Hosted by Rob Ferrett, "Central Time" takes a unique approach to cover a variety of topics. Executive producer Dean Knetter and producers Tim Peterson, Colleen Leahy, Lorin Cox, Beatrice Lawrence, and Richelle Wilson explore the latest news, cultural trends, and explore ideas -- big and small -- finding the best guests to discuss these thought-provoking topics. Sarah Hopefl is the program's technical director.
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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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Hosts Lorin Cox and Draft Dr. Phil Ottochian provide you with in-depth Chicago Bears analysis that you can't find anywhere else. They break down the tape and cut through the media narratives to bring you everything you need to know about the navy and orange in their weekly, live radio show. If you're tired of the regurgitated mainstream football analysis, this is the podcast for you.
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Everything Bears for Sports Drink. Life long Chicago Bears fan, Larry D brings to you, his podcast dedicated to his team of all teams: The Chicago Bears.
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2024 NFL Draft Review - w/Lorin Cox from Locked on Bears
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This week on The Bears Talk Underground!! For some, dating back to early last season, it was the day that many Bears fans had been waiting for: The 2024 NFL Draft!! Years from now, will April 25, 2024 be the day our lives changed forever? Or will it go on to live in infamy? Lorin Cox from Locked On Bears joins us on the 2024 Draft Review episode of…
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This week on The Bears Talk Underground!! Ever since the end of the 2023 Season, we have known the "Who" and the "Where" of the 2024 Schedule. Wednesday night the NFL let us know the most important part....the "When"! The path of the 2024 Schedule has now been laid out for our Beloved Chicago Bears and the rest of the NFL as well. What does that pa…
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Books during wartime, Homemade sauces, Soft skills in the workplace
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We learn about the important role books have played during wars around the world. On Food Friday, we get tips on making the right sauce for any dish. Plus, why […]
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For-profit nursing homes, Managing floods, Great American novels
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We discuss how the rise in for-profit nursing homes is affecting care for those who need it. We also learn more about cycles of flooding in the Midwest and how […]
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Chicago Bears 2024 schedule breakdown: Biggest games, most important stretches, and predictions
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The Chicago Bears 2024 schedule features a ton of NFC North divisional games all in the same stretch, and a strange start to the season with three AFC South teams back-to-back. It's still a favorable schedule for Caleb Williams, who should have a reasonable path to 9 or 10 wins and a playoff push as a rookie quarterback. - Subscribe to Locked On Be…
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Spotify and audiobooks, A rise in pedestrian deaths, Perceptions of the economy
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We look into how the streaming of audiobooks is impacting authors. We also find out why pedestrian deaths are on the rise nationwide. Plus, a Wisconsin researcher shares what she’s […]
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Do Chicago Bears have the best 'back 7' defense in the NFL? Eric Washington gives his endorsement
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Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington says his defense's back seven are as good as any group in the NFL, so we compare how the Bears stack up to other defenses in the NFL at linebacker, cornerback and safety. Plus, we discuss the connection between coverage and pass rush to illustrate how the quality of the Bears defensive line will i…
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End of the babysitting era, Treating schizophrenia, Dangers of processed foods
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An author shares her memories of babysitting and why the job seems to be disappearing. We also find out about the most effective ways to treat schizophrenia. Plus, why ultra-processed […]
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Chicago Bears offseason plan for Gervon Dexter, Velus Jones and other Bears who need to step up
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The Chicago Bears need Gervon Dexter to step up into the starting defensive tackle role, and new defensive coordinator Eric Washington has some points of emphasis for the second-year lineman to focus on this offseason. Special teams coordinator Richard Hightower also thinks Velus Jones could play a bigger role in 2024 because of the NFL's new kicko…
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Electric vehicles, Constitutional voting rights, Private equity and newspapers
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We dig into the environmental impact of electric vehicles compared to other cars. We hear a call for a constitutionally protected right to vote. Plus, a look at how private […]
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Chicago Bears rookie minicamp takeaways: Injuries, a new tight end, and Caleb Williams' head start
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Caleb Williams came into Chicago Bears rookie minicamp with a head start that no other rookie gets. He's already ahead of schedule. Rome Odunze missed practice with hamstring tightness, but the bigger injury concern is third-round-pick Kiran Amegadjie, who might not be ready to go until training camp. Also, Ryan Poles signed a veteran tight end Tom…
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How memory works, Scandinavian cooking, Algorithms and culture
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A memory researcher joins us to talk about how remembering helps our lives in unexpected ways. On Food Friday, we learn about Scandinavian cooking and baking. Plus, a writer shares […]
