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  • The Bears Are Better… So Why Won’t They Win More Games in 2026?

    The Bears Are Better… So Why Won’t They Win More Games in 2026?
    2026/05/04
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Are the Bears Better? Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group After a busy offseason, the big question is simple — but loaded: are the Chicago Bears actually a better team right now? Pat and Shea break it all down, weighing roster improvements against lingering concerns. The guys debate whether the upgraded roster will translate into more wins, highlight how the run defense has significantly improved, and explain why the Bears’ schedule could make it difficult to improve their record even if the team is better. They also address the elephant in the room — the Bears’ biggest hole still wasn’t fixed — and take a look at the NFC North, where the competition isn’t getting any easier. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Are the Bears actually better after the offseason? 00:07:00 – Will roster upgrades lead to more wins? 00:12:00 – Run defense shows major improvement 00:20:00 – Tough schedule could limit win growth 00:29:00 – Biggest concern: key hole still unaddressed 00:29:00 – NFC North concern levels 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason analysis, roster debates & insider breakdowns from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #RyanPoles #NFCNorth #BearsDefense
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  • Biggest Winners & LOSERS from the Bears Draft | w/ Jason McKie

    Biggest Winners & LOSERS from the Bears Draft | w/ Jason McKie
    2026/05/02
    Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & The Advantage Dealer Group Who are the biggest winners and losers from the Chicago Bears’ NFL Draft? Pat and J Mack break it all down, highlighting the players whose stock is rising — and those now fighting for their roster spot. The guys make the case for Caleb Williams as a major winner, explaining how the draft continues to build around him and set him up for success. But not everyone came out on top — there’s a surprising loser who could now be on the bubble heading into training camp. What does this draft really mean for the Bears depth chart, competition, and roster battles? The breakdown starts here. 👇 Episode Highlights: Biggest winners from the Bears draft Why Caleb Williams benefits the most Surprise loser now fighting for a roster spot 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears draft reactions, roster analysis & insider breakdowns from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLDraft #CalebWilliams #BearsRoster #RyanPoles #BearDown
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  • Courtney Cronin IMPRESSED with Ryan Poles — Bears Draft Grades Breakdown

    Courtney Cronin IMPRESSED with Ryan Poles — Bears Draft Grades Breakdown
    2026/04/30
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Draft Grades & Roster Breakdown Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & The Advantage Dealer Group Pat and Courtney break down the Chicago Bears’ NFL Draft strategy, with a focus on Ryan Poles’ approach in Rounds 2 and 3 — and Courtney delivers her official draft grade. The crew also dives into the current cornerback depth chart, evaluating whether the Bears have enough talent to compete in the NFC. Then it’s back to a familiar issue: help still needed at edge rusher — did the Bears do enough? Finally, they react to the latest NFC North odds, and once again ask why the Bears continue to be disrespected by sportsbooks. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Courtney’s draft grade & Poles’ Round 2–3 strategy 00:06:00 – Evaluating the Bears’ CB depth chart 00:10:00 – Help wanted: edge rusher 00:17:00 – NFC North odds disrespect the Bears again 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears draft reactions, roster analysis & insider reporting from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLDraft #RyanPoles #BearsDefense #NFCNorth #BearDown
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  • Jurko Praises Bears GM Ryan Poles for Key Adjustments During the NFL Draft

    Jurko Praises Bears GM Ryan Poles for Key Adjustments During the NFL Draft
    2026/04/29
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Draft Reaction & What’s Next Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s John “Jurko” Jurkovic The Chicago Bears draft is in the books, and Pat & Jurko break down their full reaction to Ryan Poles’ decisions — plus what it means for the roster moving forward. With key holes still unfilled, the guys debate who will need to step up, including a deep dive into Austin Booker’s ceiling and whether he can realistically become the Bears’ answer at edge rusher. They also play a one-choice game: if you could add ONE pass rusher from NFL Free Agency, who are you picking? And in honor of the Bears drafting Dillon Thieneman, the episode wraps with a look at the best safeties in Chicago Bears history. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Jurko’s reaction to the Bears draft & Ryan Poles’ approach 00:08:00 – Austin Booker’s ceiling: future edge solution? 00:13:00 – If you could pick ONE free agent pass rusher… 00:18:00 – Best Bears safeties of all time (Thieneman pick reaction) 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears draft reactions, roster debates & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLDraft #RyanPoles #AustinBooker #DillonThieneman #BearDown
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  • Is Ben Johnson Calling the Shots Over Ryan Poles? Bears Draft Dynamic Examined

