A Packers podcast committed helping you become a smarter fan. Former WTMJ newscaster Jon Meerdink goes beyond the headlines in Blue 58, bringing you a unique, upbeat perspective on everything Green Bay Packers. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Adam Schefter talks with the biggest names in and around football, taking you inside what makes them tick and how they got to where they are.
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The CHGO Bears Podcast is the No. 1 Chicago Bears podcast in the world! Join Adam Hoge, Nicholas Moreano, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and former Bear Corey Wootton as they bring you the most comprehensive and credentialed coverage of Caleb Williams and crew from Soldier Field, Halas Hall and beyond. We feature daily shows Monday through Friday 52 weeks a year and host the most fun and lively postgame podcasts around. Are you geared up for the exciting future of the Monsters of the Midway? B ...
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The Chicago Bears are betting FAVORITES to sign David Bakhtiari
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Vegas lines have opened up on David Bakhtiari's next team and the Chicago Bears are the favorites at +500. How would the career Green Bay Packer fit on the Bears' offensive line? Would he be a depth piece or starting ahead of Braxton Jones? The CHGO Bears crew breaks it down. Later, we dive into some other former Packers to play for the Bears. Woul…
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Bears Training Camp Day 3: Caleb Williams gets praise from both sides of ball
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It's Day 3 of Bears Training Camp, and QB Caleb Williams is continuing to get praise from both sides of the ball. Mark Carman and Nicholas Moreano describe the action from Monday's session. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTION! https://chgolocker.com/collections/th... SUBSCRI…
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791 - Packers have heavy competition among their specialists
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Who will reign supreme among the Packers' specialists this summer? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Pat…
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790 - Packers rebuilt safeties face high expectations
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The Packers’ safeties were the offseason subjects of Extreme Makeover: Football Edition. What does that add up to this year? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our P…
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Day 3 recap: Chicago Bears appear to have a real center competition
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After Ryan Bates took the first-team reps at center on Saturday, Coleman Shelton did it on Sunday. Do the Bears have a real center competition going on? Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Nicholas Moreano react to Sunday’s practice at Halas and also discuss if either side of the ball is winning yet. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://w…
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Day 2 recap: Caleb Williams ‘levels up’ as Bears return to practice field
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The first actual practice of Chicago Bears training camp is in the books and Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Nicholas Moreano are here to recap the action from Halas Hall. The guys also heard from Matt Eberflus, Montez Sweat, Keenan Allen and Jaylon Johnson. Do the Bears have a Super Bow-caliber secondary? Johnson believes they do. An ALLCITY Network Pr…
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789 - Packers' cornerbacks look to rebound and rebuild in 2024
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Everyone expects the Packers’ defense to look different this year, but the biggest change might be for the cornerbacks. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreo…
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BEARS REPORT TO CAMP: Top takeaways as the Caleb Williams era officially begins
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The Chicago Bears have officially reported to training camp, with Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus kicking things off with a 20 minute press conference at Halas Hall. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Nicholas Moreano share their top takeaways from the press conferences, which also included Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Cole Kmet, DJ Moore, Tremaine Edmunds an…
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788 - Packers have plenty of options on the offensive line
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Once again the Packers are going to have a lot of options on the offensive line. How do those options fit together? It’ll depend on a lot of individual performances. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.co…
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The Top 25 Games in Chicago sports history ... from "Flu Games" to World Series winners | CHGO Ranks
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What are the top 25 games in Chicago sports history? With 14 titles in the past 39 years, Chicago sports fans have actually had it pretty good. From Michael Jordan’s heroics to both baseball teams ending lengthy World Series droughts, there are a lot of memorable contests to choose from. Join Kevin Kaduk, Herb Lawrence, Mark Carman and Patrick Nort…
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787 - Packers' re-vamped linebackers are still an unknown
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The Packers linebackers are somewhat new, hopefully improved, and definitely playing in a new scheme. What does that add up to in 2024? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Dona…
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CHICAGO BEARS TRAINING CAMP PREVIEW: Predicting MVPs
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Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze have signed their rookie contracts! Adam Hoge is back! Chicago Bears football is back! Training camp officially kicks off for the Bears tis week, so the CHGO Bears crew previews camp and makes some predictions. Who will be the camp MVP on each side of the ball? Who could surprise us? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Nicho…
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Anthony Adams aka Spice joins to talk Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, Devin Hester and more!
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CHGO Bears After Dark had to call a last second audible tonight with surprise guest, Anthony Adams, joining the show to catch up with his former teammate, Corey Wootton! We talked to AA about his playing days with Devin Hester, Julius Peppers and many more all time great Bears. Spice talked about his run in with Caleb Williams at a local restaurant…
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786 - Tight ends still have room for growth
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The Packers’ tight ends are young, promising, and exciting. What can we expect from this talented position group? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - Fo…
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Adam is joined by his friend and colleague Daniel Dopp to run through this week's 6-pack of ideas and observations as NFL training camps have begun. After that, Adam is joined by Arizona Cardinals' TE Trey McBride who tells us his experience with Tight End University, how he has prepared this offseason, and who on his team could make waves this yea…
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How many games SHOULD Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears be favored in?
