CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Ben Johnson held a lengthy practice Wednesday for over 2 hours as he tries to get the Chicago Bears dialed in to win their first game of the year. Johnson praised Caleb Williams for his work ethic saying “he is doing everything right.” Adam Jahns checks in from Halas Hall. Adam Hoge brings us his weekly whiteboard segmant on the keys to beating the Dallas Cowboys. Later, Jeff Cavanaugh from DLLS Cowboys joins to give the Cowboys perspective of this week’s matchup. Chase Bandolik is running 1 mile for every point the Bears lose by each week. Bandolik kicks off our overti...

The Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson have a ton of things to clean up in their own house and the Head Coach pointed to himself and the team in terms of what they need to do this week to find a way to win their first game of 2025. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as we react to all that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Quarterback and QB analyst JT O’Sullivan joins today’s CHGO Bears Podcast to give his breakdown of Caleb Williams’ performance against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Is criticism of Caleb’s performance fair? Or did he actually play well despite the blowout? Later, Adam Hoge does some film analysis of his own in this week’s ODK. Plus, do the Chicago Bears have a Tom Brady problem? Should they ban him from NFL production meetings ahead of the Raiders’ owners game against the Bears in Week 4? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcas...

The Chicago Bears have started the season in a deep hole by losing back to back weeks falling to 0-2 and losing arguably their best player in Jaylon Johnson possibly for the season due to a groin injury he re-injured vs the Lions. Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian as we try to pick up the pieces on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are now 0-2 on the 2025 season following their embarrassing loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Now we try to assess the situation Do the Chicago Bears have a Ryan Poles problem? We evaluate ALL of Poles’ draft picks during his tenure as the Bears GM. How many have gone on to become starters? How many have already been cut? Later, Lance Briggs joins as the Professor gives out his grades for the Week 2 performance…and they’re not good. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

The Chicago Bears drop to 0-2 vs Ben Johnson’s former team, the Detroit Lions. Despite a HUGE day from Rome Odunze, the Bears are STUNNED by 52 points. Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr for some group therapy on the Brick x Brick AFTERSHOW Podcast with CHGO Bears as we react to it all.

The Chicago Bears were embarrassed by the Detroit Lions in Ben Johnson's return game Sunday afternoon. Rome Odunze did his part, scoring two touchdowns in the drubbing. The Bears were done in by three-consecutive turnovers in the 1st half, a fumble, a turnover on downs and an interception. That was followed by a questionable call by the referees, allowing the Lions to score a TD at the end of the half instead of the half being over. Jaylon Johnson and T.J. Edwards both left the game early with aggravations of their injuries. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Corey Wootton...

Former Chicago Bears DE, Willie Young, joins Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah to catch up on what he’s been up to. Willie shares some great stories growing up in South Florida and finding his way to the NFL. Plus, we bring back the BLUEPRINT and tell you how we can beat the Lions. And, of course, Da Bets returns to help you win some money. Join us on the Brick x Brick Podcast on CHGO Bears!

Caleb Williams spoke at Halas Hall on Wednesday following a walkthrough in the lead-up to the Chicago Bears Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Caleb is ready to move on from some late-game inaccuracies while also leaning into his run game and begin preparation for the Lions. Adam Jahns joins from Halas Hall with the latest as the coordinators speak to the media. Later, we bring back Adam Hoge’s white board segment as he breaks down the matchup against the Lions in greater detail. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall Wednesday afternoon as the team now prepares for Week 2 versus his former team, the Detroit Lions. Johnson shared fond memories of his time with the Lions and Miami Dolphins but emphasized that his only focus now is on winning Week 2. We preview the coaching matchup and look into the timing of Johnson’s play calls on today’s episode. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHHGO Bears Podcast.

Ben Johnson now has one game under his belt as the Head Coach of the Chicago Bears with a film littered with mistakes on offense. 12 penalties, inaccuracy by the quarterback, a lack of a run game and much more. What can the do to bounce back on a short week vs his former team in Detroit? Ben Johnson spoke to the media today and we'll talk to Patrick Norton who has covered it all for CHGO Bears. Join Greg Braggs Jr and Shayne Marsaw as we discuss all that and more on CHGO Bear After Dark.

The Chicago Bears didn’t have the start to their season that they were hoping for against the Minnesota Vikings, starting 0-1. The CHGO Bears crew has slept on it, and now we try to find where things went wrong. One thing that looked great was the scripted plays on the opening drive. Does Ben Johnson have something he can build on with Caleb Williams? Later, Professor Briggs is back with his grades for the offense, defense, special teams and coaching. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears started off HOT on the first drive but finished cold as ice in the 4th quarter. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson couldn’t find their rhythm and JJ McCarthy, Kevin O’Connell took full advantage with 3 TDs in the 4th quarter. The defense held serve for 3 quarters without Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon but couldn’t finish in the 4th. A lot to cover, join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr on the Brick x Brick AFTERSHOW Podcast with CHGO Bears.

