CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The CHGO Bears Podcast is LIVE in San Francisco as Super Bowl Week gets underway. Hear from Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman and Nahshon Wright, as they chat with Adam Jahns at Pro Bowl practice. Jarrett Payton also joins the show with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs, plus surprises along the way. 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 Bulls champion Horace Grant joins Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss his time in Chicago and how close the Chicago Bears can be to replicating that success with Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson at the helm. Plus, Grant comments on Derrick Rose's jersey retirement and even hints that another player could get his number retired next... #chicagobears #nfl #bearsnation #beardown 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 Offensive Coordinator will NOT be part of the coaching staff in 2026 after he was reportedly hired by the Baltimore Ravens Friday afternoon to fill the same role. How big of a loss is this for Ben Johnson’s coaching staff? Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns react to the news on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast. 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 Assistant GM Ian Cunningham is leaving the Bears to become the General Manager of the Atlanta Falcons. Due to an unfortunate loophole, the Bears currently WON’T receive any draft pick compensation. The CHGO Bears crew reacts to the news and digs deeper into why the Bears SHOULD be receiving compensatory picks, including statements made by new Falcons President of Football Operations, Matt Ryan. Plus, the Minnesota Vikings have fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The NFC North rivals once tried signing GM Ryan Poles to the same title before hiring Adofo-Mensah instead. Just how fortunate have the Bears been that things played out the way they have? Chicago sports historian Jack Silverstein joins the show to talk Charles “Peanut” Tillman’s Hall of Fame candidacy and Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer. 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.

The Chicago Bears had a SPECIAL 2025 season. Some suggest the Bears will regress in 2026 because of some of the unique ways they were able to win. We’ll dive into some of the stats and narratives to see what is fair and what is being overlooked. The CHGO Bears crew breaks it down by looking at the offense, defense and Caleb Williams specifically. Patrick Norton joins the show for his first installment of “Norton’s Notes” as he takes a closer look at just how ELITE Joe Thuney was in 2025. 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.

It’s officially time for the Chicago Bears to begin prep for the 2026 NFL Draft. We bring back ALLCITY Draft Analyst Fran Duffy, who has updates from the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl. Are there early targets that make sense to replenish the Bears’ defensive line? Plus, should Bill Belichick have been a first-ballot Hall of Famer? And, Adam Jahns joins to discuss coaching movement across the NFL. Is Declan Doyle still possibly on the move with the Baltimore Ravens? Plus, Jeremy Foster CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago joins the show to talk about big initiatives this year! 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.

The Pro Bowl has changed a lot over the years, and Mark Carmen, Adam Hoge, and Greg Braggs break down what it still means in today’s NFL. With Bears players like Shedder Sanders and Joe Thuney in the conversation, the crew discusses whether Pro Bowl nods still matter to players and fans, how much weight they carry, and what they actually say about success in the modern NFL.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago sports media legend Terry Boers passed away earlier this week. The CHGO Bears Podcast brings on his former co-host at The Score, Dan McNeil. McNeil reflects on the life and relationship with Boers. How much did Boers shape the media landscape as we know it in Chicago? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the NFL heads toward the Super Bowl, have the Chicago Bears and offensive mastermind Ben Johnson become the envy of the league? On today’s CHGO Bears Podcast, the crew breaks down why Chicago’s direction has fans and teams around the NFL paying attention—especially with Caleb Williams positioned as the future face of the franchise. From coaching vision to offensive upside and long-term stability, the Bears suddenly look like a team built to contend. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, and Greg Braggs Jr. discuss what’s changed, why the narrative has flipped heading into Super Bowl week, and whether the Bears are truly set up for sustained success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seattle Seahawks have advanced to the Super Bowl after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. Could the Bears have beaten the Seahawks if they played them? We play the painful hypothetical game on today’s show. Plus, Nahshon Wright has been named as a replacement for the Pro Bowl. We look at the possibility of him returning to the Bears next season. Dan McNeil joins at the top of the show to discuss the passing of The Score’s Terry Boers after Boers helped shaped Chicago sports radio as we know it. 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.