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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 BearsChicago Bears need to dominate New Orleans Saints to prove that team progress is real and will last
The next step for the Chicago Bears' progression this season is to not only beat the New Orleans Saints, but dominate from start to finish.That will prove that…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: What do you make of the WEIRD Caleb Williams & Troy Aikman drama??
What's going on with Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams & Troy Aikman? Best and worst moments from game vs the Commanders. Are the Bears primed to make a run?…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBears-Saints Preview: Dennis Allen revenge game will prove New Orleans wrong as Chicago hits its stride
Dennis Allen faces off against his former team, with a great opportunity to show how much progress his defense has made with the Chicago Bears.Caleb Williams…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow Chicago Bears fixed their struggling running game and run defense to beat Washington Commanders
The Chicago Bears figured out how to unlock D'Andre Swift and the running game, while bolstering their league-worst run defense against the Washington…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears show real improvement after bye and overcome self-inflicted wounds to beat Commanders
The Chicago Bears' win over the Washington Commanders wasn't pretty, but it showed how Ben Johnson's coaching staff made meaningful improvements during the bye…
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BEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bears get REDEMPTION and defeat the Commanders on a game winning FG!
D'Andre Swift had an incredible game for Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears as the Bears get redemption and take down the Washington Commanders on a game…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsCaleb Williams has caught up to the other QBs from his NFL Draft class, and he’s ready to pass them
Everyone loved Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix last season, but so far through 2025, Caleb Williams has caught up to the other top quarterbacks from his NFL Draft…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears bye week injury progress will help but won’t solve their problems vs Commanders
The Chicago Bears will benefit from getting multiple starters back from injury after the bye week, but a few other injuries have popped up along the way.It'll…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBears-Commanders Preview: NFL's worst run defense prepares for NFL's best run offense
The Chicago Bears need to solve their run defense issues during the bye week, because no one has been able to stop the Washington Commanders ground game.We…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears still have path to playoffs and 4,000 yards for Caleb Williams this season
After a slow start to the season, the Chicago Bears can still reach many of the big picture goals they had before the start of the year.Caleb Williams is right…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Kyler Gordon INTENDS to return to the Chicago Bears vs the Commanders
Kyle Gordon says he is returning to the Chicago Bears to take on the Washington Commanders this coming Monday, who are the 5 Bears outside of Caleb Williams…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsUnderachieving offseason additions are biggest factor holding Chicago Bears back to start 2025
The Chicago Bears haven't gotten nearly enough from their biggest free agents, trade acquisitions and draft picks of the offseason.Those investments were…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsMost important changes Chicago Bears should make during bye week: Don't expect a big splash move
The Chicago Bears aren't in position to make a big, splashy change to their roster during the bye week, but some more subtle changes to their lineup could go a…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears early bye week is both good and bad timing, after team just started clicking
The Chicago Bears bye week gives them a chance to self-scout and improve from the first four weeks, but it's a small sample size to judge.The team was just…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow much progress have 2-2 Chicago Bears actually made entering the bye week?
The Chicago Bears have won two games in a row, but can their progress actually be trusted? Or did they just beat bad teams?They have real flaws that won't go…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears left tackle change to Theo Benedet might help, but won’t solve offensive line issues
The Chicago Bears' struggles on the offensive line go beyond just the left tackle.Theo Benedet could be an upgrade over Braxton Jones, but the group as a whole…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: What are the biggest POSITIVES & NEGATIVES for the Chicago Bears through 4 games??
What are the Chicago Bears biggest positives and negatives heading into the bye week? Where can Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson and the team improve the most? What…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhere Chicago Bears still need to keep getting better after win over Las Vegas Raiders
The Chicago Bears have to get a lot better after an ugly win over the Las Vegas Raiders, especially in the ground game on both sides of the ball.The solutions…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears finally find a way to win instead of finding a way to lose against Las Vegas Raiders
The Chicago Bears of the past lose that game to the Las Vegas Raiders. Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams found a way to win, despite an ugly game.They made plenty…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bears BLOCK the game winning FG, pull off an UGLY victory!
