The Chicago Bears Podcast

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Jurko Reacts to Kyler Gordon Concerns + Caleb Williams' Growth 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 Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles admitted there is uncertainty surrounding Kyler Gordon's return, and Pat The Designer & Jurko react to what that could mean for Gordon and the Bears defense heading into the season. As a nine-year NFL veteran, Jurko brings a unique player's perspective to the conversation. What goes through a locker room when an injured player struggles to return? How do teammates and coaches handle the uncertainty? And at what point does availability become a legitimate concern for the organization? The conversation then turns to Caleb Williams, after Bears HC Ben Johnson praised his maturity as one of the biggest areas of growth in his game. Jurko breaks down the development process for a young NFL player and explains why maturity, preparation and leadership can be just as important as physical improvement. 🏈 Episode Highlights: Ryan Poles admits uncertainty surrounding Kyler Gordon's return Jurko's NFL veteran perspective on players struggling to return from injury Ben Johnson praises Caleb Williams' growing maturity Jurko explains how young NFL players truly develop Why Caleb's growth goes beyond what happens on the field 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, player analysis & insider discussion from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #KylerGordon #RyanPoles #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #Jurko #BearsNews #BearDown

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | 53-Man Roster Reaction + Gervon Dexter TRADED Hosted by Pat The Designer & Tyler Aki Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago The Chicago Bears' 53-man roster is officially set following Sunday's NFL roster cuts, and Pat The Designer & Tyler Aki break down every major decision before Week 1. The guys analyze the biggest surprises on the Bears depth chart, what the final roster tells us about Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles' plans, and the biggest question marks Chicago still needs to answer heading into the regular season. Plus, the Bears have traded DT Gervon Dexter for help in the secondary. Pat and Tyler break down the move, what Chicago is getting in return, and what trading Dexter says about the confidence the organization has in its remaining defensive line. Finally, with the roster essentially complete, it's time to answer the biggest question of all: Is this Chicago Bears roster actually Super Bowl caliber? The guys evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and whether Chicago has enough talent to make a legitimate run through the NFC. 🏈 Episode Highlights: Full Chicago Bears 53-man roster breakdown Biggest surprises from NFL Cut Day What the Bears depth chart tells us heading into Week 1 Ryan Poles trades Gervon Dexter for secondary help Biggest remaining roster concerns Is this Bears roster good enough to win the Super Bowl? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, roster moves, trade reactions & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearsRoster #GervonDexter #RyanPoles #BenJohnson #NFLRosterCuts #BearDown #NFL

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Is Jordan van den Berg Making Gervon Dexter Expendable? Hosted by Pat The Designer, ESPN Chicago's Jurko & Jack McGrath 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 for a deep dive into the Chicago Bears' defensive trenches as the preseason winds down. Jurko breaks down the game of Jordan van den Berg, what has impressed him about the young defensive tackle, and whether his emergence could actually make Gervon Dexter more tradeable as teams reportedly show interest in the Bears defensive lineman. The guys also examine the growing Bears injury concerns and debate whether the number of players currently banged up has reached a concerning level this close to Week 1. Finally, with roster decisions approaching, Pat, Jurko and Jack discuss Preseason Game 3 and whether there's actually anything meaningful left for the Bears to gain from playing it. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Jurko breaks down Jordan van den Berg's game 00:12:00 – Does van den Berg's emergence make Gervon Dexter tradeable? 00:21:00 – Are Bears injuries mounting to a concerning level? 00:27:00 – Preseason Game 3: What a waste of time? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, roster news, trade talk & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #GervonDexter #JordanVanDenBerg #Jurko #BearsTrainingCamp #BearsNews #NFL #BearDown

