CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears have vastly improved their Offensive Line leading into the 2025 season. But how does it stack up against the rest of the NFL? PFF has the Bears O-Line ranked 4th in the league, but Mark Carman does a deep dive to see if that may be a little preemptive. Shemar Turner and Ozzy Trapilo have signed their rookie contracts. That just leaves Luther Burden as the lone unsigned draft pick for the Bears. Is a holdout a possibility? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman to find out on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

CHGO Sports continues Rank Week! Today the CHGO Bears take their turn to count down the top-10 'What Ifs' in Chicago Bears history. IF the Bears selected Patrick Mahomes over Mitchell Trubisky, would the Bears already have won a Super Bowl? What if the 'double doink' went in? Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. break it all down on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Adam Hoge is back! And there’s plenty to catch up on. Only two 2nd-round picks in the NFL have signed their rookie contracts. Neither of those rookies play for the Chicago Bears. With rookies scheduled to report to Halas Hall in just three days, is it officially time to panic? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Garrett Wilson signed a 130 million dollar deal with the New York Jets yesterday, and we’ll look at how that compares to the DJ Moore contract along with some of the other team deals that newly-extended GM Ryan Poles has made that set up the Bears for the future. Plus, the Chicago Bears recently released a survey to fans gauging their interest on ticket prices on a new stadium along with some concept looks at how the layout would look. Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. discuss that and much more on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears extended GM Ryan Poles on Friday afternoon. Poles had 2 years remaining on his deal, signing a 3-year extension through 2029, aligning him with new Head Coach Ben Johnson. Adam Jahns joins to discuss. Was Poles deserving of an extension after compiling a 15-36 record over his first 3 seasons? We look over the best and worst from Poles during his tenure. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Netflix is in their 2nd season of the series “Quarterback’ where they feature different QBs around the NFL. In season 2, they follow Jared Goff, and it gives Bears fans some inside looks at how Ben Johnson interacts with his QB. We’ll talk about what we learned. Also, the Chicago Bears sent out a survey to Bears fans about some potential options with seating and rough draft renderings of what the stadium will look like. We’ll go through the survey with all of you. That and much more as Luis Medina from Bleacher Nation Bears joins us on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Former Fullback of the Chicago Bears, Jason McKie, joins Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah to catch up with his former teammates and give his perspective on the new look Bears under Ben Johnson! Don’t miss some great conversations on CHGO Bears After Dark!

It’s official! Adam Jahns is joining the CHGO Bears Podcast! Jahns joins Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. to discuss his decision to join the team and the exciting things to come! Later Joey Christopoulos joins the show to discuss PFF ranking the Chicago Bears O-Line 4th in the NFL. Is that a little preemptive, or have the Bears actually assembled one of the top units in the NFL? Adam Jahns joins Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Joey Christopoulos on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Former Chicago Bears Quarterback Erik Kramer re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast. Where is his temperature meter on Caleb Williams and the Bears following the hiring of Ben Johnson? ESPN ranked the collective top Wide Receiver, Running Back and Tight End rooms in the NFL, and the Chicago Bears were stunningly ranked just 25th on the list. Just one year ago, the Bears ranked 6th on the same list. Have the Bears really lost that much in skill positions after adding Colston Loveland, Luther Burden and Olamide Zacceaus while only losing Keenan Allen? CHGO Sports GM Jake Flannigan joins Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Chicago Bears fans are always looking best case scenario when projecting their chances season to season. But what are the blind spots? If we are being objective, what are the things that Bears fans need to keep an eye on for what could go wrong and how can they prevent them? Our ELITE producer, Stephen Nicholas, takes his turn in the host chair with Greg Braggs as we talk about that and which targets the Bears could still acquire in Free Agency. Plus, are there some realistic targets in the trade market the Bears can still pursue? All that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears have spent the last 40 years chasing down their 2nd Super Bowl Championship in franchise history. With many failures along the way, long time Bears beat reporter, Hub Arkush has a been there to cover it all. He joins us in studio to talk about the past, the present and the future. Can the Bears break the cycle and become a winning organization in the modern day NFL? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as we talk about all that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Chicago Bears rookies report to Training Camp in just 16 days! WE take an early look at some Training Camp battles and how they may play out. Is Ozzy Trapilo already the favorite to start at Left Tackle? Does Kyle Monangai have the edge over Roschon Johnson a the backup RB? And where does Luther Burden stand in his competition with Olamide Zaccheaus as the 3rd WR? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