It was an UGLY game for Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears but an impressive drive for Caleb Williams that ended in a rushing TD by D'Andre Swift and then a…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears injuries will be deciding factor for whether they can beat Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4
A healthy Chicago Bears team should beat the Las Vegas Raiders. If the injury report continues to look bad, that task could get a lot harder.We look at how…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBears-Raiders Preview: Dennis Allen can’t let Ashton Jeanty get rolling
The Chicago Bears have struggled to stop the run this season, and Dennis Allen's defense can't allow the Las Vegas Raiders to get Ashton Jeanty going for the…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears defense could remain a team weakness but should keep improving under Dennis Allen
The Chicago Bears defense has real flaws that aren't going away, but the group should continue to get better this season under Dennis Allen.The defense will…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: HOW can the Chicago Bears BUILD off their victory over the Dallas Cowboys?
How can Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears defense build off their week 3 performance against the Dallas Cowboys? Jaylon Johnson could return…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow much of Chicago Bears success in win against Dallas Cowboys is sustainable?
Some of the Chicago Bears success against the Dallas Cowboys was thanks to a bad Matt Eberflus defense, but some of the progress was sustainable…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears find offensive formula for Caleb Williams, pass rush plan for defense to beat Cowboys
Even without a running game, Ben Johnson finally put together the successful formula for Caleb Williams. Playing against Matt Eberflus and the Dallas Cowboys…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Caleb Williams BALLS OUT! Throws 4 touchdowns in the Chicago Bears 31-14 VICTORY
Caleb Williams throw 4 touchdowns to Rome Odunze, Cole Kmet, DJ Moore & Luther Burden in the Chicago Bears 31-14 WIN over the Dallas Cowboys. Tremaine Edmunds…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears offense primed to TAKE OFF versus Matt Eberflus’ Dallas Cowboys defense
The Chicago Bears offense made a lot of progress last week, and now Caleb Williams is primed for another big step forward against a bad Dallas Cowboys…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys defenses both looking for answers with shootout expected in Week 3
Neither the Chicago Bears nor the Dallas Cowboys have the cornerbacks to match up with the other team's wide receivers. Both defenses will be tested in Week 3…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow much blame does Ryan Poles deserve for Chicago Bears slow start?
The Chicago Bears' slow start has exposed some real problems with Ryan Poles' roster, but not everything can be blamed on the general manager.Some problems are…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: It's TIME to reset EXPECTATIONS for Caleb Williams and the Chicago
What are your expectations for the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams the rest of the season? Can Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen going in the right direction?…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsJaylon Johnson injury leaves Chicago Bears desperate at cornerback. Ryan Poles didn’t do enough
The Chicago Bears had cornerback injuries throughout training camp and the preseason, and Ryan Poles failed to add more depth. Now, they're in trouble.Jaylon…
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Chicago Bears defense exposed as major problem in Week 2 loss to Detroit Lions
The Chicago Bears gave up 50+ points for the first time since 2014, as the Detroit Lions exposed Dennis Allen's defense from start to finish.The real question…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bears get flat out EMBARRASSED by the Detroit Lions, lose 52-21
Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears give up 52 points to the Detroit Lions and get absolutely embarrassed. Ryan Poles roster and draft decisions are troubling, Caleb…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears match up well with Detroit Lions to clean up mistakes in Week 2
The Chicago Bears are in a good position to correct many of their Week 1 mistakes on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, even if that doesn't produce a win.At…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: How CONCERNED are you about Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears after 1 game?
Caleb Williams had a concerning performance in week 1 for the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson was very critical of himself, and Jaylon Johnson should be back for…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears and Detroit Lions both desperate to fix similar problems against each other in Week 2
The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions both need improve many of the same things when they play each other in Week 2.Neither can afford to start 0-2 with a loss…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhat we learned about Chicago Bears in Week 1 loss to Minnesota Vikings
The all-22 coaches film from the Chicago Bears loss to the Minnesota Vikings gave us a clearer picture of what went right and wrong in Week 1.The problems with…
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Caleb Williams let Chicago Bears down in Week 1 loss to Minnesota Vikings, but it wasn't all his fault
Missed throws from Caleb Williams kept the Chicago Bears from beating the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1, but he was far from the only problem.Ben Johnson needed…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bears & Caleb Williams just COLLAPSE and lose 27-24 to the Vikings
The Chicago Bears had a 17-6 lead and Caleb Williams lead the Bears for an opening drive Touchdown. And then the game unraveled for Caleb and Ben Johnson as JJ…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsFormer Chicago Bears coaches throw Caleb Williams under the bus in controversial report
Anonymous former Chicago Bears coaches and staffers pinned the blame on Caleb Williams for last season going off the rails.The story highlights exactly what…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears Week 1 game vs Vikings will teach us more about Ben Johnson than Caleb Williams
The Chicago Bears' Week 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings will be a bigger test for Ben Johnson than it will be for Caleb Williams.Dennis Allen will also…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBears-Vikings Preview: Ben Johnson vs. Brian Flores is most fascinating matchup of NFL Week 1
The Chicago Bears' Week 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings will be all about how Ben Johnson orchestrates his offense for Caleb Williams around Brian Flores'…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears updates on Jaylon Johnson’s injury, Braxton Jones starting at LT and new team captains
The Chicago Bears finally gave us an update on Jaylon Johnson's injury recovery and why Ben Johnson picked Braxton Jones to start at left tackle.Plus, the…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bears season HAS ARRIVED! Who is the BIGGEST x-factor for the season?
