Best Lorin Cox Podcasts (2024)

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How Caleb Williams’ journey at USC prepared him to take over as Chicago Bears franchise quarterback 27:00

1h ago27:00

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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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MDMA and the brain, Red Cliff Ojibwe history, Exploring new places 1:00:07

12h ago1:00:07

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We find out about the latest research into how the drug MDMA can affect the brain. We also talk with the author of a book correcting the inaccurate history of the Red Cliff Ojibwe in Wisconsin. Plus, we celebrate the value of exploring new places on foot.

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How Chicago Bears players evaluated Caleb Williams, plus Ryan Poles hints at plans for NFL Draft 31:07

2h ago31:07

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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 Trailer 0:29

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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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Schools and democracy, Art dependence, Right to repair 1:00:07

17h ago1:00:07

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Two authors share their vision for making public schools the heart of civic democracy. Plus, we discuss the value of depending on others more often. And we learn why technology companies are creating new models of ownership.

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Chicago Bears NFL Draft sleepers: Late-round prospects who fit Bears roster needs 33:45

1h ago33:45

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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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Wage suppression, Stories of climate change, Daily step counts

21h ago

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We look at how wages have trended over time and ways companies have kept them down. We also hear from an author collecting personal stories of climate change. Plus, busting the myth of getting 10,000 steps per day.

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Chicago Bears best case scenarios in 2024 NFL Draft | Mock Draft Monday 32:03

3d ago32:03

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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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2024 NFL Draft Preview 56:33

3d ago56:33

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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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Confronting anger, Polish cooking, Commercial space race 1:00:08

5d ago1:00:08

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A UW-Green Bay psychology expert shares the best ways to deal with angry people. We also discuss a new type of space race – between commercial companies. And on Food Friday, we learn all about Polish cooking.

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How Caleb Williams compares to Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and... Jay Cutler? (Guest: Matt Waldman) 35:51

6d ago35:51

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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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Talking about work, Learning languages, Siblings and development 1:00:07

6d ago1:00:07

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We talk with a language expert about the best ways to learn a new one. We also look at the role siblings play in child development. Plus, ways to start conversations that don’t revolve around work.

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2024 Locked On NFL Mock Draft: Episode 1 – Bears, Commanders, Patriots, Vikings, Chargers select 1:02:22

7d ago1:02:22

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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 30:14

15h ago30:14

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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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Sports legends, Plastics in clothing, Impact of the John Birch Society 1:00:07

7d ago1:00:07

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An author lays out the Wisconsin connections to the John Birch Society and why where the group’s legacy is seen in conservative politics. We also learn how frequently plastics show up in our clothing. Plus, picking out the greatest athletes to wear each jersey number.

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Massive trade down? How valuable is it actually for Chicago Bears to pick in the Top 10? 34:47

8d ago34:47

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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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End of life care, Spring birding, Myths of self-reliance 1:00:07

8d ago1:00:07

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We look at how we can make end of life care less aggressive and more comfortable. We also talk with an author about things she sees as myths in the way we discuss capitalism. Plus, a check up on spring birds flying around the state.

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Will Chicago Bears give Caleb Williams the all-time best supporting cast for a rookie quarterback? 31:23

3d ago31:23

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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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Wisconsin bucket list, Baby names, Blood donations

8d ago

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An investigative journalist takes us behind the scenes of the blood donation industry. We also look at the latest trends in baby names. Plus, an author shares some of the 100 things we should do in Wisconsin.

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Chicago Bears worst case scenarios in 2024 NFL Draft: Still not that bad! (Mock Draft Monday) 32:41

4d ago32:41

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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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Anne Lamott on love, Cooking mistakes, Grocery consolidation

6d ago

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Author and activist Anne Lamott joins the show again to talk about her 20th book all about love. Then Food Friday this week focuses on memorable kitchen mishaps. And researchers explain what’s contributing to food inflation.

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Youth distaste for Capitalism, New student loan relief plan from Biden, World change through birding

7d ago

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A Washington Post columnist explains why many people under 40 have lost faith in America’s economic system. Then we learn how President Joe Biden’s latest attempt to relieve student loan debt would work. And the author of a new memoir talks about the community benefits of birding.

