CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The CHGO Bears Podcast is the No. 1 Chicago Bears podcast in the world! Join Adam Hoge, Nicholas Moreano, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and former Bear Corey Wootton as they bring you the most comprehensive and credentialed coverage of Caleb Williams and crew from Soldier Field, Halas Hall and beyond. We feature daily shows Monday through Friday 52 weeks a year and host the most fun and lively postgame podcasts around. Are you geared up for the exciting future of the Monsters of the Midway? Become part of the CHGO Bears community today!

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[560] Countdown to Camp 2021: Chicago Bears Off...
Welcome to Countdown to Camp! This week the guys kick off their positional preview series by sharing their in-depth preview of the Chicago Bears’ Offensive Line. Listen as the guys discuss where Cody Whitehair and James Daniels should start, expectations for Daniels coming off his season-ending pec injury, if Sam Mustipher is a lock at center, Teven Jenkins’ transition to left tackle, the battle at right tackle between Germain Ifedi, Elijah Wilkinson and Larry Borom, who will be the starting five Week 1, and much more including some season predictions!
83 min
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[559] Part 2: Chicago Bears’ Top-25 Offseason M...
In this episode, Will and Nick continue sharing the best moves the Chicago Bears made this offseason. Listen as they wrap things up and discuss their collective top-10 moves of 2021.
75 min
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[558] Part 1: Chicago Bears’ Top-25 Offseason M...
It was a hectic offseason for the Chicago Bears full of franchise-altering decisions. In this episode, Will and Nick begin sharing their Top-25 moves the Bears have made in 2020. Listen as they kick things off by discussing moves 11-25.
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[557] Breaking Down the Chicago Bears 2021 Sche...
Now that the Chicago Bears 2021 Schedule has officially been released, the guys share their instant thoughts on every single game. Take a listen as they break down the season, determine which stretch of games are the easiest (and toughest), the major storylines on their radar for each game, and much more including how the bye will come into play and their way too early record predictions!
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[556] Chicago Bears Draft Wrap Up: Instant Anal...
Things got busy near the end of the draft for the Chicago Bears. Listen as Will and Nick welcome RB Khalil Herbert, WR Dazz Newsome, CB Thomas Graham Jr., and DT Khyiris Tonga to Chicago! The guys analyzed on the fly, explained how each one of these players fits at their position, their strengths and weaknesses as well as the best-case scenario for these picks, and much more including the guys' instant grades and some good discussions between the picks themselves.
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[555] LARRY BOROM: Instant Analysis of the Chic...
Welcome to Chicago, Larry Borom! Listen as Will and Nick share their initial analysis (and reaction) on the Chicago Bears’ fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys analyze on the fly, explain how Borum fits on the offensive line, his strengths and weaknesses as well as realistic rookie expectations and share their instant grades.
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[554] TEVEN JENKINS: Instant Analysis of the Ch...
Welcome to Chicago, Teven Jenkins! Listen as Will, Nick and Mason share their initial analysis (and reaction) on the Chicago Bears’ second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys analyze on the fly, explain how Teven Jenkins fits on the offensive line, what his top strengths and weaknesses are, whether or not he is a "shoe-in" Day 1 starter, why he's going to bolster the running game in addition to better pass protection, and much more including realistic rookie expectations for Jenkins and their instant grades of the pick and the trade-up.
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[553] JUSTIN FIELDS: Instant Analysis of the Ch...
Welcome to Chicago, Justin Fields!! Listen as Will and Nick share their initial analysis (and reaction) on the Chicago Bears’ first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys analyze on the fly, explain how Justin Fields changes the entire trajectory of the franchise, all of the traits Fields has that will elevate the offense, what are his key strengths and weaknesses, and much more including their instant grades of both the trade-up and the pick itself.
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[552] Our Final Chicago Bears Mock Drafts (Pred...
Welcome to Draft Week, Bears Fans! There’s no better way to kick off one of the most important (and fun) weeks of the year than sharing our final Chicago Bears Mock Drafts with you! In this episode, Will and Nick do their best job at predicting who they think the Bears will draft this weekend. Take a listen as the guys go pick-by-pick, teaching you more about each prospect as they build their own draft class, discuss their thoughts on one another’s mock, and much more!
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[551] Chicago Bears 2021 Draft Preview: Learnin...