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ESPN released a win probability projection for the Chicago Bears' 2024 season and the results were surprising. The Bears are underdogs in just 5 of 17 games. With the Bears over/under win total set at 8.5 wins, is the win probability projection too good to be true? An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY …
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Have the Chicago Bears found their 'Perfect' QB in Caleb Williams?
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The CHGO Bears continue their NFC North team previews on today's episode. We bring in Host of the Locked on Lions Podcast Matt Dery for his expert insight on the team. Are the Lions heavy favorites to repeat as NFC North champs? How open is their contention window? An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY …
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CHGO Tavern Style: Is Caleb Williams the most hyped Chicago prospect ever?
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Anticipation...is keepin' us waitin'. Is the hype building up to Caleb Williams being the most hyped Chicago prospect ever? Did Connor Bedard's hype overshadow Caleb's? Mark Carman of CHGO Bears and Greg Boysen of CHGO Blackhawks discuss! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podc…
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Hard Knocks Sneak Peek: Chicago Bears' Top Picks Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze on HBO
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On today's episode of the CHGO Bears Podcast, we react to a sneak peek from HBO's Hard Knocks showing Caleb Williams being put on the spot in a pre-draft meeting from the New York Giants. How well did he perform in their interview process? Plus, Rome Odunze finds some camera time and impresses the Giants' brass with his response to a question. An A…
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Corey Wootton ranks his 5 favorite games with the Chicago Bears
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Corey Wootton played in some of the most memorable Bears games in recent history alongside some of the most legendary players in franchise history! We asked Woot his top 5 favorite teammates last week and now we'll hear his top 5 favorite games! Join Greg Braggs and Corey Wootton on CHGO Bears After Dark as we get oh so close to Training Camp! An A…
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When will Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze sign their rookie contracts?
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As training camp nears for the Chicago Bears, 2 players remain unsigned: Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze. Today, the CHGO Bears crew dissects why that might be the case. Are the players waiting for better guarantees or bigger incentives? An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTION! h…
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785 - Can the Packers' wide receivers be even better this year?
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No position group on the Packers faces higher expectations than the wide receivers. Is that fair? No. Is it justified? Very yes. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to o…
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Green Bay Packers Preview: Sizing up the Chicago Bears' Biggest Rival
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NFL content creator and noted Green Bay Packers fan Tom Grossi joins the CHGO Bears as we begin our NFC North team previews! Are the Packers the team to beat in the NFC North. Have the Chicago Bears done enough to be a threat to the Packers? Grossi breaks it down with the guys. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com…
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Do Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears still need upgrades in the trenches?
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The Chicago Bears are just 18 days away from their first training camp practice at Halas Hall! But does Ryan Poles still have some roster moves to make before then? Joining the show is Editor in Chief of Windy City Gridiron, Lester Wiltfong Jr, to talk about his favorite topic...the trenches! That along with much more on the next edition of CHGO Be…
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784 - How will the Packers' edge rushers handle the scheme change?
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Change is afoot on the Packers’ defense, and there’s no other position that will show a bigger visual change than the edge rushers. How will they perform under Jeff Hafley? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowers…
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Montez Sweat or Caleb Williams? Who’s the BEST Player on the Chicago Bears?
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Glynn Morgan of NBC Sports Chicago joins the CHGO Bears on today's episode along with Herb Howard and Nicholas Moreano. Today we look into Chicago Bears superlatives. Who's currently the best player on the team? Who's the most underrated? An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTION!…
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Can Caleb Williams Become the First #1 Pick to Win First Career Start since 2002?
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Since 2003, #1 overall picks at QB have gone a combined 0-15 in their first career start. Can Caleb Williams finally break this unusual trend? The Bears open as 4.5-favorites versus the Tennessee Titans in Week 1. Later, the CHGO Bears crew looks into the $4.7 billion lawsuit against NFL Sunday Ticket. Would you be willing to purchase games a la ca…
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Tremaine Edmunds Discusses the Bears' Defense Reaching a New Level in Year 2
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Chicago Bears Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds joins the CHGO Bears to discuss a big 2nd year with the team. Can the defense make another leap to elite NFL status? Plus, what has Edmunds' impressions of Caleb Williams been so far? Later, we discuss the Chicago Bears planning on leaving early for London. How will that benefit the team? Did Ryan Poles and…
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783 - Will the Packers' re-vamped running backs succeed?
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The Packers didn’t do a full teardown and rebuild at running back, but they came pretty close. What will all their investments buy them this season? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT…
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ROSTER RANKINGS: Do the Chicago Bears ONLY Have the 17th-Best NFL Roster?