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Chicago Bears undrafted rookie free agents with the best chance to make 53-man roster
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The Chicago Bears officially signed 9 undrafted rookie free agents ahead of their rookie minicamp, and a few of them have a real shot to make the team's 53-man roster. Ryan Poles also brought in a few veteran players on a tryout basis who are worth keeping an eye on. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo…
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Debt imprisonment, Sex education in Wisconsin, Comedy and cancel culture
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An expert on Wisconsin law talks about why debt imprisonment is still a possibility in the sate. We also hear about potential ways to improve sex education in schools. Plus, […]
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Be careful predicting easy 2024 NFL schedule for Chicago Bears. It's never "easy"
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The Chicago Bears will play some opponents in 2024 that were very bad last season, but that doesn't mean they're going to be "easy" wins this year. It's easy to look at the upcoming schedule of teams and mark down wins on paper in May, but a lot will change between now and the fall across the NFL. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://…
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Women’s health care, Productive conflict, Walking guide to Milwaukee
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A medical historian shares how the health industry put women’s health issues on a lower tier for many decades. Two married relationship experts talk about how to “fight right” with […]
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Lessons that Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams can learn from previous No. 1 pick QBs in NFL Draft
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Caleb Williams is coming into a better situation than most No. 1 overall pick quarterbacks, but the Chicago Bears can still take some lessons from previous top picks in the NFL Draft. The closest comparison for this year's Bears might be Andrew Luck and the 2012 Indianapolis Colts. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/…
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Twin life, Food insecurity, Colorectal cancer trends
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We learn about the cultural history and significance of twins. Plus, we look at potential solutions for reducing food insecurity. And a doctor shares what we know about a rise […]
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Why Caleb Williams pick is different from when Chicago Bears drafted Mitch Trubisky, Justin Fields
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It's easy to fall in love with Caleb Williams as the new Chicago Bears quarterback the same way we got behind Mitch Trubisky and Justin Fields as 1st round picks in the NFL Draft. But the situation with Williams truly is different, when it comes to who he is as a quarterback and what he's coming into in Chicago. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on Yo…
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Economics of dogs, Food Friday, Prioritizing friendships
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An economist talks with us about the impact of dog ownership on our household finances. We also find ways to make healthy salads serve as a meal. Plus, an author […]
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Winners and losers from Chicago Bears drafting Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze
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This year's NFL Draft was great for the Chicago Bears, but it made life more difficult for a few players in particular. We look at the winners and losers on the Bears roster after the NFL Draft, including players now fighting for their job and those whose jobs become easier by the additions of Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and Tory Taylor. - Subscrib…
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Why 3rd round pick Kiran Amegadjie is perfect for Chicago Bears offensive line
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Don't let all the much-deserved attention on Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze make you overlook Chicago Bears third-round pick Kiran Amegadjie, who should play an important role on the offensive line. Hear how he'll fit into the lineup this season and beyond, plus his story about being a diehard Bears fan and meeting Matt Eberflus. We also touch on f…
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Setting realistic expectations for Caleb Williams’ rookie season with Chicago Bears
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It's easy to get carried away with lofty expectations for Caleb Williams, but it won't be hard for him to break every Chicago Bears rookie passing record. We look at what's realistic for Williams compared to what previous top rookie quarterbacks have done and why the stats aren't the most important part. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: h…
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How Rome Odunze fits with Keenan Allen and DJ Moore in Chicago Bears WR room
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Rome Odunze might be the best wide receiver the Chicago Bears have ever taken in the NFL Draft. Roman Tomashoff from Locked on Huskies joins us to break down Odunze's game and his career at Washington. Then, we explore the role Odunze will play in Chicago this year and beyond, with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTub…
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Caleb Williams is unfazed by scrutiny about fingernails and fashion. That's what makes him special
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Caleb Williams is comfortable in his own skin and confident in himself. The scrutiny over his painted fingernails and fashion choices doesn't bother him. He's not going to change who he is, so get used to it. It's that personal belief and security that makes him immune to pressure on the field, and it's part of what makes him a special quarterback …
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Chicago Bears NFL Draft grades: Offense gets huge boost. Did Ryan Poles do enough on defense?
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The Chicago Bears added key pieces to their offense in the NFL Draft in Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, but Ryan Poles didn't address the defense until trading back into the 5th round, all while using a 4th round pick on punter Tory Taylor. We grade the Bears five draft picks before going in-depth on Kiran Amegadjie and Austin Booker scouting repor…
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Chicago Bears Pick Kiran Amegadjie | 2024 NFL Draft Coverage
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The Chicago Bears have selected Yale Bulldogs offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears Like Locked on Bears on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnBears Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBears?sid=YouTub…
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Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze give Chicago Bears PERFECT pair for long-term future | NFL Draft
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The Chicago Bears landed a dynamic young receiver to pair with their new franchise quarterback in what was the best first round Ryan Poles could have hoped for. Rome Odunze is in a great spot to learn from Keenan Allen and D.J. Moore to be Caleb Williams' favorite target for the next decade plus. But now the Bears continue the NFL Draft with holes …
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Chicago Bears Pick Rome Odunze | 2024 NFL Draft Coverage
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The Chicago Bears have selected Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears Like Locked on Bears on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnBears Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBears?sid=YouTube…
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Chicago Bears Pick Caleb Williams | 2024 NFL Draft Coverage
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The Chicago Bears have selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears Like Locked on Bears on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnBears Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBears?sid=YouTube Locke…
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How Caleb Williams’ journey at USC prepared him to take over as Chicago Bears franchise quarterback
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Caleb Williams went through plenty of ups and downs on his way to being the No. 1 overall pick for the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft. Locked on USC host Marc Kulkin joins us to discuss Caleb's journey over the last two seasons with issues on the offensive line and the Trojans' defense to project how he'll perform at the next level. Plus, we d…
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How Chicago Bears players evaluated Caleb Williams, plus Ryan Poles hints at plans for NFL Draft
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Ryan Poles gave us a peak behind the Chicago Bears NFL Draft curtain with his final press conference before draft weekend. He shared what he learned from letting the leaders of the Bears roster meet with Caleb Williams during his pre-draft visit to Chicago. He also gave his perspective on how he evaluates interior pass rush versus edge rushers. And…
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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.By lorin cox
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Chicago Bears NFL Draft sleepers: Late-round prospects who fit Bears roster needs
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This upcoming NFL Draft class has a lot of depth at wide receiver and offensive line, plus some athletic defensive linemen that could develop into productive pass rushers at the pro level. The Chicago Bears can find some quality sleepers that would be great fits for what Ryan Poles needs, if he acquires more picks in a draft-day trade. - Subscribe …
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Chicago Bears best case scenarios in 2024 NFL Draft | Mock Draft Monday
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The Chicago Bears could see most, if not all, of their top prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft fall to them at the ninth overall pick. Ryan Poles could also trade down and still have access to many of the players he wants. These are some of the best case scenario and mock drafts that are still realistic for Chicago. Plus, we look at which players the B…
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This week on The Bears Talk Underground!! Larry D comes out of his annual offseason hibernation to dust off the old microphone and at long last share his thoughts on all of the events of the offseason and preview this year’s draft!! Where has Larry been? And is he looking forward to this year’s draft? All of this and so much more on the 2024 Draft …
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How Caleb Williams compares to Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and... Jay Cutler? (Guest: Matt Waldman)
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Caleb Williams often gets compared to Patrick Mahomes, and it's both lazy and unfair analysis of the next Chicago Bears quarterback. We talk to NFL Draft analyst Matt Waldman, author of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, to understand what comparisons make sense for Williams and what we can expect for Caleb in Chicago. Plus, we get into the differences…
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2024 Locked On NFL Mock Draft: Episode 1 – Bears, Commanders, Patriots, Vikings, Chargers select
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The 2024 Locked On NFL Mock Draft episode one starts with picks from the Chicago Bears, the Washington Commanders, the New England Patriots, the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers. How many QB’s will come off the board in the first five picks? Will it be Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and J.J McCarthy all in the top 5? Get …
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Biggest questions Chicago Bears need to answer in 2024 NFL Draft
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The NFL Draft is Ryan Poles' last major opportunity this offseason to answer the biggest questions on his Chicago Bears roster. After next weekend, we'll know exactly who will rush the passer in Chicago, how the Bears will support Caleb Williams and how Poles approaches keeping the roster stocked with young talent for the future. - Subscribe to Loc…
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Massive trade down? How valuable is it actually for Chicago Bears to pick in the Top 10?
