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. 18h ago

    These Bears Have the MOST to Prove in Training Camp

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Who Has the Most at Stake This Training Camp? Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Training camp is almost here, and Pat The Designer & Shea Norling break down which Chicago Bears players have the most to prove before the 2026 season kicks off. From established veterans to players fighting for long-term security, the pressure is on at Halas Hall. The guys discuss whether Braxton Jones can lock down the left tackle job, why Dayo Odeyingbo needs to deliver after a high-profile offseason, and what the future could look like as the Bears prepare for Caleb Williams' eventual contract extension. They also examine the expectations surrounding Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson in the secondary and react to the latest rumors: Could Aaron Donald really be considering an NFL comeback? 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Braxton Jones enters a pivotal training camp 00:13:20 – Dayo Odeyingbo has plenty to prove 00:24:00 – Looking ahead to Caleb Williams' next contract 00:29:00 – Jaylon Johnson & Tyrique Stevenson under the microscope 00:36:00 – Is Aaron Donald really coming back? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears training camp coverage, roster battles & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #TrainingCamp #BraxtonJones #CalebWilliams #DayoOdeyingbo #JaylonJohnson #TyriqueStevenson #BearDown

    These Bears Have the MOST to Prove in Training Camp

  2. 3d ago

    The NFC North Is BRUTAL… How the Bears Can Survive Their Schedule | w/ Jason McKie

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Is the NFC North the NFL's Toughest Division? Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Is the NFC North the toughest division in football? Pat The Designer and Jason McKie break down the NFL's most competitive divisions and explain why the Chicago Bears face one of the league's most brutal schedules this season. The guys rank every NFL division, identify the Bears' biggest threat in the NFC North, and discuss whether Chicago can survive a gauntlet that includes division rivals, the AFC East, and multiple division champions. They also debate how much trust the Bears should put in cornerback Kyler Gordon, and whether the defense can hold up against one of the NFL's toughest slates. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Ranking every NFL division 00:08:00 – Biggest threat to the Bears in the NFC North 00:13:00 – How much can the Bears trust CB Kyler Gordon? 00:16:30 – Breaking down the Bears vs. NFC South matchups 00:21:00 – Bears vs. the AFC East 00:25:00 – How the Bears match up against this year's division winners 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, schedule breakdowns & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFCNorth #JasonMcKie #KylerGordon #NFLSchedule #BearDown

    The NFC North Is BRUTAL… How the Bears Can Survive Their Schedule | w/ Jason McKie

  3. 4d ago

    Eye on the Enemy: The Vikings Are Biggest Unknown in the NFC North | w/ Matt Coller

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Eye on the Enemy: Minnesota Vikings Hosted by Pat The Designer & Tyler Aki Special Guest: Matthew Coller (Purple Insider) Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago It's another edition of Eye on the Enemy as Pat The Designer and Tyler Aki welcome Matthew Coller of Purple Insider for an in-depth look at the Chicago Bears' biggest NFC North rival — the Minnesota Vikings. The guys break down Minnesota's offseason, the biggest roster additions and departures, and whether the Vikings are better positioned to challenge the Bears for the NFC North crown. They also dive into the franchise's biggest question mark: Kyler Murray, and whether he's the answer to keeping Minnesota among the NFC's elite. How dangerous are the Vikings heading into the season, and where do they really stack up against the Bears? Matthew Coller gives the inside perspective. 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears coverage, NFC North previews & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #MinnesotaVikings #PurpleInsider #MatthewColler #KylerMurray #NFCNorth #BearDown

    Eye on the Enemy: The Vikings Are Biggest Unknown in the NFC North | w/ Matt Coller

  4. 5d ago

    The Bears Have EARNED the Right to Talk Trash | w/ Jurko

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Confidence Is Growing in Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago The Chicago Bears are carrying themselves differently heading into the new season. Pat and Jurko discuss the growing confidence around Halas Hall and why this team has earned the right to be a little brash after last season's success. Jurko then identifies the players who still have the most to prove, despite the excitement surrounding the roster, and explains why training camp will be critical for several key contributors. Plus, another edition of Jurko Story Time, where he shares how confidence naturally builds inside an NFL locker room after winning, before wrapping up with a discussion on the Bears' value around the league and answering fan questions. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – The Bears' confidence is real... and earned 00:05:00 – Jurko's list of players who still have something to prove 00:08:00 – Story Time: How winning changes an NFL locker room 00:15:00 – What is the Bears' value around the NFL? + Fan Q&A 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, insider coverage & NFL stories from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #Jurko #BenJohnson #TrainingCamp #BearDown #NFL

