Bleav in Bears

BLEAV IN BEARS welcomes Chicago Sun-Times Sportswriter/Legend Rick Telander to talk all things Chicago Bears with Former Bears DE Corey Wootton!

The influence of 'Sportswriters on TV' in the '80's (1:40), From Billy Corgan to Dennis Farina (4:20)

What does 'The Next Step' look like for Justin Fields (7:50) Finding a balance with new offensive weapons (14:01), What is GM Ryan Poles blind spot when it comes to the roster right now (19:10)

Arlington Heights/Dome Stadiums vs 'Bear Weather' and MORE (32:03) And we wrap up the pod discussing Chicago Sports Fan Hangups, his favorite memory playing for the Northwestern Wildcats, the evolution of game-safety, the emergence of the NIL (36:45)

An honor to have such a fun conversation with a true Hall of Famer! MUST-LISTEN!

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BLEAV IN BEARS welcomes CHGO's Mark Carman (@thecarm) to talk Bears Stadium gossip, Scottie Pippen and MORE!

Bears in.....Chicago? Arlington Heights? NAPERVILLE? (1:30), Defensive line concerns amongst GM Ryan Poles grand plan (5:00) Justin Fields optimism (in June) (9:03) The strongest position group on the Bears right now is......(12:20)

The plight that is baseball in Chicago right now (14:25) And we wrap up the pod discussing Scottie Pippen's "Truth Tour", de-mythologizing greatness, The Last Dance, MJ and MORE (17:31)!

Always a pleasure having one of the best in the business on BLEAV IN BEARS!

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BLEAV IN BEARS predicts wins+losses and dives into a full schedule breakdown with Former Bears DE/ CHGO's Corey Wootton and Joey Christopoulos!

Bears Week 1 vs Packers (3:45) A HUGE showdown with the Super Bowl Champion Chiefs Week 3 (8:05) Can the Bears beat the Broncos Week 4? (11:05)

The Bears vs the NFC North (20:22) Bryce Young + the Lions games (25:37)

We reveal our win total for the 2023 Bears (35:15) PLUS we wrap up the pod with Corey detailing which free agent defensive lineman would be the best fit for the Bears (39:45)

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BLEAV IN BEARS recaps the team's 2023 NFL Draft with Joey Christopoulos and Former Bears DE + CHGO's Corey Wootton!

Class is in Session With Corey Wootton! Reaction to Day One (1:30) Corey believes Darnell Wright will ______ (?) in his first season (2:20)

Day 2 Reaction: Gervon Dexter Sr (10:50) Zacch Pickens (14:21) Bears need to target a veteran DE (18:02) Tyrique Stevenson (20:17)

Day 3 Reaction: Roshon Johnson (22:13) Tyler Scott (25:34) The versatility GM Ryan Poles is building on offense (28:55)

And we wrap up the pod examining the realistic expectations for this 2023 draft class (33:29) and we conclude 'Class with Corey' revealing our draft grades for our Chicago Bears! (36:07)

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BLEAV IN BEARS is chomping at the bit for the NFL Draft and welcomes 670 The Score's Mark Grote to break it all down with Former Bears DE +CHGO's Corey Wootton!

Which unit currently has more talent heading into the draft- the O-Line or D-Line? (2:15) Why does it seem like Paris Johnson Jr is NOT on the Bears radar right now? (4:30)

Could the Bears draft Nolan Smith at #9? (8:30) Should the Bears trade down? (13:01) In what round could the Bears target a WR/RB/TE? (17:30)

Chicago Future's debate- 12 months from now, what would you rather see- Wembenyama on the Bulls, Conor Bedard on the Blackhawks, Shohei Ohtani on the Cubs....or Justin Fields is coming off a top-five MVP season (22:00)

Around the NFL: Corey reacts to Allen Robinson II heading to the Steelers (26:31) Jalen Hurts gets PAID (29:15) and we wrap up the pod making our predictions as to which team Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers will be on come draft night (32:35)

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BLEAV IN BEARS returns with Former Bears DE + CHGO's + West End Golf Club co-owner Corey Wootton!

