CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Brick x Brick AFTERSHOW is up all night after the Bears 24-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Join Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah along with Greg Braggs Jr as they react to Jeffery Simmons Soldier Field debut, Caleb Williams’ four interceptions and the defense’s impressive performance. Jump in the chat and hang with two Bears legends and Braggs Jr. as they break down an ugly win in Chicago!

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The Chicago Bears deliver a HUGE primetime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Dennis Allen's defense and Chicago's special teams step up when it matters most! Despite an off night from Caleb Williams, who throws three interceptions, Jeffery Simmons, Jaylon Johnson, and Montez Sweat help lead a game-changing defensive effort to get Chicago the win. The Bears defense comes through with big plays and timely stops, while special teams make key contributions in all three phases of the game. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr., Adam Jahns, Corey Wootton, Lance Briggs, and Jerry Azumah break down the...

Chicago Bears Jaylon Johnson, Jeffery Simmons, Colston Loveland and Kyler Gordon speak following the team's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. After narrowly escaping with a victory, the locker room is hardly celebrating after turning the ball over 5 times. 0:00 Jaylon Johnson 1:55 Jeffery Simmons 8:59 Colston Loveland 11:53 Kyler Gordon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Bears legends Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah break down the immediate impact of new Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons after his DOMINANT debut against the Seattle Seahawks! Simmons made his presence felt with a sack, six tackles, two tackles for loss and a pass breakup, giving the Chicago Bears defense a whole new level of disruption. Briggs and Azumah discuss what Simmons brings to Dennis Allen's defense, how his presence can unlock opportunities for Montez Sweat and the rest of the defensive line, and what his arrival means for the Bears' playoff hopes this season. How dangerous can...

The Chicago Bears stadium saga is heating up as NEW images and stadium renderings put the former U.S. Steel South Works site on Chicago's South Side back in the spotlight! CHGO Bears' Adam Jahns highlights the lakefront property, pointing out that the massive site could be ready for a potential stadium development right now. Could this be the opportunity Illinois needs to keep the Chicago Bears in-state, and how does the South Side proposal compare to Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana? Adam Jahns breaks down the latest Bears stadium developments, the new visuals circulating, and what they could...

Jump on in with CHGO Bears After Dark Friday’s, the show that gets YOU ready for Bears vs Buccaneers Week 9! Join Joey Christopoulos and Patrick Norton as they provide the latest intel on team’s injury report. They then take a look at a talented Tampa Bay defense and how Head Coach Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams will try to exploit it. Bold predictions, X-Factors and final score predictions for Sunday Night Football! 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 sit at 6-2 on the season as they prepare for their 3rd straight game on the primetime stage. Joining the show to discuss all things Chicago Bears is a former player who put on the Bears jersey more than anyone in franchise history! Patrick Mannelly JOINS! We'll talk all things Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and your Chicago Bears with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

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After a late return from Seattle, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears were back to business late on Wednesday night getting set to take on Tampa Bay on Sunday Night Football! We'll recap everything from Halas Hall and is Caleb Williams the front runner for MVP? We'll talk about all that and more on the next edition of the Brick x Brick Podcast with Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr! An ALLCITY Network Production Become a CHGO Diehard today! https://allchgo.com/join/ ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports New DraftKings Sportsbook customers, sign up with code...

The Chicago Bears are operating on a short with as they prep for their 3rd straight game on the primetime stage. This time it will be at Soldier Field as they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. To break down the upcoming opponent and react to these new look Bears we are bringing on friend of the show, Carmen Vitali! She has history with Tampa Bay and knows all things Bears, so hang out with us as we get you one day closer to kickoff on the CHGO Bear Podcast with Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr! An ALLCITY Network...

The start of the Jeffery Simmons Era was met with thunderous tenacity on Monday Night Football as the Chicago Bears dismantled the reigning Super Bowl Champs at their own house. What was the difference? Star power. Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons were the best players on the field. What a sight to behold. It's a short week, so we have to turn the page but we're gonna enjoy this one a little longer on a Victory TUESDAY on CHGO Bears After Dark with Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian! An ALLCITY Network Production Become a CHGO Diehard today...

