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2nd City Gridiron
Chicago Bears talk from the talented content creators of 2nd City Gridiron and Windy City Gridiron.
Episodes
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Carmen Vitali on the Bears position battles and more
Taylor Doll and Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports chat about recent Chicago Bears injury news and camp battles with LT, CB, RB, and WR3. They discuss how the LBs can…
2nd City GridironMac & Read: 5 Most Important Bears 2026
Mac & Read discuss the Bears' preseason game against the Browns, training camp battles, and draft the five most important Bears players to watch this season…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to Know Bears Jordan van den Berg
Taylor Doll is joined by Bears rookie DT Jordan van den Berg's high school head coach, Parker Conley, who coached van den Berg for all 3 years of his high…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears Beatdown Browns in Practice Football Game
After a slow start, the Chicago Bears backups closed the gap, then pulled away for a 24-point win over the Browns. JB and Lester are here to talk all about it…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Our Training Camp Experience, Injury Worries?
Both Ryan and Bryan had a chance to attend Chicago Bears training camp in Lake Forest last week and breakdown their experience. Plus, they look at the rash of…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Adam Jahns recaps Bears injuries, camp standouts and position competitions
Taylor Doll and Adam Jahns of CHGO Bears recap recent injuries, camp standouts and position competitions to look forward to for preseason game 1 and the rest…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Saturday Camp Report & Ben Johnson Vibes
Lester gives his camp report as the guys discuss updates on the offensive line, injuries, an early look at the rookies, and more! Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironMac & Read: Training Camp Takeaways 8/4/26
Mac & Read discuss the Coby Bryant injury, Darnell Wright's HUGE extension, and how the Bears are looking in the first days of training camp. Advertising…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Recapping the first few days of Bears Camp!
Taylor Doll is joined by Harrison Graham of Chicago Bears Now to chat about the first few days of camp and how much the offense has been standing out early in…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Training Camp Opens! Ticket Giveaway
The 2026 Chicago Bears season is officially getting underway with training camp opening this week. Ryan and Bryan discuss what we have heard out of Ben…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 244: Mega Training Camp Preview with Zack Pearson! Part 2: Defense and Special Teams!
It's part 2 of the mega training camp preview! Zack Pearson is back, and this time he is discussing the defense! He goes through every position group, the…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Football Festivus - 10 Things We Hate About Football
JB & Lester bring you a special edition of Bear & Balanced - it's Football Festivus! The things that grind our gears about football coverage, lingo, and more…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears Camp Preview with Nicholas Moreano
Taylor Doll previews Chicago Bears Training Camp with Nicholas Moreano as players begin reporting this weekend. They chat about some of the offseason moves and…
2nd City GridironMac & Read: Dog Days of Summer 2026
Mac & Read take a look at the Bears heading into training camp. Plus, some July sports hits and a review of The Odyssey! Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 244: Mega Training Camp Preview with Zack Pearson! Part 1: The Offense
The annual Training Camp Preview has arrived! Zack Pearson from Bear Report goes through the roster with a fine-tooth comb, looking at every position group!…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Previewing the 2026 Season with Jerry Azumah
Taylor Doll is joined by former Bears defensive back and return specialist Jerry Azumah to preview the season. They chat in depth about the defense, the newest…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 243: Linda Cohn discusses her amazing career!
After discussing his 100 greatest running backs of all-time, Bill Zimmerman welcomes Linda Cohn to the show to talk about her amazing career at ESPN, her…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 242: Mark Grote joins as OTAs/Minicamp wrap up!
Mark Grote joins to discuss his observations from OTAs and Minicamp and Bill Zimmerman is enjoying the most boring spring practices the Bears have had in a…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: NFL Top 100 Predictions, Training Camp Nears
This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they discuss some of our OTA takeaways, training camp narratives, NFL Top 100 predictions, and…
2nd City GridironMac & Read: Sam Panayotovich from Fox 32
Mac & Read sit down with Sam to talk about the upcoming Bears season, hot White Sox team, NFL futures bets and more! Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 241: Brenden Moore of Capital News on latest Bears stadium drama
The Bears are moving to Hammond! Or are they? Is Arlington Heights still on the table? What about Chicago? Is Kevin Warren negotiating in good faith? So many…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bobby Peters Talks Chicago Bears X's & O's!