    The Bears Have EARNED the Right to Talk Trash | w/ Jurko

  5. Jul 13

    Caleb Williams Is ALREADY a Top-10 NFL QB — No Doubt About It

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Is Caleb Williams Already a Top 10 QB? Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago ESPN's Top 10 NFL Quarterbacks list is out, and it's time for Pat and Shea to break it all down. The biggest debate? Caleb Williams checks in at No. 10 — but is that too low, too high, or just right? The guys dissect the entire ranking, discuss the biggest quarterback snubs, and debate whether Jordan Love really deserves to be considered the third-best quarterback in the NFC North. They also rank the rest of the NFL quarterbacks and explain where they believe Caleb truly belongs as he enters another season under Ben Johnson. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Breaking down ESPN's Top 10 QB rankings 00:06:00 – Caleb Williams comes in at No. 10 00:09:00 – Which quarterbacks were left off the list? 00:17:00 – Is Jordan Love really the NFC North's third-best QB? 00:22:00 – Ranking the rest of the NFL quarterbacks 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, quarterback debates & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CalebWilliams #NFLQuarterbacks #JordanLove #BenJohnson #BearDown

    Caleb Williams Is ALREADY a Top-10 NFL QB — No Doubt About It

  6. Jul 9

    Courtney Cronin on Why Year 2 Under Ben Johnson Will Feel Different

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Ben Johnson's Year 2 Expectations Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago The spotlight is firmly on Ben Johnson as he enters Year 2 as the Chicago Bears' head coach. Pat and Courtney break down what Bears fans should realistically expect this season and why the expectations are significantly higher after last year's playoff run. Courtney explains why this year's training camp will have a completely different feel, with more intensity, tougher coaching, and greater accountability as the Bears look to take the next step toward championship contention. The guys also discuss the pressure on Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen after an underwhelming season from the defense. Is Allen entering the year on the hottest seat of anyone on the coaching staff? 👇 Episode Highlights: Expectations for Ben Johnson in Year 2 Why Bears training camp will have a different vibe this summer How coaching will be under the microscope in camp Is Dennis Allen on the hot seat after last season? What success looks like for the Bears in 2026 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears training camp coverage, insider reporting & analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BenJohnson #CourtneyCronin #DennisAllen #TrainingCamp #BearDown

    Courtney Cronin on Why Year 2 Under Ben Johnson Will Feel Different

  7. Jul 8

    The Bears Still Need an Identity… What Will Their Calling Card Be? | w/ Jurko

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | What Is the Bears' Identity? Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Are the Chicago Bears getting the respect they deserve? Pat and Jurko react to the latest NFL roster rankings, debating whether Chicago is being fairly evaluated or if national analysts are still underrating one of the NFC's rising contenders. The conversation then shifts to the biggest question entering the season: What will the Bears' identity be? The guys break down how Ben Johnson's offense could define itself and what style of football Bears fans should expect. Finally, Jurko dives into the defensive side of the ball, discussing Dennis Allen's vision, the strengths of the roster, and what the Bears' defensive identity must become if they're going to compete for another NFC North title. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Bears roster ranking: fair or foul? 00:05:00 – What will be the Bears' offensive identity? 00:13:00 – Defining the Bears' defensive identity 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, training camp coverage & insider discussion from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BenJohnson #DennisAllen #NFCNorth #BearDown #NFL

    The Bears Still Need an Identity… What Will Their Calling Card Be? | w/ Jurko

  8. Jul 1

    Coach Jurko's Bears Training Camp Blueprint | What Players Must Improve & Focus On

    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Coach Jurko's Training Camp Blueprint Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago What would an NFL veteran coach tell the Chicago Bears before training camp? Pat and Jurko put on the coaching headset as Jurko shares exactly what he'd have some of the Bears' biggest names working on before the season begins. From Montez Sweat and Austin Booker to T.J. Edwards, rookie Dillon Thieneman, and Rome Odunze, Jurko offers his unique perspective on the adjustments each player needs to make to elevate their game. Plus, another edition of Jurko Story Time, featuring lessons from his NFL career that still apply today. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – What Jurko wants Montez Sweat working on 00:05:00 – Coaching up Austin Booker 00:08:00 – T.J. Edwards' biggest area for improvement 00:11:00 – Rookie Dillon Thieneman's training camp focus 00:15:00 – Jurko Story Time 00:24:00 – What Jurko would tell Rome Odunze to spark a breakout season 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears training camp coverage, player breakdowns & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #TrainingCamp #MontezSweat #RomeOdunze #AustinBooker #DillonThieneman #TJEdwards #BearDown

    Coach Jurko's Bears Training Camp Blueprint | What Players Must Improve & Focus On
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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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