CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears made a move to add to their secondary Wednesday morning, adding C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Gardner-Johnson played three seasons under Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen with the New Orleans Saints. How quickly can he get up to speed in Chicago? Hear from Ben Johnson on why the Bears made the move. Later, with just six days to go to the NFL Trade Deadline, should the Bears still make a move to add to their secondary or pass rush? Could it come down to the result on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals? Adam Hoge joins Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. from Halas Hall on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Speaking to the media on Monday, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that after watching the film, QB Caleb Williams took a “step forward” despite the loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8. Matt Waldman, Senior Staff Writer at Footballguys and creator of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio joins the show with his opinion of Caleb Williams. Was Ben Johnson correct? Was it better than we initially thought? Later, we discuss whether the Chicago Bears should make any moves at the NFL Trade Deadline in one week. Could cornerback be an area worth adding some depth? 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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After yesterdays loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Ben Johnson said that he wants the leaders on the Chicago Bears to take more ownership for the ongoing penalties happening week in and week out. Who will be the vocal leader in the locker room to get this cleaned up? We'll talk about all that and more with Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw, and Phil Ottochian on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Caleb Williams experience in Year 2 of his NFL career has been up and down through 8 weeks. The Chicago Bears are above .500 at 4-3, but progress under center hasn’t been linear. Can Ben Johnson get the miscues fixed in time to make a playoff run? Lance Briggs is here to give us the players perspective of what’s going on with the Chicago Bears. Do leaders need to hold the team more accountable for the mistakes? Or should it be on the coaching staff? Professor Briggs has his grades, and they aren’t going to look great. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Chicago Bears suffered a major setback in Baltimore, falling flat against the Ravens in one of their toughest games of the season. The Bears offense continues to struggle through the air as Caleb Williams faces growing pains and the penalties keep mounting. Can Ben Johnson get this team back on track and fix Chicago’s offensive issues? Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah, and Greg Braggs Jr. on the Brick by Brick Aftershow as they break down what went wrong and what’s next for the Bears. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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All looked well for the Chicago Bears in their first two possessions against the Baltimore Ravens in NFL Week 8. Caleb Williams led consecutive scoring drives that ended in a field goal to go up 6-0. Then reality sunk in as backup Tyler Huntley led a 16-0 run to put the Ravens in front, a lead they would not relinquish. D’Andre Swift scored in the loss in an otherwise quiet offensive performance. Join the CHGO Bears Postgame Show featuring Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah along with Adam Jahns joining live from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Chicago Bears have 15 takeaways over their last 4 games but the defensive line still has yet to generate much of a pass rush. But the run defense has stepped up in the last 2 games including holding the New Orleans Saints to 44 yards rushing as the Bears went on to win their 4th straight game! Joining the show is former Bears DT, Henry Melton, as we take a closer look at that defensive line. We’ll also give you the blueprint to a win over the Ravens and help you make some money with Circa Sports! Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr for all that and more on the Brick x Brick Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Former NFL player and current analyst Brian Baldinger is back on the CHGO Bears Podcast! He talks about an improving Chicago Bears offense that is doing something fans in Chicago haven’t seen in a long time, winning at the line of scrimmage. Is this a flash in the pan or a sign of more to come for the Bears? Later we head into the Bears locker room where we heard from Grady Jarrett and Kevin Byard on Wednesday. Adam Jahns joins the show with updates from practice as the Bears near their Week 8 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. And Hoge’s Whiteboard of Wisdom is back with the matchups to watch out for. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on a jam-packed CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Chicago Bears are in game prep for their NFL Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall Wednesday morning about the challenge of playing the Ravens, with or without Lamar Jackson. Can the Bears beat the Ravens whether or not the 2-time MVP plays? And how important will Colston Loveland’s play be with Cole Kmet questionable? Plus, former Bear Roquan Smith takes on his former team. How is ben Johnson preparing for the game-wrecking Linebacker? Adam Hoge joins from Halas Hall. Marak Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. have you covered on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The CHGO Bears Podcast looks back at some predictions that we got right…or wrong. Did the Chicago Bears get the draft all wrong? And has Rome Odunze already ascended to WR1? Later, Hoge’s ODK is back to review Caleb Williams’ game against the New Orleans Saints. And the Franimal, Fran Duffy, is back for an early look at the 2026 NFL Draft on the day that his Draft Database is debuted for Diehards. Who should be some early targets for Ryan Poles and his staff? 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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