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Making Monsters Draft Series: Dillon Thieneman, Bryce Boettcher, and other Oregon Ducks
Taylor Doll is joined by Jon Helmkamp, who covers the NFL Draft and the Buffalo Bills. They start with the newest Bears safety Cam Lewis and his role in Buffalo, and how that will fit in Chicago. They also discuss several Oregon prospects, including top safety Dillon Thieneman, guard Emmanuel Pregnon, and others who may fit needs.
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Making Monsters Draft Series: Texas A&M's Cashius Howell and other Aggies
Taylor Doll was joined by Tony Catalina, who covers Texas A&M for the Austin Statesman. They break down several prospects, including EDGE Cashius Howell, who has been linked to the Bears in recent mock drafts. They also discuss wideout KC Concepcion and offensive tackle Trey Zuhn III, among others.
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Making Monsters Draft Series: Florida DL Caleb Banks & C Jake Slaughter
Taylor Doll continues her draft series, this time chatting with Swamp 247's Zach Goodall on Florida prospects in the 2026 draft. They discuss defensive tackle Caleb Banks and where he fits best on an NFL defense. Plus, they chat about several other guys who fit the Bears' needs, like corner Devin Moore, center Jake Slaughter, and EDGE Tyreak Sapp.
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Making Monsters Draft Series: Miami's Akheem Mesidor & Keionte Scott
Taylor Doll is joined by Adam Lichtenstein, who covers the Miami Hurricanes for the Sun Sentinel. They chat about several Miami prospects who were large parts of the run to the National Championship, including Akheem Mesidor and Keionte Scott. They also get into other prospects, like Jakobe Thomas, who may fit the Bears' needs and scheme. In addition, they discuss the top of the draft and the few Canes that will most likely land in the top 10 and why.Â
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Chicago Draft Room: Best Bears Mock Drafts and they get robbed of the comp picks!
The Chicago Bears are getting zero comp picks for Ian Cunningham. Meanwhile, the Falcons hired Jeff Scott as assistant GM?! We’re going crazy with precedents. Make presedence makes sense!Â
Why the problem is obviously George McCaskey.
Also, our favorite draft and mock draft experts, as we look at mock draft experts over the last 5 years, to see who they think the Bears will take at 25.Â
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Making Monsters Draft Series: Missouri's Zion Young, Josiah Trotter & Chris McClellan
Taylor Doll is joined by Eli Hoff, who covers the Mizzou Tigers for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. They chat about several Missouri prospects who fit the Bears' needs but also fall in the range where Chicago is picking. They start off with EDGE Zion Young and then address several others, including LB Josiah Trotter and DL Chris McClellan.
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Making Monsters Draft Series: Auburn's DE Keldric Faulk & C Connor Lew
Taylor Doll kicks off her NFL Draft series with Zac Blackerby of Locked on Network to chat about some Auburn prospects that fit the Chicago Bears' needs. They start off with EDGE Keldric Faulk and his role on the Tigers' defense. They also discuss center Connor Lew, and despite a struggling Auburn offense, how he stood out at the center position. Taylor and Zac chat about a few other Auburn prospects, including Keyron Crawford and Bobby Jamison-Travis.Â
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Bear & Balanced: Caleb Williams and Chicago Bears QB History w/Kyle Morris
JB and Lester are joined by friend of the pod Kyle Morris to discuss Caleb Williams, quarterback talk, and his new book "Incomplete Pass: A History of Chicago Bears Quarterbacks." A really fun conversation so check it out and make sure to check out Kyle's book, available on Amazon.
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Making Monsters: What Devin Bush and Jedrick Wills Jr. bring to the Bears
Taylor Doll is joined by Quincy Carrier, who covers the Browns for cleveland.com. They talk about Devin Bush's resurgence and what works for him defensively. They also discuss Jedrick Wills Jr.'s injury struggles in the NFL, why he could still have room to grow, and how Ben Johnson could be good for his mindset.
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Chicago Draft Room: Bears Draft Superlatives, Dream Picks, Scheme Misfits & the "Please No" List
One month out from the 2026 NFL Draft, and the wait is brutal. Ari Temkin and Jacob Infante rank the biggest DT/DE threats in the top 24 picks, putting Cleveland at 24 under the microscope, and handing out our Bears Draft Superlatives — from the dream pick we're praying for to the name we never want to hear called. This is the episode Bears fans need before Draft Day.
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Making Monsters: Coby Bryant Joins the Bears with a Ring and a Chip on his Shoulder
Taylor Doll chats with Michael-Shawn Dugar, who covers the Seahawks for The Athletic. They break down the newest Bears safety, Coby Bryant. They discuss his college career, the positional change in the pros, and what Bryant does best on the field. They also talk about his personality and confidence, and how those bleed into his play.
