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Lester gives his camp report as the guys discuss updates on the offensive line, injuries, an early look at the rookies, and more!

Mac & Read discuss the Coby Bryant injury, Darnell Wright's HUGE extension, and how the Bears are looking in the first days of training camp.

Taylor Doll is joined by Harrison Graham of Chicago Bears Now to chat about the first few days of camp and how much the offense has been standing out early in camp. They talk about some of the camp battles with offensive line, cornerback, and linebacker, plus they address what WR3 and WR4 look like so far.

The 2026 Chicago Bears season is officially getting underway with training camp opening this week. Ryan and Bryan discuss what we have heard out of Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, and the rest of the gang so far. Plus, thoughts on the offensive line, Kyler Gordon, and much more. Then, we give away two tickets to training camp next week to one lucky listener.

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It's part 2 of the mega training camp preview! Zack Pearson is back, and this time he is discussing the defense! He goes through every position group, the depth at each position, and even discusses where the Bears are with their special teams! Plus, the overall outlook for the team in 2026!

JB & Lester bring you a special edition of Bear & Balanced - it's Football Festivus! The things that grind our gears about football coverage, lingo, and more. Join us for the airing of grievances!

Taylor Doll previews Chicago Bears Training Camp with Nicholas Moreano as players begin reporting this weekend. They chat about some of the offseason moves and how those alter camp battles; they also discuss improvements they would like to see through camp and some of the areas they are most confident in.

Mac & Read take a look at the Bears heading into training camp. Plus, some July sports hits and a review of The Odyssey!

The annual Training Camp Preview has arrived! Zack Pearson from Bear Report goes through the roster with a fine-tooth comb, looking at every position group! Part 1 is the offense; part 2 will be released next week!

Taylor Doll is joined by former Bears defensive back and return specialist Jerry Azumah to preview the season. They chat in depth about the defense, the newest additions, and year two under Dennis Allen. They also go through the strengths of the offense and expectations of Caleb Williams and his pass catchers in 2026.

After discussing his 100 greatest running backs of all-time, Bill Zimmerman welcomes Linda Cohn to the show to talk about her amazing career at ESPN, her memories covering Michael Jordan, and what she thinks of Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson! Check out an amazing podcast!

Mark Grote joins to discuss his observations from OTAs and Minicamp and Bill Zimmerman is enjoying the most boring spring practices the Bears have had in a decade and he explains why! Check out a jam-packed episode!

This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they discuss some of our OTA takeaways, training camp narratives, NFL Top 100 predictions, and more.

Then, in the second half of the show, we’re joined by Rob from Talley Brand to talk about his Bears fandom and the growth and inspiration for Talley Brand.

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Mac & Read sit down with Sam to talk about the upcoming Bears season, hot White Sox team, NFL futures bets and more!

The Bears are moving to Hammond! Or are they? Is Arlington Heights still on the table? What about Chicago? Is Kevin Warren negotiating in good faith? So many questions, and we try to answer them all with Brenden Moore from Capital News! Plus, we talk about losing the great Stacey King.

Fun episode! JB & Lester welcome Bobby Peters back to the show to talk Ben Johnson and the X's and O's of your Chicago Bears. What plays were most effective for Johnson's Bears in 2025? What new wrinkles will be added with the additions of Zavion Thomas and Sam Roush? Bobby gets into that and more in this episode!

Taylor Doll is joined by Troy Clardy, the play-by-play voice for the Stanford Cardinal. They chat about the Bears' third-round selection in the NFL draft, tight end Sam Roush. They discuss what type of tight end Roush is, where he fits in an offense, whether there are drop concerns, and his fit in Chicago.

Taylor Doll is joined by former linebackers Coach Bobby McMillen from New Mexico State, where Keyshaun Elliott started his college career. They chat about his versatility, blitz ability, and dive into his personality in the huddle. Coach McMillen, also a Bears fan, shares his thoughts on the similarities between Elliott and D'Marco Jackson.

This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they present their instant reaction podcast to the official release of the 2026 NFL and Chicago Bears schedule.

We look at the Bears’ 2026 NFL schedule in full, including our way-too-early game by game season predictions, our favorite games on the schedule, thoughts on a Christmas Day game, which road game we’d most like to attend, and much more!

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Mac & Read look over the reported Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule and give predictions on their record.

JB & Lester let the dust settle from the NFL Draft and break it all down here - inside of the usual categories!

Charles Davis, the lead college football analyst for CBS and NFL Network Draft expert joins the podcast to discuss the fit of Dillon Thieneman, the prospects of Logan Jones, what he thought of Sam Roush and Zavion Thomas in the 3rd round, and if any of the defensive picks on day 3 can make an impact. Plus, he talks about the Bears challenges in maintaining a playoff roster and if the Bears defensive line can get the job done!

