Fireside Bears

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The Fireside Bears Podcast hosted by Chicago Bears writers Usayd Koshul, Sam Stevenson, and Joseph Herff. 

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Fireside Bears episodes:

09.08.2021
Bears-Rams Preview, Bold Predictions, Sean McVay Talk, and Salary Cap Issues
The guys are back to breakdown a variety of Bears topics, including what the outlook of the salary cap will look like for the Bears, players to watch in week 1, whether or not slowing down Aaron Donald or Matthew...
09.01.2021
Preseason Wrap Up, Tarik Cohen Talk, Jesper Horsted, Veterans To Sign, And More
Usayd Koshul, Joseph Herff, and Sam Stevenson are back to breakdown the Bears wrapping up preseason, Jesper Horsted's strong performance, Tarik Cohen being placed on the Physically Unable To Perform List, and Veterans to sign after roster cutdown day. Follow Fireside...
08.25.2021
What successful coaches do, preseason week 2 duds, is Matt Nagy an issue? Are details missing, Titans preview, and OL talk.
Usayd Koshul, Sam Stevenson, and Joseph Herff are back to breakdown why details are missing from the Bears offense, why Matt Nagy is an issue, duds from the Bears loss to the Bills, and whether or not Justin Fields starting...
08.18.2021
Bears-Dolphins reactions, Preseason Week One Standouts, and Welcoming Joe Herff to the Crew
Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul) and Sam Stevenson (@ChiSportsSam) welcome their newest co-host Joseph Herff (@JosephHeffNFL) to the crew as the guys breakdown why Akiem Hicks suddenly left practice on Tuesday, reactions to signing veteran OT Jason Peters, Studs and duds from...
08.11.2021
Depth Chart Reactions and Miami Dolphins Preview
Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul) goes solo this week as he breakdowns the Bears releasing their unofficial depth chart, why Justin Fields practice matters more than ever this week, if a QB competition is brewing, and previews joint practices with the Miami...
08.06.2021
NFC North Preview with Pro Football Focus' Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate)
Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul), the head of content creation for Fireside Bears, sits down with Pro Football Focus' very own Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) to breakdown the Bears offseason, what to expect, and preview the NFC North, including some talk about the...
08.04.2021
Training Camp Reactions, Sam Mustipher Praise, and More
Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul) and Sam Stevenson (@ChiSportsSam) are back to breakdown the Bears' first week at Halas Hall, what to look forward to in week two, why the Bears defense being fired up matters, why you should be praising Bears...
07.28.2021
Bears Training Camp Tidbits, Eddie Goldman Returns, Offensive/Defensive Expectations, And More
Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul) and Sam Stevenson (ChiSportsSam) are back to breakdown the Bears first day of training camp, what the Bears vision for 2021 is on offense and defense, storylines to watch throughout training camp, Aaron Rodgers returning, and more. Follow...
07.21.2021
Ryan Pace's GM Ranking, Special Teams Outlook, Aaron Rodgers Drama, Surprise Cuts, and More
The guys are back to breakdown a new update regarding the future of Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay, along with ESPN ranking Bears GM Ryan Pace as one of the worst in the NFL, what to expect from the Bears...
07.14.2021
Bears Expectations, HR Derby, and Super Hero Talk with Adam Rank
NFL Network's very own Adam Rank (@adamrank) joins the show to breakdown Bears expectations for the 2021 season, what to expect from the NFC North, discuss the MLB Home Run Derby, and talk about Super Heros. Follow us on Twitter,...
07.07.2021
NFC North Roster Rankings, Tarik Cohen Talk, X-Factors, and More
The crew is back to breakdown what it's like to cover the Bears year after year, Pro Football Focus' NFC North Roster Rankings, how significant 2021 is for RB Tarik Cohen, X-Factors, some baseball and NBA Finals talk, and more. Follow...
06.30.2021
Tight End Talk, PFF Rankings, Eric Jensen Joins The Show, and more
Eric Jensen (@Eric18Utah) joins the show to discuss the Bears offseason, thoughts on Andy Dalton, the Bears defense, Justin Fields, the NFC North, and more. Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul) and AJ Desai (@AJDesai4) breakdown which positions on the roster need some...
06.27.2021
Top of their class: Trevor Lawrence. Ft. Ashlyn Sullivan (Jacksonville Jaguars Team Reporter!)