Fun episode! JB & Lester welcome Bobby Peters back to the show to talk Ben Johnson and the X's and O's of your Chicago Bears. What plays were most effective…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to Know Bears Rookie Sam Roush
Taylor Doll is joined by Troy Clardy, the play-by-play voice for the Stanford Cardinal. They chat about the Bears' third-round selection in the NFL draft…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to Know Bears Roookie Keyshaun Elliott
Taylor Doll is joined by former linebackers Coach Bobby McMillen from New Mexico State, where Keyshaun Elliott started his college career. They chat about his…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: NFL Schedule Release Reaction, Season Predictions
This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they present their instant reaction podcast to the official release of the 2026 NFL and Chicago…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears Pre-Schedule Release Show!
Mac & Read look over the reported Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule and give predictions on their record. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Cooled Down Draft Thoughts
JB & Lester let the dust settle from the NFL Draft and break it all down here - inside of the usual categories! Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 240: CBS' Charles Davis examines the Bears Draft!
Charles Davis, the lead college football analyst for CBS and NFL Network Draft expert joins the podcast to discuss the fit of Dillon Thieneman, the prospects…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears Draft Recap with Ryan Roberts
Taylor Doll is joined by Ryan Roberts, CFB and NFL Draft analyst for AtoZ Sports. They go through the entire Chicago Bears' 2026 draft, break down each player…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Did Ryan Poles Cook? Plus Stadium Talk
Bears Over Beers returns to discuss the 2026 NFL Draft. We look at all of the Bears’ selections, as well as their undrafted free agent signings. What we like…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears Draft Recap 2026
Mac & Read react to Dillon Thieneman being picked by the Bears, the rest of the draft class and grade how they did. Plus, recapping the NFL draft, NBA…
2nd City GridironChicago Bears 2026 Draft Recap - Every Pick Analyzed and Graded!
The Chicago Bears just wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft — and Ari Temkin & Jacob Infante are breaking down every single pick on the Chicago Draft Room. From…
2nd City GridironChicago Bears pick Jordan van den Berg, Georgia Tech, Defensive Tackle
The Chicago Bears finally drafted a defensive lineman! Check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg, an athletic freak from…
2nd City GridironChicago Bears pick Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State, Linebacker
The Chicago Bears went defense again and drafted Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State, Linebacker. Check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of the player right here in…
2nd City GridironChicago Bears pick Malik Muhammad, Cornerback, Texas
The Chicago Bears finally went back to defense with Texas corner Malik Muhammad, so check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of the player right here in his…
2nd City GridironChicago Bears Select WR Zavion Thomas out of LSU
Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin link up for a third time on night two of the 2026 NFL draft to talk about the newest Chicago Bear - Zavion Thomas, the speedster WR…
2nd City GridironChicago Bears Select TE Sam Roush from Stanford
Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin are back to cover the newest Chicago Bears pick - Tight End Sam Roush from Stanford with pick 69 in the 2026 NFL Draft. The guys give…
2nd City GridironChicago Bears Select Logan Jones, Center from Iowa with Pick #57
Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin welcome the newest Chicago Bear, Logan Jones, center from Iowa. The Bears used the 57th pick on Jones, the 2026 Rimington Award…
2nd City GridironBreaking Down Bears #1 Draft Pick Dillon Thieneman
With the 25th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select Safety Dillon Thieneman from the University of Oregon. Jeff Berckes and Bryan Orenchuk give…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears Draft 2026
Mac & Read discuss who the Bears should draft at 25 and top needs for the team. Plus, the rest of the draft, NBA playoffs and who should be the new James Bond!…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Offensive linemen the Bears could draft
Taylor Doll knocks out several potential offensive line additions the Bears could add in the 2026 draft. She starts with Bill Riley, the Voice of Utah…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Georgia's Monroe Freeling, CJ Allen & Christen Miller
Taylor Doll is joined by Marc Weiszer, who covers the Bulldogs for the Athens Banner-Herald. They discuss several Georgia prospects who could fit the Bears'…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 239: Chicago Bears NFL Draft Preview with Ari Temkin!