Professor Lance Briggs is back with his grades for the Chicago Bears' performance in NFL Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks! After a HUGE road victory, did the Bears deliver their best all-around performance of the season? Briggs breaks down Chicago's performance on both sides of the ball, evaluates the biggest contributors, and hands out his grades as Ben Johnson and the Bears continue building momentum.
 

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The Chicago Bears are 6-2, but head coach Ben Johnson believes this team is just getting started! Johnson continues to raise the bar, telling his team, “We didn’t come here to make a statement. We came here to build something… and we’re just getting started.” After a statement win over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs break down how high the ceiling is for this Bears team, the growth of this new era under Ben Johnson and what Chicago can accomplish moving forward. Lance Briggs has his grades for the Bears...

The confidence is REAL inside the Chicago Bears locker room! CHGO Bears takes you behind the scenes at Lumen Field as Adam Jahns reports LIVE from Seattle following the Bears' statement-making 34-17 Monday Night Football victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks. Chicago improves to 6-2 behind three rushing touchdowns from D'Andre Swift, a strong performance from Caleb Williams and a defense that made life difficult for Sam Darnold all night, including an impactful Bears debut from Jeffery Simmons.
 

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The Brick x Brick AFTERSHOW is up all night after the Bears 34-17 throttling of the defending Super Bowl Champion Seahawks. Join Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah along with Greg Braggs Jr as they react to Jeffery Simmons Bears debut, Montez Sweat comes to life in a tough-fought victory on the road. Are the Bears now officially the team to beat in the NFC? Jump in the chat and hang with two Bears legends and Braggs Jr. as they break down a huge win in Seattle! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com ...

CHGO Bears takes you INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM after Chicago's HUGE 34-17 road victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks! Go behind the scenes as Montez Sweat, D'Andre Swift and Rome Odunze speak with the media following the statement win that moves the Bears to 6-2 on the season. Hear directly from the players as they reflect on the team's performance, the energy in the locker room and the momentum building in Chicago under head coach Ben Johnson. 

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PLAYERS ONLY! Former Chicago Bears Corey Wootton, Lance Briggs, and Jerry Azumah join Adam Hoge to break down Chicago's HUGE 34-17 statement win over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks! The Bears improve to 6-2 behind a dominant defensive performance, three touchdown runs from D'Andre Swift and another strong showing from Caleb Williams. The former Bears players bring their unique perspective to the biggest moments of the win, what this team is building under Ben Johnson and whether Chicago is emerging as a legitimate NFC contender. It's an all-players' perspective on the Bears' biggest statement win of the...

The Chicago Bears pull off a HUGE road upset over the Seattle Seahawks, but they had to fight until the final whistle! Caleb Williams leads Ben Johnson's offense with BIG contributions from D'Andre Swift, Luther Burden III, Kalif Raymond and tight end Colston Loveland. Defensively, Chicago was ELITE, with Jeffery Simmons making an immediate impact in his Bears debut, Montez Sweat leading the charge with a disruptive performance, and James Lynch coming up with a HUGE interception! The Bears battled Seattle on both sides of the football as the Seahawks made things interesting down the stretch. Join Adam Hoge...

It’s CHGO Bears After Dark AFTERNOON edition to get YOU ready for Monday Night Football Bears Fans! Join Joey Christopoulos and Patrick Norton as they break down what it will take for the Bears to pick up a win versus Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks in Seattle. What kind of instant impact can Jeffery Simmons have in his Bears debut? Can Caleb Williams do what few have done this season and attack the Seahawks secondary? What is the gameplan against the NFL’s leading receiver in Njigba and quarterback Sam Darnold? The crew has all of the stats, predictions and...

