The Chicago Bears Podcast

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Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast, brought to you by ESPN Chicago! Hosted by Pat The Designer and joined by former Bears legends Lance Briggs and Jason McKie, along with NFL insider Courtney Cronin... more

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April 11, 2025 Bears Are WRONG About Their Draft Priorities — Jurko Explains Why
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & Jurko bought to you by Mitch Lyons Wealth
Episode Breakdown: Draft Dilemmas & Explosive Quotes
00:00:00 - D-Line vs. Edge Rusher Debate
Interior Disruption vs. Sweat’s Partner: Should Poles target a dominant 3-tech (like Byron Murphy II) or another elite edge?
00:08:00 - Trust Issues with Ryan Poles at #10
Past Draft Hits/Misses: Revisiting Poles’ track record
00:13:00 - Jurko Story Time
00:17:00 - Caleb Williams’ Bombshell on Eberflus
Fallout: Why this adds pressure on Ben Johnson to deliver.
#ChicagoBears #NFLDraft #CalebWilliams #BearDown
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27min
April 09, 2025 EXCLUSIVE: Rome Odunze REVEALS Truth About Caleb Williams Connection
The Chicago Bears Podcast: Exclusive Rome Odunze Interview
Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jason McKie
Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Rome Odunze Opens Up
The Bears' rising star WR sits down for a must-listen conversation about growth, leadership, and his connection with Caleb Williams.
Interview Highlights:
A Different Kind of Offseason
How Odunze’s training regimen has evolved from Year 1 to Year 2
Why this summer is about fine-tuning instead of just surviving
The biggest lesson he took from his rookie season
Fixing the Connection with Caleb
Odunze reveals chemistry issues in games
How they’re rebuilding chemistry through extra reps and film study
Learning from the WR Room
Which veteran leaders (D.J. Moore, others) have impacted him most
The tough-love advice that changed his approach to practice
How the group’s competitive fire pushes him daily
What to Expect in 2025
Odunze’s bold self-evaluation – where he’ll make the leap
#ChicagoBears #RomeOdunze #Year2Leap #BearDown
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23min
April 08, 2025 Ben Johnson DEMANDS Win-Now Mindset From Bears w/Courtney Cronin
The Chicago Bears Podcast: Inside Halas Hall's New Era hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group
First Impressions Under Ben Johnson
Players speak after meeting the new head coach – here’s what stood out:
00:00:00 - Johnson’s Message to Caleb Williams
The tough-love approach in their first meetings
How Johnson is rewiring Williams’ QB instincts
"We don’t do hero ball here" – why discipline > flash
00:08:00 - Caleb’s Learning Curve
Williams on his excitement level to learn under Ben Johnson
Why this partnership could accelerate his development
00:16:00 - Tremaine Edmunds’ Win-Now Mindset
How Johnson’s intensity shocked veterans in team meetings
00:22:00 - Jaylon Johnson’s Leadership Leap
00:31:00 - Darnell Wright’s Position Swap?
#ChicagoBears #BenJohnsonEra #CalebWilliams #BearDown
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36min
April 07, 2025 Bears MUST Trade Up For Abdul Carter - Time To Go ALL IN
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & Shea Norling brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & The Advantage Dealer Group
Episode Breakdown: Should the Bears Go ALL-IN?
00:00:00 - A Great Weekend in Sports
Quick recap of the biggest wins, upsets, and storylines from the weekend
00:10:00 - NFL Draft Depth: Mid-Class or Hidden Gems?
Is this year’s draft lacking elite talent, or are evaluators missing something?
Underrated prospects who could outperform expectations
00:17:00 - PFF’s Bold Trade-Up Scenario for Abdul Carter
Why Carter (Penn State LB/EDGE) is polarizing
Pros & cons of trading up for a defensive playmaker
Are the Bears one piece away, or should they stay patient?
00:23:00 - Playoff Timeline: How Soon Can the Bears Contend?
Realistic expectations for 2024 & beyond
Does Caleb Williams’ development speed things up?
Key roster holes that still need addressing
00:29:00 - Pat’s Pitch: Why Mike Green (Marshall DE) at #10?
Explosive pass-rush traits that fit the Bears’ scheme
Sleeper potential vs. "reach" concerns
How he compares to other top-tier edge rushers
#ChicagoBears #NFLDraft #RyanPoles #BearDown
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54min
April 03, 2025 Trade Alert: Jurko On Ryan Poles HUGE Looming Draft Decision | The Chicago Bears Podcast
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Jurko brought to you by Mitch Lyons Wealth
Episode Breakdown
00:00:00 - Trading Up for a Blue Chip Player?
Ryan Poles hints at a potential aggressive move up in the draft
What it means if the Bears target an immediate starter
The risks and rewards of trading valuable draft capital
00:17:00 - Jurko’s Draft Manifesto
His bold demands for the Bears’ draft strategy
Which positions must be addressed to compete in 2024
The one prospect he’s all-in on for Chicago
00:26:00 - Tyler Warren (TE, Penn State) Film Review
Jurko’s unfiltered take on the Nittany Lions’ tight end
Does Warren have the skills to contribute early?
Why the Bears might (or might not) be interested
00:30:00 - Trust in Ryan Poles?
Grading Poles’ draft history so far
The biggest hits and misses of his tenure
How much confidence should fans have in 2025?
Tune In for Hot Takes & Draft Intel!
#ChicagoBears #NFLDraft #RyanPoles #BearDown
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39min
April 02, 2025 Chicago Bears Culture: Ben Johnson NOT Ryan Poles Must Set Tone
The Chicago Bears Podcast: Leadership, Toughness & Caleb's Development
Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jason McKie brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & The Advantage Dealer Group
Reactions from NFL Owners Meetings
Breaking down key quotes from Ryan Poles & Ben Johnson:
00:00:00 - The Toughness Mandate - Can Poles deliver on his promised culture shift?
00:15:00 - Johnson's Accountability Challenge - Why the coaching staff must set the tone first
00:35:00 - Caleb Williams’ Under-Center Evolution - Johnson’s specific teaching points for the rookie
#ChicagoBears #BearDown #NFLMeetings
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50min
April 01, 2025 Bears HC Ben Johnson's Plan For Caleb Williams Development w/Courtney Cronin
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin
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Live from NFL Owners Meetings in Florida
Courtney Cronin joins with exclusive insights from Bears Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles
Episode Breakdown
00:00:00 - Ben Johnson on the RB Room
• How the new OC views the De'Andre Swift
• What traits he prioritizes in the running game
00:10:00 - Caleb Williams Development Focus
• Which aspects of the rookie QB's game are getting immediate attention
• How Johnson plans to leverage Williams' unique skills
00:16:00 - Analytics in Player Evaluation
• The role of data-driven scouting in building the roster
• Which metrics matter most for Bears' scheme fits
00:23:00 - Poles' Draft Strategy Revealed
• Why GM isn't targeting a LT early
• What this says about Braxton Jones' future
00:34:00 - Kyler Gordon Extension Talks
• Why Poles is prioritizing locking up the CB
• Timeline for getting the deal done
00:38:00 - Stadium Update from Kevin Warren
• Latest on the Arlington Heights situation
• Alternative options being explored
#ChicagoBears #NFLMeetings #CalebWilliams #BearDown
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44min
March 31, 2025 Jaquan Brisker's Bears Future in SERIOUS Jeopardy
The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer & Shea Norling brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group, Mitch Lyons Wealth & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Episode Breakdown
00:00:00 - Shea’s Michigan State Obituary
A candid (and likely humorous) eulogy for Shea’s alma mater’s football program.
00:05:00 - The Hard Truth About Jaquan Brisker
Examining the concussion concerns surrounding the Bears’ hard-hitting safety and what it means for his future.
00:16:00 - Safety Insurance Plans
How the Bears can address the position in the draft or free agency—without breaking the salary cap.
00:20:00 - WR Prospect Red Flags?
Arizona’s Tet McMillan made eyebrow-raising comments—could they hurt his draft stock?
00:30:00 - The Case Against Drafting Ashton Jeanty
Why the Bears might pass on the star RB in a deep draft class.
00:38:00 - How Mason Graham Falls to the Bears at #10
Breaking down the dream scenario where the Michigan pass rusher lands in Chicago.
00:47:00 - NFL Annual Meetings: Ban the Tush Push?
The latest league discussions, including the potential ban of the controversial QB sneak tactic.
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54min
March 28, 2025 Bears GM Ryan Poles Isn't Good Enough To Gamble In The Draft w/Jurko
The Chicago Bears Podcast Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jurko brought to you by Mitch Lyons Wealth and The Advantage Dealer Group
Episode Highlights
00:00:00 - Week 1 Starters at #10?
Breaking down which potential Bears picks at #10 could immediately crack the starting lineup. Who makes the biggest instant impact?
00:10:00 - Trading Up for Will Campbell
Why Campbell's tape outweighs concerns about his wingspan. Could the Bears move up to secure their left tackle of the future?
00:18:00 - Hidden Gem RBs
Jurko scouts under-the-radar running backs available in the mid-to-late rounds who could surprise in training camp.
00:24:00 - Draft Dark Horses
Which unexpected prospects might be on Chicago's radar? We look at potential sleepers who could wear navy and orange.
#BearsDraft #NFL2024 #ChicagoBears Available now on all podcast platforms!
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29min
March 28, 2025 The RB the Bears SHOULD Draft in Round 1 (Spoiler: It’s NOT Jeanty!)"
Chicago Bears Podcast: Draft Trade Scenarios, RB Surprises & Safety Needs
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Special Guest:
Luke Easterling (Draft Analyst, Athlon Sports) joins Pat & Courtney
Episode Breakdown:
00:00:00 - Trade Back Fever • Easterling's prediction: Bears trade back to #15-20 range
00:03:00 - Shocking RB Target Revealed • Not Ashton Jeanty - this RB fits Ben Johnson's system better:
00:09:00 - OL Run Coming in Round 2
00:17:45 - Speedster WR in Round 4?
00:26:00 - Safety Insurance for Brisker?
00:33:00 - Jaxson Dart Hype Train
Who would YOU take at RB? Is safety a sneaky need?
#BearsNation #NFLDraft #TradeBack #JaxsonDart #HardRockCasinoNI
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41min

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