Episodes

  • Coach Jurko's Bears Training Camp Blueprint | What Players Must Improve & Focus On

    Coach Jurko's Bears Training Camp Blueprint | What Players Must Improve & Focus On
    Jul 1 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Coach Jurko's Training Camp Blueprint Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago What would an NFL veteran coach tell the Chicago Bears before training camp? Pat and Jurko put on the coaching headset as Jurko shares exactly what he'd have some of the Bears' biggest names working on before the season begins. From Montez Sweat and Austin Booker to T.J. Edwards, rookie Dillon Thieneman, and Rome Odunze, Jurko offers his unique perspective on the adjustments each player needs to make to elevate their game. Plus, another edition of Jurko Story Time, featuring lessons from his NFL career that still apply today. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – What Jurko wants Montez Sweat working on 00:05:00 – Coaching up Austin Booker 00:08:00 – T.J. Edwards' biggest area for improvement 00:11:00 – Rookie Dillon Thieneman's training camp focus 00:15:00 – Jurko Story Time 00:24:00 – What Jurko would tell Rome Odunze to spark a breakout season 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears training camp coverage, player breakdowns & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #TrainingCamp #MontezSweat #RomeOdunze #AustinBooker #DillonThieneman #TJEdwards #BearDown
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    38 mins
  • The Bears Still Need an Identity… What Will Their Calling Card Be? | w/ Jurko

    The Bears Still Need an Identity… What Will Their Calling Card Be? | w/ Jurko
    Jul 8 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | What Is the Bears' Identity? Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Are the Chicago Bears getting the respect they deserve? Pat and Jurko react to the latest NFL roster rankings, debating whether Chicago is being fairly evaluated or if national analysts are still underrating one of the NFC's rising contenders. The conversation then shifts to the biggest question entering the season: What will the Bears' identity be? The guys break down how Ben Johnson's offense could define itself and what style of football Bears fans should expect. Finally, Jurko dives into the defensive side of the ball, discussing Dennis Allen's vision, the strengths of the roster, and what the Bears' defensive identity must become if they're going to compete for another NFC North title. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Bears roster ranking: fair or foul? 00:05:00 – What will be the Bears' offensive identity? 00:13:00 – Defining the Bears' defensive identity 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, training camp coverage & insider discussion from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BenJohnson #DennisAllen #NFCNorth #BearDown #NFL
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    24 mins
  • Courtney Cronin on Why Year 2 Under Ben Johnson Will Feel Different

    Courtney Cronin on Why Year 2 Under Ben Johnson Will Feel Different
    Jul 9 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Ben Johnson's Year 2 Expectations Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago The spotlight is firmly on Ben Johnson as he enters Year 2 as the Chicago Bears' head coach. Pat and Courtney break down what Bears fans should realistically expect this season and why the expectations are significantly higher after last year's playoff run. Courtney explains why this year's training camp will have a completely different feel, with more intensity, tougher coaching, and greater accountability as the Bears look to take the next step toward championship contention. The guys also discuss the pressure on Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen after an underwhelming season from the defense. Is Allen entering the year on the hottest seat of anyone on the coaching staff? 👇 Episode Highlights: Expectations for Ben Johnson in Year 2 Why Bears training camp will have a different vibe this summer How coaching will be under the microscope in camp Is Dennis Allen on the hot seat after last season? What success looks like for the Bears in 2026 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears training camp coverage, insider reporting & analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BenJohnson #CourtneyCronin #DennisAllen #TrainingCamp #BearDown
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    26 mins
  • Best WR-RB-TE Trios in the NFC North | Where Do the Bears Rank?

    Best WR-RB-TE Trios in the NFC North | Where Do the Bears Rank?
    Jun 30 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Who Has the Best Weapons in the NFC North? Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jack McGrath Presented by ESPN Chicago & The Advantage Dealer Group Who has the best collection of offensive weapons in the NFC North? Pat and Jack rank every offense in the division and debate whether the Chicago Bears have finally assembled the most complete skill-position group. The guys compare the Bears' playmakers to the rest of the division, including whether Chicago's depth can outweigh Justin Jefferson's star power in Minnesota. They also explain why they believe the Green Bay Packers rank last in offensive weapons among the NFC North contenders. Finally, they discuss why Rome Odunze could be the X-factor that determines whether the Bears have the NFL's most dangerous offense and a legitimate shot at winning the division. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Who has the best offensive weapons in the NFC North? 00:06:00 – The case for the Bears' weapons vs. Justin Jefferson 00:10:00 – Why the Packers rank last in the division 00:13:00 – Rome Odunze is the X-factor for Chicago's offense 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, roster debates & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CalebWilliams #RomeOdunze #JustinJefferson #NFCNorth #BearDown
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    29 mins
  • How Many NFL QBs Would You Take Over Caleb Williams for the Next 3 Seasons?

