The Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears Podcast

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  • Bears vs Jets Preview: How Ben Johnson Can OUTSMART Aaron Glenn
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears vs Jets Full Preview
    Hosted by Pat The Designer & Bears Sideline Reporter Jason McKie
    Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago
    It's time for a full Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets preview as Pat The Designer and Bears sideline reporter Jason McKie break down everything you need to know before Sunday's matchup.
    The guys start with the coaching battle between Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, two coaches who know each other extremely well. J Mack gives his former-player perspective on how that familiarity can impact preparation, play-calling and in-game adjustments.
    After Chicago's impressive win over Philadelphia, could the Jets become a trap game for the Bears? Pat and J Mack discuss the danger of overlooking New York and what the Bears need to do to avoid a letdown.
    They also break down the latest Bears and Jets injury reports, including the key players whose availability could change Sunday's matchup.
    Finally, Jason McKie delivers his signature McKeys to the Game, laying out exactly what Chicago must accomplish to keep the momentum rolling and come away with another win.
    πŸ‘‡ Episode Timestamps:
    00:00:00 – Ben Johnson vs. Aaron Glenn: Breaking down the coaching matchup
    00:15:00 – Could Bears vs. Jets become a TRAP GAME for Chicago?
    00:21:00 – Latest Bears & Jets injury report updates
    00:24:00 – Jason McKie's McKeys to the Game
    🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, game previews, injury updates & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago!
    #ChicagoBears #BearsVsJets #BenJohnson #AaronGlenn #JasonMcKie #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearsNews #NFL #BearDown
    32 min
  • Kyler Gordon FINALLY Returns + Who Starts at QB vs Jets? | Courtney Cronin
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Kyler Gordon Returns + Bears QB Decision
    Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin
    Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago
    The Chicago Bears received some long-awaited good news at Halas Hall: Kyler Gordon is back at practice. Pat The Designer and ESPN Bears insider Courtney Cronin break down Gordon's return, what his timeline could look like, and how much of a boost he could provide to a Bears defense coming off an impressive performance against Philadelphia.
    But the biggest question heading into Bears vs. Jets remains at quarterback. Who will start for Chicago this week? Pat and Courtney dive into the latest surrounding the Bears QB situation and what the decision could mean for Ben Johnson's offense after Case Keenum stepped in and delivered against the Eagles.
    Finally, Courtney gives her Bears vs. Jets predictions, including the matchups that could decide the game and what Chicago needs to do to keep the momentum rolling.
    πŸ‘‡ Episode Timestamps:
    00:00:00 – Kyler Gordon RETURNS to Bears practice
    00:15:00 – Who will start at QB for the Bears vs. Jets?
    00:31:00 – Courtney Cronin's Bears vs. Jets predictions
    🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears injury updates, breaking news, game previews & insider reporting from ESPN Chicago!
    #ChicagoBears #KylerGordon #CourtneyCronin #BearsVsJets #CaseKeenum #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearDown
    37 min
  • Is This Bears Defense LEGIT? + Case Keenum Takes Command w/Jurko
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Is the Bears Defense For Real + Case Keenum Takes Command?
    Hosted by Pat The Designer & Bears Veteran/Sideline Reporter Jason McKie
    Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago
    After the Chicago Bears' dominant performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, Pat The Designer and Jason McKie dive into one of the biggest questions surrounding this team: Is the Bears defense overachieving, or is this simply who they are now?
    The guys break down what has changed defensively and whether Chicago can count on this level of play moving forward. They also discuss Case Keenum's command of the Bears offense, including how the veteran quarterback handled the moment and kept Ben Johnson's offense operating despite Caleb Williams' absence.
    Then it's time to evaluate the young Bears defenders and the players beginning to establish themselves as legitimate contributors on Dennis Allen's defense.
    Finally, the focus turns to Week 4 with an early look at Bears vs. Jets, including the biggest matchups and storylines to watch Sunday.
