The Chicago Bears Podcast

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Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast, brought to you by ESPN Chicago! Hosted by Pat The Designer and joined by former Bears Jason McKie, along with NFL insider Courtney Cronin, former NFL Defensive Lineman John Jurkovic, and ESPN Chicago's Shea Norling. Our show delivers unmatched access and conversations about the team you love. With new episodes every weekday, our knowledgeable and entertaining hosts provide in-depth analysis, game breakdowns, player interviews, and insider information to keep you up-to-date on all things Chicago Bears. From off-season moves to in-season battles, we've got you covered. So if you're a die-hard Bears fan or just a casual observer, join us for The Chicago Bears Podcast and stay connected to your favorite team all year long.

  1. 2d ago

    Remembering Bears Legend Mike Ditka + Bears vs Packers Preview | Jason McKie

    The Chicago Bears Podcast | Remembering Mike Ditka + Bears vs Packers Preview Hosted by Pat The Designer & Bears Sideline Reporter Jason McKie Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago The Chicago Bears family is mourning the loss of legendary head coach Mike Ditka, one of the most iconic figures in franchise history. Pat The Designer and former Chicago Bears fullback Jason McKie open the show by remembering Coach Ditka's legacy, his impact on Chicago football, and what he meant to generations of Bears players and fans. Then it's time for one of the NFL's greatest rivalries: Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers! Pat and J Mack deliver a full Bears-Packers preview, breaking down the biggest matchups, the challenges facing Chicago, and what Ben Johnson's team must do to come away with another NFC North victory. Finally, Jason McKie delivers his signature McKeys to a Bears Victory, sharing the most important factors that could determine the outcome against Green Bay. Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Remembering Bears legend Mike Ditka and his incredible legacy 00:10:00 – Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers game preview 00:30:00 – Jason McKie's McKeys to a Bears Victory Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, game previews, NFL analysis and insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #MikeDitka #BearsVsPackers #JasonMcKie #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #GreenBayPackers #BenJohnson #NFCNorth #BearDown

    Remembering Bears Legend Mike Ditka + Bears vs Packers Preview | Jason McKie

  2. 3d ago

    Kyler Gordon's Return Is LOADING... How He Changes the Bears Defense | Courtney Cronin

    The Chicago Bears Podcast | Kyler Gordon Return + D'Andre Swift's Changing Role Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Could Kyler Gordon FINALLY return to the Chicago Bears defense this week? Pat The Designer and former NFL defensive tackle Jurko break down the latest surrounding Gordon's potential activation and what his return could mean for Dennis Allen's defense. The guys discuss how Kyler Gordon could change the Bears secondary, the impact he could have at nickel cornerback, and whether his presence could help Chicago take another step forward defensively. Then the conversation shifts to the Bears backfield, where D'Andre Swift's role could be changing after recent fumble issues. Is Ben Johnson losing confidence in Swift, and could Kyle Monangai begin taking on a larger role in the Chicago Bears offense? Jurko gives his NFL veteran perspective on how coaches handle ball-security concerns and what it could mean for Swift's playing time moving forward. Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Will Kyler Gordon be activated this week? How his return changes the Bears defense 00:20:00 – Is D'Andre Swift's role changing after his fumble problems? Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, injury updates, roster analysis and insider discussion from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #KylerGordon #DAndreSwift #KyleMonangai #BenJohnson #DennisAllen #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearDown

    Kyler Gordon's Return Is LOADING... How He Changes the Bears Defense | Courtney Cronin

  3. 4d ago

    Bears-Packers Rivalry Is About to Be FLIPPED on Its Head

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears vs Packers Preview & Predictions Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago It's Bears vs. Packers week, and Pat The Designer & NFL veteran Jurko are diving into one of the biggest rivalry games of the season. Has the balance of power shifted enough that the Chicago Bears are now the hammer and the Green Bay Packers are the nail? Jurko breaks down why Chicago could have a major advantage against Green Bay and whether another Bears victory could turn up the pressure on Packers HC Matt LaFleur. Could the Bears actually help push Green Bay toward making a coaching change? The guys also examine one of Chicago's biggest strengths: a Bears offensive line ranked No. 2 despite constant rotation at left tackle. Jurko explains why the unit continues to succeed and how important winning in the trenches will be against Green Bay. Finally, Pat and Jurko make their Bears vs. Packers predictions and lay out how they expect the latest chapter of the NFC North rivalry to play out. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Are the Bears the HAMMER and Packers the nail? 00:14:00 – Could the Bears get Packers HC Matt LaFleur fired? 00:18:00 – Bears have the No. 2 O-Line despite rotating left tackles + Bears vs Packers 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, game previews, predictions & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #BearsVsPackers #GreenBayPackers #MattLaFleur #Jurko #NFCNorth #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown

    Bears-Packers Rivalry Is About to Be FLIPPED on Its Head

  4. 5d ago

    Bears vs Packers: Who Starts at RB? + Tyson Bagent Gets Another Shot | Courtney Cronin

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Tyson Bagent Gets Another Shot + Bears RB1 Battle Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago The Chicago Bears made it look easy against the New York Jets, and Pat The Designer & ESPN Bears insider Courtney Cronin break down a smooth, complete performance that has Chicago rolling into a huge matchup against the Green Bay Packers. With the Bears quarterback situation still evolving, Tyson Bagent is getting another opportunity to prove himself. Pat and Courtney discuss what Bagent needs to show and how Ben Johnson can put his backup quarterback in position to succeed against Green Bay. There's also a fascinating decision developing in the backfield: Kyle Monangai or D'Andre Swift at RB1? After Monangai's emergence, Courtney examines how the Bears could divide the workload and which running back gives Chicago the best chance against the Packers. Plus, Dennis Allen deserves plenty of credit for the Bears defense. After major concerns early in the season, Pat and Courtney discuss how Allen has coached up the unit and why Chicago's defense is beginning to establish an identity. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Smooth operation against the Jets leads to an easy Bears win 00:08:00 – Tyson Bagent gets another chance to prove himself 00:23:00 – Kyle Monangai or D'Andre Swift: Who should be RB1 vs. Packers? 00:33:00 – Dennis Allen deserves major credit for the Bears defense 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, injury updates, game previews & insider reporting from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #TysonBagent #KyleMonangai #DAndreSwift #CourtneyCronin #DennisAllen #BearsVsPackers #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearDown

    Bears vs Packers: Who Starts at RB? + Tyson Bagent Gets Another Shot | Courtney Cronin

  5. Oct 2

    Bears vs Jets Preview: How Ben Johnson Can OUTSMART Aaron Glenn

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears vs Jets Full Preview Hosted by Pat The Designer & Bears Sideline Reporter Jason McKie Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago It's time for a full Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets preview as Pat The Designer and Bears sideline reporter Jason McKie break down everything you need to know before Sunday's matchup. The guys start with the coaching battle between Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, two coaches who know each other extremely well. J Mack gives his former-player perspective on how that familiarity can impact preparation, play-calling and in-game adjustments. After Chicago's impressive win over Philadelphia, could the Jets become a trap game for the Bears? Pat and J Mack discuss the danger of overlooking New York and what the Bears need to do to avoid a letdown. They also break down the latest Bears and Jets injury reports, including the key players whose availability could change Sunday's matchup. Finally, Jason McKie delivers his signature McKeys to the Game, laying out exactly what Chicago must accomplish to keep the momentum rolling and come away with another win. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Ben Johnson vs. Aaron Glenn: Breaking down the coaching matchup 00:15:00 – Could Bears vs. Jets become a TRAP GAME for Chicago? 00:21:00 – Latest Bears & Jets injury report updates 00:24:00 – Jason McKie's McKeys to the Game 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, game previews, injury updates & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #BearsVsJets #BenJohnson #AaronGlenn #JasonMcKie #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearsNews #NFL #BearDown

    Bears vs Jets Preview: How Ben Johnson Can OUTSMART Aaron Glenn

  6. Oct 1

    Kyler Gordon FINALLY Returns + Who Starts at QB vs Jets? | Courtney Cronin

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Kyler Gordon Returns + Bears QB Decision Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago The Chicago Bears received some long-awaited good news at Halas Hall: Kyler Gordon is back at practice. Pat The Designer and ESPN Bears insider Courtney Cronin break down Gordon's return, what his timeline could look like, and how much of a boost he could provide to a Bears defense coming off an impressive performance against Philadelphia. But the biggest question heading into Bears vs. Jets remains at quarterback. Who will start for Chicago this week? Pat and Courtney dive into the latest surrounding the Bears QB situation and what the decision could mean for Ben Johnson's offense after Case Keenum stepped in and delivered against the Eagles. Finally, Courtney gives her Bears vs. Jets predictions, including the matchups that could decide the game and what Chicago needs to do to keep the momentum rolling. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Kyler Gordon RETURNS to Bears practice 00:15:00 – Who will start at QB for the Bears vs. Jets? 00:31:00 – Courtney Cronin's Bears vs. Jets predictions 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears injury updates, breaking news, game previews & insider reporting from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #KylerGordon #CourtneyCronin #BearsVsJets #CaseKeenum #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearDown

    Kyler Gordon FINALLY Returns + Who Starts at QB vs Jets? | Courtney Cronin

  7. Sep 30

    Is This Bears Defense LEGIT? + Case Keenum Takes Command w/Jurko

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Is the Bears Defense For Real + Case Keenum Takes Command? Hosted by Pat The Designer & Bears Veteran/Sideline Reporter Jason McKie Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago After the Chicago Bears' dominant performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, Pat The Designer and Jason McKie dive into one of the biggest questions surrounding this team: Is the Bears defense overachieving, or is this simply who they are now? The guys break down what has changed defensively and whether Chicago can count on this level of play moving forward. They also discuss Case Keenum's command of the Bears offense, including how the veteran quarterback handled the moment and kept Ben Johnson's offense operating despite Caleb Williams' absence. Then it's time to evaluate the young Bears defenders and the players beginning to establish themselves as legitimate contributors on Dennis Allen's defense. Finally, the focus turns to Week 4 with an early look at Bears vs. Jets, including the biggest matchups and storylines to watch Sunday. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Is the Bears defense overachieving or is this who they really are? 00:09:00 – Case Keenum had COMPLETE command of the Bears offense 00:15:00 – Jurko grades the Bears' young defensive players 00:19:00 – Early Bears vs. Jets preview 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, game reactions, analysis & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #CaseKeenum #BearsDefense #BearsVsJets #JasonMcKie #BenJohnson #DennisAllen #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearDown

    Is This Bears Defense LEGIT? + Case Keenum Takes Command w/Jurko

  8. Sep 25

    Bears vs Eagles Preview: Blueprint to WIN w/A Backup QB | Jason McKie

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears vs Eagles Preview with Jason McKie Hosted by Pat The Designer & Bears Veteran/Sideline Reporter Jason McKie Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago The Chicago Bears are preparing for the Philadelphia Eagles with uncertainty at quarterback, and Bears veteran Jason McKie gives Pat The Designer a player's perspective on what really changes when an NFL team has to prepare to start its backup QB. J Mack breaks down the toughest adjustments for Ben Johnson, the offensive line, skill players and the rest of the Bears offense when the starting quarterback isn't available. How much does the game plan change, and what can Chicago do to make life easier on its backup? The guys then look back at the Bears' success against Philadelphia last season and ask whether Chicago can replicate that formula against the Eagles. What matchups can the Bears exploit, and where does this year's team need to adjust? Finally, Jason McKie delivers his signature McKeys to a Bears Victory, laying out the most important things Chicago must accomplish to pull off a win against Philadelphia. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – J Mack explains the toughest adjustments when starting a backup QB 00:12:00 – Can the Bears replicate last season's dominance over the Eagles? 00:21:00 – Jason McKie's McKeys to a Bears Victory 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, game previews, injury updates & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #BearsVsEagles #JasonMcKie #BenJohnson #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #PhiladelphiaEagles #BearsInjuryReport #NFL #BearDown

    Bears vs Eagles Preview: Blueprint to WIN w/A Backup QB | Jason McKie
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Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast, brought to you by ESPN Chicago! Hosted by Pat The Designer and joined by former Bears Jason McKie, along with NFL insider Courtney Cronin, former NFL Defensive Lineman John Jurkovic, and ESPN Chicago's Shea Norling. Our show delivers unmatched access and conversations about the team you love. With new episodes every weekday, our knowledgeable and entertaining hosts provide in-depth analysis, game breakdowns, player interviews, and insider information to keep you up-to-date on all things Chicago Bears. From off-season moves to in-season battles, we've got you covered. So if you're a die-hard Bears fan or just a casual observer, join us for The Chicago Bears Podcast and stay connected to your favorite team all year long.

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