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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: Is Caleb Williams ON HIS WAY to getting a massive contract from the Chicago Bears?
Is Caleb Williams on pace for a major contract from the Chicago Bears? What Ryan Poles had to say and how where Williams needs to improve. NFL free agency…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsTHIS is the only way a Maxx Crosby trade makes sense for the Chicago Bears
Maxx Crosby trade rumors are heating up again, but a deal only makes sense for the Chicago Bears if more players get involved. Ryan Poles isn't going to…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears NFL Draft targets: Winners and losers from NFL Scouting Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine made it less likely that the Chicago Bears draft a defensive tackle in the first round and more likely to pick a safety. We go through…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears NFLPA report card shows real improvement behind the scenes in Ben Johnson’s first year
The Chicago Bears report card from the NFLPA had better grades for Ben Johnson's first season than the year before. We unpack the progress and what it means…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bears getting calls on DJ Moore & Tyson Bagent?? TRADE coming soon?
The Chicago Bears and Ryan Poles are reportedly getting calls on both DJ Moore and Tyson Bagent, Dexter and Tremaine Edmunds are hot topics as well at the…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow Gervon Dexter trade talks could reshape Chicago Bears defensive line from inside out
The Chicago Bears are getting trade calls about DT Gervon Dexter, with all signs pointing to Ryan Poles rebuilding his defensive line from the inside out…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsNow is the best time for Chicago Bears to trade backup QB Tyson Bagent to the highest bidder
Ben Johnson doesn't want the Chicago Bears to trade backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, but now is the best time to maximize his value. He's not going to stay in…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsRyan Poles hints at answers for Chicago Bears ‘tough decisions’ on DJ Moore, Tremaine Edmunds, Jaquan Brisker
The Chicago Bears have "tough decisions" to make about key players like D.J. Moore, Tremaine Edmunds and Jaquan Brisker, but Ryan Poles hinted at what…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Ben Johnson & Ryan Poles at the NFL Combine & state of the Chicago Bears defense
Ben Johnson & Ryan Poles met with the media at the NFL combine and what we learned from them. The state of Dennis Allen's defense and how the Chicago Bears…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears should give Darnell Wright his contract extension now and not wait for price to go up
Darnell Wright is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, and the Chicago Bears shouldn't wait to lock him in for the long term. He's not the only…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsTop Chicago Bears offseason trade targets not named Maxx Crosby
The Chicago Bears could have more affordable and more realistic trade options this offseason than Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders. Ryan Poles should…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: What's the BEST WAY for the Chicago Bears to improve their d-line this offseason?
Should the Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson target Bradley Chubb? What about trading DJ Moore for Maxx Crosby? What's the 2nd priority to support…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsOverreactions to Chicago Bears stadium efforts are getting out of hand in both Indiana and Illinois
Every bit of Chicago Bears stadium news is a push for more leverage from both Indiana and Illinois, and we need to stop overreacting to each development. Plus…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears have to prioritize defensive line as biggest need for Dennis Allen’s defense
The Chicago Bears have plenty of needs to address this offseason, but the defensive line needs to be the top priority for Ryan Poles. Defensive end and…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears free agents that Ryan Poles should let walk and sign elsewhere in free agency
The Chicago Bears will have to make some difficult decisions and let some of their top young free agents walk away and sign with other teams. Ryan Poles…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears free agents that should be a priority for Ryan Poles to re-sign before free agency
The Chicago Bears have over 25 players set to hit NFL free agency, but only a handful should be priorities for Ryan Poles to re-sign. It shouldn't be too…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears shouldn't mortgage their future to trade for Maxx Crosby
The Chicago Bears aren't ready to go all-in on Maxx Crosby. They can't afford to mortgage their future for the Raiders star pass rusher. If Las Vegas makes…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Will the Chicago Bears KEEP D'Andre Swift or will Ben Johnson move on again?
Should Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears keep D'Andre Swift? What's the move for Ryan Poles if they don't? TJ Edwards and Tyrique Stevensons future on the…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow Chicago Bears can create massive salary cap space without any cuts or trades
The Chicago Bears need to create significant salary cap space this offseason, and it's going to require more than just some simple roster cuts. Ryan Poles will…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears cap casualties who could be released or traded for salary savings
The Chicago Bears need to clear salary cap space this offseason, and Ryan Poles has several players he could cut or trade to make more room. It's not an easy…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow lingering injuries will complicate Chicago Bears biggest free agent and NFL Draft decisions
The injuries the Chicago Bears suffered late in the season will make free agency and the NFL Draft a lot more complicated for Ryan Poles. It's hard for him to…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: WHO should Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears target in free agency this year??