Who is the biggest x-factor for the Chicago Bears outside of Caleb Williams? Braxton Jones is the LT, what are you most worried or confident about and more on…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears season preview: Most optimistic and pessimistic outcomes for 2025
It's easy to get excited for what the Chicago Bears can do in 2025, but it's also not hard to see where things could go wrong.The most likely outcome is…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow worried should Chicago Bears be about Green Bay Packers trading for Micah Parsons?
Micah Parsons will be a major obstacle for the Chicago Bears in the NFC North, but the star pass rusher doesn't make Green Bay unstoppable.The Packers have…
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PREVIEW: Are the Chicago Bears set to challenge in the NFC North in 2025?
NFC North shakeup: Can the Lions repeat as champs in 2025? Ben Johnson's move to Chicago Bears could reshape the division's power dynamics.Peter Bukowski and…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWaiver claims, new injuries leave more questions than answers about Chicago Bears Week 1 roster
The Chicago Bears injuries are piling up on defense, but Ryan Poles claimed a linebacker and cornerback off of waivers to add more depth on defense. It leaves…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears 53-man roster surprises not over, with waiver wire talent to target at RB, DB and DE
The Chicago Bears 53-man roster had a couple of surprises, but more moves could be coming as Ryan Poles scours the waiver wire for more talent.We look at some…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: The Chicago Bear TRIM their roster down to 53, what's the most shocking decision?
The Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles & Ben Johnson have cut their roster down to 53, Ryan Clark has a wild take about Caleb Williams, a major concern for Dennis…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsInjuries make Chicago Bears 53-man roster impossible to predict, but let’s try anyway!
The hardest part of predicting the Chicago Bears 53-man roster is not knowing which players will start the season on short-term injured reserve.Besides those…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBears-Chiefs preseason finale was needed reality check for Chicago before regular season
The Chicago Bears' starters came back down to Earth against the Kansas Chiefs, and it was a valuable wake-up call before the start of the regular season.It's…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears 3rd preseason game at Chiefs will be important debuts and last chances for key players
The Chicago Bears should see some important new faces make their preseason debut against the Kansas City Chiefs, and it will be the last chance for veterans on…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsTyson Bagent contract extension is amazing story but starts clock for when he leaves Chicago Bears
Tyson Bagent's ascend from undrafted Division-II quarterback to multimillion dollar contract extension is one of the coolest stories in the NFL. It also marks…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: What is most CONCERNING thing for the Chicago Bears going into the season?
What's the biggest area of concern for the Chicago Bears heading into the start of the season? Would you want the Bears to trade for Trey Hendrickson? Tyson…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow Chicago Bears are absorbing injuries mounting at key positions in preseason
The Chicago Bears are missing multiple key players at both running back and cornerback, but they don't seem as concerned as we are on the outside.We check in…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson set up Caleb Williams to SHINE in second preseason game vs Bills
Caleb Williams' success in his first preseason action against the Bills was a direct result of the struggles and growth he experienced early at Chicago Bears…
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Why Caleb Williams' excellence vs Bills is so important, even in preseason against backups
Caleb Williams' performance against the Buffalo Bills meant a lot, even if it was against backups in the preseason. Seeing him execute Ben Johnson's offense at…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Caleb Williams SHINES in first preseason game and the Chicago Bears looked GREAT!
Caleb Williams led Ben Johnson's offense and the Chicago Bears to a 90+ yard touchdown drive to start the game and showed his connected with Coleston Loveland…