    πŸ‘‡ Episode Timestamps:
    00:00:00 – Is the Bears defense overachieving or is this who they really are?
    00:09:00 – Case Keenum had COMPLETE command of the Bears offense
    00:15:00 – Jurko grades the Bears' young defensive players
    00:19:00 – Early Bears vs. Jets preview
    🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, game reactions, analysis & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago!
    #ChicagoBears #CaseKeenum #BearsDefense #BearsVsJets #JasonMcKie #BenJohnson #DennisAllen #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearDown
    28 min
  • Bears vs Eagles Preview: Blueprint to WIN w/A Backup QB | Jason McKie
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears vs Eagles Preview with Jason McKie
    Hosted by Pat The Designer & Bears Veteran/Sideline Reporter Jason McKie
    Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago
    The Chicago Bears are preparing for the Philadelphia Eagles with uncertainty at quarterback, and Bears veteran Jason McKie gives Pat The Designer a player's perspective on what really changes when an NFL team has to prepare to start its backup QB.
    J Mack breaks down the toughest adjustments for Ben Johnson, the offensive line, skill players and the rest of the Bears offense when the starting quarterback isn't available. How much does the game plan change, and what can Chicago do to make life easier on its backup?
    The guys then look back at the Bears' success against Philadelphia last season and ask whether Chicago can replicate that formula against the Eagles. What matchups can the Bears exploit, and where does this year's team need to adjust?
    Finally, Jason McKie delivers his signature McKeys to a Bears Victory, laying out the most important things Chicago must accomplish to pull off a win against Philadelphia.
    πŸ‘‡ Episode Timestamps:
    00:00:00 – J Mack explains the toughest adjustments when starting a backup QB
    00:12:00 – Can the Bears replicate last season's dominance over the Eagles?
    00:21:00 – Jason McKie's McKeys to a Bears Victory
    🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, game previews, injury updates & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago!
    #ChicagoBears #BearsVsEagles #JasonMcKie #BenJohnson #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #PhiladelphiaEagles #BearsInjuryReport #NFL #BearDown
    29 min
  • Bears Get HUGE Ozzy Trapilo Boost + QB Injury Concerns | Courtney Cronin
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | QB Injury Updates + Ozzy Trapilo Returns
    Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin
    Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago
    The Chicago Bears injury report is loaded with quarterback concerns, and ESPN Bears insider Courtney Cronin joins Pat The Designer to break down the latest news from Halas Hall as Chicago prepares for its next matchup.
    With questions surrounding the Bears' quarterback room, Pat and Courtney discuss what the latest injury updates mean for Ben Johnson's offense and how Chicago could adjust depending on who's available.
    There's encouraging news on the offensive line, however, as Ozzy Trapilo is a full participant at practice. Could Trapilo's return provide the stability the Bears desperately need up front after the offensive line struggled against Minnesota?
    The crew also examines how Ben Johnson can get more production from the Bears' offensive weapons, including a talented group of receivers, tight ends and running backs that needs to become a bigger factor. Finally, Courtney gives her game prediction and what she expects to see from Chicago.
    πŸ‘‡ Episode Timestamps:
    00:00:00 – Bears injury report is FULL of quarterback concerns
    00:12:00 – Ozzy Trapilo is a full go: Can he help save the O-Line?
    00:21:30 – How can the Bears get their offensive weapons more involved?
    00:36:00 – Courtney Cronin's game prediction
    🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears injury updates, game previews, insider reporting & analysis from ESPN Chicago!
    #ChicagoBears #BearsInjuryReport #OzzyTrapilo #CourtneyCronin #BenJohnson #CalebWilliams #BearsOffense #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearDown
    39 min
  • Jurko Breaks Down Garrett Bradbury’s BIGGEST Issue & How the Bears Can Help
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Jurko Breaks Down Garrett Bradbury + Bears QB Decision
    Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic
    Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago
    Former NFL defensive tackle Jurko goes to the film to diagnose one of the Chicago Bears' biggest offensive problems coming out of the loss to Minnesota: what went wrong with center Garrett Bradbury? Pat The Designer and Jurko break down why Bradbury struggled, what defenses are exploiting, and how Ben Johnson can help fix the problem moving forward.