Welcome to Top of Their Class: An exclusive interview series by Fireside Bears. From Zach Wilson to Mac Jones, we're talking to reporters who cover teams that drafted a first-round QB. From comparisons to conversations about media markets, there's no...
06.25.2021
Top of Their Class Episode One: Jets Beat Writer DJ Bien-Aime Joins The Show
Welcome to Top of Their Class: An exclusive interview series by Fireside Bears. From Zach Wilson to Mac Jones, we're talking to reporters who cover teams that drafted a first-round QB. From comparisons to conversations about media markets, there's no...
06.23.2021
What If?
Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul) and AJ Desai (@AJDesai4) are back to breakdown a whole lot about the Chicago Bears. How would the Bears get out of the stadium lease? What would a new stadium and the surrounding area look like? What's...
06.16.2021
Double Trouble
Usayd Koshul, AJ Desai, and Sam Stevenson are back recording their second episode this week, as they discuss comments made by Eddie Jackson and Roquan Smith, what's up with Robert Quinn and Eddie Goldman, more quarterback talk, biggest takeaways from...
06.14.2021
Kaitlin Sharkey Joins The Show
Fox 32 Chicago Bears Reporter Kaitlin Sharkey (@KRoseSharkey) joins the crew in an exclusive interview to discuss the Bears trading up for Justin Fields, expectations for the defense, the Allen Robinson situation, red flags for the Bears heading into 2021,...
06.10.2021
AJ's Back
AJ returns from London early as the guys breakdown everything that happened during phase two of Bears OTA's. What's to expect from Center Sam Mustipher, what about Darnell Mooney? Where's the defense at? The guys also answer a number of...
06.02.2021
Double X
With AJ in London, Sam and Usayd are joined by Fireside Bears content creator Maxx Smith to breakdown the Bears bringing in OT Morgan Moses for a visit, studs and duds from OTA's, free agents to sign, what storylines to...
05.26.2021
The Return
With fans allowed back into Soldier Field for the 2021 regular season, Usayd Koshul and AJ Desai are joined by prominent Bears Youtuber DaWindyCityProductions, aka Rishab Sikri. The guys breakdown players who have the most to prove in 2021, preview...
05.19.2021
Perfect Fit
This week, the guys sit down and discuss rookie minicamp, what the highlights were, why the Bears keep saying Andy Dalton will be the starter, how Justin Fields fits into the Bears offense, the competition that is brewing at cornerback,...
05.12.2021
Run First Please
Usayd Koshul, Sam Stevenson, and AJ Desai are back to breakdown why no NFL team wanted quarterback Nick Foles, if RB David Montgomery will have a breakout season in year one, what the Bears offense could look like in 2021,...
05.05.2021
Just Fields Baby!
As the Bears begin a new journey with Justin Fields at quarterback, so do Usayd Koshul, Sam Stevenson, and AJ Desai as they officially join Empire Sports Media. The guys discuss reactions to the Justin Fields pick, the Bears 2021...
04.28.2021
Da Bears Are On The Clock
With the 2021 NFL Draft set to take place on Thursday, April 29th, Usayd Koshul, Sam Stevenson, and AJ Desai are back to breakdown everything related to the NFL Draft. What did Ryan Pace's press conference on Tuesday morning really...
04.21.2021
Magnum (Ice Cream)
Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul) and AJ Desai (@AJDesai4) are joined by the host of the Lake Shore Live Podcast (@LSL_Pod), Austin (@PodGuyFuges) to breakdown Bears NFL Draft trade rumors, what he's hearing, and what the Bears should do. Usayd also has...
04.14.2021
Rob Schmitz in the House
Robert Schmitz (@robertkschmitz) from Windy City Gridiron joins the guys to talk about the Bears offseason, what he thinks Chicago should do in the draft, draft theories, and more. The guys then breakdown some sleeper prospects to know ahead of...
04.07.2021
Mock Draft Mania
Usayd, AJ, and Sam are back. After Usayd experienced some technical difficulties, they finally got the show started. This week, the boys talk about the Atlanta Falcons wanting to trade out from 4th overall, what it means for the Bears,...
03.31.2021
Alphas and Omegas
Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul) and AJ Desai (@AJDesai4) are back to breakdown the 2021 NFL Draft. Who are some players to avoid, some players to fall in love with, and what the Bears should do this draft season. Usayd also calls...
03.24.2021
Nothing Changed
John Buffone (@JDBuffone) on Twitter joins the crew to talk about the Bears offseason, why you shouldn't blame Andy Dalton, the state of the Bears, and what to expect heading into the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys also give their...
03.17.2021