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Chicago Bears need to land 4 future starters with 4 picks in 2024 NFL Draft 30:01

8d ago30:01

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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' 31:13

15d ago31:13

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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) 25:52

16d ago25:52

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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 30:50

17d ago30:50

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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 30:53

14d ago30:53

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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 30:53

21d ago30:53

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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? 29:26

16d ago29:26

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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 31:19

23d ago31:19

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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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Building the Chicago Bears 2024 NFL Draft big board 32:09

19d ago32:09

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The NFL Draft is less than a month away, so we're ranking the Top 20 prospects for the Chicago Bears and putting together a complete draft big board. We're skipping Caleb Williams and the quarterbacks to move right to the 9th overall pick and the players Ryan Poles should consider with his other first-round pick. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on Y…

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If Chicago Bears miss out on top WRs (Nabers, Odunze) in NFL Draft, then what? What's "Plan B"? 29:29

27d ago29:29

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The Chicago Bears have to be ready for the possibility that none of the top wide receivers in the NFL Draft last until the 9th pick. So what should Ryan Poles do from there? A trade down might not be so easy, so then the decision comes down to a top left tackle or a top edge rusher. It's not easy to decide between the two. - Subscribe to Locked On …

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Chicago Bears shouldn’t draft a wide receiver with 9th pick 28:38

23d ago28:38

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If one of the top wide receivers in the NFL Draft is there when the Chicago Bears are on the clock with the 9th overall pick, Ryan Poles should trade down. It's no disrespect to Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze, but the Bears would be better off adding the draft assets that would come with trading down. A Top 10 pick at wide receiver doesn't help the t…

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Here’s the problem with the Chicago Bears trying to trade down from the 9th pick in the NFL Draft 30:03

24d ago30:03

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The Chicago Bears could add some much needed draft picks by trading down from the 9th pick. The problem is, the teams that would trade up to No. 9 will want the same players Ryan Poles will want at that spot. Will he be willing to pass on a blue-chip player? We look at what kind of NFL Draft compensation the Bears could get from a trade down and wh…

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How Malik Nabers or Rome Odunze could fall to Chicago Bears at 9th pick in NFL Draft 29:18

25d ago29:18

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Chicago Bears fans are hoping one of the top wide receivers in the NFL Draft falls to Ryan Poles at the 9th overall pick. Looking at how the draft order plays out and how WRs moved in free agency, the Bears have a path toward landing Rome Odunze or Malik Nabers without having to trade up. The real concern is if someone trades up to steal a receiver…

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Chicago Bears free agency grades: "A" for offensive weapons, but defense still needs more from Poles 29:41

1M ago29:41

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Now that the Chicago Bears have slowed down in free agency, it's time to evaluate how well Ryan Poles did at filling out his roster. He put a clear emphasis on adding weapons for Caleb Williams, but he left some lingering questions on the offensive and defensive lines. A general manager can't fix everything all at once, but Poles made some good pro…

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Can the Chicago Bears get more out of D’Andre Swift than the Philadelphia Eagles did? 32:01

29d ago32:01

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D'Andre Swift had his best season with the Philadelphia Eagles last season, but the Chicago Bears are going to need even more out of their free agent running back to get their money's worth. Louie DiBiase from Locked on Eagles joins us to look at what Swift did in 2023 and how Philadelphia could have used him better, to preview what the Bears shoul…

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Caleb Williams’ strong Pro Day all but confirms Chicago Bears plans to draft USC quarterback No. 1 30:02

1M ago30:02

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The Chicago Bears sent their whole contingent to USC's Pro Day to watch Caleb Williams throw. The way Ryan Poles has operated and the way Williams talks about the Bears all but confirms that he will be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson also sent a public message to Caleb about what to expect from the locker room in …

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How Kevin Byard fits into Chicago Bears secondary next to Jaquan Brisker at safety 26:26

1M ago26:26

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Kevin Byard is a solid short-term solution for the Chicago Bears at safety next to Jaquan Brisker, but Ryan Poles will still need a long-term answer in the secondary. Tyler Rowland from Locked on Titans joins us to look at how Byard fits in Chicago, how much he has left in the tank and why Tennessee moved on from him this season. - Subscribe to Loc…

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Why the Keenan Allen trade is EXACTLY what the Chicago Bears needed for developing Caleb Williams 24:44

