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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 BearsWhat Chicago Bears starters need to show against Buffalo Bills in second preseason game
The Chicago Bears starters will finally play against the Buffalo Bills, but we can't expect too much out of Caleb Williams and company in limited action.Other…
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Chicago Bears left tackle battle is OVER, plus starters will FINALLY play in preseason game vs Bills
The Chicago Bears haven't named a starting left tackle, but their actions at practice speak louder than their words.Plus, Ben Johnson will let the starters…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsDJ Moore somehow getting underrated, overlooked as Chicago Bears most dynamic weapon for Ben Johnson
Other Chicago Bears weapons are understandably getting all the hype this preseason, but D.J. Moore is still the top option for Ben Johnson's offense.He's in…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: How does Caleb Williams STACK UP to the rest of the league going into year 2??
Mike Sando dropped his annual QB tiers, is Caleb Williams to high or to low? What are the biggest overreactions or underreactions for the Chicago Bears through…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears 53-man roster looks mostly set, based on preseason playing time vs Miami Dolphins
The Chicago Bears preseason game against the Dolphins made most of the 53-man roster decisions pretty clear. Only a couple spots are still in question.We…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhat Chicago Bears preseason tie with Dolphins taught us about biggest training camp position battles
The Chicago Bears' preseason tie with the Miami Dolphins gave us an extended look at the battles at left tackle and cornerback, plus some defensive…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Who STOOD OUT and who struggled in the Chicago Bears 1st preseason game?
The Chicago Bears preseason is officially underway! Austin Booker and Noah Sewell had big days. How did Braxton Jones perform? What did we learn about Ben…
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Most important players to watch in Chicago Bears’ first preseason game against Miami Dolphins
The Chicago Bears might not play their starters much on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, but they still have plenty of players to watch for.A few borderline…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsDon’t expect Chicago Bears starters to play much this preseason under Ben Johnson
All signs point to the Chicago Bears starters playing very little this preseason, even if Ben Johnson won't say for sure.He's putting a lot of stock in the…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears first unofficial training camp depth chart has hints but not accurate to practice reps
The Chicago Bears released their first unofficial depth chart of training camp, and it's mostly inaccurate but has a few insights.We break down the latest…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Chicago Bears training camp is getting HEATED; sloppiness is how concerning?
Chicago Bears camp is getting more physical and a little heated after Ben Johnson said the Bears have been sloppier than expected. Is the sloppiness for Caleb…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhat it would actually take for Chicago Bears to trade for Micah Parsons
The Chicago Bears could find a way to make a trade for Micah Parsons work, but the downsides of the deal make it extremely unlikely.Ryan Poles won't want to…
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Ozzy Trapilo, Kyle Monangai lead Chicago Bears rookies advancing in key training camp battles
Colston Loveland and Luther Burden get all the attention, but Ozzy Trapilo and Kyle Monangai are the Chicago Bears rookies making waves at training…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Should the Chicago Bears go ALL IN and trade for Micah Parsons??
Should the Bears try and trade for Micah Parsons after he requested a trade?? How high is the ceiling for the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams this year? How…
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Ben Johnson’s new culture is already shining through at Chicago Bears training camp
Ben Johnson talked about changing the Chicago Bears culture, and now we're seeing real evidence of it at training camp.Players and coaches are getting real…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsTyrique Stevenson’s starting job in jeopardy with new battle emerging at Chicago Bears training camp
The Chicago Bears have a major cornerback battle for Tyrique Stevenson at training camp, but it's not against any player we expected.We take a deep dive into…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsWhy Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears offense will look different than Detroit Lions offense
Ben Johnson's weapons on the Chicago Bears can do things that his receivers on the Detroit Lions couldn't do.That's going to make the offense around Caleb…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: How much PRESSURE is Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams ACTUALLY under this season?
Does the arrival of Ben Johnson really ramp up the pressure that much for Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams? DJ Moore says the culture is changing, Luther Burden…
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Key injuries to new Chicago Bears early at training camp could influence final 53 man roster
Chicago Bears rookie defensive tackle Shemar Turner is going to be out for most of training camp, right as rookie wide receiver Luther Burden returned to…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsHow to decipher conflicting Chicago Bears training camp reports about Caleb Williams struggles
Chicago Bears fans are wasting their time living and dying by every good or bad update about Caleb Williams at training camp practices.Early struggles are part…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsBEARS SQUAD SHOW: Caleb Wiliams STRUGGLING at training camp? Should Chicago Bears fans be worried??
Caleb Williams is not having a strong start to training camp for the Chicago Bears. Is this concerning at all? Luther Burden & Jaylon Johnson are both hurt but…
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Chicago Bears training camp: Luther Burden's lingering injury starting to become a problem
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver has been recovering from a soft tissue injury for multiple months. It's starting to become a real problem.The more training…
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Chicago Bears taking a risk with three-player left tackle battle at training camp
The Chicago Bears left tackle battle is underway with a pecking order being established early. But it might not be the best approach for the offense.We check…
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Chicago Bears finally add pass rusher, plus CB depth for injured Jaylon Johnson at training camp
The signing of Tanoh Kpassagnon doesn't alleviate all of the Chicago Bears pass rush concerns, but he is definitely an upgrade over what Dennis Allen already…
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Chicago Bears looking at veteran WR with Ben Johnson connection, but not for reason you might think
The Chicago Bears brought in WR DJ Chark for a visit, but just because he played for Ben Johnson doesn't mean they're going to sign him.The Bears' supporting…
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Chicago Bears missing multiple players to start training camp, plus Jaylon Johnson wants a raise
The Chicago Bears have multiple players sidelined for the very start of training camp, but it shouldn't be as big of a deal as it might sound. One of them is…
Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago BearsChicago Bears training camp injury updates on Colston Loveland and Braxton Jones, plus Locked On Top 100 snubs
Ahead of Chicago Bears training camp, we got good news and bad news with injury updates for Colston Loveland and Braxton Jones.Plus, the Locked on Podcast…
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Lessons for Ben Johnson from Matt Nagy winning Coach of the Year in first season with Chicago Bears
Ben Johnson is the betting favorite to win NFL Coach of the Year, and he can learn a lot from what Matt Nagy went through when he won it in 2018.The first step…
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What it will take for Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland to be NFL’s top tight end duo for Chicago Bears
If Colston Loveland lives up to Top 10 expectations and Cole Kmet gets back into form, the Chicago Bears should have one of the NFL's best TE duos.They might…
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Chicago Bears have a Top 5 offensive line, if they can stay healthy in 2025
The Chicago Bears' offensive line can be one of the best in the NFL this season, if new additions like Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman can stay healthy.Their…
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Braxton Jones being overlooked and underrated in Chicago Bears offensive line rebuild
Chicago Bears fans seem ready to move on from Braxton Jones, before knowing for sure whether their alternate option at left tackle is truly an upgrade.The…
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Chicago Bears taking risky approach with lack of reliable depth at edge rusher, offensive line
The Chicago Bears are an injury away from a serious problem at multiple positions due to a lack of reliable depth.Ryan Poles needs to more moves to bolster the…
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Most overblown headlines, storylines and narratives of Chicago Bears 2025 offseason
This offseason brought plenty of unnecessary consternation about Caleb Williams, D'Andre Swift and plenty of other running backs.Most of the narratives and…
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Why Chicago Bears aren’t trading Cole Kmet (yet) and aren’t trading for T.J. Watt either
Cole Kmet's name is coming up again in baseless trade speculation after the blockbuster deal between the Dolphins and Steelers. He's not going anywhere yet.The…
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Caleb Williams' ceiling is higher than Jordan Love and on track with other young QBs after Year 1
Caleb Williams has come full circle, from being maybe a little overhyped in the NFL Draft to being completely underrated entering Year 2.He still has a very…
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Chicago Bears who will benefit the most from Ben Johnson's offense, Dennis Allen's defense
The Chicago Bears coaching staff will adapt their systems to the players they have, but some players are better fits for what Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen will…
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No, the Chicago Bears don’t have the worst running back group in the NFL – They’ll be just fine
Criticism of the Chicago Bears running backs has gotten carried away. They're not great, but they're not the worst group in the NFL.D'Andre Swift, Roschon…
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Chicago Bears 2nd round picks all remain unsigned, a month before training camp (Don’t worry)
All three Chicago Bears second-round picks are unsigned, a month before training camp starts. It sounds troublesome, but it will work itself out.We explore…
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Chicago Bears 2025 offseason awards and superlatives: Biggest moves, surprises, winners and losers
The Chicago Bears biggest, most surprising and riskiest moves of the offseason all revolve around the trenches.We look at who has gained and lost the most from…
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Chicago Bears taking risky approach with edge rushers, banking on big step forward in 2025
The Chicago Bears are counting on all of their edge rushers to step up to the next level in 2025. Odds are, not all of them will.It's a gamble for Dennis…
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Chicago Bears experimenting with players at different positions to test out new future starters
