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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 - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears

Locked On Podcast Network, Lorin Cox

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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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WindyCity Sports Network

WindyCity Sports Network

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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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The first offseason of Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles working together will reveal how much power the new head coach has over the Chicago Bears' roster. Johnson can't be successful if Poles doesn't give him good talent, but Poles can't be successful if Johnson doesn't coach up the talent he gives him. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://…
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The new Chicago Bears coaching staff previously worked with some of the top names set to hit free agency this offseason. That intel will be valuable for Ryan Poles to bring in veterans with connections to the coaches to help ease the transition under Ben Johnson. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwM…
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The Chicago Bears have an obvious need on the offensive line. After that, it's up for debate where Ryan Poles should prioritize his resources. The trenches should be the theme of the offseason, but the roster needs other holes addressed in free agency and the NFL Draft. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXC…
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Dr. Mason West speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth, a board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Dr. Pieroth is deeply engaged in concussion and brain injury advocacy. She is on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois and is a member of various comm…
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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses which teams are closer to the Philadelphia Eagles after their Super Bowl win, which NFL trade makes sense for Aaron Rodgers, Deebo Samuel, or Cooper Kupp. Plus, the squad discusses the ideal fit for their respective teams in the NFL Draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs hel…
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The great Tom Waddle joins to discuss his relationship with Virginia McCaskey, the Bears' ownership moving forward, his thoughts on the Super Bowl (and Vic Fangio), the Chicago Bears upcoming offseason and his assessment of Keenan Allen, DJ Moore, and Rome Odunze! A great pod you don't want to miss! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran…
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Now that every NFL head coach vacancy is filled, it's clear that the Chicago Bears made the best hire and are building the best coaching staff. How these coaches succeed will be influenced by the rosters they work with, but everyone will be watching how Ben Johnson does compared to the likes of Aaron Glenn, Mike Vrabel and Pete Carroll. - Subscribe…
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The Chicago Bears two biggest free agents aren't likely to re-sign with the team. Keenan Allen will cost more than Ryan Poles should pay his No. 3 wide receiver, and Teven Jenkins' injury history makes him hard to rely on. Some other Bears free agents could come back, but they won't be key starters or big money contracts. - Subscribe to Locked On B…
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The Chicago Bears have a few players entering the last year of their deals and deserve contract extensions this offseason. Not all of them are easy decisions though. Kyler Gordon should get paid, but what about Jaquan Brisker? It's possible this could be the last year of T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds as the starting linebacker duo. - Subscribe …
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The Chicago Bears can look to the Philadelphia Eagles as the example of how to build toward winning a Super Bowl. They can learn some lessons from the Kansas City Chiefs' flaws too. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonbears …
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Taylor Doll chats with Maddy Hudak, a sideline reporter for Tulane football, about Dan Roushar and his time with the Greenwave. Maddy also covered Roushar during his time with the Saints, and they discussed both stops. In addition, Taylor is joined by James H. Williams, who covers LA Sports, including UCLA; he shares what went wrong with Eric Bieni…
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Chicago Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey passed away on Thursday at the age of 102, leaving behind a legacy of humility and stability for the charter franchise. Larry D from Bears Talk Underground joins the show to remember the seminal moments of her life as principal owner and where the team goes from here without her. - Subscribe to Locked On Be…
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Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and special guest Quinten Krzysko (@ButkusStats) for the first 2025 off-season installment of Bear Bones Mock Drafts! With no games or injuries to react to, the guys will be running through various mock drafts to highlight potential players that the #Bears could draft. Obviously, these mocks will be an exact science …
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Between upcoming free agents and potential salary cap casualties, the Chicago Bears roster will undergo some major changes this offseason. Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen might not want to bring back some of Matt Eberflus' guys, with some significant holes to plug on both sides of the ball. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtub…
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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses how potential Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp trades could impact the landscape of the NFL. Plus, they also share their Super Bowl 59 Predictions and discuss who they think will take home Super Bowl MVP honors. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp Discover your relationship “green flags” with …
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The Chicago Bears will be connected to free agent Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith in free agency, but Ryan Poles should resist the urge to break the bank for the Pro Bowl lineman. The Bears need multiple upgrades along the offensive line and can't afford to overspend on one spot. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…
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Myles Garrett on the Chicago Bears would be so much fun, but it's not a realistic trade from the Cleveland Browns. The logistics don't work for the Browns, and it's not the right time for Ryan Poles to make another blockbuster deal for a pass rusher. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA…
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Ben Johnson is filling out his Chicago Bears coaching staff with some quality assistants, but they bring their own set of question marks. It will be a test for the first time head coach to align his staff with the likes of Press Taylor and Eric Bieniemy coming aboard. Plus, he still needs to hire OL and DL coaches. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on…