There's only one week left before the 2021 NFL Draft! In this episode, Will and Nick are joined by Jacob Infante from Windy City Gridiron and The Draft Wire to learn more about the prospects that could (and should) be on the Bears' radar during all three days of the draft. Take a listen as the guys learn more about potential draft targets at positions of need including which quarterbacks Jacob would trade up for or select in the first two rounds, the wide receivers in this class that would be great fits (and value picks), the offensive linemen that you should keep an eye on during the mid-to-late rounds, and much more including his sleepers to watch, the players he would avoid, and much more including the one player he hopes the Bears would draft above all the rest.
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[550] Simulating Multiple Chicago Bears Draft S...
We’re doing something we haven’t done before, which is exciting considering this is our 550th episode! This week, Will and Nick are joined by Mason West and the three of them run through a couple of mock draft simulations on the fly. Take a listen as the guys take a more informal approach and work through various draft scenarios and strategies for the Chicago Bears with a couple of different draft simulators. You’ll learn more about some of the prospects and potential fits in this year’s draft class, how the board may fall, some of the payoffs and drawbacks of trading up or down, and much more!
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[549] Chicago Bears Pre-Draft Mailbag
Sitting in the middle of free agency and the upcoming draft, now is the perfect time to recollect and take a moment to answer those burning questions on your mind. In this week’s mailbag episode, Will and Nick answer your questions including: What’s our outlook for the Bears’ future? Which QB’s would be considered a reach in the draft? Could Ryan Pace trade up to the Falcons’ spot? Would we trade up, trade down or pick at 20? What impact do we expect from a 17-game season? What happens if Andy Dalton wins us a playoff game? Would we trade up for Kyle Pitts? Which away game would we most want to take a road trip to? And much more! Thanks to everyone who submitted a question!
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[548] Chicago Bears Post Free Agency Mock Draft
Now that the free agency "buzz" has settled down, it's time to shift our attention to the 2021 NFL Draft. So just how has free agency altered the Chicago Bears draft plans? In this episode, Will and Nick unveil their first initial mock drafts of the year as they attempt to create the best draft class possible with the Bears' current slate of picks. For these mocks, the guys used different draft simulators and both agreed that there were no trades allowed. Take a listen to find out who each of the guys have heading to Chicago!
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[547] Chicago Bears 2021 Free Agency Recap & An...
It’s no secret that the Chicago Bears were facing a tough offseason in 2021. Now one week into free agency, just how well (or poor) of a job has Ryan Pace done to re-calibrate the roster? In this episode, we take a hard look at every decision that has been made to date including players that have re-signed with the team, those who the Bears have released, and of course each of the free agent signings including QB Andy Dalton, RB Damien Williams and CB Desmond Trufant. Which players are our favorite signings? What decisions do we disagree with? What grade does Ryan Pace get so far? We discuss all of that and much more!
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[546] BREAKING: Chicago Bears Sign QB Andy Dalton
The Chicago Bears have a new quarterback, but it's probably not the one you wanted as they signed Andy Dalton to a 1-year contract. In this episode, we share our instant reaction to the news, explain why this is a complete disappointment, if the Bears will continue pursuing quarterbacks this offseason, what this means for Nick Foles, and much more.
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[545] Chicago Bears 2021 Free Agency Preview
How will the Chicago Bears approach free agency with extreme salary cap restrictions? In this episode, we take a look at every position, explain which in-house free agents we'd like to see return, which players the Bears should pursue to fill the holes on the roster, and much more including how Chicago will need to make some moves before the new league year begins to get under the salary cap.
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[544] State of the Chicago Bears: Defense (Part 2)
It's time to wrap up our annual "State of the Franchise" series by completing our discussion on the Chicago Bears' Defense. In this episode, we go in-depth on two units: Cornerback and Safety. Listen as we discuss how the Bears should look to replace Buster Skrine at nickel, whether or not it makes sense to move on from Kyle Fuller, what to expect from Jaylon Johnson in Year 2, if Eddie Jackson can return to all-pro form, if Tashaun Gipson proved enough to warrant another contract, whether or not Deon Bush and, DeAndre Houston-Carson will return next season, and much more including setting the stage for the biggest needs (and talking points) that will dominant the Bears' offseason. (Use our new promo code FANSIDED20 to get 20% OFF YOUR ORDER AND FREE SHIPPING at Manscaped.com).