The Chicago Bears have been testing out the positional flexibility of Kyler Gordon, Gervon Dexter and Ruben Hyppolite to see where their future roles could be…
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Colston Loveland, Luther Burden injuries reinforce importance of Cole Kmet, DJ Moore for Chicago Bears
Ben Johnson made it clear that Colston Loveland and Luther Burden are missing key developmental time with their injuries this offseason.That could slow down…
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Chicago Bears have best cornerbacks in NFC North after Green Bay Packers release Jaire Alexander
The Chicago Bears have the best group of cornerbacks, and maybe the best secondary, in the NFC North now that the Green Bay Packers released Jaire…
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Top standouts at Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp, plus updates on Jaquan Brisker, Tyrique Stevenson
Some unexpected names stood out to Ben Johnson as the notable performers at Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp.Jaquan Brisker also made his presence felt at…
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Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles catching up to Minnesota Vikings in team rebuilding process
The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings have had parallel timelines in their team rebuilding process, hiring GMs and drafting QBs at the same time.Kevin…
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DJ Moore, Cole Kmet, and D'Andre Swift buying into Ben Johnson's offense at Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp
D.J. Moore, Cole Kmet and D'Andre Swift all faced some pressure from the Chicago Bears' moves this offseason, but they're buying in to Ben Johnson at mandatory…
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Chicago Bears players who need to step up at mandatory minicamp and OTAs
As the Chicago Bears report to mandatory minicamp, some key players need to step up to keep their jobs or earn bigger roles this season.A few starting spots…
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Stop falling for unrealistic offseason Chicago Bears trade rumors: Tyreek Hill, Nick Bosa and more
Chicago Bears offseason trade rumors are inevitable, but we can at least be smart about the ones that don't make sense.Tyreek Hill and Nick Bosa aren't…
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Case Keenum is Chicago Bears' secret weapon for developing Caleb Williams
Ben Johnson is the most important person for Caleb Williams' success, but the Chicago Bears' secret weapon for developing their young QB is Case Keenum.Hear…
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Caleb Williams and Chicago Bears set the record straight, leave ESPN pre-draft drama in the past
Caleb Williams finally cleared the air around the ESPN story on his pre-draft concerns about the Chicago Bears. Everyone is ready to move on.Ben Johnson wants…
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Chicago Bears behind-the-scenes clips show Ryan Poles drafted for needs, not best players available
Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears emphasize taking the best player available in the NFL Draft and not reaching for needs. That wasn't the case this year.The…
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Outside expectations are low for Caleb Williams and Chicago Bears in 2025 season
Chicago Bears fans are excited for big things from Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams in 2025, but the national expectations are a bit lower.That perspective can…
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Chicago Bears OTAs revealing new leadership, new expectations, new starter in Dennis Allen’s defense
Early in Chicago Bears OTAs, we're learning about new leadership roles, new player roles and a new starter in Dennis Allen's defense.Hear from Grady Jarrett…
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Ben Johnson passing first tests as Chicago Bears head coach: Caleb Williams drama and QB footwork
Ben Johnson's first test as Chicago Bears head coach is navigating the distraction of the Caleb Williams pre-draft storylines. He's acing it.He's also making a…
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Chicago Bears are locked in with current core group for next 2 years. Are they good enough?
With the contract extension for Joe Thuney, the Chicago Bears are now locked into their core group of starters for the next two seasons.The team will live and…
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What will it take for Chicago Bears to make NFL playoffs in Ben Johnson’s first season?
The goal for Ben Johnson's first season as Chicago Bears head coach will be the playoffs, but the path there isn't always as easy at it looks on paper.It's…
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Chicago Bears can’t let Caleb Williams doubts linger and cause future issues for Ben Johnson
The ESPN story about Caleb Williams and his dad Carl's thoughts about the Chicago Bears doesn't need to linger and be an ongoing distraction for the team.The…
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Chicago Bears are lucky they didn’t lose Caleb Williams because of Shane Waldron, Matt Eberflus
Seth Wickersham's report for ESPN revealed how lucky the Chicago Bears are to still have Caleb Williams despite all the dysfunction behind the scenes.Matt…
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Chicago Bears 2025 schedule: Biggest game, toughest stretches, and full win/loss predictions
The Chicago Bears' 2025 schedule has a few tricky stretches, but it's generally well-balanced for Ben Johnson's first season.The early bye week is tricky, and…
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Is Chicago Bears starting linebacker replacement for Jack Sanborn already on the roster? Free agent options
The Chicago Bears never directly replaced starting linebacker Jack Sanborn this offseason. Ben Johnson hinted at one option, but a free agent still could fill…