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The episode discusses the delayed NFL schedule release and how the Chicago Bears can achieve sustained success after their playoff run.

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Schedule Drama & Bears History Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s John “Jurko” Jurkovic Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group The NFL world is buzzing as the schedule release gets delayed, and Pat & Jurko react to what it could mean for teams — including the Chicago Bears. The guys then dive into a bigger question: how can the Bears avoid being a one-hit wonder? What needs to happen for sustained success in a loaded NFC? Finally, it’s another classic Best & Worst in Bears History segment — this time focusing on linebackers, breaking down the legends and the forgettable names at one of the franchise’s most iconic positions. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – NFL schedule release delayed: what’s going on? 00:05:00 – How can the Bears avoid being a one-hit wonder? 00:15:00 – Best & worst linebackers in Chicago Bears history 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, NFL updates & historical debates from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #NFLSchedule #BearsHistory #Linebackers

People in this episode

Hosts: Pat The Designer, John “Jurko” Jurkovic

Topics covered

• NFL schedule release
• Chicago Bears
• sustained success
• NFC
• linebackers
• Bears history

Keywords

• Chicago Bears
• NFL
• sustained success
• linebackers
• Bears history
• Jurko's Keys
• schedule release

Sponsors

The Advantage Dealer Group

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN Chicago, NFL

Books & works: Best & Worst in Bears History

Places: Chicago Bears

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