About this episode

The episode discusses the growing confidence of the Chicago Bears as they prepare for the new season, highlighting key players and the importance of training camp.

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Confidence Is Growing in Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago The Chicago Bears are carrying themselves differently heading into the new season. Pat and Jurko discuss the growing confidence around Halas Hall and why this team has earned the right to be a little brash after last season's success. Jurko then identifies the players who still have the most to prove, despite the excitement surrounding the roster, and explains why training camp will be critical for several key contributors. Plus, another edition of Jurko Story Time, where he shares how confidence naturally builds inside an NFL locker room after winning, before wrapping up with a discussion on the Bears' value around the league and answering fan questions. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – The Bears' confidence is real... and earned 00:05:00 – Jurko's list of players who still have something to prove 00:08:00 – Story Time: How winning changes an NFL locker room 00:15:00 – What is the Bears' value around the NFL? + Fan Q&A 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, insider…

People in this episode

Host: Pat The Designer

Guest: John Jurkovic

Topics covered

• Chicago Bears
• NFL
• confidence
• training camp
• player performance

Sponsors

The Advantage Dealer Group, City Colleges of Chicago

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN Chicago

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