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Are There Too Many Holes on This Bears Defense? Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago With two preseason games in the books, Pat The Designer and Shea Norling are taking a hard look at the Chicago Bears roster — and some of the biggest concerns are becoming difficult to ignore. The guys question the Bears' offseason plan on defense and whether GM Ryan Poles did enough to give Dennis Allen the talent needed to improve the unit. From the defensive front to the secondary, are there simply too many holes on this Bears defense heading toward Week 1? Then Shea has a surprising take on one of Chicago's most discussed roster problems: he doesn't care that the Bears don't have an established left tackle. The guys debate whether the concern over protecting Caleb Williams' blind side has become overblown. Plus, has the Bears' trust in Kyler Gordon finally started to run out? And after two preseason games, Pat and Shea identify the biggest Bears standouts making their case for larger roles. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Did the Bears' offseason plan leave too many holes on defense? 00:28:00 – Shea doesn't care that the Bears don't have a left tackle 00:39:00 – Has the Bears' trust in Kyler Gordon run out? 00:45:00 – Biggest Bears standouts through two preseason games 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, preseason analysis, roster breakdowns & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearsDefense #KylerGordon #RyanPoles #DennisAllen #CalebWilliams #BearsPreseason #BearDown

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Ozzy Trapilo RETURNS + Pass Rusher Coming? Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Fresh off a preseason win, the Chicago Bears news is coming fast out of Halas Hall. Pat The Designer and ESPN Bears insider Courtney Cronin break down a surprising development at training camp: LT Ozzy Trapilo has already returned to practice. What does Trapilo's unexpected return mean for the Bears' biggest remaining concern — left tackle? Pat and Courtney evaluate the competition and whether Chicago is finally getting some clarity on who will protect Caleb Williams' blind side when the regular season begins. The focus then shifts to the Bears' upcoming joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, including the matchups and players Courtney will be watching closely. Plus, could the Bears still sign another pass rusher before Week 1? The crew examines Chicago's options and whether Ryan Poles should make another move to strengthen Dennis Allen's defensive front. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Ozzy Trapilo surprisingly returns to Bears practice! 00:07:00 – Left tackle remains the Bears' biggest concern — but is the picture becoming clearer? 00:18:00 – Bears vs Bengals joint practice preview 00:26:00 – Could the Bears sign another pass rusher before Week 1? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears Training Camp coverage, injury updates, roster moves & insider reporting from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #OzzyTrapilo #BearsTrainingCamp #CalebWilliams #CourtneyCronin #BearsVsBengals #BearsNews #BearDown

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears vs Browns Preseason Preview Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Football is back at Soldier Field! Pat The Designer and J Mack get Bears fans ready for the Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns preseason matchup, breaking down the biggest players, position battles, and storylines to watch. The show starts with a major development on the offensive line as the Bears announce who will start at left tackle against Cleveland. Pat and Jason discuss what the decision means for the ongoing LT competition and protecting Caleb Williams heading into the regular season. The guys also dive into the injury concerns surrounding the Bears defensive back room, where Chicago's depth is already being tested during training camp. Plus, J Mack identifies a potential **breakout player on the Bears defensive line who could use the preseason to force his way into a larger role. 🏈 Episode Highlights: * Bears vs Browns preseason preview * Who gets the start at left tackle? * Injury concerns piling up in the Bears secondary * Defensive back depth being tested * Bears defensive lineman emerging as a player to watch * J Mack's biggest things to watch at Soldier Field 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears Training Camp coverage, preseason analysis & insider breakdowns from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearsVsBrowns #BearsPreseason #BearsTrainingCamp #JasonMcKie #CalebWilliams #SoldierField #BearDown

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Braxton Jones Injury Scare at Bears Camp Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Day 8 of Chicago Bears Training Camp was one of the most eventful yet. Pat The Designer and ESPN Bears insider Courtney Cronin are live from Halas Hall to break down the biggest storylines from another physical day of practice. The biggest headline came when starting left tackle Braxton Jones left practice emotional after an apparent injury. Pat and Courtney discuss the latest on his status, what it could mean for the offensive line, and how the Bears would adjust if he's forced to miss time. The duo also examines whether Ben Johnson's long, physical practices are beginning to wear on the roster, recaps Caleb Williams' outstanding performance in the two-minute drill, and clears up the latest confusion surrounding Coby Bryant's injury timeline. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Braxton Jones leaves practice emotional after injury scare 00:11:00 – Can the Bears sustain these long, physical practices? 00:19:00 – Day 8 takeaways: Caleb Williams shines in two-minute drill 00:28:00 – Confusion surrounding Coby Bryant's injury timeline 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears training camp coverage, breaking news & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #TrainingCamp #BraxtonJones #CalebWilliams #CobyBryant #CourtneyCronin #BearDown

