Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears

Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic journalist and NFL analyst, gives quick takes on the Bears’ offseason moves and roster outlook. He highlights surprising free-agent fits, undervalued veteran signings, and why many draft needs remain. Short, punchy breakdowns cover linebacker depth, cornerback and safety options, comp-pick drama, and early draft crushes.

Fran Duffy, football analyst and draft film expert, and Nate Tice, NFL draft writer and big-board creator, walk the first round with a Bears lens. They debate top prospects, team fits, trade-up scenarios, and positional runs. Short, sharp takes on tackles, receivers, safeties, and the Bears’ pick at 25.

Kevin Warren, a veteran sports executive and former Big Ten commissioner who helped shape stadium projects, talks stadium options and site visions. He explains why Indiana and Arlington Heights are serious contenders. Conversation covers Wolf Lake plans, design ideas like translucent roofs, environmental checks, and timing for Illinois negotiations.

Ryan Poles, Chicago Bears general manager focused on roster construction and draft strategy. Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears head coach emphasizing QB development and offensive philosophy. They talk Caleb Williams’ leadership growth, daily QB meeting routines, defensive identity and pass rush plans, offseason self-scouting, and how coaching and scouting priorities are aligning ahead of the 2026 draft.

Eric Edholm, NFL.com writer and draft analyst, maps the top EDGE and interior pass-rush prospects. He ranks players like Zion Young, Keldric Faulk, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Gabe Ackis and previews interior three-tech fits. Short, sharp takes on who will be available at 25, traits Ryan Poles values, and when the Bears should pounce in the draft.

Peggy Kusinski, veteran Chicago sports reporter who covered the Bears, and Dionne Miller, ESPN 1000 radio analyst, discuss Ben Johnson’s early impact on the team. They compare his style to past coaches, detail roster shifts like OL investments and rookie playmakers, and zoom out to Chicago’s broader sports moment and the high-stakes stadium politics shaping the franchise’s future.

Zack Pearson, Bears reporter and draft analyst; Chris Emma, Chicago beat reporter and radio personality. They break down Jack Sanborn's reunion and fit in Dennis Allen's defense. They evaluate DL additions and cap/roster balance. They debate best offseason moves like Garrett Bradbury and Kobe Bryant. They discuss pass-rush and cornerback concerns and outline draft priorities, targets, and surprising pick possibilities.

They run a Mock Draft update focused on shoring up the defensive line and safety positions. Debate centers on choosing a top safety versus a pass rusher at pick 25. Later picks target pass rushers, cornerbacks, interior line help, and developmental depth pieces. The conversation ties prospects to scheme fit and how to keep building around Caleb Williams.

They break down Chicago’s roster needs after free agency, focusing on pass rusher, safety, defensive line, center, and cornerback. They debate priority between elite edge rushers and safety help. Trade strategies around pick 25 and a best-player-available mindset are discussed. Plus reactions to recent NFC North moves and how new signings like Cam Lewis and Contavious Street fit the defense.

Hosts react to recent Bears signings and judge which addition could move the needle most this season. They dissect Devin Bush’s fit in Dennis Allen’s scheme and why coaching stability helped his rebound. Conversation turns to Coby Bryant’s transition to safety and how his speed could spark turnovers. They also explain why center Garrett Bradbury might be crucial for protecting the offense.