Two of the biggest football junkies around, Brett Kollmann (YouTube's The Film Room) and E.J. Snyder (Senior Draft Analyst Windy City Gridiron) have teamed up to bring you a podcast packed with football goodness. We'll tackle the league from end to end and break it all down for you while sipping our favorite beverages (and giving you the low-down on those too). From the NFL Draft to the annual Hall of Fame Ballot and everything in between, we've got you covered.
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Locked On Bears podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Chicago Bears and the National Football League. Hosted by Pro Football Focus analyst Lorin Cox, the Locked On Bears podcast provides your daily Bears fix with expert guests and opinion, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Windy City franchise. The Locked On Bears podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the big ...
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Welcome to Windy City Whispers, where we will cover the Bears and the NFL. Episodes weekly, come hang!
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The official home for audio programming from Windy City Gridiron, SB Nation's community for fans of the Chicago Bears.
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DKROM is a Chicago based Sportswriter & sportscaster with a near encyclopedic knowledge of all things NFL. We here at Sports Krunch with DKrom enforce our “No Spin” policy 24/7/365, and do our absolute best to help all of you football fans cut through the spin and get to the truth. Sports Krunch will cover all the important stories you may have missed in the NFL universe. Sports Krunch will regularly have very influential and knowledgeable guests. So be on the lookout for the next episode an ...
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WindyCity Sports Network houses two podcasts: WTR WrestleTalk Radio and CSCR ChicagoSportsCrunch Radio. Our focus is on local sports in the Windy City. Bulls, Bears, BlackHawks, Cubs, and White Sox. We also cover the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, World Cup Soccer, Premiere Leauge Soccer, UFC, Boxing and much, much more. WCSN, WTR and ChicagoSportsCrunch Radio is a Network "built by fans, for the fans!" Follow us on Twitter @WCSN312, Like us on Facebook at WindyCity Sports Network and Subscribe to our ...
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Chicago Bears 2024 season expectations and predictions for Caleb Williams, Matt Eberflus and more
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Expectations are high for the Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears this season, so we need to make sure we're realistic about what this team can achieve in 2024. It doesn't have to be playoffs or bust for the young quarterback's rookie season, but we should expect progress from Matt Eberflus' team. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https:/…
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Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears debut at risk of being spoiled by aggressive Tennessee Titans defense
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The Tennessee Titans aren't going to make it easy on Caleb Williams in his regular season debut with the Chicago Bears. The blitzes will be coming fast and furious. Tyler Rowland from Locked on Titans joins us to preview the biggest stories for both teams in the matchup and what it's going to take to get a Week 1 win. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears…
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Predicting the Entire 2024 NFL Season
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Chicago Bears Hard Knocks finale: Velus Jones trade talk, depth chart reveal, Ryan Poles emotional
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The season finale of HBO's Hard Knocks with the Chicago Bears gave us the moments we've been waiting for all training camp. Ryan Poles took a trade call for Velus Jones, he got emotional about cutting players, and he gave us a look at how his depth chart stacks up. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-i…
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Caleb Williams being named team captain shows Chicago Bears successful leadership transition
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The Chicago Bears named Caleb Williams one of their eight team captains for the 2024 season. It's a testament to how Matt Eberflus handled the team's leadership transition from Justin Fields. Many of the current leaders on the Bears share a common trait: Experience with success and going on playoff runs. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: h…
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Chicago Bears Hard Knocks Episode 4 finally adds some emotion to otherwise uneventful preseason
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This season of HBO's Hard Knocks covering Chicago Bears training camp has lacked emotional storylines and drama, but we finally got our heartstrings pulled in episode four. Undrafted rookie running back Ian Wheeler gave us the storyline we were looking for, but the episode also reminded us how much we're missing out on from this version of Hard Kno…
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#477: 2024 Week 1 NFL Preview (with Carl Dumler)
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1. Just how important is Brandon Aiyuk to the 49ers, especially when it comes to keeping their Super Bowl window open, and is it in the Niners best interest to extend him? 2. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not at all, 10 being extremely so), just how short is Russell Wilson's leash in Pittsburgh? 3. A few months ago, you were adamant that the Patriots…
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Chicago Bears manipulate practice squad rules to add defensive line depth and injury replacements
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Ryan Poles is using the practice squad to keep some extra depth on the Chicago Bears roster without needing to use a 53-man roster spot. He brought in a couple of outside players to go with some of their own standouts from the preseason that are sticking around at practice this season. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.…
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The Detroit Lions look to repeat as NFC North Champions in 2024, but the Green Bay Packers may put up a fight. Can the Chicago Bears take the next step, and just how bad will things get for the Minnesota Vikings? The 2024 NFC North preview covers predictions, win total over/unders, potential MVP candidates, top to bottom division rankings, and ever…
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The Chicago Bears finalized their initial 53-man roster with a few surprises, but a few more changes are still coming before the team is set for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Ryan Poles will fill out his 16-man practice squad with some of the top young players from training camp, plus some promising names from outside of the organization. - …
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The Chicago Bears have harder decisions to make on their 53-man roster this year compared to years past. It's a sure sign of the progress Ryan Poles had made in building up the team. It's also a reminder of just how much more talent the Bears are fielding this season, even compared to last year. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://ww…
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Chicago Bears trades for Darrell Taylor, Chris Williams walk the line between value and desperation
