CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

It's Friday! And what a great way to end the week by having actual news to talk about! In this episode, the guys discuss the Chicago Bears signing CB Tavon Young and TE Ryan Griffin to 1-year deals. What should you expect from them? Plus, Will and Nick introduce a new segment "Build-A-Bear" and attempt to build the perfect wide receiver mixing traits from all-time Bears greats. They also look at former Bears players that fit the "resiliency" factor GM Ryan Poles is searching for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL Draft is loaded with talented wide receivers like Georgia's George Pickens. Does that mean new Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles can be patient on draft night? In this episode, the guys take a look at this year's class and receivers around the league to discuss this question. And with it being opening day, they also field a baseball team with Bears players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Remember when Ryan Pace gave Mike Glennon a 3-year, $45-million deal? *facepalm* In today's episode, the guys look back at the worst free agent signings in Chicago Bears history. Plus, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joins the show to share some Ryan Poles takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can a new coaching staff unlock more of Cole Kmet's potential? Kmet only has two career touchdowns, but can he finish next season with more than three? In this episode, the guys place their bets on Kmet, as well as some other Bears like Justin Fields and Jaylon Johnson. Plus, they discuss the Eagles-Saints trade that made headlines, share their personal and Bears' "One Shining Moment," and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 have the second-easiest strength of schedule next season. Will their schedule lead to a successful year? Offensive Line Scout Brandon Thorn joins Olin Kreutz, Adam Hoge and Nicholas Moreano to discuss on today's CHGO Bears Live Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With all of the focus on who the Chicago Bears should sign via free agency and take in the upcoming NFL Draft, who are some of those "forgotten" players on the bottom of the roster who may surprise fans? In this episode, the guys discuss who those players are. Will and Nick also finish their mock drafts. Who do they have the Bears taking with picks 150 & 186? Plus, the guys share some of their Burning Bears Questions heading into the month of April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Bruce Arians announcing his retirement, Todd Bowles became the 10th head coach taking over a new NFL team this offseason. Where does Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus rank among the new bosses? Olin Kreutz and Nicholas Moreano discuss that and much more including what the Bears are getting in new safety Dane Cruikshank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus has a vision for his team and strong expectations for improvement from his players, including Justin Fields. In this episode, the guys discuss their takeaways from Eberflus' comments at the NFL Annual Meeting including which all-time Bears would be a part of his "team tackle." Will and Nick also continue their Bears' mock draft this week and predict the Bears' next two pick, and highlight players that can make a jump in production due to buying into Coach Flus' system. Plus, Adam Hoge joins the show to share his takeaways from his time talking with Eberflus, Ryan Poles and George McCaskey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In somewhat shocking fashion, the Buffalo Bills decided to match the Chicago Bears' offer sheet to offensive lineman Ryan Bates. After yet another "backfire" for general manager Ryan Poles, what's next for the Bears? In this episode, the guys discuss the fallout of the Bears missing out on Bates. Adam Hoge gives the inside scoop from the NFL Annual Meetings, and the guys share their live reaction to the NFL's new overtime postseason rule. Plus, Will and Nick go "on the clock" and determine who the Bears will pick with both of their second-rounders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are strong expectations for Jaylon Johnson entering his third season, but the Chicago Bears need to find him some help in the secondary. In this episode, the guys discuss how Ryan Poles can fill that need, and some free agency moves around the league that took them by surprise. They also compare the Bears offensive line now versus how the unit looked to end last season. Plus, Adam Hoge joins from Palm Beach to share some of his biggest takeaways from the AFC's Coaches Breakfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.