The Chicago Bears allowed the Minnesota Vikings to come back and defeat them on Monday Night Football in the teams’ season opener. The Bears led 17-6 after an opening drive rush TD by Caleb Williams and a Nahshon Wright 74-yard pick-6, but 4th quarter TDs by Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones put the Vikings in front for good, winning 27-24. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from Adam Jahns, Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah as they recap the difficult season opening loss on the CHGO Bears Postgame Podcast.

The Chicago Bears allowed the Minnesota Vikings to come back and defeat them on Monday Night Football in the teams’ season opener. The Bears led 17-6 after an opening drive rush TD by Caleb Williams and a Nahshon Wright 74-yard pick-6, but 4th quarter TDs by Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones put the Vikings in front for good, winning 27-24. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from Adam Jahns, Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah as they recap the difficult season opening loss on the CHGO Bears Postgame Podcast.

The Chicago Bears are just 2 days away to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Ben Johnson spoke to the media and gave some injury updates on injured players including linebacker TJ Edwards. We also went into the locker room and spoke with Ruben Hyppolite about the potential opportunity in front of him. All that and more with Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Tyler Dunne, the founder of Go Long and author of an alarming piece detailing the troubles in coaching Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to detail that piece. Was the coaching staff unfairly blamed in Caleb's rookie season? Dunne details what his sources have told him with Adam Hoge, Adam Jahns and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast.

We are just three days away from the opening kickoff for the Chicago Bears season! The Minnesota Vikings will present a stiff test for the Bears on both offense AND defense. OC Declan Doyle and DC Dennis Allen spoke with the media today about some of those challenges. Are Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson up for the challenge? Adam Jahns joins with some interesting notes including how Drew Dalman is helping Caleb in his first year with the team and how Luther Burden is learning behind Olamide Zaccheaus on the depth chart. Jahns joins Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on...

We have FINALLY arrived! It’s Week 1 of the regular season! And to kick off the year the gang is excited to bring on special guest and Chicago Bears Legend, Charles “Peanut” Tillman!! We’ll talk to Peanut about what he saw from the Bears at Training Camp and Preseason as we are just 4 days away from kickoff! We’ll also introduce a new segment breaking down the upcoming opponent each week, THE BLUEPRINT! And of course, we’ll help you make some money with DA Bets presented by Circa Sports! All that and more on the Brick X Brick Podcast with

What will the Chicago Bears record be in 2025? Where will they finish in the NFC North? And which teams will be making the playoffs? It’s finally time for our season predictions show! We’re joined by Paul Allen, the play-by-play voice of Minnesota Vikings, to help forecast the NFC North. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams spoke at Halas Hall ahead of practice on Wednesday morning. Caleb talked about some of the challenges the Minnesota Vikings will present to him on Week 1 on Monday Night Football. We break it all down with our QB report. Is Caleb up for the challenge the Vikings D will present to him? Later, Adam Hoge breaks down the individual matchups within the game in his first whiteboard segment of the season! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Week 1 of the NFL regular season begins in 3 days and the Chicago Bears take on the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on Monday Night football in exactly 6 days from right now! What are the keys to week 1 win? What should we expect around the NFL? Join Greg Braggs Jr and Shayne Marsaw as we talk about all that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark!

For the first time since getting injured, Chicago Bears corner Jaylon Johnson spoke with the media and provided some clarity on what the injury that kept him out for the entirety of training camp is, calling it a groin injury. Will CB1 be ready to play in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings? And will he be able to shadow star WR Justin Jefferson? Ben Johnson spoke with the media this morning ahead of his first game as head coach. What were the main takeaways from his press conference? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO...

The NFL world is still reacting to the fallout from the blockbuster trade that sent superstar pass rusher, Micah Parsons to Green Bay. We'll get the Dallas, Detroit and Green Bay perspective on how this will have a lasting impact on the NFC and the NFL. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr for it all on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Dallas Cowboys and the Packers have agreed to a trade that will send star pass rusher to Green Bay. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as they give you instant reactions on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears are now just 11 days away from their Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Former Vikings Linebacker and current radio analyst Pete Bercich re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to bring his insights on the Vikings preseason. Did the Vikings make the right decision only having J.J. McCarthy play in one preseason game? We also look at Brian Flores’ defense after they revamped their D-Line. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Adam Jahns and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The 53-man roster and practice squad have been set….for now. Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson have made some tough decisions and now the Chicago Bears look ahead to the Minnesota Vikings. Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr as we get you one day closer to kickoff for the NFL. We’ll even have some fun and look at this weeks college football slate. All that and more on the Brick x Brick Podcast with CHGO Bears!

