CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Could Clemson be the school to target when the Chicago Bears make the 25th pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday? Leger Douzable of Sirius XM joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and lists two different Clemson Tigers that would make a lot of sense for Ryan Poles. Has one been overlooked? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could D'Andre Swift be on the hot seat if the Chicago Bears draft a running back? Would the Bears trade Tyrique Stevenson if they drafted a cornerback? Who has the most to lose this week from the 2026 NFL Draft? Jerry Azumah joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In just 6 days, the Chicago Bears will be on the clock in the 2026 NFL Draft. Today we look into possible scenarios where Ryan Poles may move off his picks. If Caleb Downs slips, would the Bears consider moving up? Would the team sacrifice a 5th-year option on a player to fill more needs and trade back into the 2nd round from Pick 25? Later, Mark Carman reveals Carm Mock Draft 2.0. What direction does the team go with their first 3 picks? And what teams drafting ahead of the Bears are the most pivotal to Ryan Poles getting the player he wants? Is the fate of the Bears’ draft board in the hands of the Vikings and Cowboys? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bears Podcast looks into Dane Brugler's recent 7-round mock draft. Who does he have the Chicago Bears taking? And is there a particular emphasis on one side of the ball? Is T.J. Parker not getting enough attention? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL Draft is just one week away and we all are waiting to see how the board will fall towards the Chicago Bears. Former Bear and College Football Hall of Famer Jerry Azumah joins for his offseason musings. Is Safety the biggest need for the team? Plus, which current Bears have the most to lose from the NFL Draft? Could D’Andre Swift and T.J. Edwards be on the hot seat? Join Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Jerry Azumah on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears may have an avenue to acquire their Defensive Tackle of the future, but it’s not necessarily with the #25 pick of the NFL Draft. Could Ryan Poles make a move for Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants? Lawrence and the Giants are reportedly at an impasse in contract negotiations with a trade being increasingly likely. Is there a trade that would make sense for both teams? Later, we take a look back at the Bears-Bengals game from earlier this season. Were a lot of the Bears’ defensive flaws shown in that game? And did it lead to many of the decisions the team made this offseason? Dane Brugler released a 7-round mock draft. Was it defense-heavy for Dennis Allen’s scheme? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Carman has his picks for the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft. Is T.J. Parker not being talked about enough as an option for Ryan Poles and the Bears? And how great of a consolation prize would Emmanuel McNeil-Warren be? Plus, is Lee Hunter the most underrated DT in the draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s CHGO Bears Podcast, we look at an option that’s been under-discussed for the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft: trading back from the 25th pick. Is that the best option for the Bears? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell believes Ryan Poles could go the other direction and trade UP. We discuss both options with Glynn Morgan, who joins the show. Are there any under-the-radar players we’ve been overlooking? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Glynn Morgan on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears appear to be set on the offensive side of the ball from a skill position standpoint but that didn't stop Ben Johnson last year from adding Colston Loveland and Luther Burden with their first 2 picks in last years NFL Draft. Will Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson stick to best player available mentality if it means adding more weapons? Joining the show is one of the BEST in the industry breaking down the draft in Matt Waldman! We'll talk all things RB, WR and TE coming up in this years NFL Draft! Join Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw for all that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

News came out over the weekend that Miami EDGE Rueben Bain was involved in a car accident in 2024 that left one passenger in a coma who later passed away three months later. If Bain were to slip to the Chicago Bears at pick 25, should and would they consider it? Bain’s teammate, DB Keionte Scott, visits the Bears on a top-30 today. Would he be an ideal fit on the team? Later, we talk about some of the biggest risers in the NFL Draft. Could at least one of them slip to the Bears? Plus, LT Caleb Lomu visited the Bears over the weekend. Adam Jahns lays out why Lomu would be a great fit on Ben Johnson’s O-Line. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are 13 days away from the NFL Draft! To help give us some insights into what to expect joining the show is NFL Draft expert, Emory Hunt of Football Gameplan and CBS Sports HQ! We’ll also dive into the discussion of potential replacement refs to join the show. And is the NFL under fire for their TV deals and how fans can consume the game. All that and more with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Chicago Bears head coach Dave Wannstedt joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and discusses the upcoming NFL Draft. Should the size of D-Linemen really matter over what they've actually put on tape? Wannstedt says no. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best Available Founder Tyler Brooke joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and answers some of the most pressing NFL Draft questions facing the Chicago Bears, including what they'll do in the 1st round. Does Brooke have a preference between safeties Dillon Thieneman and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren? Is there a TE who can replace Durham Smythe? And if the Bears do draft a RB, which one could interest their needs? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Braggs Jr.'s long-awaited (realistic) Big Board is finally revealed. Of the available options, is Safety the best direction for the Chicago Bears to go in the 1st round of the NFL Draft? And if so, who should be the preference between Dillon Thieneman and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In exactly two weeks, the Chicago Bears will make their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Today we rank out top-10 EDGE rushers as we look to fill the Bears’ biggest need. And speaking of needs, we rank the Bears’ biggest positional needs following NFL Free Agency. Are the top-3 needs all on defense? Plus Carm reveals his Mock Draft 1.0, which includes several names Bears fans need to know. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With much of the focus being on the Defensive Line for the Chicago Bears in NFL mock drafts, could we be overlooking Left Tackle as a realistic option for the team? Ozzy Trapilo will miss most of the season, while the Bears re-signed Braxton Jones and singed Jedrick Wills. But is that enough to protect Caleb Williams’ blindside? We finally take a look at Braggs’ Big Board o0f realistic options for the Bears at Pick 25. Plus Dave Wannstedt joins the show! We cap it off with Fran Duffy joining to tease a special event for our Diehards. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are 16 days away from the NFL Draft and have been adamant that they will draft the best player available when they select at pick 25. Should we believe that Ryan Poles will actually draft BPA regardless of position? Would they spend a high draft pick on a Wide Receiver for the second-straight year? And what if Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson were to slip to the Bears? We welcome the founder of ‘Best Available’ Tyler Brooke to the show to break down some possibilities to fit the Bears’ needs. And, have the Bears become the example for Chicago sports teams on how to build a front office and coaching staff? Join Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Hoge on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the NFL Draft just 2.5 weeks away, we look ahead to possible draft scenarios, including the Chicago Bears trading UP to get their EDGE. If Rueben Bain or Keldric Faulk slip into the teens, the Bears have the draft capital to get their guy. Plus, could Tyreek Hill actually be a plausible pickup for the Bears like the betting markets indicate? And if RB Jadarian Price is available in the 2nd round, would Ryan Poles consider pulling the trigger? Greg Braggs Jr. reveals the top-4 on his big board, including two different Safety prospects. And, we have more stadium news; this time from Adam Schefter. Could we FINALLY have a decision in the next three weeks? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ALLCITY NFL Draft Analyst Fran Duffy re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and has a pair of players that could be perfect fits for the Chicago Bears in the defensive backfield. If the Bears opt for a corner, is Jermod McCoy flying under-the-radar? And is Emmanuel McNeil-Warren still the dream secnario? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ohio State Defensive Tackle Kayden McDonald was at Halas Hall for a top-30 visit. Is the Buckeye a good fit for the Chicago Bears or is he a bit too one-dimensional as a run stopper? Would he be a more favorable pick in the second round as opposed to pick #25 in the 1st round? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.