1M ago24:44

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Trading for Keenan Allen is the most impactful move Ryan Poles will make all offseason for his rookie quarterback. It's hard to overstate how critical the Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver will be for the development of Caleb Williams. David Drogemeier from Locked on Chargers joins us to look at why Los Angeles traded Allen away and how much the v…

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Why Chicago Bears only got a 6th round pick from Pittsburgh Steelers in Justin Fields trade 31:52

1M ago31:52

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The Chicago Bears got less for Justin Fields in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers than most of us expected. Part of it was Ryan Poles miscalculating the QB market, and part of it was the general manager wanting to "do right" by Fields. Regardless, the Fields era in Chicago is over, so we look back on what went wrong and what he could still do in…

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Chicago Bears trade for Keenan Allen shows Ryan Poles is serious about building around QB 26:07

1M ago26:07

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Ryan Poles made his big free agent splash on the trade market, bringing in Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Rams. He and DJ Moore give the Chicago Bears a top-tier wide receiver duo that will be huge for the development of whatever quarterback is under center this season. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

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How can Chicago Bears still "do right" by Justin Fields now, after trade market has dried up? 29:13

1M ago29:13

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Ryan Poles said if the Chicago Bears trade Justin Fields, they would want to "do right" by him, But most of the starting quarterback jobs have been filled in free agency, so what's left of the trade market? Could the Bears still keep Fields and draft Caleb Williams? Or will they have to trade him to be another team's backup and only get a Day 3 NFL…

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Gerald Everrett opens up Chicago Bears offense as dynamic tight end pairing with Cole Kmet 27:48

1M ago27:48

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Gerald Everrett is going to open up this Chicago Bears offense for new coordinator Shane Waldron. He's the dynamic No. 2 TE this team has been missing. Plus, a couple of former Chicago Bears signed big contracts elsewhere as Darnell Mooney and Justin Jones moved on to new teams. But Ryan Poles was in on one wide receiver and is actively pursuing ot…

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D’Andre Swift upgrades Chicago Bears backfield, but running back isn’t good use of salary cap space 26:13

1M ago26:13

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The Chicago Bears kicked off free agent negotiating by making a deal with Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift. He's a good player who will help the Bears, but he's not a great use of Ryan Poles' cap space. Regardless, it's important that everyone takes a patient approach to free agency and waits to see all of Poles' moves before judging …

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Chicago Bears buy low on Kevin Byard as veteran safety replacement for Eddie Jackson 27:34

1M ago27:34

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The Chicago Bears shouldn't expect All-Pro level production from Kevin Byard, but the veteran safety should still be a valuable replacement for Eddie Jackson. Plus, Jaylon Johnson's long-term contract looks like a win for both Johnson and Ryan Poles. And Chicago is rumored to be interested in Saquon Barkley... which wouldn't be the best use of thei…

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Chicago Bears free agency preview: Top targets, consolation prizes and backup plans at positions of need 29:23

1M ago29:23

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The NFL free agent negotiation period starts Monday, and the Chicago Bears have an opportunity to add veteran players at key positions of need. We put together a free agency wishlist for Ryan Poles, with top targets, backup options and players you could be happy with settling for. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c…

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How ready are the Chicago Bears for a No. 1 overall pick rookie quarterback? (Caleb Williams) 30:22

1M ago30:22

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The Chicago Bears have a history of not putting their young quarterbacks in good situations to develop and reach their full potential. Are they in a better spot now? Carolina Teague from the League of Her Own podcast joins us to look at what Ryan Poles needs to do to get his team ready for a rookie quarterback (presumably Caleb Williams) and whethe…

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With Jaylon Johnson in the fold, franchise tags clear up free agent market for Chicago Bears 29:30

2M ago29:30

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The Chicago Bears locked Jaylon Johnson in for 2024 with the franchise tag. Ryan Poles will keep negotiating for a long-term contract, but don't expect a deal to happen quickly. With the franchise tag deadline passed, now the Bears have a better sense of which players will actually hit free agency next week at some of their key positions of need. A…

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Chicago Bears’ Justin Fields trade may have to wait for Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield | NFL combine buzz 27:55

2M ago27:55

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Ryan Poles would like to trade Justin Fields ahead of NFL free agency starting next week, but the buzz out of the NFL scouting combine is that Fields' trade market might not be as robust as the Chicago Bears hoped. Other teams might want to see where Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield go in free agency first, before they're willing to pony up for Fiel…

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