Who should the Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears target in free agency? What will a Darnell Wright extension look like? Press Taylor is officially…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsNew Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor has red flags but deserves a fair chance
New Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor deserves scrutiny for what went wrong at his previous stops, but Ben Johnson also deserves the benefit of…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhat Chicago Bears can learn from Seattle Seahawks winning Super Bowl 60
The Chicago Bears weren't far from the Super Bowl teams this year, but they can still learn a lot from what made the Seattle Seahawks successful. The Super…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: What's the BEST move Ryan Poles has made as the GM of the Chicago Bears?
Is trading for Joe Thuney the best move Ryan Poles has made as the GM of the Chicago Bears? Caleb Williams TD pass to DJ Moore wins moment of the year, what's…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsJoe Thuney is Protector of the Year, Theo Benedet is back, and Chicago Bears land veteran RB coach
The Chicago Bears have the NFL's best offensive lineman and also re-signed Theo Benedet for 2026. Ben Johnson also found his replacement for RBs coach Eric…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears MVP, Coach of the Year, Most Improved and other team awards for 2025 season
Caleb Williams was the obvious MVP of the Chicago Bears this season, but the team has plenty of candidates worthy of Offensive Player of the Year and other…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears coaching carousel update: Offensive coordinator movement, plus assistants staying put?
The Chicago Bears have started identifying potential offensive coordinator replacements for Declan Doyle, and Ben Johnson may not lose any other assistant…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Should the Chicago Bears TRADE or KEEP DJ Moore??
Should the Chicago Bears trade or keep DJ Moore? How much would it hurt Caleb William and Ben Johnson offense if they move on? Big targets for Ryan Poles this…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsCole Kmet trade would make more sense for Chicago Bears than trading DJ Moore
DJ Moore is getting most of the trade speculation from Chicago Bears fans, but a Cole Kmet trade would make more sense this offseason. The tight end…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsRyan Poles’ job security with Chicago Bears looks more questionable after Vikings fired their GM
The Minnesota Vikings firing their general manager should serve as a warning for Ryan Poles that his job security still has to be earned every year. We compare…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Ian Cunningham LEAVES for Falcons and the Chicago Bears biggest draft NEEDS!
Ian Cunningham leaves the Chicago Bears for the Atlanta Falcons. What will Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson do at left tackle to protect Caleb Williams? Looking at…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow lessons from Ben Johnson's first season will shape Chicago Bears biggest offseason moves
The Chicago Bears' first season with Ben Johnson revealed the good and the bad on the roster, making it clear what Ryan Poles does and doesn't need to change…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhat we learned about the Chicago Bears in Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach
Ben Johnson's first season with the Chicago Bears was about learning which players were the right fit for his coaching staff and which ones weren't. This year…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsDon’t read too much into Chicago Bears heaping praise on WR DJ Moore | Trade speculation still fair
Chicago Bears wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El is the latest to publicly praise D.J. Moore, but it doesn't mean a potential trade is any less likely…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Are Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears CLOSE to being a Super Bowl team??
How far are Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears from reaching the Super Bowl? PFF grades Ryan Poles draft class as #1, what's the future of…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears CB Nahshon Wright added to Pro Bowl, but the honor is starting to mean less and less
Nahshon Wright gives the Chicago Bears four Pro Bowl players this season, but the prestige of that honor declines more ever year. The latest example is…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBrain drain coming to Ben Johnson's coaching staff as top Chicago Bears assistants interview for jobs elsewhere
Some of the Chicago Bears brightest assistant coaches are interviewing for promotions on other teams, creating new challenges for Ben Johnson to maintain his…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsRyan Poles previews biggest decisions and priorities ahead for Chicago Bears roster this offseason
The Chicago Bears have plenty of work ahead of them this offseason, with a primary focus on retooling Dennis Allen's defense. Safety and defensive line will…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson named Coach of the Year Finalist & moving on to 2026!
Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson has been named a coach of the year finalist, flipping the page to the 2026 season, our first look at Bears free agents, which…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBen Johnson taking smart approach to maintaining Chicago Bears offensive continuity into Year 2
Ben Johnson knows a full year of experience will make his Chicago Bears offense even better, but he still wants the group to start over from square one…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsOne year after hiring Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears are further along than they were supposed to be
Ben Johnson made more progress on and off the field for the Chicago Bears than anyone expected in his first year. The real challenge will be sustaining that…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Where did the Chicago Bears & Caleb Williams SUCCEED the most in 2025?
The Bears Squad Show looks back the Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams game, what we saw on the Caleb Williams vs DJ Moore play, grading out the 2025 season and…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhy Chicago Bears came up short in Divisional Round playoff loss to Los Angeles Rams
The Chicago Bears offense has plenty of blame to go around for their struggles against the Los Angeles Rams, while the defense deserves a ton of credit all…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears proved they were legitimate Super Bowl contenders in Divisional Round loss to Rams
The Chicago Bears played a tough Los Angeles Rams team down to the very end, proving that this team was a real contender and not frauds. The loss stings, but…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bears MAGICAL season ends in HEARTBREAKING fashion to the Rams
Caleb Williams threw 3 interceptions but had a miracle TD throw to Cole Kmet to send the game to OT. Should Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears gone for 2 to win…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears defense faces toughest offense yet in potential shootout with Los Angeles Rams
The Chicago Bears' defense hasn't faced an offense as good as the Los Angeles Rams this season, but Sean McVay's coaching staff could be more distracted this…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBears-Rams Preview: Chicago needs vulnerable Rams to make too many mistakes to overcome
The Chicago Bears haven't face a team as talented as the Los Angeles Rams this season, but they're prone to inconsistency that holds them back. The team that…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Can Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears CONTINUE their magical season??
Is Ben Johnson out of line for his comments about the Green Bay Packers? Can Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears take down the Rams? Where Caleb ranks amongst…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBen Johnson is escalating Chicago Bears rivalry with Green Bay Packers, and that’s a good thing
Ben Johnson used swear words in the locker room after the Chicago Bears playoff victory, and it hurt Green Bay Packers fans' feelings. Boo hoo. He's adding…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow Chicago Bears adjusted in second half to pull off comeback wildcard victory over Packers
The Chicago Bears pulled off the spectacular comeback against the Green Bay Packers thanks to some effective second-half adjustments by Ben Johnson and Dennis…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears wildcard win over Green Bay Packers will echo for years beyond current NFL playoffs
The Chicago Bears win over the Green Bay Packers symbolizes more than just a wildcard playoff victory for Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. This game will have…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: THE CHICAGO BEARS DO IT AGAIN!!! Caleb Williams comes through & the Bears advance!
Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson & the Chicago Bears take down the Green Bay Packers after another dramatic 4th quarter comeback. DJ Moore caught the game winning…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears getting healthy at just the right time to face green bay Packers in wild card playoffs
Rome Odunze and Kyler Gordon are returning to the Chicago Bears for the playoffs, giving them a boost they didn't have in the first two matchups with the Green…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears can’t let mistakes and self-inflicted wounds doom them in third matchup with Packers
The Chicago Bears can't afford to make the same mistakes against the Green Bay Packers that they did in the first two matchups. The winner of this playoff game…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Previewing Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers with the season ON THE LINE!
Previewing the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers playoff matchup, what Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson need to do, how can Dennis Allen adjust, our regular…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears have to rely on limited playoff experience in Ben Johnson’s first postseason run
The Chicago Bears have some players with playoff experience, but they're concentrated at specific positions. The younger players will have to step up in the…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears HAVE to avoid slow starts that doomed them in Week 18 loss to Detroit Lions
The Chicago Bears had a variety of individual errors that caused their slow start against the Detroit Lions. That won't fly in the playoffs. The good news is…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears don’t look ready for NFL playoffs in messy Week 18 loss to Detroit Lions
The Chicago Bears stumbled their way into the playoffs with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions that left them with a lot to cleanup before their home playoff…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: A slow start BITES the Chicago Bears as the regular season ends with a 19-16 LOSS
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears offense did nothing for the first quarter but touchdowns to Jahdae Walker & Coleston Loveland with two successful 2 point…