CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears select wide receiver Zavion Thomas at No. 89 overall and the CHGO Bears crew reacts instantly. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. break down the pick. With Day 3 ahead, will the Bears finally turn their focus to addressing the defense with their remaining picks? 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 select tight end Sam Roush, continuing to draft offensively and the CHGO Bears crew reacts instantly. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. break down what Roush brings to the offense and why Ben Johnson may be prioritizing that side of the ball. But with multiple picks now spent on offense, do the Bears still need to address their defense? 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 select center Logan Jones with the No. 57 overall pick, and the CHGO Bears crew reacts instantly. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr., and Lance Briggs break down the pick, what Jones brings to the offensive line, and how he fits into Chicago’s plans moving forward. Is this the right move for the Bears at this spot in the draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bears Podcast recaps EVERY pick of the 2nd and 3rd round of the 2026 NFL Draft, live from Joe's on Weed St. After selecting Safety Dillon Thieneman, will defense continue to be the priority for Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson? Is this the moment to trade UP to get their guy? And could 1st-round talents such as T.J. Parker, Zion Young or Jermod McCoy still be available when the Chicago Bear make their first of two 2nd round selections at Pick 57? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and former Bears Lance Briggs 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 join the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss Dillon Thieneman being selected by the Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft. Was Thieneman the best player available, or was it Keldric Faulk or Peter Woods? How will he fit Dennis Allen's system? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bears Podcast is reacting live with instant analysis, fan takes, and what Thieneman could bring to this Bears defense moving forward. Thieneman, an American professional football safety for the Chicago Bears, played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers and Oregon Ducks before making the jump to the NFL. What does this pick say about head coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles as they continue shaping the roster? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bears Podcast recaps EVERY pick of the 2026 NFL Draft as they come. Will the Chicago Bears fix the Defensive Line? Will Coby Bryant get some help at Safety? Find out LIVE at Joe’s on Weed St as Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson look to turn the Bears from a playoff team to a Super Bowl Champion! 00:00 Start 02:00 Draft starts! 10:00 Fernando Mendoza 19:26 David Bailey 23:30 Jeremiyah Love 30:00 Carnell Tate 35:00 Arvell Reese 40:17 Trade alert for Chiefs 46:00 Big Brothers Big Sisters 52:00 Jordyn Tyson 1:03:30 Spencer Fano 1:07:00 Francis Mauigoa 1:14:00 Caleb Downs 1:22:00 Kadyn Proctor 1:23:00 Adam Jahns joins 1:25:00 Ty Simpson 1:30:00 Olaivavega Ioane 1:38:00 Rueben Bain JR 1:43:20 Kenyon Sadiq 1:51:00 Blake Miller 1:54:00 Caleb Banks 1:57:00 Monroe Freeling 2:00:00 Makai Lemon 2:07:12 Max Iheanachor 2:11:00 Akheem Mesidor 2:19:00 Malachi Lawrence 2:32:00 Dillion Thieneman 2:35:30 Keylan Rutledge 2:40:00 Chris Johnson 2:43:45 Caleb Lomu 2:48:00 Peter Woods 2:53:00 Omar Cooper JR 2:56:00 Keldric Faulk 3:05:00 Jadarian Price 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 Super Bowl Champion and Hall of Famer Jimbo Covert joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and discusses the Bears upcoming picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Could Offensive Tackle be the target, or are there more pressing needs on the Defensive Line? Covert discusses his charitable roots, including a partnership with Coast2Coast4ALS. Plus, how different are NFL practices since Covert played the game? https://www.coast2coast4als.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL Draft expert Matt Waldman opens up his notebook ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. If Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears opt to take a wide receiver with one of their seven picks, who could make sense? Is Skyler Bell a name to keep an eye on? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Draft expert Matt Waldman joins CHGO Bears After Dark and rattles off some names of running backs in the 2026 NFL Draft that should be of interest to Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears. Are Nicholas Singleton and Demond Claiborne getting overlooked? 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 are on the clock in just 2 days at the NFL Draft! Final preparations are underway and today, the CHGO Bears crew reveals who each of our “guys” is. Is it a consensus pick for addressing the defensive side of the ball? Ryan Poles and new Assistant GM Jeff King spoke at Halas Hall. What did they have to say about their draft process? Plus, we hear from Colston Loveland and T.J. Edwards. Is Loveland prepared for higher expectations? And how is Edwards progressing from a fractured fibula? We wrap the show with a tease to our Diehard discord with Fran Duffy at 2:30. Would Peter Woods be a great outcome? And who does he call a “slam dunk” if he’s available at Pick 25? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Adam Jahns 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.