The Chicago Bears are just 12 days away from their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have reinforced their lineup by trading for WR Adam Thielen. The Bears meanwhile saw one of their defensive stars leave practice early today when Jaquan Brisker went down with an apparent injury. Can the team get healthy in time for Monday Night Football? Later we discuss several more roster moves made today, including a familiar name rejoining the team and some practice squad signings. Plus, we hear from Joe Thuney and Gervon Dexter as they gear up for important roles on the team...

The Chicago Bears finalized their 53-man roster for the 2025-26 NFL season on Tuesday. Most notably, preseason hero Jahdae Walker made the team as the Bears opted to keep six wide receivers. Did Kiran Amegadjie make the team as one of the ten offensive linemen? And what other players were surprises on cutdown day? Later, we hear from Ben Johnson and yan Poles as they discuss team roster decisions as Week 1 nears Join Adam Hoge, Adam Jahns and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

With preseason over, the Chicago Bears now put their sole focus on Week 1 and the Minnesota Vikings. After what we learned in the Bears/Chiefs game, are they ready for the bright lights on Monday Night Football? What are the biggest areas of concern? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we talk about all that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark!

The Chicago Bears have already begun to cut down their roster as Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson decide who will make the final 53. We are tracking it all to keep you up to date. Will preseason standout Jahdae Walker be among the final players to make the cut? Plus, we have some notes around the NFC North as well. All that and more with Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears got off to a sluggish start against the Kansas City Chiefs first-teamers. The Chiefs built a 17-0 lead before the Bears offense finally got on the board with a field goal. Caleb Williams finished 11-15 for 113 yards and a TD to Rome Odunze. Ben Johnson treated the second half like a regular season game and went for the win. Trailing 27-22, Tyson Bagent connected with Jahdae Walker for a touchdown with 2 seconds remaining to give the Bears the dramatic win! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on a celebratory CHGO Bears Postgame Podcast.

The Chicago Bears have one final preseason game on the road vs the Kansas City Chiefs before we look ahead to the regular season. What has stood out the most so far in Training Camp and Preseason? What is most important in preseason game #3? Join Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah along with Greg Braggs Jr as we break it all down on The Brick x Brick Podcast on CHGO Bears!

As the Chicago Bears prepare for Training Camp to come to a close, the CHGO Bears crew hands our our yearly Training Camp Awards! Who was the camp MVP? How about the most improved player? It’s a split vote on who the most impressive rookie was. We’ll let the chat be the tiebreaker! Adam Jahns makes his FIRST in-studio appearance and joins Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Chicago Bears backup QB has signed a 2-year extension with the Chicago Bears. Bagent was in the final year of his contract before he would have entered restricted free agency. Now the Bears have ensured one of the league's best backup signal callers will remain on the team moving forward, providing a valuable insurance policy for Caleb Williams. Mark Carman had the scoop and joins Adam Jahns as they react on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast!

Ben Johnson spoke to the media following backup QB Tyson Bagent signing an extension with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday. Johnson called the Bears QB room one of the best in the NFL. Plus, hear from an emotional Bagent who spoke of the importance of the extension to him and his family. With just 2 days to go to the final preseason tune-up, what was the best and worst from practice today at Halas Hall? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears have one final preseason test remaining until the regular season begins. On Friday, the Bears will travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs. What's at stake for Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the Bears in that final exhibition? The Chiefs ave already announced their intentions to play the starters. Should the Bears do the same? And we take an early look at the 53-man roster bubble. Who can solidify their chances of making the team in some of the remaining camp battles? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Ben Johnson said after the game that the thing he was most proud of was the clean operations executed by the Chicago Bears offense throughout the game. What were some of the biggest keys in the offense taking the next step in their procedural development? Join Greg Braggs Jr along with Adam Rank, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian as we break continue to break down the impressive 38-0 win over the Bills on CHGO Bears After Dark!

The Chicago Bears put up a dominant performance in a preseason shutout against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Today, we bring in QB guru Tim Jenkins to break down what he saw from Caleb Williams in his first game action under new coach Ben Johnson. Later, Adam Hoge brings back his ODK for a little film breakdown of his own. What was the biggest thing that changed year over year? Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. are joined by Tim Jenkins on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears didn't waste time against the Buffalo Bills, jumping out to a 7-0 lead on the opening drive and never looked back, dominating the Buffalo Bills in primetime Sunday night. Caleb Williams went 6/10 for 107 yards and a TD strike to Olamide Zaccheaus during his two drives. Tyson Bagent entered the game in relief of Caleb and picked up where he left off, passing for 197 yards and a TD of his own to Tyler Scott. Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. with Adam Jahns reporting live from Soldier Field on the CHGO Bears Postgame Show!