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Darnell Wright Gets PAID + Coby Bryant Injury Update 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 have locked up franchise right tackle Darnell Wright, agreeing to a 4-year contract extension. Pat The Designer and ESPN Bears insider Courtney Cronin break down why this was a priority for Ryan Poles and what it means for the future of the Bears' offensive line and Caleb Williams. The show also covers the unfortunate news that new safety Coby Bryant will miss 8–10 weeks after suffering a knee injury at training camp. Pat and Courtney discuss the ripple effects on Dennis Allen's defense, who could step into a larger role, and how the Bears will adjust. Plus, the duo recaps Day 5 of Bears Training Camp, highlighting the biggest standouts and asking an intriguing question: Is a legitimate running back competition brewing in Chicago? 👇 Episode Highlights: – Darnell Wright signs a 4-year extension with the Bears – Coby Bryant out 8–10 weeks: impact on the defense – Day 5 Training Camp observations from Halas Hall -- Is there a real running back battle taking shape? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears training camp coverage, breaking news & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #DarnellWright #CobyBryant #TrainingCamp #CalebWilliams #RyanPoles #BearDown For More Bears Content Watch: The Chicago Bears Podcast : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCGqxB8UeLZiM5tuLNUFDXgj54SQhCpO_ Waddle & SIlvy : https://www.youtube.com/@WaddleAndSilvy/videos Kap & J Hood : https://www.youtube.com/@KapAndJHood/videos Carmen & Jurko : https://www.youtube.com/@CarmenAndJurko/videos

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Caleb Williams Is Taking Control Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Chicago Bears Training Camp is heating up, and Caleb Williams is embracing his role as the leader of the franchise. Pat The Designer and ESPN Bears insider Courtney Cronin break down everything coming out of Halas Hall, including Caleb's comments about taking command of the offense and what that means for the team's expectations in Year 2 under Ben Johnson. The duo also discusses the wide-open nickel cornerback competition, why Ben Johnson has already earned tremendous buy-in from the locker room, and the battle at left tackle, where one of the Bears' biggest starting jobs is still up for grabs heading into the preseason. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Caleb Williams talks about taking command of the Bears offense 00:12:00 – The Bears' nickel cornerback job is up for grabs 00:25:00 – Ben Johnson is earning buy-in from the entire roster 00:31:00 – The left tackle competition begins at training camp 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears training camp coverage, insider analysis & breaking news from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CourtneyCronin #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #TrainingCamp #BearDown

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | The ULTIMATE Bears Training Camp Preview Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Football is back! Pat The Designer and ESPN Bears insider Courtney Cronin bring you the ultimate Chicago Bears Training Camp Preview, breaking down everything fans need to know before camp gets underway. From contract storylines to position battles and 53-man roster projections, this is your complete preseason guide. The duo discusses why Darnell Wright could be in line for a massive payday, the biggest questions surrounding the Bears entering camp, and which players have the most to gain (or lose) over the coming weeks. They also examine the most intriguing roster battles before making their early 53-man roster predictions. If you're looking for the most comprehensive Bears training camp preview, this is the episode you don't want to miss. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Why Darnell Wright could earn a massive new contract 00:08:30 – The biggest question heading into Bears Training Camp 00:19:30 – Players to keep an eye on during camp 00:30:00 – Breaking down the biggest position battles 00:38:00 – Early 53-man roster predictions 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, training camp coverage & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CourtneyCronin #TrainingCamp #DarnellWright #53ManRoster #NFL #BearDown