The Bears Wire Podcast

Topics this week include some leftover rants from the preseason, Andy Dalton’s leash watch and a closer look at the Bears’ tough Week 1 matchup against the Rams in LA. Also, is Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey reason enough to bench Allen Robinson in fantasy leagues this week? Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri)

Topics this week include instant reaction to the Bears initial 53-man roster (note: we’ll be reacting to the Rodney Adams news next week!), Danny Trevathan’s injury, the Breshad Perriman signing and the case for Justin Fields to start right away (like Mac Jones in New England). Also, is Cole Kmet still a fantasy sleeper? And is Fields still a smart bet for Offensive Rookie of the Year? Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri)

Topics include thoughts on the Bears doubling down on their commitment to Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback, Mitchell Trubisky’s return and how concerned we should be about the Bears’ largely unproven secondary. Also, thoughts on David Montgomery as a fantasy football draft target. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Bears Wire Managing Editor Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri).

The Justin Fields hype train has only accelerated since his smashing preseason debut against the Dolphins. If the rookie quarterback is ready to start Week 1, is head coach Matt Nagy ready to name him the starter? Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri and host Ryan O’Leary discuss the quarterback competition and why the team can’t afford to be scared of playing Fields too soon. Also, the one Bears player that everyone should be targeting as a fantasy football sleeper this summer.

Fields Fever is currently sweeping through the greater Chicago area and infecting everyone in its path. The fan base will be foaming at the mouth to see rookie Justin Fields play in 2021. The big question entering the summer is, with Andy Dalton announced as the starter entering camp, what’s the plan for Fields? When should we expect to see him in 2021, and what should the plan be? Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri, with host Ryan O’Leary, tackle those topics, and discuss their favorite position battles entering this next phase of the offseason.

We have to give credit where credit’s due: Bears GM Ryan Pace deserves all the love after landing Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields and Oklahoma State offensive tackle Teven Jenkins with a pair trades on draft weekend. The Bears addressed their two most glaring needs with a pair of steals in Rounds 1 and 2. Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri and host Ryan O’Leary react to those moves, apologize to Pace for ever doubting him and look ahead to life in Chicago with a franchise quarterback.

Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri, with host Ryan O’Leary, react to Ryan Pace’s pre-draft presser, create a customized Bears Draft Bingo Card for this weekend’s festivities (listen in and play along!), and give their final predictions for the Bears at pick No. 20 overall.

The latest draft rumor surrounding the Bears is their reported interest in the Dolphins’ pick at No. 6 overall. Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri and host Ryan O’Leary discuss the pros and cons to that kind of move. Also, thoughts on safety Tashaun Gipson’s return, new defensive coordinator Sean Desai, and new wide receiver Marquise Goodwin.

With Anthony Miller reportedly on the trade block (and posting cryptic tweets), Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri and host Ryan O’Leary take a closer look at the team’s wide receiver room entering this month’s draft. Also, Ryan Pace’s draft history, and why waiting to target a quarterback on Day 2 could be in the GM’s best interest.

Bears head coach Matt Nagy faced the media and expressed confidence in new QB1 Andy Dalton. He also discussed the team’s “fluid” situation at the position and how this year’s draft class contains plenty of talent. Given that talent, will the Bears trade up in the draft to land one of the top 5 QBs on the board? Should they sit back and target Florida’s Kyle Trask on Day 2? Should they have any interest in making a move for Teddy Bridgewater of the Panthers? Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri gives her takes on all of those topics and more, with host Ryan O’Leary.