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The Chicago Bears traded for two defensive linemen as they started cutting their roster down to 53 players. Darrell Taylor looks like good value, while Chris Williams felt a little more like desperation. Still, the defensive line has more talent now than it did before, and it's a step in the right direction toward strengthening one of the team's bi…
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How Chicago Bears preseason win over Kansas City Chiefs shapes final 53-man roster prediction
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None of the Chicago Bears starters ended up playing in the win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but the game did change the shape of Ryan Poles' final 53-man roster. The Bears had a couple of injuries to key backups, and some strong performances in the preseason finale may have solidified a few roster spots. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: h…
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Matt Eberflus says most of the Chicago Bears starters won't play against the Kansas City Chiefs. We have a pretty good guess as to which ones WILL play. And plenty of the backups have a lot at stake as they make their final case to make the 53-man roster. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1So…
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Episode 3 of the Chicago Bears on HBO's Hard Knocks gave us a few gems on Caleb Williams, but backup quarterback Tyson Bagent and his dad were the stars this week, along with punter Tory Taylor. Plus, we got some new behind-the-scenes details on Ryan Poles' attempted trade for New England Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon. - Subscribe to Locked On…
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Have Chicago Bears seen enough from Caleb Williams this preseason? Should rookie QB play vs Chiefs?
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If this is it for Caleb Williams in the preseason, we've seen a lot from the rookie quarterback. He's done a little bit of everything, but more exhibition action would still be valuable for him. The preseason helps us set expectations for what we want to see in Week 1. And plenty of other players need to play in the final preseason game against the…
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Caleb Williams starts slow, finishes with special throws in Chicago Bears preseason win over Bengals
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Caleb Williams finished his preseason performance against the Cincinnati Bengals with some truly special throws but not until after he and the Chicago Bears offense went three-and-out on three straight drives against the Bengals backup defense. We also got to see the full Bears offensive line playing together for the first time, and it was another …
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The Chicago Bears came close to trading for New England Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon, who was instead dealt to the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan Poles held firm on his price, which is smart for the long-term building of this Bears roster. But it also shows that he's still looking for a compliment to Montez Sweat. We also do a quick preview of the Bea…
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What Chicago Bears need to get out of joint practice with Cincinnati Bengals before preseason game
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The Chicago Bears won't face any Cincinnati Bengals starters in their preseason game on Saturday, so their joint practice on Thursday will be the more important test. Caleb Williams and the Bears offense will face a secondary that isn't as dominant as the one they're used to at practice, and Matt Eberflus' defense will be tested by a polished, elit…
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Chicago Bears Hard Knocks Episode 2 Recap: HBO brings us closer to DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and RBs
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Episode 2 of HBO's Hard Knocks at Chicago Bears training camp showed us the softer sides of wide receivers Keenan Allen and DJ Moore, plus the cameras brought us inside the running back battle between Velus Jones and undrafted rookie Ian Wheeler. We even got a few interesting nuggets on Caleb Williams to keep in the back of our minds moving forward…
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Update on Chicago Bears most important 53-man roster battles with 2 weeks left until cutdown day
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The Chicago Bears have to cut their roster down to their final 53 players in two weeks. The first two preseason games have given us a good sense of where the team's biggest position battles now stand. A lot can still change over the final two preseason games, but some guys are already locked into their roster spots and others don't have much hope l…
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Caleb Williams looked the part in his Chicago Bears preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills. He played close to mistake-free football and looked advanced for a rookie quarterback. It helped that the Bears offensive line also held up well in pass protection, and a few other players on the roster bubble had strong performances to help their chances…
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Caleb Williams will make his Chicago Bears debut on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills, but we shouldn't expect him to light the defense on fire in his first preseason game. It's more important that the new Bears offense functions smoothly and avoids self-inflicted mistakes to show that they're ready for the real action in the regular season. - Sub…
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Chicago Bears experimenting with new positions and lineups as injuries mount at training camp
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A competition is opening at right guard, Velus Jones is trying out running back and young defensive backs are getting a lot of extra reps. Injuries are forcing the Chicago Bears to move players to new positions and try out different lineups at training camp. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC…
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What we learned from first episode of Chicago Bears training camp on HBO’s Hard Knocks | Recap
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HBO debuted the first episode of Hard Knocks inside Chicago Bears training camp, and we've got you covered with everything you need to know. They gave us a lot of good Caleb Williams and Matt Eberflus access, plus they introduced us to some young players to root for throughout the rest of the preseason. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: ht…
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The Chicago Bears have said all along that Caleb Williams' playing time in the preseason will depend on the health of the offensive line protecting him. The injuries up front have only gotten worse since the start of training camp. We've got the latest on the starters missing practice and what it means for the rookie quarterback playing this weeken…
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The first episode of the Chicago Bears on HBO's Hard Knocks debuts this week, and the early portion of training camp has given us some clues about who could be the stars. Obviously, we'll hear a lot of about Caleb Williams, but some lesser known players (and coaches) could steal the spotlight. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.…
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The Lions are here to stay.
