CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears are set to take the next step in 2026 and Year 2 of the Ben Johnson Era but who are the X-Factors that can push the Bears over the top after being on the doorstep of an NFC Championship appearance in 2025? Joining the show for an exclusive interview is one of those X-Factors in Austin Booker! Can the risiing Defensive End help turn the DLine into a surprise bright spot this season? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr for all that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Colin Cowherd named the top-3 quarterbacks he would draft in the NFL and listed Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams #3 after only Bills QB Josh Allen and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Is the future already bright enough for Williams to be considered amongst the league’s best? We debate where Caleb SHOULD be ranked on today’s show. Later, we dive into the the Chicago Tribune’s article on Hammond, Indiana, proposing a stadium located on hazardous waste sites. Could Hammond be ruled out for the next Bears stadium? Plus, what is Jahdae Walker's role on the 2026 Bears roster? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

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The dust has settled over the weekend now that the full 2026 NFL Schedule was released on Thursday and we're taking a 2nd look over on what challenges there are for the Chicago Bears and what breaks did they catch with the layout of the 17 game season. How much travel will the Bears face? How much rest? What's the most important stretch of games. We'll be breaking it all down with Greg Braggs Jr along with Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott joins the show today to make his pitch to the Chicago Bears. Just how good of a deal is Hammond offering the Bears? And what could the next steps be NOW? Would a move to Indiana stall the progress Chicago sports have made in the past year? Adam Jahns joins with his thoughts. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The NFL schedule has been announced for all 32 teams! Is it favorable for the Chicago Bears? We reveal the schedule and give you our best and worst. Later, the CHGO Bears crew gives you each of their win-loss predictions. Are the Bears going BACK to the playoffs?! 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

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We are just a day away from the official NFL schedule release! Today, the CHGO Bears crew gives their best predictions as to what the schedule will look like for the Chicago Bears. How many times will Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams be featured in primetime? Is a Thanksgiving matchup on the table? Will the Bears once again get an early bye week? 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

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Will the Chicago Bears be playing in the first game of the season against the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks? Or will it be a Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and New England Patriots? Should the Bears prefer to play the Seahawks early? Several key members of the Bears offense have been spending the offseason working out together. Today, we look at a clip of the players putting work in together. Is a big season loading for Luther Burden? Brian Baldinger is back! He joins us with his thoughts on the Bears’ draft class and more. We close the show by talking to Logan jones’ high school strength coach, Justin Kammrad. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Chicago Bears held Rookie Minicamp over the weekend at Halas Hall and we got our first look a the 2026 Rookie Class out on the football field in a Bears jersey. We'll hear from some of the players along with Head Coach Ben Johnson as make our way through the offseason with Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Chicago Bears rookie minicamp gave fans even more reasons to be excited about the future, especially after Miller Moss shared why he fully believes in Caleb Williams as the franchise quarterback. On this episode of the CHGO Bears Podcast, Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, and Adam Jahns break down the biggest rookie minicamp leftovers, standout performances, and what Caleb Williams’ leadership is already showing inside Halas Hall — all while celebrating Ben Johnson’s birthday today. Plus, the crew discusses the Bears’ rookie class, coaching impressions, and why Chicago’s offense could be ready for a major leap in 2026. Don’t miss the latest Bears news, Caleb Williams updates, Ben Johnson talk, and NFL rookie minicamp analysis from the CHGO Bears Podcast!

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Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and talks about his offseason preparations so far. How has swimming becoming a part of his training regimen? And what CRAZY story occurred while he was doing laps? Plus, how did Bagent handle offseason trade rumors? The soon-to-be 4th-year QB talks about his lofty expectations for the team as the offseason moves along. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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