Episodes

  • Top Trade-Up Candidates for the Chicago Bears & Ryan Poles in the NFL Draft

    Top Trade-Up Candidates for the Chicago Bears & Ryan Poles in the NFL Draft
    Mar 30 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | NFL Draft Strategy + March Madness Energy Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & The Advantage Dealer Group Fresh off the excitement of March Madness, Pat The Designer celebrates his Fighting Illini making the Final Four before diving into a critical conversation about the Chicago Bears’ NFL Draft strategy. The guys debate which NFL Draft prospects Bears fans would actually be OK trading for, and whether GM Ryan Poles should be aggressive in moving up the board to secure a franchise left tackle like Monroe Freeling. They also explore the idea of stockpiling picks for a future draft, and whether the Bears should balance win-now moves vs long-term roster building as Caleb Williams continues to develop. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Pat celebrates the Fighting Illini making the Final Four 00:11:00 – Which draft prospects would Bears fans be OK trading for? 00:18:00 – Trade-up scenario for a franchise LT (Monroe Freeling) 00:25:00 – Should the Bears stockpile picks for a future draft? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, draft coverage & offseason analysis from ESPN Chicago!
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    40 mins
  • Bears Mock Draft Disappointment?! Field Yates Sends Chicago a Project Player

    Bears Mock Draft Disappointment?! Field Yates Sends Chicago a Project Player
    Mar 26 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | NFL Mock Draft Season Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group NFL Mock Draft season is here, and Pat & Courtney dive into the latest projections for the Chicago Bears. What direction should Ryan Poles take in Round 1 — and beyond? The crew reacts to Field Yates’ mock draft, which has the Bears landing an exciting defensive prospect, and breaks down whether that’s the right move. They also discuss Jacob Rodriguez as a potential linebacker fit, where his value lies, and whether Chicago could look to add a running back in the late 2nd round. Plus — expectations are rising for new addition Coby Bryant, who may be relied upon as a leader and potential Pro Bowl-caliber player in this defense. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Field Yates’ mock draft: exciting defensive pick for the Bears 00:10:00 – Jacob Rodriguez fit at LB: where is his value? 00:16:00 – Could the Bears target a RB in the late 2nd round? 00:23:00 – Coby Bryant expected to step into a leadership role 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears draft coverage, mock draft reactions & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLDraft #MockDraft #RyanPoles #FieldYates #CobyBryant #BearDown For More Bears Content Watch: The Chicago Bears Podcast : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCGqxB8UeLZiM5tuLNUFDXgj54SQhCpO_ Waddle & SIlvy : https://www.youtube.com/@WaddleAndSilvy/videos Kap & J Hood : https://www.youtube.com/@KapAndJHood/videos Carmen & Jurko : https://www.youtube.com/@CarmenAndJurko/videos
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    33 mins
  • Defense Has to Be the ONLY Focus for the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft

    Defense Has to Be the ONLY Focus for the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft
    Mar 25 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Roster Breakdown Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s John “Jurko” Jurkovic Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Where do the Chicago Bears actually need to improve — and where are they already set? Pat and Jurko break down the roster from top to bottom as the offseason continues. The guys start with the offense, explaining why it may only need a few tweaks to truly flourish under Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. Then they turn to the defense, where there are still major holes to fill if the Bears want to compete at the highest level. What should Ryan Poles prioritize — and how close are the Bears to being a complete team? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason analysis, roster breakdowns & insider discussion from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #RyanPoles #CalebWilliams #BearsOffseason #RosterBreakdown
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    36 mins
  • Ranking All Sports Playoffs | March Madness Is King & CFB Playoff Is Trash!

    Ranking All Sports Playoffs | March Madness Is King & CFB Playoff Is Trash!
    Mar 23 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Best Playoffs Debate Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana With March Madness in full swing, Pat and Shea take a break from Bears talk to settle a major debate: what is the best playoff format in all of sports? From the NFL Playoffs to College Football Playoff, and of course the chaos of March Madness, the guys rank every major postseason and argue what truly makes a great playoff system. They discuss why the CFB Playoff may be the worst format, where the NFL postseason stacks up, and make the case for why March Madness might be the best playoff in sports. Then it’s time for their final, definitive rankings. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Hockey does not count 😂 00:05:00 – Where do the NFL Playoffs rank? 00:09:30 – Is the CFB Playoff the worst format in sports? 00:15:00 – The case for March Madness as the best playoff 00:19:00 – Final rankings of sports playoffs 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears coverage, NFL talk & sports debates from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #MarchMadness #NFLPlayoffs #CFBPlayoff #SportsDebate #BearDown
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    36 mins
  • Draft vs Free Agency: Will Bears GM Ryan Poles’ Plan Actually Work?

