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Bear Bones: 2025 Confidence/Concern By Position & NFC North Position Rankings
Yesterday at 11:18 PM

Join Bear Bones as Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) discuss what positions they are confident in and which ones may raise some concerns. Then, they rank these positions across the NFC North!


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Making Monsters: How the Ben Johnson offense will fit in Chicago
06/26/2025

Taylor Doll is joined by Brett Kollmann, creator of All Thirty Two and co-host of The Bootleg Football Podcast. They break down what made the Detroit offense click the last few seasons and how the personnel here in Chicago fit that scheme. They break down the offensive positions and the roles each player should fit in the Johnson scheme.



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Bear Bones: 2025 Summer Status w/ Robert Mays
06/19/2025

Mason West (@WestSportsPT) is here for another offseason installment of Bear Bones!


Join Mason and special guest Robert Mays (@RobertMays) of The Athletic Football Show as they discuss the early summer happenings surrounding the 2025 Chicago Bears.


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Making Monsters: Getting to know Ruben Hyppolite II
06/13/2025

Taylor Doll chats with Jeff Ermann of Inside MD Sports to talk about one of the more questionable picks of the Chicago Bears' draft, linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II. Ermann talks about the start of Hyppolite's career at Maryland, the schematics of the Terps' defense, and what was asked of Ruben. They also give a little love to DJ Moore and his time at Maryland.



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Bears Banter Ep. 209: Herb Howard joins to discuss OTAs!
06/10/2025

The Bears have wrapped up OTAs and minicamp and to discuss it all, we bring on Herb Howard from The Bigs to talk about what he saw! Ben Johnson, the offense, Caleb Williams, left tackle, the running back room, Dennis Allen's defense, we discuss it all! If you want to know where the Bears are at heading into training camp, this is the podcast you'll want to hear!



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Making Monsters: What Zah Frazier brings to the Bears
06/02/2025

Taylor Doll is joined by UTSA cornerbacks coach Nick Graham. They chat about Zah Frazier's college career from JUCO to UTSA, the 2023 season where he missed most of the year, his growth as a player, and his expectations working alongside Al Harris.



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Making Monsters: B.C. Insider breaks down Ozzy Trapilo
05/21/2025

Taylor Doll is joined by A.J. Black of BC Eagles Insider to talk about the #Bears newest offensive tackle, Ozzy Trapilo, out of Boston College. They talk about his progression through college, his best fit on the offensive line, his role on the BC offense, and his leadership skills that were developed.



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Bears Banter Ep. 208: Seth Wickersham joins!
05/16/2025

ESPN's Seth Wickersham joins the podcast after releasing some excerpts from his new book, American Kings, and discusses his conversations with Caleb and Carl Williams and how he had concerns about coming to Chicago, concerns about Shane Waldron, concerns about Matt Eberflus (in short, he had concerns), and some of the issues he faced his rookie season.



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Bear Bones: Chicago Bears 2025 Schedule Release Reaction and Prediction
05/15/2025

Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) for another installment of Bear Bones 2025!


We finally know, not only the Bears' opponents, but the full schedule. So that means we give our best guess as to the win/loss record for the Bears, which we are most excited for, and are there any to dread?


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Bears Over Beers: Chicago Bears 2025 Schedule Reaction
05/15/2025

Join us as we react to the 2025 NFL Schedule release! The Bears Over Beers crew met up for the third time this offseason just minutes after the Bears 2025 schedule was released. Ryan, Bryan, and special guest Jacob Infante discussed their favorite games on the schedule, their least favorites, the toughest and easiest stretches, and then gave their (way too early) game by game predictions.

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Making Monsters: Getting to know Luther Burden
05/13/2025

Taylor Doll chats with Missouri football beat reporter and insider Eli Hoff, from the St Louis Post-Dispatch and KTRS 550AM, about Bears rookie Luther Burden. They break down his 3 years at Mizzou, where he fits best on the field, some of the pre-draft concerns with his personality and work ethic, plus the crowded receiver room in Chicago.



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Bear & Balanced: Breaking down the Bears UDFAs
05/13/2025

Windy City Gridiron's lead draft analyst, Jacob Infante, joins JB and Lester to break down the Chicago Bears UDFA class and recap the latest from rookie minicamp.



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Bears Banter Ep. 207: CBS' Charles Davis joins to break down the draft!
05/07/2025

The NFL Draft is in the books, and the great Charles Davis from CBS joins to break down the draft! He talks about Colston Loveland and Luther Burden and how they'll fit with Cole Kmet and DJ Moore and what he sees in Ben Johnson's offense with them. He talks about the offensive line with Ozzie Trapillo, the running back room with Kyle Monangai and, of course, Caleb Williams! Check out a great podcast!