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Brett Rypien, Collin Johnson headline winners and losers in Chicago Bears preseason win over Texans
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The Chicago Bears' Hall of Fame game win over the Houston Texans was all about quarterback Brett Rypien and wide receiver Collin Johnson putting on a show. They weren't the only big winners for the Bears, who also saw a few players fail to standout against backup players they should have dominated. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https:/…
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Chicago Bears should play Caleb Williams in Hall of Fame game, but here’s who to watch instead
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The Chicago Bears aren't playing Caleb Williams during the Hall of Fame game, but he could use the reps and experience. Without the starters, some promising young players on both sides of the ball will have a great opportunity to showcase their development. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1…
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Minnesota Vikings Play a Normal Football Game Challenge [IMPOSSIBLE]
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The Chicago Bears didn't have to give D.J. Moore a contract extension yet, but it was smart business for Ryan Poles to get a deal done now. The real question is what the big payout means for Keenan Allen's future as one of Caleb Williams' top weapons. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGH…
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Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Bears.
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Caleb Williams has had plenty of ups and downs to start his first Chicago Bears training camp, but he and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron are trying to capitalize on the mistakes to help the offense grow. It's the normal progression for a rookie quarterback, who has a lot on his plate so early into the preseason. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears …
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The Chicago Bears' offensive line is once again running into all-too-familiar injury issues, with Nate Davis being the latest starter to leave practice. The problem highlights Ryan Poles' approach to strengthening the line this offseason, prioritizing versatility with Ryan Bates as the centerpiece. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https:/…
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It's Baltimore, gentlemen; The Gods will not save you.
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The Browns are a Ferrari with square tires.
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Chicago Bears players on the roster bubble to start training camp: Former draft picks on the block
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Some of Ryan Poles recent draft picks find themselves on the Chicago Bears roster bubble at training camp as the team brought in veteran competition to challenge for their spots. It's make-or-break time for some of the Bears' developmental players who have been around a few seasons and need to start producing results. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears…
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The Chicago Bears are relying on some injury-prone players to stay healthy in big roles this season, and those players have made changes to their workouts and recovery to try and prevent them. It turns out, DeMarcus Walker played most of last season injured, and Teven Jenkins is literally investing way more into his body this year to make sure he c…
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1. What is the latest intel you've gathered on Courtland Sutton's contract situation and how does it most likely end? 2. If Jarrett Stidham just looks barely better than Bo Nix at the end of the day, can you see the Broncos rolling with the rookie in Week 1? 3. There are two other intriguing training camp battles I'll be keeping a close eye on as w…
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If you didn't love me at my 9-8, then you don't deserve me at my 10-7.
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The Chicago Bears are exploring new roles for Montez Sweat and other key members of the defensive line. Defensive coordinator Eric Washington is looking to use their versatility to generate a more effective pass rush. And there's still plenty of time to sign a free agent like Yannick Ngakoue if they don't like what they see once the pads come on at…
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The Cincinnati Bengals - The AFC's Forgotten Contender
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New Chicago Bears filling leadership voids left by departures of Eddie Jackson, Cody Whitehair
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The Chicago Bears lost two of their most veteran leaders this offseason in Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson. Some new faces have stepped up to fill the void. Hear from Kevin Byard, Teven Jenkins and DeMarcus Walker about the different leaders making their voice heard in this year's locker room. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www…
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Biggest storylines to watch at Chicago Bears training camp: Pass rush, OL health, Caleb Williams
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Chicago Bears training camp is underway, and the most exciting storylines besides Caleb Williams are in the trenches. The pads will soon come on, so we can get a much better sense of how these offensive and defensive lines stack up this season. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follo…
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1. Which training camp position battles should Bears fans be paying the most attention to when the pads come on at Halas Hall? 2. Describe in depth what a successful rookie campaign for Caleb Williams will look like 3. Do you think new Bears OC Shane Waldron is an upgrade over Luke Getsy and if so, how big of an upgrade is he? 4. How realistic is i…
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In a truly stunning turn of events, the 49ers are still good.
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Ryan Poles is keeping an eye on free agent defensive linemen for the Chicago Bears, but he's not a hurry to sign anyone before he gets a look at his current roster in pads at training camp. Plus, we got an injury update on two players starting camp on the non-football injury list. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c…
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