The Chicago Football Show

Chicago Bears play-by-play announcer Jeff Joniak joins the show to share his takeaways from rookie minicamp. Along with Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman, Joniak discusses why the energy feels (and sounds) different at camp, dives into coach Ben Johnson's intensity and explains why the "Chicago is where quarterbacks go to die" comment won't affect Caleb Williams or the team. They also discuss the window the front office is creating with Joe Thuney's contract extension, and react to the Tush Push almost being banned by league owners last week.

With NFL schedules releasing last week, we were joined by one of its makers, Mike North, NFL VP of broadcast planning, to discuss what goes into selecting NFL matchups. Later in the show, Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman react to a report about how influences around Caleb Williams pushed him to try and avoid being drafted by the Chicago Bears. They also share their thoughts on the Bears pivoting away from a downtown stadium and shifting focus to Arlington Heights.

Scott Bair attended Chicago Bears rookie minicamp all last week, and he opens the latest episode of "The Chicago Football Show" by taking us through the notable sights and sounds from Halas Hall. Then Scott, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman are joined by NFL Network senior insider Ian Rapoport, who goes behind the scenes of Bears draft day and provides his outlook on Chicago's 2025 season.

You can watch Ian on "The Insiders," which airs Monday through Friday at 6 p.m. CT on NFL Network.

New look, new name, almost same show! "The Chicago Football Show" comes to you with your usual dose of Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman, not only talking all things Bears but all things football. On today's debut episode, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt joins the show to discuss what it's like as a coach coming into a new environment, what he likes about the Bears' offseason acquisitions and what he expects from a new-look coaching staff for the 2025 season.

The Bears came out of the 2025 NFL draft with 8 total picks, multiple positions fortified, and a few left in need. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and mike Norman recap to draft day by day, taking you through each Bears' pick, why the chose that player, and who they left on the board. Plus Carmen and Mike touch on what beloved Bears defensive lineman Steve McMichael meant to them and the city of Chicago.

Tight end Colston Loveland, the Bears' first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, catches up with Scott Bair and Mike Norman at Halas Hall to share how it felt being selected by Chicago, his fit in coach Ben Johnson's offense, being recruited by Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, and how his college experience has prepared him for the NFL.

The Chicago Bears enter this week's NFL draft with seven total picks: one in the first round (No. 10), two in the second (Nos. 39 and 41), one in the third (No. 72), one in the fifth (No. 148) and two in the seventh (Nos. 233 and 240).

Adam Rank, NFL Network fantasy football analyst and host of The Sick Podcast, joined the regular cast of Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman to discuss who the Bears should take and what they can't leave the draft without addressing. You'll also hear from Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, who met with media Tuesday and...

Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman are joined by Bears fan and Executive Producer of The Dan Patrick Show Paul Pabst to discuss all things Bears. The quartet discuss Pabst's impression of the current state of the Bears, dream picks for the upcoming draft and salary cap management after the reported extension of Kyler Gordon. They also discuss Pabst's childhood memories of the Bears and what a stadium relocation would mean to him.

Ben Johnson addressed the full team for the first time Tuesday at Halas Hall. Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman react to some of the sound that came from players regarding first impressions with coaches, including bites from Caleb Williams, Tremaine Edmunds, Jaylon Johnson and Darnell Wright. Later in the show, CHGO Bears insider Adam Hoge joins the show to gives us insight on the vibe at Halas Hall today and where he thinks the Bears will look to improve through the draft. 

With the NFL's annual owners meetings taking place this week, Scott Bair was on the scene to share what he heard and learned about the Bears. Along with Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman, the trio will take you through bites from Head Coach Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles on narrowing down draft strategy, Dennis Allen's role on the draft board, an update on Braxton Jones and what Johnson and Poles want to see from D'Andre Swift. 

Caleb Williams will take snaps in 2025 with three new lineman in front of him. He'll have a new coach calling plays and a new defensive line trying to get him back on the field. So where are the expectations for the new-look Bears and Williams going into the new season? Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali, and Mike Norman answer that question, plus Scott shares his 7-round mock draft and his battle with a draft simulator, and is a #22 power ranking a fair assessment of the current team?

The Bears added impact players on the offensive and defensive lines in free agency last week. How will that impact their draft board? Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman answer that question, plus an updated look at the Bears salary cap space. You'll also hear exclusive interviews with Drew Dalman and Dayo Odeyingbo on what influenced their decisions to call Chicago home. 

