The Chicago Bears Podcast
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 and former NFL Defensive Lineman John Jurkovic, our show delivers unmatched access and conversations about the team you love. With new episodes every weekday, our knowledgeable and entertaining hosts provide in-depth analysis, game breakdowns, player interviews, and insider information to keep you up-to-date on all things Chicago Bears. From off-season moves to in-season battles, we've got you covered. So if you're a die-hard Bears fan or just a casual observer, join us for The Chicago Bears Podcast and stay connected to your favorite team all year long.
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In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer and Jason McKie examine Caleb Williams’ future as the Bears' franchise quarterback, using data-driven insight and PFF's recent evaluations to break down what's ahead for Chicago's signal-caller. They start by reviewing Pro Football Focus’ rankings for secon
In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer is joined by ESPN Chicago legend Tom Waddle to break down the latest energy shift at Halas Hall under new head coach Ben Johnson. They open with Waddle discussing how quickly Johnson has earned full buy-in from the locker room, noting a level of discipline
In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer is joined by Fox 32 sports anchor Cassie Carlson to break down all the buzz coming out of Bears mini-camp and training camp previews. They start with Caleb Williams unleashing a spicy remark about Packers fans—“They suck”—after his Lambeau Leap experience,
In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer and Shea Norling focus on Chicago’s defensive line as they evaluate depth, performance, and what it’ll take to disrupt offenses in 2025 with Dennis Allen at the helm. 00:00 – Haliburton Drama & Player Safety: They open with “Haliburton fallout” – whether re
The Chicago Bears have made big upgrades on both sides of the ball — but there's one glaring issue that can't be ignored: the linebackers. Are the Bears set up to fail in the middle of their defense? In this video, we break down the concerns around the LB unit, what’s missing, and how it could impact the 2025 season. I
In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer, Jack McGrath, and Tyler Aki dig into the latest NFL unit rankings and player recognitions as offseason heats up. 📊 00:00 – Pete Prisco’s Top 100: Only two Bears—cornerback Jaylon Johnson and guard Joe Thuney—made CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco Top 100 list, spar