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The Chicago Bears could get a bounty of NFL Draft picks by making a big trade down to a team like the Arizona Cardinals at 27 that have extra draft capital, but Ryan Poles might not want to give up the opportunity to take a Top 10 player with the ninth overall pick. It's a question of quantity versus quality for the Bears, but even a Top 10 pick is…
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Will Chicago Bears give Caleb Williams the all-time best supporting cast for a rookie quarterback?
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Rookie quarterbacks don't come into the kind of situation Caleb Williams will have on the Chicago Bears. But is it the best supporting cast a starting rookie quarterback has ever had? We compare what the Bears have built for Williams to what other recent rookies have had, from CJ Stroud to Joe Burrow, Andrew Luck and Joe Flacco. Plus, how Ryan Pole…
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Chicago Bears worst case scenarios in 2024 NFL Draft: Still not that bad! (Mock Draft Monday)
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The Chicago Bears need to be prepared for the worst case scenarios in the 2024 NFL Draft. But even if the top picks in the draft take Ryan Poles' favorite players off the board, the team will still be in position to draft a good player with the ninth overall pick. We look at the different ways things could go wrong on draft day and why the Bears do…
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Chicago Bears need to land 4 future starters with 4 picks in 2024 NFL Draft
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With only four picks (right now) in the 2024 NFL Draft, Ryan Poles need to make the most out of this draft class to find foundational pieces for the Chicago Bears. We can't expect all four of them to step in as Day 1 starters, but Poles needs to finish the draft weekend with four players that at least become future starters for the Bears and keep t…
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How 2024 NFL Draft prospects fit Chicago Bears analytics preferences and 'critical factors'
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The Chicago Bears' analytics department identified "critical factors" for players at every position, so we're looking at this upcoming draft class to identify which prospects fit what Ryan Poles might prefer at key spots like wide receiver, defensive line, offensive tackle and safety. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.c…
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Separating Caleb Williams from the rest of the 2024 NFL Draft quarterback class (Guest: Derrik Klassen)
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Caleb Williams will be compared to Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels for the rest of their NFL careers, so we're diving into how the future Chicago Bears quarterback compares to his draft class. Our guest is Bleacher Report draft analyst Derrik Klassen, who helps us break down how Williams stacks up to his peers and what to expect in the pros. - Subscr…
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Build Your Own Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Best combinations of all four 2024 NFL Draft picks
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The Chicago Bears only have a few realistic options for the 9th overall pick, which makes it easier to compare different mock draft scenarios side-by-side. Build your own Bears draft along with us, picking the best combinations for how Ryan Poles should pick after the first round of the NFL Draft. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://…
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Chicago Bears check the final boxes on Caleb Williams NFL Draft evaluation with Top 30 visit
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The Chicago Bears brought Caleb Williams to Halas Hall for his official Top 30 visit, clearing the way for Ryan Poles to take the USC quarterback with the No. 1 pick. The whole evaluation process has shown that the debate over Justin Fields was never really about Fields himself. It was always about what Williams could be, and the ability to reset t…
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Chicago Bears trading up from 9 for top WR in NFL Draft (Harrison Jr., Nabers, Odunze) is bad idea
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Some Chicago Bears fans want to see Ryan Poles get aggressive and move up from the 9th pick in the NFL Draft to take one of the top wide receivers: Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers or Rome Odunze. Those players are great, but the Bears can't afford to move up, and the wide receiver class is too strong to go all-in at that position in the Top 10. -…
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Is there still room for Georgia TE Brock Bowers in Chicago Bears offense?
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After signing Gerald Everett and trading for Keenan Allen, do the Chicago Bears still have room in Shane Waldron's offense to take a player like Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the 9th pick in the NFL Draft? There's no such thing as too many weapons, but it's hard to carve out a role for Bowers among all the other pieces to still make him worth…
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Ryan Poles missed his window to sign a defensive tackle. Chicago Bears are counting on Gervon Dexter
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The free agent defensive tackle market completely dried up. The Chicago Bears' only avenue for adding an interior pass rusher is through the NFL Draft, and he's not likely to use another high draft pick on a defensive tackle. That means the onus falls on Gervon Dexter to step up into a much bigger role in 2024, and Ryan Poles will need to put extra…
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