The Bears front office has been active the past two weeks, reimagining their offensive and defensive lines. On this episode you'll hear from Scott Bair and Mike Norman, who were at Halas Hall where General Manager Ryan Poles and Head Coach Ben Johnson held press conferences making recent player acquisitions official. Carmen Vitali joins the show and shares her takeaways from the flurry of moves, plus you'll hear exclusive interviews with Grady Jarrett, Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson. 

Free agency opened this week and the Bears made an early splash with reports of signing Drew Dalman, Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo to beef up their offensive and defensive lines. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman share their takes on the moves, along with how they pair with trades Ryan Poles made last week to acquire Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney. Plus a look at other big free agent signings across the league.

The squad returns from their week in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine to share their big takeaways from the event. The Bears also acquired offensive lineman Jonah Jackson from the Rams for a 2025 6th round pick. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman discuss the impact of the move and who the Bears could be looking to add in free agency.

On this episode, Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman welcome a plethora of NFL analysts to discuss Bears targets and positions to address this offseason. 

The Bears on the Marquee Podcast crew welcome in NFL on CBS analyst Charles Davis, NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein and Bears play-by-play commentator Jeff Joniak.

On this episode, Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman welcome a plethora of NFL analysts to discuss Bears targets and positions to address this offseason. 

The Bears on the Marquee Podcast crew welcome The Athletic's NFL Writer Robert Mays, NFL.com draft analyst Bucky Brooks and NFL Network Analyst Marc Ross.

Scott Bair, Carmen Vitale and Mike Norman react to Ben Johnson's media availability at the NFL Scouting Combine.

In this exclusive podcast, the crew discusses Ben Johnson's plan for Caleb Williams, how the Bears built their coaching staff and the importance of the Bears building up offensive line depth

Scott Bair, Carmen Vitale and Mike Norman are joined by Bears GM Ryan Poles - live from the NFL Scouting Combine. In this exclusive interview, Poles discusses the Bears needs ahead of the combine, how his relationship with Ben Johnson has developed and how he approaches the combine.

With just about a week away from the NFL scouting combine, Scott Bair and Mike Norman tease a few surprises for next week's episodes (yes plural), including a pair of exclusive interviews with two of the biggest shot callers in the Bears' organization directly from the combine. They dive into recently updated mock drafts from writers around the league, plus discuss Ian Cunningham being a finalist for the Jaguars general manager job and the key role he's played in the Bears front office.

Be sure to follow along next week where Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike...

Despite the lopsided score from Sunday's Super Bowl, there was still plenty to discuss surrounding football's main event. Before the game, Virginia Halas McCaskey and Dick Jauron we honored after both passed away last week. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman share memories of what Virginia McCaskey means to Chicago and how Jauron's Bears were Carmen and Mike's introduction to Bears football. They'll also share their takes on the good and the bad from the Super Bowl, including the game, the halftime show, commercials and potential new start times.

Could Montez Sweat and Myles Garrett be on the same side of the ball later this year? Scott Bair and Mike Norman discuss what a potential trade for Garrett could look like and if he's the right piece to swing big for. They also discuss Cooper Kupp being on the trade block, as well as reports of the Bears adding Eric Bieniemy, Dan Roushar and Richard Smith their coaching staff.

A flurry of hires made by Ben Johnson over the past week has started to fill out the Bears coaching staff going into the 2025 season. Among them are former Saints head coach and defensive guru Dennis Allen, and Broncos' tight end coach Declan Doyle. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norm discuss the hires and range shown but Johnson, bringing in a veteran coach in Allen, and a young, rookie coordinator in Doyle. They also discuss other members added to the staff: Asst. Coach, WR coach Antwaan Randle El, QB Coach J.T. Barrett and DB Coach Al Harris...

Ben Johnson, as well as a number of the Chicago Bears top brass met with media for the first time since announcing Johnson as the Bears new coach. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman sit down to discuss their biggest takeaways from the presser, including a bite where Johnson boasts about beating a division rival head coach twice. You'll also hear Johnson's thoughts on why he chose Chicago, who influenced the decision and Bears Chairman George McCaskey on how the deal came together.

The Chicago Bears have made it official: former Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson will be their new head coach. Scott Bair and Carmen Vitali react and discuss what this means for the Bears and the NFC North moving forward, how much Caleb Williams might have influenced the move, and who Johnson might try to add to his coaching staff. They also look at where on the roster Johnson might focus his attention first and who are some 2025 draft picks that can help. 

The Chicago Bears have a large pool of coaches to tread through while they decide who is best fit to lead the team into 2025 and beyond. If you're not sure who you think the right coach is, let Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman take care of that.