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An ESPN article laid out the rosters in the NFL and ranked the Chicago Bears as having the 17th-best roster. With offseason additions of Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and Keenan Allen among others, do the Bears still only have a middle-of-the-pack roster? The CHGO Bears crew makes the case for the Bears being ranked higher. Later, we take a way-too-e…
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782 - Talking ACL repair and recovery with Matt Ellison
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If you want to cover football, you've got to know what's going on with ACL recovery. Today, we talk to somebody who knows his way around the inside of a knee. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/conta…
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Bears Stadium Update: Progress made in Arlington Heights, Chicago Remains Preference
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On Monday, CHGO Bears' Mark Carman reported that the Chicago Bears have made progress in their discussions with Arlington Heights. On today's episode, Carm dives deeper into the update to clarify where the Bears intentions are to build a stadium. Is Chicago still the frontrunner? Has Arlington Heights loosened the tax bill for the Bears? Later, Dav…
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781 - Can the Packers' defensive line make their new scheme shine?
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The Packers’ new scheme could bring a lot more attention to their defensive line. Is the group up for the challenge? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon -…
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Adam is joined by his producer Christina Buswell to run through this week's 6-pack of ideas and observations before welcoming his friend, fantasy football guru John Hansen. The two break down potential league winners, "flawless four" running backs to draft, TE recommendations, players to avoid, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
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Corey Wootton gives his Top 5 Chicago Bears teammates ever
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Corey Wootton played with some legendary players and coaches with the Chicago Bears. So we're gonna ask Corey to rank his top 5 favorite teammates ever! Who will make the cut? Join us on CHGO Bears After Dark to find out! An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTION! https://chgolock…
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Chicago Bears Week 3 Preview: Can Montez Sweat Slow Down Anthony Richardson?
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The CHGO Bears welcome JJ Stankevitz, the Indianapolis team writer, PA announcer and podcaster onto the show to preview the Chicago Bears Week 3 opponent, the Indianapolis Colts. How do the Bears match up versus Anthony Richardson and the Colts? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Nicholas Moreano as they continue their team previews on the CHGO Bears …
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780 - All signs point to an elite year for Jordan Love
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Previewing the 2024 Packers starts with their most important position: quarterback. What does Jordan Love do in his second season as a starter? And how does the backup position shake out? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: ht…
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Gervon Dexter Sr. Joins to Discuss Big Year 2 for the Chicago Bears
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Chicago Bears Defensive Lineman Gervon Dexter joins the CHGO Bears! Dexter is being circled as one of the X factors for the Bears in his sophomore season. How confident is he that he can make the Year 2 leap? Plus, Madden 25 has released their opening trailer for the popular video game. Returning the opening punt for the Pittsburgh Steelers is...Ju…
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SNAP DECISIONS: Do the Chicago Bears Need to Sign Connor Williams at Center?
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Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that free agent Center Connor Williams is expected to be fully healthy by the start of the season and will be picking his next team before training camp begins. The Chicago Bears have a need at Center. Should they pursue him following an ACL tear that ended his 2023 season in Miami? Later, we preview 1-on-1 battles…
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779 - What's on the line for Matt LaFleur and Jeff Hafley in 2024?
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It’s time to start looking ahead to the 2024 NFL season, starting with the Packers’ two most important coaches: Matt LaFleur and Jeff Hafley. What’s on the line for both this year? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://t…
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Henry Melton Talks Excitement about Caleb Williams, Bears’ Future
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The CHGO Bears crew welcomes former Chicago Bear Henry Melton to the studio today. Melton played 4 seasons with the ears after being drafted by the team in the 4th round. How does Melton see the Bears' defensive line progressing? And has he seen enough from Gervon Dexter to predict a year 2 jump? Melton answers these questions with Adam Hoge, Mark …
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Adam is joined by his friend and colleague Daniel Dopp to run through their weekly 6-pack of ideas and observations before welcoming OT David Bakhtiari to detail his comeback journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN, Adam Schefter
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Matt Eberflus or Shane Waldron: Who has to have the bigger year for Chicago?
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Matt Eberflus enters his 3rd year with the most talented roster he's had yet and a defense that finished last year strong. Shane Waldron is in the first stages of installing a new offense to the Chicago Bears with a rookie quarterback but arguably one of the best prospects the Bears have ever had along with some of the most intriguing weapons Chica…
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Inside the Chicago Bears NFL Draft: A NEAR TRADE with the Atlanta Falcons
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The CHGO Bears crew starts your week off right with new information about the Chicago Bears NFL Draft process. Following a documentary on Roku's "The Pick is in", fans have learned that the Chicago Bears nearly pulled off a trade with the Atlanta Falcons in the 1st round. The trade would have moved the Bears up one spot in the 1st round from the #9…
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