Should the Bears still consider trading down from the #9 pick in the NFL Draft? (2:20) O-Line Debate: Peter Skoronski vs Paris Johnson Jr vs Broderick Jones (4:40) Mythbusters: Skoronski's arms + Teven Jenkins future (7:20)

Corey LOVES CALIJAH KANCEY (12:40) We debate the 'best player on the board' mentality (17:41) Remaining weaknesses on the team/ could Leonard Floyd reunion happen? (21:41)

The table is set for Justin Fields to prove he is the future of the franchise (24:25)

And we wrap up the pod talking everything Masters Tournament: our favorites to win, Jon Rahm's season so far, which round is the most important, Tiger talk and MORE (27:38)

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BLEAV IN BEARS is excited to welcome CHGO's Will DeWitt onto the show to talk all things Bears with one month to go before the NFL Draft!

Will's journey from Da Bears Brothers podcast, Chicago Audible to CHGO (1:25), What does 'Building the Organization the Right Way' mean to Will? (6:20)

Will's favorite Bears offseason acquisition: DJ Moore (12:03) The impact Moore will have on the offense (17:02) New weapons in the Red Zone for Justin Fields (20:58) Will's take on the Jalen Carter debate (23:49)

NFL Draft! Luka Van Ness vs Tyree Wilson vs Bryan Bresee (30:38) Paris Johnson Jr vs Pete Skoronski vs Broderick Jones (35:10) Tevin Jenkins future on the Bears (38:37)

And we wrap up the pod revealing our favorite tail-gate foods, attire, music and MORE!

Become a Die Hard member for CHGO today and follow all of Will's awesome content for the network this NFL offseason!

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Bears Twitter Personality @79IllWill joins BLEAV IN BEARS to react to the Bears moves in free agency so far, the decisions that need to be made in the NFL Draft and we pick out our favorite Worst/Lazy Bears Twitter Narratives!

The most annoying Bears twitter narrative is......Justin Fields: Running Quarterback (3:10), IllWill's favorite part of the Bears trade of the #1 pick (11:25) We react to what we like/don't like so far from the Bears in free agency (14:30)

The next step: Beef up the O-Line (19:01) We debate the possible impact of RB D'onta Foreman (20:30)

And we wrap up the pod discussing our hopes and dreams for the Bears coming up in the NFL Draft (25:25)

@79IllWill is an awesome follow on twitter! Loved this conversation!

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BLEAV IN BEARS goes live at the start of Free Agency with Former Bears DE Corey Wootton and Joey Christopoulos!

Corey reacts to the Bears trading the #1 Pick for a HAUL from the Panthers (2:10), DJ Moore Vs Allen Robinson: Who is better? (4:53)

The options the Bears have at #9 in the Draft/ Corey makes his pick at #9 (13:31) Could the Bears.....trade down AGAIN? (17:35)

And we wrap up the pod making our wish list for some remaining needs on the team for free agency PLUS Breaking News! Corey reveals his scouting report for the newest Bear: former Eagles LB T.J. Edwards! (24:00)

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BLEAV IN BEARS welcomes Tuddy Guy David Rispoli to reveal his biggest NFL offseason storylines, discuss the QB Carousel and go over every #1 Pick trade scenario for the Bears!

This is the most highly anticipated Bears offseason since.....(1:55), The Ryan Poles Press Tour + Will the #1 pick be traded before free agency? (3:40), Every Dream Scenario Trade for the #1 pick (7:05)

How deep is this draft class at Wide Receiver? (26:55) Prospect Watch: Bijan Robinson/Zay Flowers/ Jordan Addison/ Jaxon Smith-Njigba (35:15)

And we wrap up the pod discussing the musical chairs at QB: Derek Carr/Jimmy G/ Aaron Rodger/ Lamar Jackson and MORE!

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