CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Jaylon Johnson is among the top defensive players in the NFC North, but where does Montez Sweat stand? Today we draft the top defensive players in the NFC North. How many Bears get selected? 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 announced their training camp schedule on Wednesday, with the Bears having 11 open practices. We go through the schedule that includes two joint practices. Later, we draft the offense of the NFC North. How many Bears get selected? And who goes first overall when we draft our Head Coaches in a bonus round? 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.

Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze are entering Year 2 on the Chicago Bears. Is their connection one of the main things that can make or break the Bears 2025 season? 670 The Score’s Chris Emma joins the show to discuss his expectations for the two. Later, we discuss Matt Eberflus disputing that he didn’t watch film with Caleb Williams. Is it a simple misunderstanding after Williams clarified comments during a press conference? Chris Emma joins 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.

Author Bobby Peters joins the CHGO Bears Podcast with a detailed breakdown of Ben Johnson’s offense. Peters’ piece on the 2024 Detroit Lions offense includes actual playcalls from the team. What could Johnson’s playcalls sound like in 2025? Later, Caleb Williams spoke at Fanatics Fest over the weekend. How does he describe how his relationship with Johnson is developing? 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.

Caleb Williams passed for 3,541 yards last season. Now the betting markets are predicting an eerily similar season for Williams, with pass yard props ranging from 3,500.5 yards to 3,550.5 yards. Why are the betting markets so bearish on Caleb's sophomore season? Later, we take questions from our Diehards in the discord. Plus, we bring on a surprise guest to discuss the Bears offseason so far. 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.

An article from Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports has Chicago Bears fans in a frenzy after Tight End Cole Kmet was listed as a trade candidate with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a possible suitor. Is Kmet likely to be moved after the Bears selected Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL.com released their projections for the All-Rookie team in 2025. Colston Loveland was projected to make the team despite not having taken full reps in Chicago Bears offseason programs. Should we still be bullish on the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft? And what is his path to success in a Ben Johnson offense? 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.

Spirit Week continues with a switcheroo today! Big Dave of CHGO Bulls and Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Blackhawks join Mark Carman to discuss their impressions of the Chicago Bears offseason so far. Is Ben Johnson the Bears version of Phil Jackson? Will Caleb Williams surpass Pete Crow-Armstrong as the most popular athlete in Chicago? Join us for a special edition of 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.

Spirit Week continues at CHGO Sports! Today’s CHGO Bears Podcast features not one, but two mystery guests! Who could they be? LAter, we look into overlooked Chicago Bears storylines that we may be taking for granted. Will Darnell Wright blossom into a Pro Bowl Right Tackle? Is Jonah Jackson FINALLY the solution at Right Guard? Adam Hoge and Patrick Norton are joined by TWO mystery guests 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.

Pete Bercich, former Minnesota Viking and current radio analyst of the Vikings, re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to size up the pair of NFC North foes. Is the future bright for JJ McCarthy? And how do the teams’ WR rooms compare to one another? Bercich joins Adam Hoge on today’s 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.