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2 DAYS AGO

Trenches Win Championships: Why the Bears’ D-Line Is the Next Priority

With the Super Bowl officially in the rearview, the NFL offseason is now underway — and the Chicago Bears have big questions to answer. After watching how dominant this year’s champion Seattle Seahawks were on defense, especially in the trenches, Pat The Designer and Shea Norling dive into how aggressive Ryan Poles should be when it comes to bolstering the Bears’ defensive line in 2026. How important is winning up front? Should the Bears prioritize the trenches as they build toward contention? The guys break down roster philosophy, offseason strategy, and what lessons Chicago can take from championship-level defenses. Plus, Pat and Shea touch on the college basketball season, share their Super Bowl Sunday experiences, and discuss the potential moves we could see the Bears make this offseason. 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, offseason insight, and in-depth conversations from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more Bears coverage and podcast clips. #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #RyanPoles #BearDown #NFL #NFLDraft #NFLFreeAgency #BearsOffseason #DefensiveLine #PatTheDesigner #SheaNorling #Seahawks #CollegeBasketball #NFLDiscussion Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars — that’s promo code CBP.

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1 hr
5 DAYS AGO

How Far Are the Bears From THEIR Super Bowl? Courtney Cronin Helps Break it Down!

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer Guest Host: Courtney Cronin As the NFL world turns its attention to the Super Bowl showdown between the Seahawks and the Patriots, Pat The Designer is joined by ESPN Bears reporter Courtney Cronin to take a hard look inward at the Chicago Bears. How far away are the Bears from competing on the NFL’s biggest stage? What pieces are already in place — and what’s still missing — for Chicago to realistically chase a Super Bowl run of their own? Pat and Courtney break down roster construction, organizational direction, and the gap between where the Bears are now and where championship contenders live. It’s a reality check with an eye toward the future, framed by what it actually takes to get to the big game. 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, NFL playoff insight, and in-depth conversations from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more Bears coverage and podcast clips. #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #SuperBowl #BearDown #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner #NFLPlayoffs #Seahawks #Patriots #BearsAnalysis #NFLDiscussion Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP For More Bears

5 days ago

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25 min
3 FEB

Bears Senior Bowl Buzz: Myles Garrett or Maxx Crosby? Draft vs Trade Debate!

Pat and Shea break down everything coming out of the Senior Bowl and what it means for the Chicago Bears’ offseason plans. With insight from Brad Biggs, the guys discuss why Bears fans shouldn’t expect anything splashy this offseason, how the salary cap impacts ownership’s willingness to keep spending, and where the Bears can realistically improve. The conversation centers on the Bears’ biggest need — edge rusher. Pat and Shea debate the risks of trading for a veteran versus building through the NFL Draft, including blockbuster hypotheticals like Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby. They take a deeper dive into Crosby’s Next Gen Stats, compare a potential Crosby acquisition to the Khalil Mack trade, and question whether pairing Crosby with Montez Sweat would be worth the massive financial investment. Later, the guys examine a weak free agent market, potential DB departures, the importance of trusting Ryan Poles to build through the draft, roster creativity, and even float the idea of a Khalil Mack reunion to wrap things up. 👇 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason news, draft talk & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #SeniorBowl #NFLDraft #MylesGarrett #MaxxCrosby #RyanPoles #BearsOffseason #UnderdogFantasy

3 Feb

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42 min
4 FEB

Bears Eye Northwest Indiana?! Stadium Move Talk & What It Means for Chicago | Pat The Designer & Jurko

Bears to Indiana?! As of February 2026, the Chicago Bears are seriously considering a potential move to Northwest Indiana — and Pat The Designer and Jurko break down what that could actually mean for the franchise, the fans, and the city of Chicago. The guys discuss why the stadium situation has reached a critical point, what Northwest Indiana brings to the table compared to Chicago and Arlington Heights, and whether ownership could realistically pull the trigger on a move. Pat and Jurko dive into the financial incentives, political hurdles, fan backlash, and how a relocation (even a short one across state lines) could reshape the Bears’ future. They also debate how this impacts player perception, revenue, tradition, and whether Bears fans would follow the team — or revolt. Is this real leverage? A negotiation tactic? Or the beginning of a shocking new chapter in Bears history? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, offseason debates & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! Brought to you by Avondale Roofing & Underdog Fantasy 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #BearsStadium #NorthwestIndiana #BearsNews #NFLTalk #BearsOwnership #PatTheDesigner #Jurko #UnderdogFantasy Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today and sign up with promo code CBP to score SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS in bonus funds or bonus entries when you play your first FIVE dollars — that’s promo code CBP.

4 Feb

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46 min
30 JAN

Breaking Bears News: OC Declan Doyle Leaves for Ravens + Ian Cunningham Heads to Falcons

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by Avondale Roofing & Underdog Fantasy The Chicago Bears face a major coaching change as Ben Johnson loses offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Pat and J Mack break down what Doyle’s departure means for the Bears’ offense and how difficult the transition could be heading into next season. The guys speculate on who could replace Declan Doyle at offensive coordinator, examining internal candidates and outside names that make sense for Chicago’s system. They also debate whether the Bears got screwed by letting Ian Cunningham leave for the Atlanta Falcons, and what that loss could mean for the front office moving forward. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Ben Johnson loses OC Declan Doyle 00:12:00 – Who replaces Declan Doyle at offensive coordinator? 00:19:00 – Did the Bears get screwed letting Ian Cunningham go to Atlanta? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason news, coaching updates & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #BenJohnson #DeclanDoyle #IanCunningham #AtlantaFalcons #BearsOffseason #UnderdogFantasy Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP

30 Jan

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35 min
27 JAN

Bears Coaching Staff Under Ben Johnson: Who’s Back & Who’s Leaving | w/ Courtney Cronin

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & Underdog Fantasy Courtney Cronin joins Pat for a deep dive into the Chicago Bears offseason, touching on key decisions already taking shape and how they fit into the bigger NFL picture. The crew starts with Bears OC Declan Doyle staying in Chicago, what that means for offensive continuity, and additional insight into the coaching staff structure moving forward. They then tackle a critical offseason question: Do you trust GM Ryan Poles to build the Bears defense the right way? The episode wraps with a fun — and surprising — discussion around Pro Bowl selections, including Nahshon Wright earning the honor… and Shedeur Sanders being in the same conversation. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Declan Doyle stays with the Bears + coaching staff updates 00:11:30 – Do you trust Ryan Poles to build the Bears defense? 00:23:00 – Pro Bowl talk: Nahshon Wright… and Shedeur Sanders!? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason coverage, insider reporting & NFL analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #CourtneyCronin #RyanPoles #BearsOffseason #DeclanDoyle #ProBowl #UnderdogFantasy Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP

27 Jan

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30 min
29 JAN

How Many NFL Players Would You Take Over Caleb Williams Right Now? (You’ll Be Shocked)

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jack McGrath Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana How many players in the entire NFL would you take over Caleb Williams right now? Pat and Jack dive into a fascinating debate that factors in age, contract value, positional importance, and on-field production — and the results may surprise you. The guys explain how they built their rankings, where Caleb Williams ultimately landed, and why his combination of talent, leadership, and long-term value is changing how the Bears — and the league — should view him. Is Caleb already one of the most valuable players in the NFL? This episode gets into it. 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, quarterback debates & offseason insight from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #CalebWilliams #NFLQuarterbacks #QBValue #UnderdogFantasy Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP

29 Jan

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38 min
23/04/2025

Bears GM Ryan Poles Looking to Trade Up…Who's Worth The Risk?

On this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Jason McKie — presented by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and The Advantage Dealer Group — it's NFL Draft Eve and the buzz is real! With just 1 day until the 2025 NFL Draft, Pat and J Mack dive into everything surrounding the Chicago Bears' draft strategy. -Rumors swirl about the Chicago Bears trading up in the NFL Draft -Could GM Ryan Poles target Ashton Jeanty, Mason Graham, or Will Campbell? -A deep dive into Ryan Poles’ history of aggressive draft-day moves -Should the Bears stay put at the 10th overall pick or make a bold trade up? - Pat The Designer and J Mack reveal their “Dawgs of the Week” Don’t miss this in-depth draft preview episode straight from two football minds who break it all down from Halas Hall to draft night madness. #ChicagoBears #NFLDraft2025 #BearsRumors #RyanPoles #AshtonJeanty #MasonGraham #WillCampbell #BearsDraftPlans #TradeUpOrStayPut #BearsNews #BearsPodcast #DaBears #ESPNChicago #PatTheDesigner #JasonMcKie #DraftBuzz #Top10Pick #BearsNation

23/04/2025

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48 min
23 JAN

One Big Thing Learned From the 2025 Bears Season + Free Agent Stay or Go | w/ Jason McKie

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & Underdog Fantasy The Chicago Bears offseason is officially underway, and Pat & J Mack kick things off with a must-listen episode packed with insight you only get from Jason McKie. The guys reflect on how the team chemistry developed into something special, why Caleb Williams proved he’s the leader and franchise QB, and what that foundation means moving forward. They also dive into Bears free agency decisions — who should stay, who should go — and wrap things up by discussing the NFL Coach of the Year race, including Ben Johnson’s chances after an impressive season. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Team chemistry became a beautiful thing to watch 00:00:25 – Caleb Williams proved he’s the leader & franchise QB 00:33:40 – Stay or go: Bears free agents 00:44:00 – NFL Coach of the Year candidates & Ben Johnson’s chances 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason coverage, insider analysis & roster-building discussion from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #JasonMcKie #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #BearsOffseason #UnderdogFantasy Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP For More Bears Content Watch: The Chicago Bears Podcast : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCGqxB8UeLZiM5tuLNUFDXgj54SQhCpO_ Waddle & SIlvy : https://www.youtube.com/@WaddleAndSilvy/videos Kap & J Hood : https://www.youtube.com/@KapAndJHood/videos Carmen & Jurko : https://www.youtube.com/@CarmenAndJurko/videos Bleck & Abdalla : https://www.youtube.com/@BleckAndAbdalla/videos

23 Jan

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1 hr
26 JAN

Drake Maye or Caleb Williams? The Bears STILL Made the Right Call

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Avondale Roofing It was a phenomenal Championship Weekend in the NFL, and Pat & Shea break down all the action — with a sharp focus on how it directly relates to the Chicago Bears moving forward. With the Patriots and Drake Maye punching their ticket to the Super Bowl, the guys tackle the big question Bears fans are asking: Should the Bears have drafted Drake Maye instead of Caleb Williams? The debate gets real. They also discuss why Ryan Poles’ offseason priorities should be crystal clear after watching Championship Weekend unfold, and close with an early Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl preview. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Patriots & Drake Maye reach the Super Bowl: should the Bears have drafted Maye over Caleb? 00:21:00 – Ryan Poles’ offseason focus should now be obvious 00:32:30 – Early Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl preview 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason analysis, NFL reaction & insider discussion from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #CalebWilliams #DrakeMaye #RyanPoles #NFLPlayoffs #SuperBowl #UnderdogFantasy Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP

26 Jan

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40 min

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