CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

In just one day, we will find out what the Chicago Bears will do in the 1st round of the NFL Draft. Could a trade be in their future? Today, we simulate the first 41 picks of the NFL Draft to see how the board may fall. At what point do the Bears select their RB? ALLCITY Draft Analyst joins the show to critique our picks as we go! Mark Carman is in Green Bay right now and is speaking to the athletes themselves. We hear from Ashton Jeanty, Will Campbell, Shemar Stewart and more! Later, we talk to Matt Waldman, Footballguys Senior Staff Writer, for his thoughts and rankings leading up to the big day! Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. on a jam-packed episode of the CHGO Bears Live Podcast!

Adam Hoge reveals his final mock draft before the real 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday. Will Tyler Warren be the best player available when the Chicago Bears select at pick #10? How lomg can Ryan Poles afford to wait to select a Running Back? Adam Hoge reveals his FINAL predictions.

It was a very busy day at Halas Hall. The Bears honored both Rome Odunze and T.J. Edwards the winners of this years Brian Piccolo award. Both Edwards and Odunze talked with the media. Ryan Poles and Assistant GM Ian Cunningham also spoke with the media ahead of the draft. Cunningham was very honest about his job search. Poles believes Thursday could be “wild.” Adam Hoge and Mark Carman were at Halas Hall. They are two wild and crazy guys who host the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Chicago Bears Assistant Coaches and Coordinator spoke on Thursday at Halas Hall. Hear from Declan Doyle, Eric Bieniemy, Antwaan Randle El, JT Barrett, Al Harris and Dan Roushar on today’s CHGO Bears Podcast. Is this group finally the correct one to lead the Bears to sustained success? Later, we evaluate Chicago sports as a whole. Are the Bears the most likely team to win the next championship in Chicago? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

With the NFL Draft just one week away, we talk with former Chicago Bears, Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah about the top scenarios to play out for the Chicago Bears. We’ll also talk with Lance and Zoom about the recent contract extensions for Kyler Gordon and TJ Edwards. Along with memories from draft night with Briggs and Zoom. Plus, Jerry Azumah will give you a chance to make some money in our new segment “Da Bets!” All that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark!

On Wednesday, T.J. Edwards signed a 2-year, $20M extension with the Chicago Bears. With the Linebacker room now getting some certainty, was this the best free agent signing Ryan Poles has ever made? Later, we go over Ashton Jeanty’s article in the Players’ Tribune where he showed a LOT of confidence, even comparing himself to Saquon Barkley. Should the Bears consider trading up for the Boise State star? Later, we look at a worst-case NFL Draft scenario if all of the Bears presumed targets at pick #10 are selected. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

The NFL Draft is just days away! If the Chicago Bears opt to trade back, which teams could be feasible partners interested in swapping for the Bears #10 overall pick?

Indiana Defensive Lineman CJ West joins the CHGO Bears Podcast with just 8 days to go until the 2025 NFL Draft. Could West be a fit in Dennis Allen’s Chicago Bears defense? Plus, we talk about the ONLY players we would consider trading up for. Later, Fran Duffy join for his weekly segment as we find some diamonds in the rough that could be worth fliers in late rounds for the Bears.

We’re just 9 days away from the NFL Draft! Today the CHGO Bears take a deeper dive into the draft, looking at some late-round sleepers that should be of interest to the Chicago Bears. Iowa Running Back Kaleb Johnson is at Halas Hall. Is he THE RB the Bears should be targeting in the 2nd round? We take a closer look. Later, we give our takeaways from Caleb Williams’ piece in Esquire. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

The Chicago Bears signed Kyler Gordon to a 3-year, $40M extension on Sunday night. Now the question becomes will Joe Thuney and TJ Edwards be the next to be extended? Should one be a bigger priority over the other? With just 10 days to go until the NFL Draft, we got through the top-10 of our Bears 100. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