It’s Tyson Bagent day on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Mark Carman reveals in full what he was up to in West Virginia, including an exclusive interview with the Chicago Bears backup QB.Who are the other unsung heroes on the team? And who is Bagent’s favorite receiver in the NFL? Plus, which teammates have impressed Bagent the most with their work ethic? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on a special edition of the CHGO Bears Podcast!

It’s a top-5 Tuesday on the CHGO Bears Podcast. What are the 5 keys to a successful 2025 season for the Chicago Bears? And who are the toughest Bears on the current roster? How about all-time? Join Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Patrick Norton on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Breaking news starts the show today as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins agree to a blockbuster trade, sending Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Steelers in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a late-round pick. Does this finally put talks of a Cole Kmet trade to rest? Glynn Morgan joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss the Bears offseason so far. Did the team get it right in the draft? And we look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft to find which players could already be early targets for the Bears. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

PFF has given out some grades, some good and some bad, with the Chicago Bears. We go over some of the different things they brought to the table. Plus, Adam Rank of NFL Network once again joins the show to catch up on all things Bears on the CHGO Bears Podcast! ​​📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH COLE KMET: / @the85withcolekmet THE EIGHTY FIVE COLLECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://store.allcitynetwork.com/coll... ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BetterHelp- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/chgo and get on your way to being your best self. CIRCA SPORTSBOOK: Download the Circa Sports Illinois at circa sports dot com slash Illinois dash app (https://www.circasports.com/illinois-app) to sign up today! If you or someone you know may have a problem with gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), text GAMB to 833234, or visit https://www.AreYouReallyWinning.com Ankin Law: Ankin Law is “injury law made personal.” They’re here to help. Visit https://ankinlaw.com to learn more! Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO’ at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGO for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. TrueFan Travel: https://truefantravel.com/trip/chicag... Head to https://factormeals.com/chgobears50 and use code chgobears50 to get 50% off. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Bears #ChicagoBears #BearDown #DaBears

Following Chicago White Sox fans heckling Arizona Diamondbacks Infielder Ketel Marte, the CHGO Bears crew discusses when sports fans' behavior crosses the line.

Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah talk about going up against Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre and other all-time great NFL QBs. Plus, we bring back more mailbag questions from the diehard Bears fans. Favorite throwback jersey? Toughest teammate? All that and more along with Da Bets on CHGO Bears After Dark! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH COLE KMET: https://www.youtube.com/@The85WithColeKmet THE EIGHTY FIVE COLLECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/the-eighty-five-collection-by-chgo-x-cole-kmet ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BetterHelp- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/chgo and get on your way to being your best self. CIRCA SPORTSBOOK: Download the Circa Sports Illinois at circa sports dot com slash Illinois dash app (https://www.circasports.com/illinois-app) to sign up today! If you or someone you know may have a problem with gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), text GAMB to 833234, or visit https://www.AreYouReallyWinning.com Ankin Law: Ankin Law is “injury law made personal.” They’re here to help. Visit https://ankinlaw.com to learn more! Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO’ at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGO for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. TrueFan Travel: https://truefantravel.com/trip/chicago-takes-over-las-vegas/ Head to https://factormeals.com/chgobears50 and use code chgobears50 to get 50% off. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Bears #ChicagoBears #BearDown #DaBears

Jaylon Johnson is among the top defensive players in the NFC North, but where does Montez Sweat stand? Today we draft the top defensive players in the NFC North. How many Bears get selected? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears announced their training camp schedule on Wednesday, with the Bears having 11 open practices. We go through the schedule that includes two joint practices. Later, we draft the offense of the NFC North. How many Bears get selected? And who goes first overall when we draft our Head Coaches in a bonus round? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.