The Chicago Bears have a busy day at Halas Hall with preparation still ongoing for Bears vs Seahawks on Monday Night Football! Meanwhile, you might've heard the Bears traded for Jeffery Simmons! He and Ryan Poles spoke to the media today for the first time since the trade, we'll react to that! All that and more with Adam Hoge and Mark Carman 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 shocked the NFL world by trading for superstar defensive lineman, Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans. We’ll talk with Tyler Rowland from Locked on Titans to get the Tennessee perspective. Plus, we’ll take a look at how the defensive line might shake out now that the big dog has entered the fold. 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 made their big swing ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline, acquiring Defensive Tackle Jeffery Simmons for two 1st-round picks and a 4th! Does this catapult the Bears into the drivers seat of the NFC North and maybe a Super Bowl? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns with appearances from former Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It has been almost a week since the Bears played a football game, so if you're getting restless, don't worry we have you covered on a busy day at Halas Hall as Ben Johnson spoke to the media as well as Caleb Williams, along with a surprise update on Coby Bryant. So much to discuss with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast! An ALLCITY Network Production Become a CHGO Diehard today! https://allchgo.com/join/ ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports New DraftKings Sportsbook customers, sign up with code CHGO and get...

Chicago Bears edge rusher Montez Sweat spoke for the first time at Halas Hall following the conclusion of his 2-game suspension for a failed drug test. Sweat took accountability for his suspension and now looks forward to re-joining his teammates. Hear his full discussion with the media. Later, we discuss Jeremy Fowler’s report that the Bears showed interest in Indianapolis Colts G Quenton Nelson prior to him being traded to the Seattle Seahawks. Where would Nelson have even fit on the Bears O-Line? Plus, we go inside the Bears locker room with conversations with Sam Roush and Daniel Hardy! Jo...

The Chicago Bears are sitting pretty at 5-2 in the middle of a mini-bye and an opportunity to make a big statement in Seattle one week from today. What can Ben Johnson clean up during this extended time off? We’ll rank the biggest positions of need as we approach the trade deadline with the Bears on a path to the playoff on CHGO Bears After Dark with Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw! An ALLCITY Network Production Become a CHGO Diehard today! https://allchgo.com/join/ ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports New DraftKings Sportsbook customers, si...

If the NFL regular season ended today, EVERY NFC North team would be playing in the NFL Playoffs. Regardless of the standings, who should we consider the Bears’ biggest competition in the North the rest of the season? We also look ahead to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8 following their impressive win over the Kansas City Chiefs. What did we learn from that game? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. 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 ad...

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah join host Greg Braggs Jr. for CHGO’s Brick by Brick Aftershow to break down Burden’s impact and what his emergence means for the Bears’ offense moving forward. Luther Burden III is EMERGING as a star for the Chicago Bears after a breakout performance against the New England Patriots, recording 130 receiving yards and a touchdown on just four receptions. The crew analyzes Burden’s explosive playmaking ability, his growing chemistry with quarterback Caleb Williams, and how he could become a key weapon in Ben Johnson’s offense.
 

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What impact is Rome Odunze making on the Chicago Bears? Former Bears stars Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah break down Odunze’s performance, his role in the Bears’ offense, and what the young wide receiver brings to Chicago’s passing game. The CHGO Bears crew analyzes Odunze’s development, his connection with Caleb Williams, and what Bears fans can expect as he continues to grow under head coach Ben Johnson.
 

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Update: On Friday afternoon, it was announced that Cole Kmet would miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Cole Kmet suffered a knee injury in the Chicago Bears NFL Week 7 win over the New England Patriots and was quickly ruled out. The CHGO Bears crew talks about his impact on the team and the fanbase as one of the true representatives of what it means to be a Chicago Bear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caleb Williams has now thrown for over 300 yards in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. Williams made it through a tough 2-game stretch with his hamstring in tact and gets 11 days to get that much healthier. What is the next step for Caleb and Ben Johnson in their quest to go back to the playoffs and go further, perhaps all the way? Adam Hoge and Mark Carman host the CHGO Bears Podcast on a Victory Friday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah are fired up after the latest win over the New England Patriots in NFL Week 7 on Thursday Night Football! Is Super Bowl a relaistic outcome for this team? 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 improve to 5-2 with a statement 30-24 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football in NFL Week 7! Caleb Williams got off to a hot start, while D’Andre Swift and Luther Burden found the end zone to help Chicago build an early lead before Colston Loveland added another touchdown in a second-half slugfest. Cairo Santos delivered the play of the game with a career-long 58-yard field goal to help seal an impressive win over last year’s AFC champions and continue the momentum under head coach Ben Johnson. Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and...