Taylor Doll is joined by Ryan Roberts, CFB and NFL Draft analyst for AtoZ Sports. They go through the entire Chicago Bears' 2026 draft, break down each player, their best fit in Chicago, and the future plans of Ben Johnson and company.

Bears Over Beers returns to discuss the 2026 NFL Draft. We look at all of the Bears’ selections, as well as their undrafted free agent signings. What we like, what we don’t like, and our outlook for some of these rookies this year. Who will make the greatest impact right away? Who will have the most long-term success over the course of the season?

We also talk about the latest news on the new Chicago Bears stadium, with some talk about both Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana.

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Mac & Read react to Dillon Thieneman being picked by the Bears, the rest of the draft class and grade how they did. Plus, recapping the NFL draft, NBA playoffs, Michael and more!

The 2026 NFL Draft is done — and the Chicago Draft Room crew breaks down every single Bears pick from top to bottom. Ryan Poles went 7 deep, and we've got full analysis on all of them: Dillon Thieneman, Logan Jones, Sam Roush, Zavion Thomas, Malik Muhammad, Keyshaun Elliott, and Jordan Van den Berg.

ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller made a bold call: this is the class that puts the Bears in the Super Bowl. We dig into why he might actually be right.

Plus — there was one specific factor that kept coming up in how the Bears eval...

The Chicago Bears just wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft — and Ari Temkin & Jacob Infante are breaking down every single pick on the Chicago Draft Room. From Dillon Thieneman in Round 1 to Jordan van den Berg in Round 6, we've got full analysis on all 7 selections.

Plus: ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller made a bold proclamation — this Bears class is the one that puts Chicago in the Super Bowl. We break down why he might be right.

And: we reveal the one factor that kept showing up again and again in how Ryan Poles and the Bears eval...

The Chicago Bears finally drafted a defensive lineman! Check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg, an athletic freak from Georgia Tech, in his quick discussion with Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. right here!

The Chicago Bears went defense again and drafted Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State, Linebacker. Check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of the player right here in thsi quick discussion with Lester A. Wiltfong Jr.

The Chicago Bears finally went back to defense with Texas corner Malik Muhammad, so check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of the player right here in his discussion with Lester A. Wiltfong Jr.

Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin link up for a third time on night two of the 2026 NFL draft to talk about the newest Chicago Bear - Zavion Thomas, the speedster WR out of LSU.

Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin are back to cover the newest Chicago Bears pick - Tight End Sam Roush from Stanford with pick 69 in the 2026 NFL Draft. The guys give the skinny on the monster TE prospect and his potential to be a creative weapon in Ben Johnson's offense.

Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin welcome the newest Chicago Bear, Logan Jones, center from Iowa. The Bears used the 57th pick on Jones, the 2026 Rimington Award Winner, given to the nation's best center. Jones played on a Hawkeyes offensive line that won the Joe Moore award, given to the nation's best offensive line. The Bears landed their center of the future.

With the 25th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select Safety Dillon Thieneman from the University of Oregon. Jeff Berckes and Bryan Orenchuk give a quick breakdown and why Bears fans should be excited about this pick.

Mac & Read discuss who the Bears should draft at 25 and top needs for the team. Plus, the rest of the draft, NBA playoffs and who should be the new James Bond!

Taylor Doll knocks out several potential offensive line additions the Bears could add in the 2026 draft. She starts with Bill Riley, the Voice of Utah Athletics, on both tackles Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu. The next interview covers Kansas State's C Sam Hecht with Tim Fitzgerald of Gopowercat.com, and finally, Taylor is joined by Conor O'Neil to discuss Duke's tackle Brian Parker II.

Taylor Doll is joined by Marc Weiszer, who covers the Bulldogs for the Athens Banner-Herald. They discuss several Georgia prospects who could fit the Bears' range at 25, as well as potential picks later in the draft. They talk OL Monroe Freeling, LB CJ Allen, and DL Chrsten Miller.

Ari Temkin joins the latest Bears Banter as we are just days away from the NFL Draft! What's the best possible outcome at 25? How important are the Bears day 2 picks this year? Is the 2027 draft as good as people say and how will that impact trading this year? We discuss it all! Check out a great podcast!

**This pod was recorded before Dexter Lawrence was traded to the Bengals**

Taylor Doll is joined by John Bohnenkamp, who covers Iowa football. They discuss the Iowa offensive line, its role in one of the top rushing offenses in the nation, and how both tackle Gennings Dunker and center Logan Jones factored into that success.

Taylor Doll is joined by Ryan Sylvia of Rocky Top Insider to chat about the Tennessee Volunteers' prospects in this draft. Several defensive players mocked or linked to the Bears, including both corners Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood. They also discuss EDGE Joshua Jospehs and a couple of other players who look to be drafted next week.