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Updated Jun 18

4d ago

Which Chicago Bears Face the MOST Pressure in the 2026 Season?

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Who Has the Most Pressure in 2026? Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group The question sounds simple, but the answers are anything but: Which Chicago Bear is under the most pressure heading into the 2026 NFL season? Pat and Shea break down the players, coaches, and expectations that could define the year for Chicago. The spotlight starts with Rome Odunze, who enters a pivotal season with expectations of becoming a true difference-maker in the offense. The guys also discuss the immense pressure on Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen to elevate a unit that still has major questions to answer. Of course, Caleb Williams remains at the center of everything. While he’s already proven plenty, the expectations continue to rise as the Bears chase another playoff run. Plus, what kind of pressure falls on rookie center Logan Jones, who could be tasked with stabilizing one of the most important positions on the field? 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Rome Odunze has the MOST pressure in 2026 00:16:30 – Dennis Allen faces pressure to improve the defense 00:23:00 – Caleb Williams has proven a lot, but expectations keep growing 00:35:00 – How much pressure is on rookie center Logan Jones? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, roster debates & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #RomeOdunze #CalebWilliams #DennisAllen #LoganJones #BearDown

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44 min
2d ago

The Most Important Chicago Bear Not Named Caleb Williams Is...

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | The Most Important Bear Not Named Caleb Williams Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jack McGrath Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group Everyone knows Caleb Williams is the most important player on the Chicago Bears. But if you take him out of the equation, who is the most important Bear on the roster? Pat and Jack debate the players who could have the biggest impact on Chicago's success this season. The conversation starts with Jaylon Johnson, the leader of the secondary and one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks. Then the guys dive into the critical center position battle between Logan Jones and Garrett Bradbury, and why the success of the offensive line could determine the ceiling of the offense. They also discuss the importance of Montez Sweat and Austin Booker generating a pass rush, why D'Andre Swift could be a major factor in the passing game, and whether the left tackle position anchored by Braxton Jones remains the biggest concern on the roster. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Is Jaylon Johnson the most important Bear not named Caleb Williams? 00:07:00 – Logan Jones, Garrett Bradbury & the center position battle 00:10:00 – Austin Booker & Montez Sweat must deliver off the edge 00:14:00 – Why D’Andre Swift is crucial to the passing attack 00:17:00 – Braxton Jones & the concerns at left tackle 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, roster debates & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CalebWilliams #JaylonJohnson #MontezSweat #AustinBooker #DAndreSwift #BraxtonJones #BearDown

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20 min
Jun 18

Top Position Battles to Watch at Bears Training Camp | w/ Jason McKie

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Training Camp Position Battles Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group Training camp is right around the corner, and Pat The Designer & Jason McKie are breaking down the most important position battles on the Chicago Bears roster. From the offensive line to the defensive front, the guys identify the competitions that could shape the Bears’ season and determine who earns a starting role when Week 1 arrives. J Mack brings a player’s perspective on what coaches look for during camp and which battles fans should be paying the closest attention to. Which players are locked into roles, and which spots are truly up for grabs? This is your complete guide to the key Bears training camp battles. 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, training camp coverage & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearsTrainingCamp #NFL #JasonMcKie #BearDown

Jun 18

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32 min
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6/22 8 AM: Shot or No Shot

Shea runs through Shot or No Shot and Around the NFL.. Including a new bigger for the Bears?

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43 min
3d ago

6/23 8AM: Miami, Here we Come!

Kap and Hood open the 8 o'clock hour with big news! Then, Shot or No Shot and Albert Breer!

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49 min
2d ago

6/24 6AM: NBA Draft: Chicago Bulls Picked Caleb Wilson & Dailyn Swain

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed the Bulls acquire Caleb Wilson with the #4 pick, and double down with big men at #15 taking Dailyn Swain, implying that despite trade rumors they'll keep Giddey. They've acquired 3 Bigs in 2 days including Claxton... Size wins! The Cubs got screwed on a challenge call where PCA was called out stealing 2nd even though the batter walked? How is that a rule?

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54 min
Jun 17

6/17 3PM: Barstool Big Cat

J-Hood, Silvy, and Charlie are live from Grip It and Sip It! The guys listen to audio from Jason Kipnis from last night's Cubs postgame show... is he questioning Edward Cabrera's injury? Then, Barstool Big Cat joins the guys to talk about the Cubs sucking, and if he would trade the entire Cubs roster for the Sox roster??

Jun 17

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46 min
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6/23 5 PM: Michael Wilbon

Waddle and Silvy are joined by Michael Wilbon for his weekly conversation. Then, they discuss the NBA Draft with listeners.

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38 min
Jun 15

Bears Poised for ANOTHER Top-5 Offense in the NFL This Season

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Shot or No Shot: Bears Edition Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group Back in the studio and ready for some offseason debates! Pat and Shea bring back a fan-favorite segment — Shot or No Shot — to tackle some of the biggest questions surrounding the Chicago Bears heading into the season. Can Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson lead another Top 5 offense? Will the Bears defensive front outperform expectations despite the questions surrounding the pass rush? Is Luther Burden destined to become Chicago’s WR1? And can the Bears realistically count on the same turnover luck that fueled last season’s success? The guys break it all down and decide which bold predictions have a shot — and which ones don’t. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Shot or No Shot: Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson lead a Top 5 offense again 00:07:00 – The Bears defensive front will overachieve this season 00:15:00 – Luther Burden becomes the Bears’ unquestioned WR1 00:26:00 – Can the Bears replicate last season’s turnover success? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, offseason debates & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #LutherBurden #BearDown #NFL

Jun 15

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36 min
3d ago

6/23 7 AM: Got any Stamps?

Kap and J-Hood detail what they'd like to see from the Cubs before the deadline. Plus, Kap has a request from the producers!

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38 min

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