Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears Mini Pod: Voicemail Q&A Can Ben Johnson Improve His Clock Managament? | Hoge & Jahns
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Jan 31, 2026 They reopen the voicemail line to tackle cap flexibility and creative contract restructures. They walk through signing-bonus conversions and when pushing cap obligations can backfire. Candidates for cuts or restructures get a rundown. They debate a key player's concussion timeline and likely contract future. They grade Ben Johnson's clock management and discuss the complexity of in-game time decisions.
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Bank Of Jay Cutler Example
- Adam Jahns recalled the Jay Cutler contract nicknameed the "Bank of Jay Cutler" for its cap flexibility.
- He said that deal showed how teams convert salary to signing bonus to create short-term cap room but it later became a hindrance.
Restructures Only Delay Cap Pain
- Adam Hoge explained converting salary to signing bonus only delays cap hits rather than eliminating them.
- He noted the pandemic-caused cap drop exposed risks in long-term cap pushing strategies.
Practical Ways To Free Cap Space
- Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns listed specific roster moves the Bears could use to create cap space this offseason.
- They suggested cutting or restructuring candidates like Tremaine Edmonds, Cole Kmet, DeAndre Swift, and exploring trades for Jalen Johnson.
