The Bears Wire Podcast

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) unveil this year’s Bears Wire Draft Bingo Card and give their final takes on the team entering the draft. What should we expect from new GM Ryan Poles with no first-round pick and just six selections overall?

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) recap the first wave of free agency for the Bears and tackle what remains the team’s top storyline: The development of Justin Fields and what is shaping up to be a rough, tear-it-down 2022 season.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) react to the blockbuster trade that sent star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Chargers. Did the Bears get enough in return? And what does this move, and the future cost savings that come with it, say about the vision of new Bears GM Ryan Poles? Also, thoughts on Tarik Cohen getting cut and what to expect from the Bears in free agency.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) give their takes on Matt and Ryan 2.0: The introductory press conference for new Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) break down chairman George McCaskey’s end-of-season press conference and reveal their wish lists for the next Bears head coach and general manager.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) react to a rather one-sided win over the Giants and discuss their ongoing love-hate relationship with soon-to-be-ex head coach Matt Nagy. Other topics include Robert Quinn’s sack record; Roquan Smith’s future; and why Chicago should be a top destination for head coaching candidates this offseason.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) react to Nick Foles, the forgotten man in Chicago, rallying the Bears to a last-minute win in Seattle. Other topics include the latest on Matt Nagy’s hot seat, Ryan Pace’s future and why Bears fans should be rooting extra hard for a win this week over the Giants.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) update Matt Nagy’s hot seat and react to the team’s brutal loss to the Vikings. Topics include Tevin Jenkins sticking up for his QB, Roquan Smith’s latest Pro Bowl snub, Russell Wilson vs. Justin Fields and a Bears-Seahawks preview with picks against the spread.

 Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) discuss Chicago’s second-half collapse at Green Bay and look ahead to what will be a fascinating search for the team’s next head coach in 2022. Other topics include Cris Collinsworth and the SNF broadcast, Teven Jenkins’ debut and a Bears-Vikings preview with picks against the spread.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) discuss the team’s loss to Arizona and Matt Nagy’s odd approach with rookie OT Teven Jenkins. Also, a Bears-Packers preview with picks against the spread.