Bears Draft Preview: Top Prospects for Pick No. 25 — Deep Dive

About this episode

The episode dives into the top NFL Draft prospects for the Chicago Bears' pick #25, analyzing key players and their fit within the team's strategy.

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Pick #25 Draft Targets Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana The Chicago Bears are on the clock at pick #25, and Pat & Shea take a deep dive into the top NFL Draft prospects who could be in play. With multiple needs on both sides of the ball, what direction should Ryan Poles go to maximize value? Shea is officially on the hot seat, breaking down key targets including LT Kadyn Proctor, edge rushers R. Mason Thomas and Akeem Mesidor, and DT Peter Woods — all players who could shape the future of the Bears roster. The guys also examine how Dennis Allen’s defensive scheme will impact draft decisions, and which prospects truly fit the identity Chicago is trying to build this offseason. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Shea’s on the hot seat 00:04:00 – LT Kadyn Proctor breakdown 00:14:00 – Edge rusher R. Mason Thomas breakdown 00:24:00 – Dennis Allen’s scheme & player fit on trial 00:28:00 – DT Peter Woods breakdown 00:37:00 – Edge rusher Akeem Mesidor breakdown 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears draft coverage, prospect breakdowns & insider analysis from ESPN…

People in this episode

Hosts: Pat The Designer, Shea Norling

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• Chicago Bears
• Draft Prospects
• Player Analysis
• Football Strategy

Keywords

• Chicago Bears
• NFL Draft
• Kadyn Proctor
• Ryan Poles
• Akeem Mesidor
• Peter Woods
• Dennis Allen

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The Advantage Dealer Group, The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

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