Hear from Colston Loveland, Luther Burden, Kyler Gordon, Cairo Santos, Joe Thuney and D'Andre Swift following the Chicago Bears thrilling win over the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football in NFL Week 7. 0:00 Colston Loveland 4:06 Luther Burden 6:54 Kyler Gordon 9:38 Cairo Santos 12:29 Joe Thuney 15:18 D'Andre Swift Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Chicago Bears put together one of their most impressive wins in Ben Johnson’s tenure as head coach Thursday night! Caleb Williams got off to a hot start in the primetime Thursday Night Football matchup against the New England Patriots in NFL Week 7. Touchdowns from D’Andre Swift and Luther Burden put the Bears up 20-7 with seconds remaining in the half. But the Bears defense gave up an inexcusable TD to Rhamondre Stevenson as time expired to end that 1st half. It was a slugfest from that point on. Colston Loveland found the endzone, but Drake Maye and the...

The Chicago Bears face off against the New England Patriots in NFL Week 7 on Thursday Night Football. The CHGO Bears reveal the keys to defeating the Patriots in this preview. Is Jaylon Johnson vs A.J. Brown one of the key matchups that will decide the outcome? #chicagobears #beardown #nfl #newenglandpatriots #tnf #thursdaynightfootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caleb Williams put the NFL on notice last Sunday with his stellar 30 of 36 passing performance on the road in Atlanta. Picking up right where he left off from his last full start in Week 1 where the Bears offense put up nearly 60 points on the road in Carolina. Now, Caleb and the Bears have the primetime stage at Soldier Field on Thursday Night Football vs the Patriots. If Caleb WIlliams continues to pour it on offensively, will we be talking MVP race after the game? Join Adam Jahns, Patrick Norton, Joey Christopolous along with Greg Braggs Jr as we discuss all...

The Chicago Bears won their NFL Week 6 matchup just two days ago, but there is no time to rest of their laurels with just 2 days til gameday on Thursday Night Football against the New England Patriots. Ben Johnson challenged his team to keep up the intensity as they face one of their toughest matchups yet. We hear from Ben and Caleb Williams and also go inside the locker room with conversations with Kyler Gordon and Daniel Hardy. Plus, hear from former Bear Kevin Byard on matching up against his old coach. Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. on the...

Former Chicago Bears linebackers Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah break down the Bears’ “Mug Look” defense and explain how this pre-snap alignment can put pressure on opposing offenses. Learn how defenders crowd the line of scrimmage, threaten the A-gaps, and force quarterbacks and offensive linemen to identify potential blitzes before the snap. Briggs and Azumah provide a defensive perspective on the strategy behind the Bears’ defensive scheme and how it can create confusion, disrupt protections, and generate pressure on the quarterback.
 

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The Chicago Bears moved to 4-2 on the year after taking down the Falcons in Atlanta. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson certainly came into the game with a chip on his shoulder, but the surprise of the day was Kyler Gordon, who came back from the PUP list with a BANG and 3 sacks to help lead the defense. Can the Bears keep the momentum going on a short week with PRIMETIME at Soldier Field on TNF? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw along with NFL Networks Adam Rank as we discuss all that and more on CHGO...

Professor Lance Briggs is back with his grades for the Chicago Bears' performance in NFL Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons. The offense scored 31 points, but was it enough to earn an A? The defense looked like an A+ early but how much did their late-game performance harm their grade? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.