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Making Monsters: Getting to know Bears rookie RB Kyle Monangai
05/05/2025

Taylor Doll is joined by Rutgers running backs Coach Damiere Shaw, who coached the newest Bears running back, Kyle Monangai, during his time with the Scarlet Knights. Coach Shaw was one of Kyle’s mentors during his 5 years with the program, including having two 1200+ yards seasons when Coach Shaw got promoted to RB coach. They chatted about his development at Rutgers, his strengths in contact, and ball security. They also highlight his time behind Isiah Pacheco and the football and leadership he learned during that time. 



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Making Monsters: Getting to know Bears rookie Shemar Turner
05/02/2025

Taylor Doll chats with Coach Tony Jerod-Eddie, defensive line coach at Texas A&M, talks about new #Bears rookie Shemar Turner's versatility, his toughness, and love for the game of football.



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Bears Over Beers: NFL Draft Winners and Losers
05/01/2025

Join us for a new edition of Bears Over Beers! Ryan and Bryan meet up for the second time this offseason to break down the NFL Draft and who we thought from the Chicago Bears won and lost the most. This should be a great companion to our two articles here at WCG on the topic (winners and losers), with the podcast giving the crew an opportunity to expand on their thoughts (and for the listeners to chime in).

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The Mac & Read Show: Chicago Bears Draft Class Recap
04/30/2025

Mac and Read break down the picks from the 2025 #Bears draft and what's next for the team.



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Bears Finally Draft a RB with Kyle Monangai from Rutgers
04/26/2025

Jeff Berckes is joined by Jacob Infante one final time to recap the 2025 NFL Draft pick - and this time it's finally a running back! Kyle Monangai from Rutgers becomes the final Chicago #Bears draft pick in 2025.



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Bears Add Luke Newman, OL Michigan State
04/26/2025

Jeff Berckes and Jacob Infante discuss the newest Chicago Bears draft pick, Luke Newman, OL from Michigan State.



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Bears Address the Defensive Backfield with Zah Frazier, CB from UTSA
04/26/2025

Jeff Berckes is joined by Jacob Infante to talk about Cornerback Zah Frazier from UTSA



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Bears Go Defense with Ruben Hyppolite II, LB from Maryland
04/26/2025

Jeff Berckes is joined once again by Jacob Infante to talk about the newest Chicago Bears linebacker, Ruben Hyppolite II out of Maryland.



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Bears Add More Beef with Shemar Turner, DT Texas A&M
04/26/2025

Once more unto the breach dear friends! Jeff Berckes is joined by Jacob Infante to recap the Chicago Bears selection of DT Shemar Turner from Texas A&M, the third 2nd round pick for the Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft.



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Bears Add Beef in Ozzy Trapilo, OT Boston College in Round 2
04/26/2025

Jeff Berckes wrangles Jacob Infante again for a recap of the newest Chicago Bears draft pick, Offensive Tackle Ozzy Trapilo from Boston College.



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Bears Add Luther Burden III, WR Missouri in Round 2
04/26/2025

Jeff Berckes is joined by Jacob Infante to get a quick reaction of the Chicago Bears selecting Luther Burden III, WR out of Missouri in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Listen to the excitement of the MIZZOU alum as he breaks down the Burden pick!



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Bears Banter Live: Chicago Bears select Colston Loveland! Live stream of the 2025 NFL Draft first round
04/25/2025

Bill Zimmerman and a cast of characters react in real time to the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and give you live reaction to the Chicago Bears selection of Colston Loveland, analysis of the pick, and what the Bears need to do with their two second round picks! Check out a fun and informative podcast!



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The Bears Choose Love(land), Michigan TE with Round 1 Pick
04/25/2025

Jeff Berckes is joined by Windy City Gridiron's Lead Draft Analyst Jacob Infante to discuss the newest Chicago Bear, Colston Loveland, TE from Michigan.



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Making Monsters: How high will Marshall's Mike Green be drafted
04/23/2025

Taylor Doll is joined by Keith Morehouse, sports director for WSAZ-TV in Huntington, West Virginia, covering Marshall football. They discuss EDGE prospect Mike Green, his impressive 17-sack season, the impact he made on their defensive line, and where he fits best on a defense. They also go over Green's sexual assault allegations from his time at Virginia, and how he landed at Marshall after a one-year hiatus.



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Bears Banter Ep. 206: Who will the Bears take at 10?
04/23/2025

Join Bill Zimmerman as he breaks down the top 10 of the NFL Draft, what he's hearing about each pick leading up to the Bears at 10, what he expects the Bears to do, and gives his best estimate as to what the Chicago Bears' big board looks like at 10. Plus, your draft questions in the mailbag!



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The Mac & Read Show: Talking Bears Draft on their Deput Episode!
04/23/2025

On their debut show on 2nd City Gridiron, Evan McLean & Ross Read break down potential draft picks for the Chicago #Bears. Plus, Ben Johnson the poet, and what to watch for with the draft in Green Bay.