    How Many NFL QBs Would You Take Over Caleb Williams for the Next 3 Seasons?
    Jun 29 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Is Caleb Williams Already a Top 5 QB? Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group If you were building an NFL franchise for the next three seasons, how many quarterbacks would you take over Caleb Williams? Pat and Shea tackle one of the biggest offseason debates, ranking today's NFL quarterbacks based on age, contract value, production, and long-term upside. The guys make the case that Caleb Williams is already a Top 5 quarterback to build around, comparing him to the league's elite and explaining why his future may be brighter than almost anyone else's. They also dive into the growing role of analytics in football, debating how much advanced metrics should influence player evaluations, roster building, and quarterback rankings in today's NFL. 👇 Episode Highlights: How many QBs would you take over Caleb Williams? Is Caleb already a Top 5 franchise quarterback? Ranking NFL quarterbacks for the next three seasons Analytics vs. film: How should teams evaluate players? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, quarterback debates & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CalebWilliams #NFLQuarterbacks #BenJohnson #BearDown #NFL
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The NFL Is Finally Respecting the Chicago Bears | Top 100 Players List

    The NFL Is Finally Respecting the Chicago Bears | Top 100 Players List
    Jun 26 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears Getting National Respect? Hosted by Pat The Designer Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group The Chicago Bears are finally getting some national respect. Pat The Designer breaks down CBS Sports' Top 100 NFL Players rankings and reacts to where several Bears landed on the list — and whether they deserve to be even higher. Pat discusses Joe Thuney's ranking, why Caleb Williams cracking the Top 100 is another sign of his rapid rise, and the biggest surprise of all: rookie Colston Loveland already making the list before playing an NFL snap. Plus, with training camp right around the corner, Pat identifies the players on bubble watch who will be fighting for a roster spot this summer. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Joe Thuney ranked No. 55 on CBS Sports' Top 100 00:06:30 – Caleb Williams checks in at No. 70 00:12:00 – Rookie Colston Loveland makes a surprising Top 100 appearance 00:18:00 – Pre-training camp Bears bubble watch 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, roster analysis & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CalebWilliams #JoeThuney #ColstonLoveland #NFLTop100 #BearDown
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    25 mins
  • The Most Important Chicago Bear Not Named Caleb Williams Is...

    The Most Important Chicago Bear Not Named Caleb Williams Is...
    Jun 24 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | The Most Important Bear Not Named Caleb Williams Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jack McGrath Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group Everyone knows Caleb Williams is the most important player on the Chicago Bears. But if you take him out of the equation, who is the most important Bear on the roster? Pat and Jack debate the players who could have the biggest impact on Chicago's success this season. The conversation starts with Jaylon Johnson, the leader of the secondary and one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks. Then the guys dive into the critical center position battle between Logan Jones and Garrett Bradbury, and why the success of the offensive line could determine the ceiling of the offense. They also discuss the importance of Montez Sweat and Austin Booker generating a pass rush, why D'Andre Swift could be a major factor in the passing game, and whether the left tackle position anchored by Braxton Jones remains the biggest concern on the roster. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Is Jaylon Johnson the most important Bear not named Caleb Williams? 00:07:00 – Logan Jones, Garrett Bradbury & the center position battle 00:10:00 – Austin Booker & Montez Sweat must deliver off the edge 00:14:00 – Why D’Andre Swift is crucial to the passing attack 00:17:00 – Braxton Jones & the concerns at left tackle 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, roster debates & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CalebWilliams #JaylonJohnson #MontezSweat #AustinBooker #DAndreSwift #BraxtonJones #BearDown
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    20 mins
  • Which Chicago Bears Face the MOST Pressure in the 2026 Season?

    Which Chicago Bears Face the MOST Pressure in the 2026 Season?
    Jun 22 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Who Has the Most Pressure in 2026? Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group The question sounds simple, but the answers are anything but: Which Chicago Bear is under the most pressure heading into the 2026 NFL season? Pat and Shea break down the players, coaches, and expectations that could define the year for Chicago. The spotlight starts with Rome Odunze, who enters a pivotal season with expectations of becoming a true difference-maker in the offense. The guys also discuss the immense pressure on Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen to elevate a unit that still has major questions to answer. Of course, Caleb Williams remains at the center of everything. While he’s already proven plenty, the expectations continue to rise as the Bears chase another playoff run. Plus, what kind of pressure falls on rookie center Logan Jones, who could be tasked with stabilizing one of the most important positions on the field? 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Rome Odunze has the MOST pressure in 2026 00:16:30 – Dennis Allen faces pressure to improve the defense 00:23:00 – Caleb Williams has proven a lot, but expectations keep growing 00:35:00 – How much pressure is on rookie center Logan Jones? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, roster debates & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #RomeOdunze #CalebWilliams #DennisAllen #LoganJones #BearDown
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    44 mins