Whatever
After the Chicago Bears signed Andy Dalton, making the QB move that we all anticipated, Usayd Koshul and AJ Desai are back to discuss the "significance" of such a move. The guys also touch on the news regarding Anthony Miller,...
03.10.2021
Big Daddy Energy
Usayd, Sam, and AJ are back to update you on the Russell Wilson saga, where things are at, and the Bears finally franchise tagging WR Allen Robinson. The guys also preview 2021 NFL Free Agency and some of their ideal...
03.03.2021
Russ Or Bust
Usayd Koshul and AJ Desai are back for another episode to discuss Russell Wilson or Alex Smith to the Bears, the guys are also joined by good friend Luke Berry to breakdown 2021 NFL Draft QBs. They also discuss the...
02.24.2021
QB Memories
With Sam at a lacrosse meet this week, AJ and Usayd are joined by Raul Bennington (@black_42) to discuss Sam Darnold, Marcus Mariota, the Bears situation with WR Allen Robinson, and then dive into 2021 NFL QBs. Oh yeah, they...
02.17.2021
Welcome Back Sam
With Sam back this week, the entire crew is reunited which means they'll be busy breaking down what new defensive coordinator Sean Desai's introductory press conference meant, QB rumors about Carson Wentz and Derek Carr, and then what to do...
02.10.2021
Open House
Usayd and AJ are back on a livestream and while Sam is still at Lacrosse practice, however Usayd is joined by Illinois State QB Brady Davis and then Joah Rosing, a self-proclaimed QB Guru who you should listen to joins...
02.03.2021
Coming To You Live
Usayd and A.J. are back for another great episode of your favorite Bears podcast as they breakdown running backs to keep an eye on throughout the 2021 NFL Draft, which players should be traded for Roquan Smith, the narrative...
01.27.2021
Less Money, Lotta Problems
The dynamic duo of Usayd Koshul and AJ Desai takeover this week and interview Pro Football Focus's very own Brad Spielberger (@PFF_Brad) to talk about the Bears salary cap issues, what the team should do to free up cap space,...
01.20.2021
Tons of What Ifs
Usayd, Sam, and AJ are back to breakdown the Bears' interest in defensive coordinator candidates, if a trade for Deshaun Watson is possible at all, prospects to watch at the Senior Bowl, and players the Bears could cut this offseason....
01.14.2021
Press Conference Reactions
Usayd Koshul and AJ Desai breakdown the comments made by George McCaskey, Ted Phillips, Ryan Pace, and Matt Nagy in Wednesday morning's season-ending press conference for the Bears.
01.13.2021
"Making Moves"
Usayd, AJ, and Sam are back to breakdown the "moves" the Bears made after losing to the Saints. The guys also breakdown the playoff loss and what the 2021 offseason needs to look like, what Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace...
01.06.2021
Wild Card Weekend
Usayd, AJ, and Sam are back to breakdown the Bears loss to the Packers, what "making" the playoffs means for the Bears, potential GM candidate Mike Borgonzi, and preview the Wild Card matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
12.30.2020
King Raul Joins The Show
Bears Twitter personality Raul Bennington (@black_42) joins the crew to discuss the state of the Bears, the future of Ryan Pace, and Matt Nagy, preview the matchup vs. the Packers, and recap the win over the Jaguars.
12.23.2020
Santos Claus Is Coming To Town
Usayd, Sam, and A.J. are back to recap the Bears win over the Vikings, give their studs and duds from the game, and then discuss if the Bears should sign Mitch Trubisky to a contract extension. 1010XL's very own Taylor...
12.16.2020
Mitch Mania
Usayd, Sam, and AJ are joined by Bobby Peters, author of The 2018 Chicago Bears Complete Offensive Manual, to discuss how the Bears offense has changed from 2018 until the present day. The guys also discuss what the win over...
12.09.2020
What's Next?
670 The Score's very own Chris Emma (@CEmma670) joins the crew to discuss the future of Bears General Manager Ryan Pace and Head Coach Matt Nagy, the state of the Bears and more! Then the guys bring on a good...
12.02.2020
Lambeau Losers
Usayd, AJ, and Sam are back to breakdown the mess that was the Bears loss on Sunday night in Green Bay. The guys discuss the futures of Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace, talk about what else is wrong with the...
11.28.2020
A New Beginning
Sam Stevenson, Usayd Koshul, and AJ Desai join forces to bring you episode one of The Bear-ly Hibernating Podcast as they breakdown Mitch Trubisky being named the starter once again, debate Pace vs. Nagy, talk about the matchup against the...
11.24.2020
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Fireside Bears episodes:

Bears-Rams Preview, Bold Predictions, Sean McVay Talk, and Salary Cap Issues

Preseason Wrap Up, Tarik Cohen Talk, Jesper Horsted, Veterans To Sign, And More

What successful coaches do, preseason week 2 duds, is Matt Nagy an issue? Are details missing, Titans preview, and OL talk.

Bears-Dolphins reactions, Preseason Week One Standouts, and Welcoming Joe Herff to the Crew

Depth Chart Reactions and Miami Dolphins Preview

NFC North Preview with Pro Football Focus' Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate)

Training Camp Reactions, Sam Mustipher Praise, and More

Bears Training Camp Tidbits, Eddie Goldman Returns, Offensive/Defensive Expectations, And More

Ryan Pace's GM Ranking, Special Teams Outlook, Aaron Rodgers Drama, Surprise Cuts, and More

Bears Expectations, HR Derby, and Super Hero Talk with Adam Rank

NFC North Roster Rankings, Tarik Cohen Talk, X-Factors, and More

Tight End Talk, PFF Rankings, Eric Jensen Joins The Show, and more

Top of their class: Trevor Lawrence. Ft. Ashlyn Sullivan (Jacksonville Jaguars Team Reporter!)

Top of Their Class Episode One: Jets Beat Writer DJ Bien-Aime Joins The Show

What If?

Double Trouble

Kaitlin Sharkey Joins The Show

AJ's Back

Double X

The Return

Perfect Fit

Run First Please

Just Fields Baby!

Da Bears Are On The Clock

Magnum (Ice Cream)

Rob Schmitz in the House

Mock Draft Mania

Alphas and Omegas

Nothing Changed

Whatever

Big Daddy Energy

Russ Or Bust

QB Memories

Welcome Back Sam

Open House

Coming To You Live

Less Money, Lotta Problems

Tons of What Ifs

Press Conference Reactions

"Making Moves"

Wild Card Weekend

King Raul Joins The Show

Santos Claus Is Coming To Town

Mitch Mania

What's Next?

Lambeau Losers

A New Beginning

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