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Bears Banter Ep. 237: Courtney Cronin discusses free agency and the draft!
Courtney Cronin joins Bears Banter to discuss the Bears free agency strategy, if the Bears are "broke," the impact of future extensions on the Bears spending, the new additions to the roster, how they should attack the draft, and how the roster looks at this point for 2026. It's a can't miss interview!
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The Mac & Read Show: Bears Better or Worse After Free Agency Starts?
Mac & Read discuss the good, the bad and the ugly after Bears free agency. Plus, NFL news, March Madness and more!
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Making Monsters: Kalif Raymond reunited with Ben Johnson and Antwaan Randle El
Taylor Doll chats with Pride of Detroit writer Jeremy Reisman on newest Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond and what he can bring to the offense in addition to special teams. They discuss him being reunited with both Ben Johnson and Antwaan Randle El and his reputation of being a hard worker.
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Making Monsters: Kentavius Street and what he can add to the Bears
Taylor Doll is joined by Falcons beat reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter, who has covered the Falcons for over 20 years. They talk about new Bears DT Kentavius Street, his role on the Falcons defense, his versatility, and his time playing behind Grady Jarrett. They also chat about Ian Cunningham and Dennis Allen's defense.
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Making Monsters: What Neville Gallimore will bring to the Bears
Taylor Doll is joined by Matt Taylor, the radio voice of the Indianapolis Colts, to talk about one of the newest Chicago Bears defensive linemen, Neville Gallimore, who stepped in for an injured DeForest Buckner last season for the Colts.
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Chicago Draft Room: The Bears' DL Problem — Can the 2026 Draft Fix It?
Chicago Bears have been searching for a dominant defensive lineman for years. This week on Chicago Draft Room, Ari Temkin & Jacob Infante are doing a full breakdown of the 2026 NFL Draft's defensive line class — and asking the question every Bears fan needs answered: is this finally the year they land a franchise cornerstone up front? We're ranking the prospects, debating the value, and telling you exactly who Chicago should be targeting. Plus, what other positions can the Bears NOT avoid, or is going all-in on DL the best approach for Ryan Poles in the 2026 NFL Draft?
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Bears Banter Ep. 236: Bears aren't spending the $$ they should to win
The Chicago Bears made a few nice moves in free agency, but they didn't make any big splashes and did almost nothing to the defensive line. Bill Zimmerman explains how George McCaskey and ownership has failed the Bears football operations and what could have been done to better improve the roster.
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Chicago Draft Room: How Bears Free Agency Could Change Their Draft Approach
The Bears made their moves, and now it's time to break them all down. On this episode of the Chicago Draft Room podcast, we're grading Chicago's first wave of free agency — Coby Bryant, Garrett Bradbury, Jedrick Wills, and more — and unpacking exactly how each signing reshapes the Bears' draft strategy heading into April.
Then we get into the biggest storyline in the NFL right now: Maxx Crosby. Baltimore backed out, the Raiders are back on the market, and the Bears are reportedly in the conversation. What's the right price to bring Mad Maxx to Chicago?
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Chicago Bears Early Negotiation Free Agency Recap
It's a new T Formation Conversation from Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., and he's joined by Brendan Sugrue of the Bearswire! They recap the Chicago Bears' free agency moves thus far!
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Chicago Draft Room: DJ Moore's Gone, Dalman's Done & the Bears' Draft Blueprint
The Chicago Bears are reshaping the roster — and the 2025 NFL Draft is about to play a massive role. In this episode, we break down the DJ Moore trade that landed the Bears an extra 2nd round pick, giving them four selections in the first two days of the draft. Then, Drew Dalman's retirement throws a spotlight on center as a genuine need — and we dig into what that means for how Chicago approaches the board.
With four picks in the first two rounds, the Bears have real firepower. We map out the positions they should be targeting, how...
Bears Banter Ep. 235: LIVE- DJ Moore Traded, free agency nears!
The Bears made a big move sending DJ Moore to Buffalo. Bill Zimmerman goes live to discuss DJ Moore, Maxx Crosby, and plenty of other Bears rumors!
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The Mac & Read Show: Drew Dalman Retires?! And other Bears nuggets!
Mac & Read discuss the shocking news of Drew Dalman's retirement, Chicago #Bears free agency speculation, and combine reactions. Plus, Oscar predictions and more!
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Bear & Balanced: Khari Thompson joins to break down the NFL Combine!
JB & Lester are joined by our friend Khari Thompson to break down the Bears and the NFL Combine.
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Bears NEED to draft a Safety, and more NFL Combine Nuggets!