    Is Ben Johnson Calling the Shots Over Ryan Poles? Bears Draft Dynamic Examined
    2026/04/27
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Full NFL Draft Reaction Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana The Chicago Bears’ NFL Draft is complete, and Pat & Shea break down everything — the good, the bad, and the confusing. The biggest question: how did the Bears not address edge rusher? The guys dive into why that decision is so puzzling and what it means for the defense moving forward. They also discuss a growing narrative — are the Bears’ roster decisions now more Ben Johnson’s than Ryan Poles’? Plus, they take a hard look at Poles’ process, whether it should be questioned, and why the roster may be better… but expectations shouldn’t necessarily be higher. And when in doubt — should Bears fans just trust Ben Johnson? 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – No edge rusher? A puzzling draft decision 00:08:00 – Are roster moves more Ben Johnson than Ryan Poles? 00:18:00 – Questioning Ryan Poles’ draft process 00:24:00 – Roster improved, but expectations shouldn’t rise? 00:30:00 – When in doubt… trust Ben Johnson? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears draft reactions, analysis & insider discussion from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLDraft #RyanPoles #BenJohnson #BearsDraft #BearDown
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  • Courtney Cronin: Bears Draft Pick Dillon Thieneman Was the STEAL of the 1st Round

    Courtney Cronin: Bears Draft Pick Dillon Thieneman Was the STEAL of the 1st Round
    2026/04/24
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears Draft Reaction Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana The Chicago Bears select Safety Dillon Thieneman (Oregon) — and Courtney Cronin is calling it the STEAL of the draft. Pat and Courtney break down why this pick could be a game-changer for Chicago’s defense and how it fits into Ryan Poles’ long-term plan. The conversation then turns to what’s next: will the Bears need to trade up on Day 2 to land an impact edge rusher, and what are the top priorities heading into Day 3 of the NFL Draft? 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Courtney calls Dillon Thieneman the steal of the draft 00:05:00 – Will the Bears trade up on Day 2 for an edge rusher? 00:12:00 – Bears’ goals for Day 3 of the NFL Draft 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears draft coverage, reactions & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLDraft #DillonThieneman #BearsDraft #RyanPoles #BearDown
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  • Bears GM Ryan Poles Press Conference: Extension Talks & Draft Targets

    Bears GM Ryan Poles Press Conference: Extension Talks & Draft Targets
    2026/04/21
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | LIVE from Halas Hall Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group Pat and Courtney are LIVE from Halas Hall reacting to GM Ryan Poles’ pre-draft press conference just days before the NFL Draft. What did Poles reveal — and what should Bears fans take seriously? The crew breaks down Poles’ comments on a potential contract extension for RT Darnell Wright, why the center position appears to be a major draft priority, and how the Bears currently view the safety position — which may not be as big of a focus as expected. They also look ahead to the big picture: which roster holes might still be left unfilled after the NFL Draft, and what that means for the Bears’ offseason strategy moving forward. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Ryan Poles on a possible extension for Darnell Wright 00:09:00 – Center position becomes a clear draft priority 00:13:00 – Bears’ perspective on safety (not a major focus?) 00:18:00 – What holes will remain after the NFL Draft? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears draft coverage, insider reporting & offseason analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLDraft #RyanPoles #DarnellWright #HalasHall #BearDown
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  • Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Who We’re Taking in Every Round (1–4)

    Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Who We’re Taking in Every Round (1–4)
    2026/04/20
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Full Mock Draft (Rounds 1–4) Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group Pat and Shea dive into a full Chicago Bears mock draft, breaking down picks from Round 1 through Round 4 as the NFL Draft approaches. Who should Ryan Poles target — and how should the board fall for Chicago? Before the picks, the guys react to the latest Bengals & Dexter Lawrence fallout, and what it could mean for the defensive market and Bears strategy. Then it’s time to build the roster: multiple first-round scenarios, followed by Day 2 and Day 3 selections that could shape the future of the franchise. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Bengals & Dexter Lawrence fallout 00:09:00 – Bears 1st-round mock draft pick 00:16:00 – 1st-round mock draft (take 3) 00:21:00 – Bears 2nd-round mock draft picks 00:27:00 – Bears 3rd-round mock draft pick 00:31:00 – Bears 4th-round mock draft pick 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears draft coverage, mock drafts & offseason analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLDraft #MockDraft #RyanPoles #BearsDraft #BearDown
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    39 分