    Draft vs Free Agency: Will Bears GM Ryan Poles’ Plan Actually Work?
    Mar 18 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | NFL Draft Preview Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group Pat and Shea dive into the Chicago Bears’ options in the 1st round of the NFL Draft, breaking down the top prospects and how Ryan Poles should approach a pivotal pick. The guys emphasize the importance of finding a Montez Sweat replacement, highlighting why pass rusher remains one of the biggest needs on the roster. They also discuss how this could be a true “building block” draft if Caleb Williams hits the ground running in Year 1. Finally, they examine whether Ryan Poles is learning from past draft decisions, including not selecting players like Jared Verse, and how that could shape Chicago’s strategy moving forward. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Bears’ options in the 1st round of the NFL Draft 00:17:30 – Importance of finding a Montez Sweat replacement 00:23:00 – Building block draft if Caleb Williams hits the ground running 00:35:00 – Is Ryan Poles learning from passing on Jared Verse? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears draft coverage, offseason analysis & insider discussion from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLDraft #RyanPoles #CalebWilliams #MontezSweat #PassRush #BearDown
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    39 mins
  • Kyler Murray to the Vikings… But the Bears Are Still Top Dog in the NFC North

    Kyler Murray to the Vikings… But the Bears Are Still Top Dog in the NFC North
    Mar 16 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | NFL Free Agency Reaction Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jack McGrath Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & The Advantage Dealer Group After the first week of NFL Free Agency, Pat and Jack ask the big question: have the Chicago Bears actually gotten any better? The guys break down the current roster and debate whether Ryan Poles has done enough to improve the team so far this offseason. They also rank the NFC North after Week 1 of Free Agency, including the ripple effects of a shocking move that could send Kyler Murray to the Minnesota Vikings, potentially reshaping the division. Finally, the crew weighs in on how big of a threat the Bears truly are to the NFC right now, and what moves still need to happen for Chicago to take the next step. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Have the Bears actually improved after Week 1 of Free Agency? 00:06:00 – Ranking the NFC North after Free Agency Week 1 00:13:00 – Kyler Murray potentially making the Vikings a bigger threat 00:19:00 – How dangerous are the Bears to the NFC right now? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason coverage, free agency reactions & roster analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLFreeAgency #NFCNorth #RyanPoles #KylerMurray #BearDown
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    25 mins
  • Maxx Crosby-Gate | Do the Ravens Have Questions to Answer? Why the Bears Should Pass | w/ Jurko

    Maxx Crosby-Gate | Do the Ravens Have Questions to Answer? Why the Bears Should Pass | w/ Jurko
    Mar 11 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | NFL Controversy & Offseason Plan Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s John “Jurko” Jurkovic Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Pat and Jurko open the show with a strong take — the NFL needs to investigate and punish the Baltimore Ravens. The guys explain why, what it means for league integrity, and how it could impact teams across the NFL. Then the focus shifts back to Chicago: is there still a realistic scenario where the Bears pursue Maxx Crosby, but with a different trade structure? Jurko lays out a creative offer that could land an elite pass rusher without mortgaging the future. Finally, Jurko presents his full plan to address the Bears’ biggest roster holes in the NFL Draft, detailing position priorities and how Ryan Poles can build this roster the right way. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Why the NFL needs to investigate & punish the Ravens 00:06:00 – Alternative Maxx Crosby trade scenario for the Bears 00:10:00 – Jurko’s draft plan to fix the Bears’ roster holes 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason coverage, draft strategy & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #RyanPoles #MaxxCrosby #NFLDraft #BearDown
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    24 mins
  • Trey Hendrickson Pricing Himself Out of the Bears? | Free Agency Update w/ Courtney Cronin

    Trey Hendrickson Pricing Himself Out of the Bears? | Free Agency Update w/ Courtney Cronin
    Mar 10 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | NFL Free Agency Update Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group NFL Free Agency rolls on, and GM Ryan Poles still has work to do. Pat and Courtney break down the latest Chicago Bears moves and what they signal about the direction of the roster. The crew reacts to the Kalif Raymond signing and what it means for the wide receiver room and special teams. They also discuss the latest developments surrounding Trey Hendrickson’s contract demands, and whether Chicago could realistically get involved. Plus — are the Bears fully building this roster in Dennis Allen’s defensive vision? What’s the latest on Tyson Bagent trade rumors — are suitors drying up? And Courtney shares her reaction to the Bears not receiving compensatory picks for Ian Cunningham’s departure. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – What does the Kalif Raymond signing mean? 00:08:00 – Trey Hendrickson contract demands: could the Bears be involved? 00:16:00 – Building the roster in Dennis Allen’s vision 00:23:00 – Is Tyson Bagent good as gone or are trade suitors fading? 00:29:30 – Reaction to no compensatory picks for Ian Cunningham 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears free agency coverage, roster analysis & insider reporting from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLFreeAgency #RyanPoles #KalifRaymond #TreyHendrickson #TysonBagent #DennisAllen #BearDown
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    42 mins