Windy City Gridiron's Khari Thompson is in Indy at the NFL Combine covering the event for us, and here's his latest check-in from the stadium recapping the defensive backs and more! #NFL #Bears #Draft Â
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Live at the NFL Combine with Khari Thompson
Windy City Gridiron's Khari Thompson checks in from Indianapolis at the NFL Combine to share all his Chicago Bears thoughts! Which prospects are good fits, which aren't? Favorite players so far! Whose stock is rising!
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Chicago Draft Room: Best fits for the Bears, NFL Combine buzz, and more!
Join Ari Temkin and Jacob Infante on our brand new show, the Chicago Draft Room! Ari and Jacob dive into the NFL Combine, discuss the Chicago Bears' needs and possible targets, hit on the latest rumors, and so much more.
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Making Monsters: Getting to Know Luther Burden with Coach Kirby Moore
Taylor Doll is joined by former Missouri Offensive Coordinator, now Washington State Head Coach Kirby Moore. Moore was with Luther Burden his final two years at Mizzou, including his breakout season. They discuss Burden's strengths, what transfers well to the NFL, and his character on and off the field.
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Bears Banter Ep. 234: Dan Bernstein joins!
Dan Bernstein joins Bill Zimmerman as they discuss a litany of topics, including the Super Bowl, the Bears' offseason, Maxx Crosby/Trey Hendrickson, DJ Moore, the stadium situation, the Ian Cunningham comp pick decision, and much, much more!
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Bears Over Beers: Offseason Goals, New Stadium Talk
Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan and Bryan as they as they present their first episode of the Chicago Bears offseason.
Bears Over Beers returns to put a bow on the end of the 2025 season and look ahead to our goals for the 2026 offseason. Plus, the topic nobody can escape: the Chicago Bears’ new stadium and the possibility of moving to Northwest Indiana. Is Arlington Heights still in play? Are we okay with Indiana?
Plus, a Super Bowl preview.
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The Mac & Read Show: Bears, Bulls, Super Bowl LX Preview and More!
Mac & Read discuss offseason Bears news, Super Bowl predictions, Bulls making trades, the 2026 Grammys, and more!
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Bear & Balanced: Front Office Departures & Free Agency Outlook
JB & Lester talk Bears in Spain, departures in the front office, and a high-level guide to the start of free agency that's just around the corner.
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Making Monsters: Bill O'Brien on Chicago Bears Ozzy Trapilo and Will Lawing
Taylor Doll chats with former NFL Coach and current Boston College Head Coach Bill O'Brien about Chicago Bears left tackle Ozzy Trapilo and his time at BC. They discuss his size, versatility, and why he fits so well in a Ben Johnson offense protecting a quarterback like Caleb Williams. They also discuss the recent hire of Bears assistant coach Will Lawing and their 13 years together. They talk about Will's biggest strengths, helping an offensive staff and fitting in Chicago.
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Bear Bones: Chicago Bears 2026 Offseason Primer
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) for the first 2026 off-season installment of Bear Bones!
Today, the guys wrapped up the 2025-2026 season and began to look ahead. What cuts are coming? How do the Bears manage the cap? What are the needs going into this offseason?
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Bears Banter Ep. 233: Bears lose to Rams, but what a season!
The Chicago Bears lost to the Rams and ended their season, but what a season it was! Bill Zimmerman discusses the Rams game, the DJ Moore situation, Caleb Williams growth, Ben Johnson's presence, and so much more!
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The Mac & Read Show: Thank You 2025 Bears
Mac and Read reflect on an incredible Bears season, how the roster will look next year and what else to watch for in the offseason. Plus, NFL conference championship preview and more!
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Bear & Balanced: Bears Fall Short in Divisional Round
JB & Lester run through their usual categories on the Chicago Bears Divisional playoff loss to the LA Rams.
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Bears vs. Rams Postgame: Wrap it Up with Jacob Infante!
What a tough way for the Chicago Bears' season to end; an overtime thriller against the Los Angeles Rams. Join Jacob Infante on his postgame show right here.
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Making Monsters: Bears v Rams Divisional Round with CHGO's Corey Wootton
Taylor Doll is joined by former Bears defensive end Corey Wootton, now of CHGO Bears. They chat about the loss of T.J. Edwards and what that means for the linebacker room, and the uptick in pressures vs. Green Bay. They dive into what the secondary may look like with Kyler Gordon and C.J. Gardner-Johnson both on the field. Taylor and Corey also touch on the offense and what the Rams have to game-plan against the most vs. Chicago. She is also joined by Aaron Williams of 1010XL to discuss the Rams' side of the ball, their explosive...
Bear Bones 2025 Playoffs Divisional Round: Los Angeles Rams @ Chicago Bears
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) and friend of the podcast Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponents, and preview the upcoming Divisional Matchup between the Bears and #Rams.
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