Kyler Gordon and the Chicago Bears have agreed to a 3 year $40 million deal with 31.25 million guaranteed! That makes Kyler the highest paid slot corner in the entire NFL! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr for instant reaction on a Sunday night breaking news pod on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Before Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson was a coach he was a backup QB at North Carolina. Today on the CHGO Bears Podcast, we bring on his former teammate and new Chicago State Head Coach Bobby Rome II to discuss Johnson’s rise from player to coach. Later, NFL Network’s Adam Rank joins the show to discuss a slimmer Gervon Dexter. Plus, on a recent Bears 1920 Football Drive video, GM Ryan Poles was seen referring to a player the Bears had very high on their board, calling him “probably one or two.” A reflection of Mason Graham was seen on a nearby window. Is that the player Poles was referring to? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Chicago Bears NFL Draft scenarios that COULD happen. Do the Bears trade up for Ashton Jeanty? Could another Running Back be an option for the Bears at pick #10 if Jeanty is unavailable? Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. break down the craziest scenarios on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

It’s an NFL Draft heavy episode of the CHGO Bears Podcast! Minnesota EDGE Jah Joyner and Oregon Offensive Lineman Marcus Harper join the show to preview their path to the NFL and discuss the possibility of joining the Chicago Bears. Later, we discus one of the biggest x-factors in the NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders. If he falls to pick #10, what type of scenarios could play out for the Bears with Draft trades? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

Minnesota Vikings Radio Analyst Pete Bercich joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss how the NFC North might play out now that the Chicago Bears have solidified their lines, while the Vikings turn to JJ McCarthy at QB. What’s the outside perspective of the Bears’ offseason moves? Later, ALLCITY Draft Analyst Fran Duffy joins the show for his weekly segment to preview prospects who could be of interest to the Bears. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

Caleb Williams, Jaylon Johnson, Tremaine Edmunds and Darnell Wright all met the media one day after meeting for the first time with head coach Ben Johnson. The message seemed loud and clear, the Bears want to win now and they want to dominate. Plenty of positive energy flowing from Halas Hall. Adam Hoge was at Halas asking questions and hearing from the players. Hoge joins Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears begin their Offseason Workout Program on Monday. Ben Johnson gets his first chance to address the entire team in person. We explain what the full offseason program looks like in each phase. Later, we go through our offseason program wish list. Boise State Running Back Coach James Montgomery joins the show to talk about Ashton Jeanty, the top RB in the draft that he helped develop. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

On Thursday, the Chicago Bears signed veteran QB Case Keenum to a 1-year, $3M contract. How does Keenum fit into the Bears QB room? Is he signed as JUST a veteran presence for Caleb Williams, or could he challenge Tyson Bagent for the backup QB job? Later, Adam Hoge gives his top takeaways from the NFL Owners' Meetings. How exciting is the Bears' direction on and off the field? NFL Network's Adam Rank joins to discuss his thoughts and also does his weekly 'Ranks a Lot' segment. We talk to Oregon O-Lineman Marcus Harper II to close out the show about his path to the NFL following a successful tenure in college. Could he bolster the Bears O-Line in the NFL Draft? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

Former Chicago Bears linebacker, Lance Briggs, is back on CHGO Bears After Dark following the Owners' Meetings down in Palm Beach, Florida. Briggs talks Tush Push, his journey to the NFL Draft and we bring back the award winning segment, Five for 55! Tune in as we get you set for the NFL Draft on CHGO Bears After Dark!

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles revealed on Hoge & Jahns that the Bears may be looking at the free agent market for a veteran QB to back up Caleb Williams. Who could be an option for the team? And how could that impact incumbent backup Tyson Bagent? Later we take a deep dive into the NFL Draft to see what the hit rate for 1st round Running Backs has been. Does it support drafting Ashton Jeanty if he’s available? ALLCITY Draft Analyst Fran Duffy joins for his weekly appearance to preview more Bears targets in all rounds of the NFL Draft. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.