Ari Temkin joins the latest Bears Banter as we are just days away from the NFL Draft! What's the best possible outcome at 25? How important are the Bears day 2…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Iowa's Gennings Dunker & Logan Jones
Taylor Doll is joined by John Bohnenkamp, who covers Iowa football. They discuss the Iowa offensive line, its role in one of the top rushing offenses in the…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Tennessee's Jermond McCoy, Colton Hood & Joshua Josephs
Taylor Doll is joined by Ryan Sylvia of Rocky Top Insider to chat about the Tennessee Volunteers' prospects in this draft. Several defensive players mocked or…
2nd City GridironChicago Draft Room: Dexter Lawrence, Rueben Bain Jr & Why Day 2 Makes or Breaks the Bears
The Bears have decisions to make — and the wrong ones could define the next three years. On this episode of Chicago Draft Room, we're asking the big question…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: San Diego State CB Chris Johnson
Taylor Doll is joined by the voice of the Aztecs, Jon Schaeffer, to chat about San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson. They discuss SDSU's top defense and…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 238: NFL Draft Preview with EJ Snyder!
EJ Snyder joins for his annual draft preview. Bill and EJ discuss the draft overall, it's strengths and weaknesses, the best players the Bears should be…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr., D'Angelo Ponds & Mikail Kamara
Taylor Doll is joined by Jacob Goins of Locked on Hoosiers to talk about several prospects from the Indiana Hoosiers National Championship team. They start…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Clemson's TJ Parker, Peter Woods & Avieon Terrell
Taylor Doll is joined by Chapel Fowler, beat writer for The State newspaper, who is covering Clemson football. Several interesting Tigers prospects this…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Ohio State's Kayden McDonald, Davison Igbinosun & Caden Curry
Taylor Doll is joined by Dan Hope, the lead editor at Eleven Warriors, who covers Ohio State football. They discuss some of the top prospects from their…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Toledo Safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
Taylor Doll is joined by Justin Feldkamp of BCSN TV, who covers northwest Ohio sports, including Toledo football. They talk about Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and…
2nd City GridironChicago Draft Room: Could the Bears take Kadyn Proctor at #25? Plus Draft Wish List, Caleb Williams vs. Troy Aikman, and more!
Is Kadyn Proctor the right pick for the Chicago Bears at #25 in the 2026 NFL Draft — or would it be the biggest mistake Ryan Poles could make? On this episode…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Jacob Rodriguez and Texas Tech's Top Prospects
Taylor Doll is joined by Chois Woodman, who covers the Texas Tech Red Raiders for 100.7 The Score. They chat about several defensive players for Texas Tech…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Dillon Thieneman, Bryce Boettcher, and other Oregon Ducks
Taylor Doll is joined by Jon Helmkamp, who covers the NFL Draft and the Buffalo Bills. They start with the newest Bears safety Cam Lewis and his role in…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Texas A&M's Cashius Howell and other Aggies
Taylor Doll was joined by Tony Catalina, who covers Texas A&M for the Austin Statesman. They break down several prospects, including EDGE Cashius Howell, who…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Florida DL Caleb Banks & C Jake Slaughter
Taylor Doll continues her draft series, this time chatting with Swamp 247's Zach Goodall on Florida prospects in the 2026 draft. They discuss defensive tackle…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Miami's Akheem Mesidor & Keionte Scott
Taylor Doll is joined by Adam Lichtenstein, who covers the Miami Hurricanes for the Sun Sentinel. They chat about several Miami prospects who were large parts…
2nd City GridironChicago Draft Room: Best Bears Mock Drafts and they get robbed of the comp picks!
The Chicago Bears are getting zero comp picks for Ian Cunningham. Meanwhile, the Falcons hired Jeff Scott as assistant GM?! We’re going crazy with precedents…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Missouri's Zion Young, Josiah Trotter & Chris McClellan
Taylor Doll is joined by Eli Hoff, who covers the Mizzou Tigers for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. They chat about several Missouri prospects who fit the Bears'…