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[543] State of the Chicago Bears: Defense (Part 1)
We're continuing our annual "State of the Franchise" series by switching our focus to the Chicago Bears' Defense. In this episode, we go in-depth on three units: Defensive Line, Outside Linebacker and Inside Linebacker. Listen as we discuss Akiem Hicks' future, how Eddie Goldman's return will impact the team, Bilal Nichols' trending up, whether or not there should be any hope for Robert Quinn, how the Bears should approach refilling its depth at all three units, Roquan Smith's improved play (and durability concerns), and much more including setting the stage for the biggest needs (and talking points) that will dominant the Bears' offseason. (Use our new promo code FANSIDED20 to get 20% OFF YOUR ORDER AND FREE SHIPPING at Manscaped.com).
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[542] State of the Chicago Bears 2021: Offense ...
We're continuing our annual "State of the Franchise" series by taking a look at the final two positions on the Chicago Bears' Offense: Tight End and Wide Receiver. Listen as we discuss the large uptick in production from the tight end position in 2020, whether or not it makes sense to let Jimmy Graham go, what we'd do with Allen Robinson, how Darnell Mooney and Cole Kmet can each take a step forward in Year 2, how the Bears should manage the underwhelming WR depth, and much more including setting the stage for the biggest needs (and talking points) that will dominant the Bears' offseason. (Use our new promo code FANSIDED20 to get 20% OFF YOUR ORDER AND FREE SHIPPING at Manscaped.com)
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[541] State of the Chicago Bears 2021: Offense ...
It's time to begin our annual "State of the Franchise" series! In this episode, the guys begin taking a look at the Chicago Bears' Offense. Listen as they go in-depth on three units: Quarterback, Running Back and Offensive Line. They discuss the strengths of weaknesses of each, which players should receive new contracts (or let go), if there are any players that could be "surprise" cuts, and much more including setting the stage for the biggest needs (and talking points) that will dominant the Bears' offseason. (Use our new promo code FANSIDED20 to get 20% OFF YOUR ORDER AND FREE SHIPPING at Manscaped.com)
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[540] 2021 Senior Bowl Report, Latest Bears QB ...
What did Nick learn during his week down in Alabama covering the Senior Bowl? In this episode, Will picks Nick's brain for his top takeaways including the tremendous amount of depth at a key position of need, the latest surrounding the Bears' efforts to find a franchise quarterback, what you need to know about Chicago's new coaches, and much more including the top lessons each of the guys believe the Bears should be taking from this year's Super Bowl teams.
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[539] Why Sean Desai's Promotion to Defensive C...
The Chicago Bears have promoted Sean Desai to become the team's third defensive coordinator under Matt Nagy. In this quick-hit episode, the guys share their thoughts on the promotion and explain why Desai was ultimately the right guy for the job.
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[538] Latest on the Bears Defensive Coordinator...
What are the Chicago Bears up to in their efforts to replace Chuck Pagano as they search for a new defensive coordinator? That's the biggest question of the week. In this episode, the guys discuss the candidates the team has interviewed so far and the pros and cons of each. Plus they hand out their annual awards from last season including the Monster Moment of the Year and the 2020 MVB.
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[537] Bears Retain Ryan Pace, Matt Nagy & Leade...
It’s been an interesting few days since the season has ended. Chuck Pagano has decided to “retire,” GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy have been retained, and the two (as well as President Ted Phillips and Chairman George McCaskey) met with the media for 90 minutes. But did we learn anything of substance? Listen as the guys share their thoughts on Pace and Nagy returning, the press conference, potential replacements for Pagano, and the general direction the Bears are heading in 2021 as the offseason officially begins! The post [537] Bears Retain Ryan Pace, Matt Nagy & Leadership Speaks (But Did We Learn Anything?) appeared first on The Chicago Audible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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[536] Chicago Bears – New Orleans Saints Wild C...
  After an abysmal offensive performance, the Chicago Bears’ season comes to a close in fitting fashion. In the final postgame show of the year the guys discuss: why the offense struggled mightily, how the defense was able to mitigate the loss of Roquan Smith, what they would do with some key decisions surrounding Mitch Trubisky, Matt Nagy, Chuck Pagano and Ryan Pace, the struggles on third down on both sides of the ball, their frustrations with any true sense of “identity” with the team, and much more including each of the guys Monster Moments and MVBs. The post [536] Chicago Bears – New Orleans Saints Wild Card Postgame Show: Behind Inept Offense, Bears Prove to Be Far From a Playoff-Caliber Team appeared first on The Chicago Audible.   bWLcSrqgTSg78gJHt6FJ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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