CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears continue to find their identity on both sides of the ball. That includes who will play MLB in the Bears defense lead by Dennis Allen. TJ Edwards spoke to the media on Sunday to discuss the decision at hand, so we had Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah have their take on the direction the coaching staff should go. Plus, Briggs and Azumah talk about their experiences with joint practices, should the Bears inquire about Micah Parsons and much more. Last but not least, we look at the rookie of the year odds in weekly segement DA BETS! Join Greg Braggs Jr, Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah for the Brick x Brick Podcast NOW!

With an off day looming, Ben Johnson had the Chicago Bears go through the most physical practice seen at a training camp in at least a decade. Adam Jahns joins the show to discuss all the action and skirmishes that went down at Halas Hall Tuesday. Later, Ben Johnson explains his approach to the preseason and gives an update on where his offense stands as the Miami Dolphins come to town Friday. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears are 10 practices in and the defense got off to a quick start in the first week of practice while the offense took their turn in the 2nd week. That all came to a head during Family Fest at Soldier Field as the defense dominated for the majority of practice but the offense had the last laugh with a touchdown to finish. Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen aren’t letting their foot off the gas as the Bears are entering game week with Preseason game #1 on Sunday. Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we break down exactly where the team is at with the regular season around the corner. All that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark!

As the Chicago Bears prepare for their first preseason game this week against the Miami Dolphins, we evaluate which players have stood out so far. And which players have seen a dip in their stock from offseason expectations? Later we hear the best audio from today’s press conferences, including high praise from Richard Hightower toward Ben johnson. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears held Family Fest at Soldier Field, and while the defense looked sharp, the offense had several miscues, including three delay of game penalties and several passes that were up for grabs. We take you through our best and worst of the day, including a Running Back finding paydirt three times and also reveal what mattered most from the day. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on a special Family Fest edition of the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears offense continues to stack solid days of Training Camp after a rocky first week. Ben Johnson once again had the Bears in pads and even had sessions where the team had live tackling. But this rookie class is getting some valuable reps, including Colston Loveland, who has been one of the highlights of camp so far, and Ozzy Trapilo getting all of the first-team reps. Adam Jahns joins Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on Day 9 of Training Camp on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears made a number of high-profile additions tbis offseason including Joe Thuney, Colston Loveland, Drew Dalman, Luther Burden and others. But who has been the most exciting so far?

Chicago Bears rookie Wide Receiver Luther Burden arrived in a big way at Training Camp practice on Thursday. The 2nd-round pick had a banner day including several catches, while putting his athleticism on full display. Aside from Burden, it was the offense's day as Caleb Williams and pass catchers put on a show during the open practice at Halas Hall. As always, we give you our best and worst from the day and hear the best audio from today's press conferences. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears held a brief Training Camp practice Wednesday morning. Following practice, Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen spoke confidently about the direction the defense is heading. Caleb Williams also spoke at the podium about his progress in Ben Johnson's offense. We bring you our best and worst, injury updates and also hear the best audio from Dennis Allen and Caleb Williams. All of that coming up with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Ben Johnson predicted it would be a loud practice with pads on, and that proved to be the case at Chicago Bears Training Camp on Tuesday. Among the notables was Caleb Williams continuing to improves as he learns a new offense. We hear from Johnson on Caleb’s improvement as camp has progressed. Luther Burden was on the field for the second-consecutive day, but committed two penalties. Does Johnson feel he’s behind after missing several practices? As always, we give you our best and worst and tell you what mattered most from today with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears enter the 2nd week of Training Camp as they ramp up for preseason action. With padded practices and joint practices on deck, what are the most important things the Bears need to be focused on right now? We return to our normal Monday Night slate with Adam Rank from the NFL Network along with Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw of the Tape Never Lies Network as we break it all down for you on CHGO Bears After Dark!

The Chicago Bears opened their week of practice with a welcome addition. WR Luther Burden III returned to practice for the first time since injuring himself at OTAs. How quickly can the 2nd round pick get up to speed with the offense? Burden returned but which players left practice early with injuries? Devin Hester, the greatest returner of all time, joins the show to discuss his post-playing career and thoughts on the new return rules! Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

A resilient Caleb Williams showed up at Chicago Bears Training Camp on Saturday. After struggling with interceptions just a day prior, Caleb and the Bears offense took a big step forward. First-round pick Colston Loveland participated in his first full practice with the team. We talk with camp standout JP Richardson after he's turned heads in the early going of camp. And we reveal our best and worst f the day, including an injury to an offensive lineman. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Geg Braggs Jr. for all of that on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears defense presented challenges for Caleb Williams and the offense on Friday's open practice. The defense took advantage of some errant throws early, intercepting Williams multiple times, including twice on a 5-play stretch in 7-on-7's. DJ Moore spoke on the Dennis Allen's defense saying, "There’s not one thing that looks the same.” Caleb and the offense closed strong, ending practice with 2 touchdowns and a field goal. Hear from DJ Moore, Joe Thuney and Declan Doyle, plus we reveal our best and worst from the day. All of that and more from Adam Hoge, Adam Jahns, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

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Chicago Bears Training Camp featured Head Coach Ben Johnson at the podium on Thursday. He spoke of how he can look to lessons from Bill Belichick for things such as utilizing two star Tight Ends in Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland. We go through our Best and Worst from the 2nd day on the field for the players. Plus, what is the health status of rookie WR Luther Burden? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg. Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Caleb Williams and the first team offense were pulled off the field by Head Coach, Ben Johnson during the first day of practice. Cole Kmet and others spoke to the media following practice and talked about the attention to detail or lack thereof. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman along with Greg Braggs Jr will talk about everything they saw and heard from the first day of practice at Training Camp on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

It's Report Day for Chicago Bears Training Camp! Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and Grady Jarrett all addressed the media. Among the major notes, Pro Bowl corner Jaylon Johnson is expected to miss "a few weeks." How does Johnson's absence impact the early training camp practices? Plus why does Grady Jarrett refuse to "ramp up?" We bring you the best and worst from Report Day with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears have vastly improved their Offensive Line leading into the 2025 season. But how does it stack up against the rest of the NFL? PFF has the Bears O-Line ranked 4th in the league, but Mark Carman does a deep dive to see if that may be a little preemptive. Shemar Turner and Ozzy Trapilo have signed their rookie contracts. That just leaves Luther Burden as the lone unsigned draft pick for the Bears. Is a holdout a possibility? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman to find out on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

CHGO Sports continues Rank Week! Today the CHGO Bears take their turn to count down the top-10 'What Ifs' in Chicago Bears history. IF the Bears selected Patrick Mahomes over Mitchell Trubisky, would the Bears already have won a Super Bowl? What if the 'double doink' went in? Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. break it all down on the CHGO Bears Podcast!