Which teams could affect the Chicago Bears NFL draft plans the most ahead of Ryan Poles making his first pick at #25? Could the Dallas Cowboys draft not one, but two of the Bears' needs? Will a division rival draft one of the Bears' top targets? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a busy day at Halas Hall on Monday morning with Caleb Williams, Cole Kmet, Coby Bryant and Garrett Bradbury all speaking. One of the main takeaways: the team has moved on from 2025. Even Super Champion Coby Bryant is leaving 2025 with the Seattle Seahawks in the past, focusing on now winning a Super Bowl in Chicago. Hear from Bryant, Cole Kmet and Garrett Bradbury on today's show. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman with their key takeaways as the offseason heats up and the NFL Draft now being just three days away! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could Clemson be the school to target when the Chicago Bears make the 25th pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday? Leger Douzable of Sirius XM joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and lists two different Clemson Tigers that would make a lot of sense for Ryan Poles. Has one been overlooked? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could D'Andre Swift be on the hot seat if the Chicago Bears draft a running back? Would the Bears trade Tyrique Stevenson if they drafted a cornerback? Who has the most to lose this week from the 2026 NFL Draft? Jerry Azumah joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In just 6 days, the Chicago Bears will be on the clock in the 2026 NFL Draft. Today we look into possible scenarios where Ryan Poles may move off his picks. If Caleb Downs slips, would the Bears consider moving up? Would the team sacrifice a 5th-year option on a player to fill more needs and trade back into the 2nd round from Pick 25? Later, Mark Carman reveals Carm Mock Draft 2.0. What direction does the team go with their first 3 picks? And what teams drafting ahead of the Bears are the most pivotal to Ryan Poles getting the player he wants? Is the fate of the Bears’ draft board in the hands of the Vikings and Cowboys? 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 CHGO Bears Podcast looks into Dane Brugler's recent 7-round mock draft. Who does he have the Chicago Bears taking? And is there a particular emphasis on one side of the ball? Is T.J. Parker not getting enough attention? 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 Draft is just one week away and we all are waiting to see how the board will fall towards the Chicago Bears. Former Bear and College Football Hall of Famer Jerry Azumah joins for his offseason musings. Is Safety the biggest need for the team? Plus, which current Bears have the most to lose from the NFL Draft? Could D’Andre Swift and T.J. Edwards be on the hot seat? Join Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Jerry Azumah 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 may have an avenue to acquire their Defensive Tackle of the future, but it’s not necessarily with the #25 pick of the NFL Draft. Could Ryan Poles make a move for Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants? Lawrence and the Giants are reportedly at an impasse in contract negotiations with a trade being increasingly likely. Is there a trade that would make sense for both teams? Later, we take a look back at the Bears-Bengals game from earlier this season. Were a lot of the Bears’ defensive flaws shown in that game? And did it lead to many of the decisions the team made this offseason? Dane Brugler released a 7-round mock draft. Was it defense-heavy for Dennis Allen’s scheme? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. 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.

Mark Carman has his picks for the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft. Is T.J. Parker not being talked about enough as an option for Ryan Poles and the Bears? And how great of a consolation prize would Emmanuel McNeil-Warren be? Plus, is Lee Hunter the most underrated DT in the draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.