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Making Monsters: Tyler Warren, Kevin Winston Jr, Abdul Carter and other Penn State prospects
04/22/2025

Taylor Doll is joined by Zach Seyko (@zach_seyko) of Locked on Nittany Lions (@LockedOnNittany) to chat about tight end Tyler Warren as he has been mocked to the Bears at 10, his fit with Bears offense and Ben Johnson. They also get into some defensive players both Abdul Carter and safety Kevin Winston Jr plus linebacker Kobe King and their chances making it to the new Dennis Allen defense.



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Making Monsters: Jalon Walker, Mykel Williams, Tate Ratledge and other Georgia prospects
04/21/2025

Taylor Doll is joined by Mike Griffith, who covers the Georgia Bulldogs for Dawg Nation. They chat about a ton of Georgia prospects, including edges Jalon Walker and Mykel Williams, and offensive linemen Tate Ratledge, Dylan Fairchild, and Jared Wilson. They also talk about D'Andre Swift, whom Mike covered, and they also get into some Caleb Williams talk.



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Making Monsters: Josh Conerly, Derrick Harmon and other Oregon prospects
04/19/2025

Taylor Doll is joined by Jon Helmkamp, who covers the Oregon Ducks for Rivals. They chat about several prospects that fit the #Bears needs, including Josh Conerly, Derrick Harmon, Jordan Burch, and Jamaree Caldwell. Jon also chats about some Ducks he believes are not being talked about enough.



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Making Monsters: Nic Scourton, Shemar Stewart, and other Texas A&M prospects
04/18/2025

Taylor Doll is joined by Tony Catalina, Texas A&M beat reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. They talk about the top Aggies available in the 2025 NFL Draft, including two players the Chicago Bears could be interested in, defensive ends Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart.



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Bear Bones: To IR and Back Again- 2025 War Room Simulation
04/17/2025

Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90), and Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) for another off-season instalment of Bear Bones!

It's nearly here. THE 2025 NFL DRAFT. We will undertake the unthinkable. Simulating what will happen in the Bears War Room come draft night (over the course of a few attempts).

Obviously, this simulation will be an exact science and will be 100% accurate.

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Making Monsters: Breaking Down Ohio State Draft Prospects
04/17/2025

Taylor Doll is joined by Dan Hope, who covers Ohio State football for Eleven Warriors. They chat about several Buckeyes who may be drafted this year. Most #Bears mock drafts have at least one Buckeye, so learn a little more about running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, offensive linemen Josh Simmons and Donovan Jackson, defensive linemen Tyleik Williams and JT Tuimoloau, and so many more.



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Making Monsters: Knight, Sanders, Emmanwori and other South Carolina prospects
04/16/2025

On her latest Making Monsters, Taylor Doll is joined by Alan Cole of Rivals Gamecock to chat about South Carolina's top defense and the players that made it what it was in 2024. They go in-depth about the roles that both Demetrius Knight Jr. and T.J. Sanders played, plus they look at the secondary and safety Nick Emmanwori, who could be the Gamecocks' highest drafted player this year.



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Making Monsters: Ashton Jeanty & Omarion Hampton
04/14/2025

Taylor Doll learns a bit more about the top two running backs in the 2025 draft. She chats with Matt Hayes, who covers college football for USA Today, on Ashton Jeanty. Hayes did a story on Jeanty during the season on his path to college football. Taylor is also joined by Lauren Brownlow, who covers ACC football on ACC Panic Room. They talk about the massive piece Hampton was on the UNC offense, and his best fit at the next level.



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Making Monsters: Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant and Wolverine prospects
04/11/2025

Taylor Doll is joined by former Michigan offensive linemen Jon Jansen, who is a radio analyst for Michigan football, to chat about some Wolverine prospects. They start off with their two top defensive players, Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant. They also chat about Will Johnson, Colston Loveland, and Josaiah Stewart. Taylor and Jon also chat about the potential for the Ben Johnson offense, as Jansen also covers the Detroit Lions. 



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Bear Bones 2025 Mock Draft 4.0 w/ Jacob Infante
04/10/2025

Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) for the fourth 2025 off-season installment of Bear Bones Mock Drafts!


With no games or injuries to react to, the guys will be running through various mock drafts to highlight potential players that the #Bears could draft.


Obviously, these mocks will be an exact science and will be 100% accurate.


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Bears Banter Ep. 205: NFL Draft Special with EJ Snyder!
04/10/2025

This is one you want to check out every year! The great draft guru, EJ Snyder, is here to break down everything NFL Draft. He discusses the top 10 and who should be there for the Bears at 10, the best plan for the two second round picks, and who to look out for in round 3 and day 3. Check out what's always a fantastic interview. A full hour with EJ!



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