Experience, adaptability, presence and chemistry are just some of the factors our crew rated in determining who the best candidate is. What would it take to bring Ben Johnson in from the Lions? How motivated would an established coach like Pete Carroll be coming back to a coaching...

The Bears' front office addressed media Tuesday morning discussing what went wrong in 2024 and where they want to go in 2025. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman share their takeaways on comments heard from Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey, Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren, and Bears General Manager Ryan Poles. They also look into the long list of potential head coach candidates for the Bears and who they think is the right person to lead Caleb Williams' development. They also share who they think will have the better run in the playoffs from the NFC North.

Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman reflect on the Chicago Bears 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks Thursday night. They share thoughts on the current coaching staff and their 2025 outlook, as well as how coaching staffs in the NFC North were built. They also discuss what to expect from Packers week in the season finale.

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions came to town and spoiled another holiday week for the Chicago Bears with a 34-17 win. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman look back on the game, discuss Caleb Williams' charge for a franchise record, and thoughts on whether the Bears' future coach was at Soldier Field this past week. The crew will also look ahead and the upcoming Thursday night game vs Seattle Seahawks.  

The Bears losing streak continued in rough matchup against the Vikings on the road. With the offensive line struggling and hits on Caleb Williams piling up, Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Michael Norman discuss if it's time to shut down Williams for the season, what more the coaching stuff can do and if there were any bright spots in the 30-12 loss. They also look ahead at the upcoming game against Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions, plus the trio give their outlook on the tough NFC North division.

The Bears losing streak continued after a cross-country trip to San Francisco against Brock Purdy and the 49ers. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman discuss what went wrong offensively in the opening half, first impressions of interim head coach Thomas Brown, and Carmen shares a mind-blowing stat about the mismatches George Kittle exploited against the Bears’ defense. They also look ahead at Monday’s road matchup against the Minnesota Vikings and Mike offers the question, bigger Vikings offensive threat: Randy Moss or Justin Jefferson?

After a Thanksgiving loss to the Lions, the Bears fired Head Coach Matt Eberflus and promoted Thomas Brown to interim head coach. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman look back at how the season built up to the Eberflus firing and what to expect from Brown, plus who they think is a good fit for the job. They'll also look ahead at Sunday's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers who come into the game on a 3-game losing streak and without Christian McCaffrey.

Another blocked field goal in another divisional matchup haunts the Bears in their Week 12 loss to the Vikings. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman breakdown Caleb Williams' big performance, what went wrong in a close game and preview the Thanksgiving matchup against Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions.

The Bears suffered another loss on the final play of the game, this one courtesy of Jordan Love and the visiting Green Bay Packers. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman discuss what happened on the final play of the game and look back at some of the decisions by head coach Matt Eberflus. They also share first impressions of the offense under new OC Thomas Brown and preview the upcoming game against Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings.

The Bears fired Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldon Tuesday morning and promoted Thomas Brown to the position. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman discuss how it impacts the team, the development of Caleb Williams, and potential ramifications for the future of the Bears franchise. Plus the group gets you ready for Packers Week, and Carmen Vitali shares her Chicago must haves for whenever she's in town.

Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman talk about the impact of trading away Khalil Herbert at the trade deadline, plus evaluate the moves divisional foes made. After another tough loss, the trio also look back at what went wrong for Caleb Williams and the Bears against the Arizona Cardinals. And while looking ahead to this week's matchup against the Patriots, the group asks themselves, how early is too early for a lobster roll.

Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Michael Norman process the devastating Week 8 loss to Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. The trio breakdown what could have been and what was—from the continued improvement of the Bears' running game, to Tyrique Stevenson and his teammates reaction to the final play, it's all covered here. Plus a look ahead to this week's matchup against Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. Be sure to follow Bears on the Marquee for new episodes every Tuesday.

With a third of the season completed, Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Michael Norman go through each Bears unit and give out progress report grades. The trio also reveal their expectations for the rest of the season, plus preview the upcoming matchup against the Washington Commanders.

Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman reflect on the Bears' early morning win across the pond vs Jacksonville, Caleb Williams creeping toward the rookie franchise record for touchdown passes, and another dominating performance from the defense. They also look at some of the big NFC North storylines as Bears head into a BYE Week. We'll be back next Tuesday with some player/unit grades, plus a preview of the upcoming matchup between the top two picks of the 2024 NFL draft: Williams and Jayden Daniels.

Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman break down the win against the Carolina Panthers, as well as Caleb Williams' big game, DJ Moore, Bears defensive performance and more. They also dive into the next matchup against the Jaguars in London, Scott's snack roster from his trip there, what the Bears need to build on going into Week 6, and insight from our resident London native on what to do in town.