    The guys also examine the Bears' issues on field goals and special teams, including what's breaking down and whether the problems can be corrected before they cost Chicago another game.
    Then the attention turns to quarterback. If Case Keenum starts instead of Tyson Bagent against the Philadelphia Eagles, how much should expectations for the Bears offense change? Jurko gives his former-player perspective on what a quarterback change means for the rest of the offense and how Ben Johnson may need to adjust his approach.
    Finally, Pat and Jurko react to the latest NFL Power Rankings and discuss where the Bears belong after the first two weeks of the season.
    πŸ‘‡ Episode Timestamps:
    00:00:00 – Jurko breaks down Garrett Bradbury's struggles & how to help him
    00:09:00 – What's wrong with the Bears field goal unit?
    00:16:00 – Does Case Keenum starting over Tyson Bagent change expectations?
    00:20:00 – NFL Power Rankings: Where do the Bears belong?
    🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, film breakdowns, injury news & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago!
    #ChicagoBears #GarrettBradbury #CaseKeenum #TysonBagent #Jurko #BenJohnson #BearsVsEagles #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearDown
    27 min
  • Ben Johnson Faces His NEXT Test + Tyson Bagent Concussion News | w/ Courtney Cronin
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Caleb Williams Injury Update + Tyson Bagent Concussion
    Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin
    Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago
    ESPN Bears insider Courtney Cronin joins Pat The Designer with major injury news surrounding the Chicago Bears quarterback room β€” including the best possible update on Caleb Williams after he was injured against the Minnesota Vikings.
    While the Caleb news provides some relief, Ben Johnson now faces a completely different challenge as he prepares the Bears offense with uncertainty at quarterback. And during the show, breaking news hits that Tyson Bagent is dealing with a concussion, adding another major wrinkle to Chicago's preparation.
    Pat and Courtney break down what the quarterback injuries mean for Ben Johnson's offense, how the Bears could adjust their game plan, and why this presents a new test for the head coach.
    Plus, the focus turns to the Philadelphia Eagles, as Courtney examines how the struggling Bears defense matches up against the Eagles offense and what Chicago must improve after a difficult Week 2 performance.
    πŸ‘‡ Episode Timestamps:
    00:00:00 – Best possible news on Caleb Williams' injury
    00:11:00 – A completely new test for Ben Johnson with a backup QB
    00:18:00 – BREAKING: Tyson Bagent dealing with a concussion
    00:26:00 – How does the Bears defense match up against the Eagles offense?
    🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears injury updates, breaking news, game previews & insider reporting from ESPN Chicago!
    #ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #TysonBagent #CourtneyCronin #BenJohnson #BearsInjury #BearsVsEagles #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearDown
    31 min
  • Ben Johnson Was OUTMATCHED by Brian Flores in Bears Loss
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears-Vikings Loss + Caleb Williams Injury
    Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling
    Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago
    The Chicago Bears suffer a frustrating, low-energy loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and Pat The Designer & Shea Norling break down everything that went wrong β€” including the growing concern surrounding Caleb Williams' injury.
    The guys react to Ben Johnson being outmaneuvered by Brian Flores, as the Vikings defensive coordinator found answers for Chicago's explosive offense and consistently put Caleb and the Bears under pressure. They also sound off on Sam Roush and a Bears cornerback group that continues to look like one of the team's biggest weaknesses.
    With Caleb forced out, Tyson Bagent stepped in at quarterback, and Pat and Shea evaluate his performance in relief and what Chicago could realistically expect from the offense if Bagent is forced into a larger role.
