Podcast Episode Details

Matt LaFleur ADMITS the Truth About Ryan Poles… and Bears Fans Didn’t Expect THIS!

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The Chicago Bears are 9-3, sitting atop the NFC, and even their biggest rival is giving them respect 👀. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur just admitted what Bears fans never thought they’d hear — that Ryan Poles has built one of the most talented rosters in the NFL.

From the trenches to the backfield, everything Poles has touched is paying off… and the results show on the field. 💥

Meanwhile, D’Andre Swift just took home FedEx Ground Player of the Week, Kyle Monangai is rewriting rookie expectations, and the Bears’ injury situation is shifting in the BEST way possible heading into Week 14 vs. Green Bay.

And let’s talk about Kevin Byard — the NFL’s interception leader, a locker room captain, and now the clearest “MUST re-sign” priority for Ryan Poles heading into 2026. 🛡️🔥

This episode breaks down:

• Why Matt LaFleur is suddenly giving Poles major flowers 🌸
• How Chicago’s offensive line became elite in ONE offseason
• The latest injury updates on Edwards, Monangai, Odunze & Stevenson
• Kyle Monangai’s quietly dominant rookie season
• Why Kevin Byard has become Poles’ #1 free-agency priority
• And what it ALL means heading into a MASSIVE matchup with the Packers 👀💚🧀

The Bears are rolling. The NFC is watching. And Chicago is acting like a team ready for January football.

🐻 Bears fans — it’s time to talk your talk.

Let’s break it all down.

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Published on 1 month ago