CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Former Chicago Bear Al Harris re-joins the CHGO bears Podcast to discuss what the Bears are lacking in coaching. The phrase ‘leader of men’ has been abundantly used regarding the team, but is it the most important quality they need? Later, we reevaluate Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman following his CFP semifinal win over Penn State Thursday night. Should he still be a candidate as the next Bears coach despite signing an extension with Notre Dame? And Pete Carroll was interviewed by the Bears on Thursday. We make the case for Carroll as the next Bears Head Coach. All of that on a jam-packed Friday edition of the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

The Chicago Bears are up to 16 coaches expected to be interviewed for the next Head Coach. Mike Vrabel interviewed yesterday with Ben Johnson up next. What is the vibe check 4 days into the Bears offseason. Also, we're bringing back the award winning segment 5 For 55 as we discuss the NFL Playoffs coming up this weekend and we throw in some conversation about the Final Four of the College Football Playoff on CHGO Bears After Dark!

The Chicago Bears interviewed head coaching candidate Mike Vrabel on Wednesday. Did they make a mistake conducting the interview through Zoom instead of meeting in-person? Later, the CHGO Bears crew breaks down the candidacy of Pete Carroll. Is he too old to be considered for the job, or does his resume prove he’s a worth candidate? Jake Riepma from Locked on Lions 105.3 the fan joins the show to give an inside look at Ben Johnson ahead of his interview with the Bears. Should he be their #1 target? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

Matt Verderame joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss the head coaching search as interviews begin TODAY for the Chicago Bears. Is it already Bears vs New England Patriots for Mike Vrabel? And which team is a better situation for a head coach? Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. discuss the pros and cons of each team and formulate a conclusion on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

On day 2 of the Chicago Bears early offseason, Chicago Bears brass including GM Ryan Poles, President/CEO Kevin Warren and Owner George McCaskey all spoke to the media. They addressed the 2024 season while looking forward to the next season, including their impending head coaching search. Which candidates have already been granted interviews? And is someone standing out as the favorite? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

The 2024 season was a miserable one. But the 2025 calendar year started out with a great moment. Caleb Williams drove the Bears offense down in the final seconds to make way for a Cairo Santos game winning field goal to beat the Packers in Green Bay for the first time since 2015. Now, as the offseason begins and Black Monday is here, Greg Braggs Jr, Corey Wootton and Adam Rank look at the next steps while also enjoying our first Victory Monday in 85 days on CHGO Bears After Dark!

It's Black Monday in the NFL. Some Head Coaches have already been fired by teams, while other candidates are being granted interviewed for vacancies. Is Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles' job safe with the team? Have any candidates become available that would be good fits to replace him. And who has already been rumored to be a candidate for the Bears Head Coaching job. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Herb Howard, Greg Braggs Jr. and former Bear Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

Lance Briggs and Greg Braggs Jr. recap the Chicago Bears' thrilling win over the Green Bay Packers. It marked the Bears' first win against their rival since 2018. How did Caleb Williams perform in the game? How about the season overall? Join CHGO Bears After Dark to find out!

The Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers to conclude their 2024 season and end their 11-game losing streak vs Green Bay. Special teams started the scoring on a trick play with Josh Blackwell taking it 94 yards to the house. Later, Jaylon Johnson forced a fumble to put the Bears in scoring range. D'Andre Swift cashed it in on a 4-yard TD run. The Packers recovered a DJ Moore fumble, followed by a long field goal to take a 1-point lead Caleb Williams and the offense marched down the field to set Cairo Santos up for a game-winning field goal attempt. Santos drilled it to end the losing streak and close the season on a winning note! Join Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Corey Wootton. Adam Hoge joins LIVE from Lambeau Field.

The CHGO Bears crew has a special Friday edition of the show going into a big football weekend. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, and Greg Braggs discuss the increasing smoke caused by Ben Johnson going to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Meanwhile, Mike Vrabel is interviewing with the Jets and had some interesting comments about ownership that might apply to the Bears. The guys also preview the Bears-Packers and the big game between the Lions and Vikings that will close out the regular season.