had a few representatives. It's a start, but in…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhat does Year 2 jump look like for Colston Loveland and Chicago Bears TEs? | Training Camp Preview
Ben Johnson expects to use the Chicago Bears tight ends even more in 2026, clearing the way for bigger production from Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet. We…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: The NFL says Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams IS A TOP 10 QB!!
The NFL says Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is a top 10 QB in the NFL! Surprised by execs and coaches saying that? Should Ben Johnsons offense be expected to…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhat will it take for Odunze or Burden to become Top 10 WRs? | Chicago Bears Training Camp Preview
Rome Odunze and Luther Burden were both on pace for 1,000 yard seasons during their most productive stretches of 2025. Either one could make the jump to be a…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsQB rankings show Caleb Williams has arrived as a Top 10 QB for Chicago Bears | Training Camp Preview
Caleb Williams is a Top 10 NFL quarterback in the eyes of multiple evaluators and rankings, and his stardom is only going to rise further for the Chicago…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow Chicago Bears’ Top 5 rushing attack could be EVEN BETTER in 2026 | Training Camp Preview: RBs
Ben Johnson orchestrated a great rushing attack in 2025, and the Chicago Bears could put up even bigger numbers in 2026 with plenty of room for growth. A lot…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Does the Chicago Bears defense have ANY CHANCE to be top 15 this year??
Can the Chicago Bears defense be top 15 in 2026? Is Kyler Gordon or Jaylon Johnson under the most pressure? Where do Rome Odunze and Luther Burden rank among…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears coaches have to earn their paychecks with key player development needed this year
The Chicago Bears are counting on key young players to develop and take the next step in 2026. That puts the pressure on the coaching staff to get them there…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsAdvanced Chicago Bears QB charting shows Caleb Williams is right on track with his development
Caleb Williams performed well in advanced QB charting from PFF that shows him right on track with where he should be in his development. We explore what his…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears need their young talent to elevate and become STARS to take the team to the next level
The Chicago Bears have plenty of good, young players on the roster, but in order to become a Super Bowl contender, they need that talent to develop into…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Can Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson be the BEST NFC North HC after just two years??
Can Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson be the clear best HC in the NFC North by the end of the 2026 season? What from Caleb Williams and the rest of the Bears will…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhat it will take for Chicago Bears defense to catch up to the offense and the rest of the NFC North
Turnovers masked major deficiencies in the Chicago Bears defense last season, but Dennis Allen is in a great position to have a much-improved unit in 2026…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears young weapons for Caleb Williams ready to surpass rest of the NFC North in 2026
The Chicago Bears receivers, tight ends and running backs will get the respect of being a top-flight supporting cast by the end of the 2026 season. Colston…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhy Montez Sweat is UNDERRATED for Chicago Bears after being voted a Top 100 player in the NFL
Montez Sweat is finally getting some of the credit he deserves after the Chicago Bears edge rusher was voted as a Top 100 player in the NFL. He consistently…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Is Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams a TOP 10 QB in the NFL??
Is Caleb Williams a top 10 QB in the NFL? What needs to stand out at Chicago Bears training camp? What will separate the Bears, Vikings, Lions and Packers in…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears and Caleb Williams STILL don't get national respect, despite success with Ben Johnson
National expectations for the Chicago Bears are still far below where the fan base sees them, despite winning 11 games and the NFC North last season. We…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow Chicago Bears will be affected by big NFL contract extensions for Kyle Pitts, Jeffrey Simmons
Big contract extensions for Falcons TE Kyle Pitts and Titans DT Jeffrey Simmons complicate the future for the Chicago Bears at both positions. It changes Cole…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears brace for another intense training camp from Ben Johnson: Does it risk more injuries?
Ben Johnson uses training camp to instill a toughness and resilience in the Chicago Bears that pays off in the regular season, but does it also contribute to…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Besides Caleb Williams, which Chicago Bears player will DEFINE the 2026 season?
After Caleb Williams, who will define the 2026 Chicago Bears season? Is it Rome Odunze or Luther Burden? Where is the biggest upgrade and downgrade on Ben…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears roster fully embodies Ben Johnson's culture of hard work, and it's already paying off
The Chicago Bears roster is already built to reflect Ben Johnson's culture of hard work, and it's why they've had so much success so quickly with player…