Podcast Episodes

Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles lay out Chicago Bears offseason plan at NFL combine

Episode 1852

The Chicago Bears are in a position to be aggressive this offseason, and the team feels like their needs align nicely with the talent available in free agency and the NFL Draft.

Head coach Ben Johnson…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Chicago Bears NFL Draft targets to watch at 2025 NFL scouting combine: OL, DL, RBs and more

Episode 1851

The Chicago Bears are out in full force at the NFL combine, looking to see which NFL Draft prospects can separate themselves with elite athletic traits.

Ben Johnson's new coaching staff means new pref…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Chicago Bears top options to replace DeMarcus Walker and Gerald Everett at salary cap casualties

Episode 1850

The Chicago Bears need to find a new starting defensive end opposite Montez Sweat and a new No. 2 TE after releasing DeMarcus Walker and Gerald Everett as salary cap casualties.

Ryan Poles should have…

Published on 10 months ago

Does Chicago Bears roster have enough top level game-changers? Or too many ‘average’ players?

Episode 1849

The Chicago Bears have good players, but how many of them are game-changers who can make big plays in the biggest moments when the team needs them the most?

Are weapons like DJ Moore and Cole Kmet gre…

Published on 10 months ago

NFL Squad: Can Chicago Bears Avoid Being In Bottom Of NFC North In 2025

Episode 1848

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses which teams who finished near the bottom of the NFL last season will more than likely remain in the basement this upcoming season, which NFL Draft prospec…

Published on 10 months ago

How major jump in salary cap will affect Chicago Bears offseason plans for free agency, NFL Draft

Episode 1847

The NFL salary cap is going to increase by at least $20 million this year, giving the Chicago Bears (and every other team) more money to spend in free agency.

It could change the market for top target…

Published on 10 months ago

Chicago Bears free agent backup plans if top targets re-sign with teams, don't hit open market

Episode 1846

Some of the top upcoming free agents won't actually hit free agency at all and re-sign with their own team before the Chicago Bears have a chance to negotiate with them.

Ryan Poles needs to have some …

Published on 10 months ago

Chicago Bears 2025 offseason will unveil power dynamic between Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles

Episode 1845

The first offseason of Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles working together will reveal how much power the new head coach has over the Chicago Bears' roster.

Johnson can't be successful if Poles doesn't give h…

Published on 10 months ago

Chicago Bears free agent targets with connections to Ben Johnson’s new coaching staff

Episode 1844

The new Chicago Bears coaching staff previously worked with some of the top names set to hit free agency this offseason.

That intel will be valuable for Ryan Poles to bring in veterans with connection…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Ranking Chicago Bears biggest needs in free agency and NFL Draft this offseason

Episode 1843

The Chicago Bears have an obvious need on the offensive line. After that, it's up for debate where Ryan Poles should prioritize his resources.

The trenches should be the theme of the offseason, but th…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago