CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Seattle Seahawks have advanced to the Super Bowl after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. Could the Bears have beaten the Seahawks if they played them? We play the painful hypothetical game on today’s show. Plus, Nahshon Wright has been named as a replacement for the Pro Bowl. We look at the possibility of him returning to the Bears next season. Dan McNeil joins at the top of the show to discuss the passing of The Score’s Terry Boers after Boers helped shaped Chicago sports radio as we know it. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears have a BIG offseason ahead of them after a special 2025 season. Coaches are already taking interviews and Ryan Poles has some tough decisions to make on the roster as well. What will this team look like in 2026? Greg Braggs, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw walk you through it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN's Seth Walder ranked the top-100 players in t he NFL and had one very notable omission...leaving Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams OFF the list! Should Caleb's QBR really prevent him from being a top-100 player after leading the team to an 11-6 record AND a playoff win? And is CJ Stroud really better than Caleb, let alone by such a large margin? #chicagobears #nfl #nfltop100 #beardown #bearsnation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Poles spoke to the media on Tuesday and discussed his strategy of how to build a roster and if the success of 2025 will change his approach. Much of Bears nation wants the Bears to go ALL IN for star pass rusher, Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders. Is that move realistic? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as we discuss the possibilities and look ahead to the conference championship gams on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL is looking into the Chicago Bears coaching staff. OC Declan Doyle is getting an interview with the Eagles. DBs coach, Al Harris, is getting an interview with Green Bay and Washington, RBs coach, Eric Bieniemy, has moved back to Kansas City to become the OC for the Chiefs. Even Assistant GM, Ian Cunningham, is getting an interview with the Atlanta Falcons to become their GM. How will Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson maneuver through this offseason as the Bears try to turn the page to 2026 and retool their coaching staff. Plus, Adam Hoge will give his final QB grades of the year for Caleb Williams. Join the CHGO Bears Podcast as we continue into the first days of the Chicago Bears offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles spoke at Halas Hall on Wednesday morning in their end-of-season press conferences. In what was a successful season that ended short of the ultimate goal, the Bears front office now prepares for a crucial offseason that will shape the future of the team. Hear from Poles and Johnson about several pressing offseason topics including the health of their players, plans on filling the Safety position, the possibility of losing parts of the coaching staff and the team’s identity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caleb Williams took over the city of Chicago during the Bears 2025 season, both on and off the field. Last night, Williams took in a Chicago Blackhawks game along with Chicago Cub Pete Crow-Armstrong, and the crowd erupted when they were shown on the jumbotron. Caleb even joined in on a “Green Bay sucks” chant. Later, we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Ben Johnson signing with the Bears. Just how much has changed in 19 games under Johnson? Plus, RB Coach Eric Bieniemy is leaving his role to become the Chiefs Offensive Coordinator. Could other members of the Bears coaching staff be poached? Who could fill some of the vacancies? ADAM JAHNS IS IN-STUDIO, joining Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podccast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah break down Ben Johnson’s playcalling in the Bears’ season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs. The guys analyze key decisions, situational football, and critical moments from the Divisional Round matchup that ultimately led to Chicago’s elimination. This foreman review dives into late-game execution, offensive tendencies, and whether Ben Johnson put the Bears in the best position to succeed against the Rams when it mattered most. Hosted by Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Brick By Brick Podcast.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears season has ended. While we will continue to react to the heartbreaking loss in overtime to the LA Rams with an NFC Championship appearance on the line, we will also take a glimpse ahead at whats to come for Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and company. Can they have sustained success? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian for season ending edition of CHGO Bears After Dark. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears season has sadly come to an end following their loss in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs to the Los Angeles Rams. Is the season a success regardless of the final game? We dive into what went wrong in the final game of the season. Hear from several players in the locker room including Caleb Williams, Jaquan Brisker and Darnell Wright following the Halas Hall locker room clean-out. Later, Professor Lance Briggs joins the show with his final grades of the season’s final game. The defense stepped up, but did the offense let the team down? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.