    Finally, the guys look ahead to Caleb Williams' potential injury timeline, what his absence could mean for the Bears, and where Chicago goes from here.
    πŸ‘‡ Episode Timestamps:
    00:00:00 – Cold open
    00:03:00 – ENOUGH of Sam Roush
    00:08:00 – Ben Johnson got CHECKMATED by Brian Flores
    00:22:00 – Bears cornerbacks are among the team's biggest concerns
    00:26:00 – Breaking down Tyson Bagent's performance in relief
    🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears postgame reactions, injury updates, analysis & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago!
    #ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #BrianFlores #BearsVsVikings #TysonBagent #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFCNorth #BearDown
    33 min
  • Bears Face TOUGH Vikings Test β€” Expect Another Shootout
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears vs Vikings Week 2 Preview
    Hosted by Pat The Designer & Bears Sideline Reporter Jason McKie
    Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago
    The Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 2 matchup is here, and Pat The Designer & Jason McKie deliver a full preview of a massive early-season NFC North battle.
    The guys start with the fascinating coaching matchup between Ben Johnson and Vikings DC Brian Flores. J Mack breaks down what makes Flores' aggressive defense so difficult to prepare for and how Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson can counter Minnesota's pressure packages.
    Then the focus shifts to the trenches, where the Bears offensive line and running game looked like a MONSTER in Week 1. Can Chicago establish the run and use its offensive line to neutralize the Vikings' aggressive defense?
    On the other side of the ball, good luck to the Bears defense trying to contain Justin Jefferson. Pat and J Mack discuss how Chicago can limit one of the NFL's most dangerous receivers and prevent him from taking over the game.
    Finally, Jason McKie delivers his signature McKeys to a Bears Victory, laying out exactly what Chicago must accomplish to move to 2-0.
    πŸ‘‡ Episode Timestamps:
    00:00:00 – Ben Johnson vs. Brian Flores: The coaching chess match
    00:11:00 – Bears O-Line & running game looks like a MONSTER
    00:16:00 – How can the Bears possibly slow down Justin Jefferson?
    00:29:00 – Jason McKie's McKeys to a Bears Victory
    🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, game previews, analysis & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago!
    #ChicagoBears #BearsVsVikings #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #BrianFlores #JustinJefferson #JasonMcKie #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearDown
    37 min
  • Jurko: β€œRyan Poles Has a Problem Identifying D-Linemen” | Bears D-Line Breakdown
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Jurko Dissects Bears Defense + Ben Johnson vs Brian Flores
    Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic
    Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago
    Former NFL defensive tackle Jurko puts on his film-analysis hat after the Chicago Bears' wild 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers. Pat The Designer and Jurko dissect what went wrong with the Bears defense, particularly in the trenches, and what needs to change before Chicago faces tougher competition.
    Jurko also questions the Bears' recent track record of identifying and developing defensive linemen under GM Ryan Poles. If the defensive front remains a weakness, how can Dennis Allen manufacture enough pressure and improvement for this defense to succeed?
    On offense, Jurko explains how Ben Johnson's scheme helped cover up the Bears' concerns at left tackle in Week 1 and why good play-calling can minimize a roster weakness.
    Finally, it's time to look ahead to a fascinating chess match: Ben Johnson vs. Brian Flores. Jurko previews how Johnson's explosive Bears offense could attack Flores and the Minnesota Vikings defense in Week 2.
    πŸ‘‡ Episode Timestamps:
    00:00:00 – Jurko dissects the Bears defense vs. Panthers
    00:10:00 – Ryan Poles' D-line problem: How can the Bears defense overcome it?
    00:16:30 – How Ben Johnson's scheme covered up the Bears' LT weakness
    00:20:00 – Ben Johnson vs. Brian Flores: Week 2 schematic showdown
    🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, film breakdowns, game previews & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago!
    #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BenJohnson #BrianFlores #RyanPoles #BearsDefense #Jurko #BearsVsVikings #BearDown
    34 min

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