The Bears Wire Podcast

Topics this week include takes on Justin Fields and this struggling Bears offense, David Montgomery vs. Khalil Herbert and why another lost season might be all according to plan for new GM Ryan Poles. Also, a Bears-Patriots preview with picks against the spread. Hosted Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri)

Topics this week include Justin Fields’ best game of the season, Matt Eberflus’ defensive adjustments against the Vikings and why we need more Velus Jones and less Dante Pettis in our lives immediately. Also, should Ryan Poles call Carolina to kick the tires on No. 1 wide receiver DJ Moore? Hosted Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri)

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) break down Chicago’s win over Houston with takes on Justin Fields and the team’s nonexistent passing game. Is the Bears’ new regime doing enough to bolster the confidence of its young quarterback? Also, game balls for Bears’ rushing attack and defense, and a Bears-Giants preview with predictions.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) react to Chicago’s disappointing night in Green Bay. Topics this week include Luke Getsy’s conservative play-calling, Justin Fields’ lack of decisiveness and a Bears defense that was not ready to stop the Packers’ rushing attack. After diagnosing all of those ailments, they look at Bears-Texans with a preview and picks against the spread.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) kick off Season 3 on the pod with takes on coach Matt Eberflus’ strong debut and Justin Fields’ monster fourth quarter. Also, a Bears-Packers preview with picks against the spread.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) give their takes on the N’Keal Harry trade, Justin Fields, top position battles to watch in training camp and more!

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) recap the team’s mandatory minicamp, hitting on Robert Quinn being MIA, early predictions for the offensive line, thoughts on new coach Matt Eberflus and more!

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) discuss Chicago’s 2022 schedule. The TIPICO Sportsbook is calling the Bears a strong favorite to finish OVER 6.5 wins this season. Do you agree? Also, takes on Tarik Cohen’s freak injury, the mysterious signing of QB Nathan Peterman and the team’s projected depth chart entering training camp.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) react to the first draft class of the Ryan Poles era in Chicago. But there is another pressing matter on this week’s pod: giving Nick Foles a proper farewell.