CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Following the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears made several moves to sign undrafted free agents. Can Power Echols, Major Burns, J.P. Richardson, Jahdae Walker, Xavier Carlton, Luke Elkin or Jonathan Kim be contributors in the NFL next season?

The Chicago Bears drafted LB, Ruben Hyppolite, out of Maryland in the 4th round of the NFL Draft and he joins the show today to talk about his journey. Adam Rank of NFL Network is back once again to rank his TOP 5 picks in the NFL Draft! And is there a coaching rivalry brewing in the NFC North? All that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah are back to talk about the results of the NFL Draft now that the dust has settled. Did Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson hit a homerun? What would Briggs and Zoom have done differently? Professor Briggs is BACK to give his final grades of the draft and Zoom will give us his pick for Rookie of the Year in another edition of DA BETS on CHGO Bears After Dark!

The Chicago Bears used a 7th round pick on Rutgers RB Kyle Monangai. Today his RB Coach from Rutgers, Damiere Shaw, joins the CHGO Bears Podcast! What does Monangai bring to the team? Can he eventually become a starter? Later, Adam Hoge breaks down his tape in his latest ODK. We also look through Ryan Poles interview with ESPN 1000. Could Gervon Dexter and Shemar Turner play some EDGE this season? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles spoke last Tuesday about the possibility of Darnell Wright moving to Left Tackle. Today, the CHGO Bears crew evaluates the possibility of that occurring. Does the addition of Ozzy Trapilo in the NFL Draft INCREASE the likelihood of this happening? Adam Hoge brings back his ODK on Trapilo to find out. Later, ALLCITY Draft Analyst Fran Duffy is back to share his grade for the Bears’ Draft. Plus, Fran gives insight on Bears undrafted free agents. Could they have found a diamond in the rough? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears find themselves in the NFL rumor mill after waiting until the 7th round to draft a RB in the NFL Draft. Nick Chubb has been connected to the team following 92.3 The Fan saying Chubb is close to signing with an NFC North team. Could that team be the Bears? If the Bears do choose to add a RB, could other names such as JK Dobbins or Travis Etienne be under consideration? Later, we discuss what other positions of need still exist for the Bears following the Draft. Plus, Hoge brings back his ODK to look at 2nd-round pick Luther Burden’s college tape at Missouri. How excited should Ben Johnson be with the addition? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Today on the CHGO Bears Podcast, we talk to Cameron Anderson, the high school coach of new Chicago Bear Colston Loveland. Hear how quickly Anderson knew Loveland would be a star. We also give our final grades for the Chicago Bears Draft Class. With a wide range of opinions, do we give the Bears a passing grade? Plus, Adam Hoge’s ODK returns! Hoge breaks down the tape of Colston Loveland at Michigan. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

The Chicago Bears were active on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft -- with trade-backs. Following trades with the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams, the Bears completed their draft haul with selections of LB Ruben Hyppolite, CB Zah Frazier and OT Luke Newman. Who will the Bears select with their FINAL pick? Join us and find out LIVE as it happens! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast

The CHGO Bears continue their LIVE coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft on Day 2. After selecting TE Colston Loveland, how will Ryan Poles supplement the rest of his roster in the first season under Ben Johnson? Is Round 2 the right time for the Bears to select a Running Back. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and former Bears Lance Briggs and Corey Wotton as you find out who the Bears select with each of their 3 Day 2 picks on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

The CHGO Bears Podcast recaps EVERY pick of the 2025 NFL Draft as they come. Will the Chicago Bears find a way to draft Ashton Jeanty? Could Mason Graham fall to pick 10? Find out LIVE with the CHGO Bears crew from 115 Bourbon Street as we find out which player will become a Chicago Bear.

The CHGO Bears Podcast recaps EVERY pick of the 2025 NFL Draft as they come. Will the Chicago Bears find a way to draft Ashton Jeanty? Could Mason Graham fall to pick 10? Find out LIVE with the CHGO Bears crew from 115 Bourbon Street as we find out which player will become a Chicago Bear.

In just one day, we will find out what the Chicago Bears will do in the 1st round of the NFL Draft. Could a trade be in their future? Today, we simulate the first 41 picks of the NFL Draft to see how the board may fall. At what point do the Bears select their RB? ALLCITY Draft Analyst joins the show to critique our picks as we go! Mark Carman is in Green Bay right now and is speaking to the athletes themselves. We hear from Ashton Jeanty, Will Campbell, Shemar Stewart and more! Later, we talk to Matt Waldman, Footballguys Senior Staff Writer, for his thoughts and rankings leading up to the big day! Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. on a jam-packed episode of the CHGO Bears Live Podcast!

Adam Hoge reveals his final mock draft before the real 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday. Will Tyler Warren be the best player available when the Chicago Bears select at pick #10? How lomg can Ryan Poles afford to wait to select a Running Back? Adam Hoge reveals his FINAL predictions.

It was a very busy day at Halas Hall. The Bears honored both Rome Odunze and T.J. Edwards the winners of this years Brian Piccolo award. Both Edwards and Odunze talked with the media. Ryan Poles and Assistant GM Ian Cunningham also spoke with the media ahead of the draft. Cunningham was very honest about his job search. Poles believes Thursday could be “wild.” Adam Hoge and Mark Carman were at Halas Hall. They are two wild and crazy guys who host the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Chicago Bears Assistant Coaches and Coordinator spoke on Thursday at Halas Hall. Hear from Declan Doyle, Eric Bieniemy, Antwaan Randle El, JT Barrett, Al Harris and Dan Roushar on today’s CHGO Bears Podcast. Is this group finally the correct one to lead the Bears to sustained success? Later, we evaluate Chicago sports as a whole. Are the Bears the most likely team to win the next championship in Chicago? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

With the NFL Draft just one week away, we talk with former Chicago Bears, Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah about the top scenarios to play out for the Chicago Bears. We’ll also talk with Lance and Zoom about the recent contract extensions for Kyler Gordon and TJ Edwards. Along with memories from draft night with Briggs and Zoom. Plus, Jerry Azumah will give you a chance to make some money in our new segment “Da Bets!” All that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark!

On Wednesday, T.J. Edwards signed a 2-year, $20M extension with the Chicago Bears. With the Linebacker room now getting some certainty, was this the best free agent signing Ryan Poles has ever made? Later, we go over Ashton Jeanty’s article in the Players’ Tribune where he showed a LOT of confidence, even comparing himself to Saquon Barkley. Should the Bears consider trading up for the Boise State star? Later, we look at a worst-case NFL Draft scenario if all of the Bears presumed targets at pick #10 are selected. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

The NFL Draft is just days away! If the Chicago Bears opt to trade back, which teams could be feasible partners interested in swapping for the Bears #10 overall pick?

Indiana Defensive Lineman CJ West joins the CHGO Bears Podcast with just 8 days to go until the 2025 NFL Draft. Could West be a fit in Dennis Allen’s Chicago Bears defense? Plus, we talk about the ONLY players we would consider trading up for. Later, Fran Duffy join for his weekly segment as we find some diamonds in the rough that could be worth fliers in late rounds for the Bears.

We’re just 9 days away from the NFL Draft! Today the CHGO Bears take a deeper dive into the draft, looking at some late-round sleepers that should be of interest to the Chicago Bears. Iowa Running Back Kaleb Johnson is at Halas Hall. Is he THE RB the Bears should be targeting in the 2nd round? We take a closer look. Later, we give our takeaways from Caleb Williams’ piece in Esquire. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.