Episode #224 | Is Caleb Williams Already a Top 5 NFL QB?

In Episode #224 of The BFTV Podcast, Dave, Ficky and Griffin are BACK from their two-week bye with the annual NFL QB Tier List. The big question is simple: where does Caleb Williams rank among the best quarterbacks in the league? Is he already top 5, or are we getting ahead of ourselves?

The guys also cover Ficky's Knicks NBA Championship celebration, World Cup talk with USA's chances in the knockout rounds, and debate where guys like Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Patrick Mahomes truly land in the tier list.

If you want real, unfiltered Bears fan takes on the QB landscape heading into the 2026 season — this is the episode for you.

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Episode #223 | Bears Just Got the BEST and WORST News of the Offseason

In Episode #223 of The BFTV Podcast, Dave, Ficky and Griffin break down Caleb Williams landing on the cover of Madden 27 and if this a massive sign of respect from the NFL or a curse waiting to happen? And with Rome Odunze dropping new details on his foot injury recovery, just how worried should Bears fans actually be heading into the season?

The guys also cover Ben Johnson going ice-cold serious on a reporter during OTAs, which honestly has the whole crew fired up for football season. Plus, some NBA finals talk sneaks in (Ficky may or may not be insufferable right now.)

Get the real, unfiltered fan take on the biggest Bears headlines — the hype, the hope, and the honest concerns — only on BFTV.

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Episode #222 | Bears Fans Should Be FIRED UP After These OTA Updates

In Episode #222 of The BFTV Podcast, Dave, Ficky and Griffin break down the biggest takeaways from Bears OTAs — and the energy is electric. Is Caleb Williams already looking like a top-5 QB in the league after that viral 67-yard dime on a broken play?

The guys also cover Luther Burden's exploding stock, Ben Johnson's refreshingly honest press conferences, and what the rookie stat comparisons between Burden, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland tell us about this offense's ceiling.

If you want real fan perspective on why this Bears squad is built different heading into 2025, this is the episode you can't skip.

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Episode #221 | NFL Just Gave the Chicago Bears the PERFECT Schedule

In Episode #221 of The BFTV Podcast, Dave and Ficky dive into the freshly released 2026 Bears schedule and make the case that the NFL may have just done Chicago a favor. Does this slate set the Bears up for a legitimate playoff run, or is the schedule hiding some landmines that could sink the season early?

The guys also break down the best and worst matchups on the calendar, hand out their boldest game-by-game predictions, and flag the must-watch weeks every Bears fan needs to circle right now.

If you want the full schedule breakdown with real fan energy and zero sugarcoating, this is the episode to queue up first.

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Episode #220 | Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp: BIGGEST Takeaways & News

In Episode #220 of The BFTV Podcast, Dave and Ficky break down the first day of Bears Rookie Minicamp and share the biggest early takeaways from Chicago's newest class hitting the field. Which rookies are already turning heads — and who has the most to prove before training camp even opens?

The guys also cover the week's biggest Bears news, the latest on Scotty Miller's contract situation, and which training camp battles are shaping up to be the most compelling of the summer.

If you want to stay ahead of every Bears storyline this offseason, Dave and Ficky have the pulse of the locker room and all the news you need to know.

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Episode #219 | Chicago Bears Almost Made HUGE Draft Mistake

In Episode #219 of The BFTV Podcast, Dave and Ficky hand out their official grades for the Bears' 2026 NFL Draft class and unpack the near-miss that almost derailed Chicago's entire weekend. How close did Ryan Poles come to a decision that could've haunted this franchise — and did he ultimately recover?

The guys also break down rookie predictions for the new Bears class, recap the full draft from top to bottom, and react to the latest breaking news coming out of the league.

If you want the complete post-draft debrief — grades, bold predictions, and the honest fan take — Dave and Ficky wrap it all up in one essential episode.

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Episode #218 | LIVE Chicago Bears NFL Draft Rounds 2 & 3: Picks & Reactions

In Episode #218 of The BFTV Podcast, Dave and Ficky are back live for Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, reacting in real time to the Bears' picks in Rounds 2 and 3. Is Ryan Poles continuing to build something special, or are there questions starting to pile up about the direction of this roster?

The guys also break down all the chaos and surprises from around the league on Day 2 — the trades, the steals, and the picks nobody saw coming.

The draft is moving fast and Dave and Ficky are keeping up with every pick — this is your live Bears draft headquarters, don't miss a second of it.

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Episode #217 | Chicago Bears NFL Draft 2026 LIVE - Round 1

In Episode #217 of The BFTV Podcast, Dave and Ficky go live for the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft and react in real time to the Bears selecting Dillon Thieneman at pick 25. Was this the pick Bears fans were hoping for, or did Ryan Poles just throw everyone a curveball?

The guys also break down all the wild moments from Day 1 of the draft — the surprises, the steals, and the head-scratchers that had the football world buzzing.

Strap in for the most electric episode of the year — raw, live, and completely unfiltered Bears draft reactions from the most passionate fans in Chicago.

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Episode #216 | Chicago Bears 7 Round Mock Draft: Bears Take a Massive Gamble

In Episode #216 of The BFTV Podcast, Dave and Ficky unveil BFTV's final official 7-round mock draft — and the picks are bold. Is Ryan Poles about to make a move that could either launch this franchise or blow up the whole rebuild? Every round counts and the guys are making their case.

The guys also welcome a very special addition to the BFTV family — new Producer Griffin M. is officially on board, and the crew just got a whole lot stronger.

If you want the definitive BFTV draft preview before the picks are in, this is the last mock you need to hear before draft day arrives.

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Episode #215 | Bears BEST & WORST 2026 NFL Draft Scenarios

In Episode #215 of The BFR Podcast, Dave and Ficky break down your submitted mock drafts to crown the absolute best and worst-case scenarios for the Monsters of the Midway. Will Ryan Poles land a blue-chip cornerstone, or are the Bears destined to reach for a bust that sets the rebuild back?

The guys also cover the prospects they’ve officially fallen in love with and the "do not draft" names that have the fan base on edge. Plus, we’re shouting out the best community mocks and arguing over who truly belongs on the Bears’ big board.

Get the unfiltered, fan-first breakdown you need to survive draft season without losing your mind.

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