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Taylor Doll chats with Ross Jackson of Locked on Saints about Dennis Allen’s time with the Saints in multiple roles, including DC and Head Coach. They chat about the type of defenses he likes, the players that fit those schemes, and what went wrong as HC. They also touch on Declan Doyle and his time in New Orleans with Sean Payton and how he’s clim…
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New defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will run the Chicago Bears' defense quite differently than Matt Eberflus. Ross Jackson from Locked on Saints joins us to explain how Allen's defense worked in New Orleans and what the Bears can expect in terms of personnel preferences, aggressiveness and play calling. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube:…
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New Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is going to need more talent on the defensive line, and the team needs some long-term answers at the safety position. This year's NFL Draft class has some strong options up front, plus some intriguing developmental options on the back end. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.yo…
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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses whether or not the AFC or NFC has the best shot at winning Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Plus they discuss the potential impact of Sam Darnold's upcoming free agency and which QB has the best shot at becoming a true rival for Patrick Mahomes. Support Us By Supporti…
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The Chicago Bears can build up Ben Johnson's offense with some of the top NFL Draft prospects showing their skills at the Senior Bowl this week. This year's draft class has plenty of quality options on the interior of the offensive line and at running back, plus a few names to keep an eye on later on for wide receivers and tight ends. - Subscribe t…
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The Chicago Bears have drafted at least three players from the Senior Bowl in every NFL Draft under general manager Ryan Poles. He and his scouts are down in Mobile, Alabama this week scouting some of this year's top draft prospects, so we're previewing the top names to know on the offensive and defensive line. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on You…
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No one studies NFL playbooks like Bobby Peters, so JB and Lester are bringing him on their Bear & Balanced to share his thoughts on how Ben Johnson will design his offense around Caleb Williams. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy 2nd City Gridiron
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Ben Johnson is forming his Chicago Bears coaching staff with former players as assistant coaches with strong backgrounds. JT Barrett, Antwaan Randle El and Al Harris represent three important hires that will be tasked with developing key positions on the roster. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMs…
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What an episode we have for you on the 200th episode of Bears Banter! Rick Smith, Ben Johnson's agent, joins the podcast and is incredibly transparent. He discusses what information he planted in the media, how the Raiders' smoke got so big, how Ben Johnson made his decision, when he made his decision, and how Kevin Warren played a key role in maki…
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Ben Johnson has the ingredients to be a successful head coach, but the Chicago Bears won't make it easy on him. Not only does he have to establish a new culture in a locker room desperate for it, but he needs to rebuild a broken offensive line and build an offense around a young quarterback he's just now getting to know. - Subscribe to Locked On Be…
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Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90), and Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) as they react to the Ben Johnson hire and all the news Bears over the past week. If you like the video, be sure to like it and subscribe to our channel! Follow along all season for more #NFL content just like this. Twitter: https://x.com/2ndCityGridiron …
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Ben Johnson hit all the right notes in his first press conference as Chicago Bears head coach. He still needs to prove he can back up the words with the right actions, but he set the tone for his tenure leading the Bears, with thoughtful answers about developing Caleb Williams, a leadership style and an offensive identity. - Subscribe to Locked On …
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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses this weekend's NFL Conference Championships in the AFC and NFC. Will the Buffalo Bills become the team of destiny and end the Kansas City Chiefs 'Villian' era? Can Jayden Daniels make history for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts? Plus, the crew reacts to the lates…
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New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson brings an impressive resume from the Detroit Lions, but he still has question marks and plenty to prove in his new job. LionsWire editor Jeff Risdon joins the podcast to break down what made Johnson's offense so effective in Detroit, how it could translate for Caleb Williams and what concerns he has about Jo…
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Taylor Doll Chats with Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit to chat about the journey and final days of Johnson calling plays in Detroit. They discuss his personality and fit in Chicago plus what Bears need to do to get things rolling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Chicago Bears fans have been excited about head coach hires before, but Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is different than the team's failures of the past. Ryan Poles got the coach everyone wanted, and he's building a smart, experienced coaching staff that could include former New Orleans Saints Dennis Allen and Darren Rizzi. - Subsc…
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Jeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. talk Trace Armstrong and the Kalyn Kahler article, Bears head coaching search, and the state of the Chicago Bears. Can the Bears overcome general boobery in Halas Hall? The guys discuss. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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The Chicago Bears could have their next head coach by the end of the week. Now that the Detroit Lions have been eliminated from the playoffs, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will get hired away quickly, and the head coach dominos will start falling. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtu…
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Taylor Doll kicks off her coaching search series with an episode on Brian Flores who the Bears have a scheduled interview with this Saturday. She chats with Tyler Forness of A to Z Sports and Skor North on Flores' journey from Miami to Minnesota. They talk about the defensive he has built in Minnesota, the type of leader he is and they also touch u…
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The Chicago Bears are narrowing down their top head coach candidates, so we're ranking the names on the list to determine who the finalists should be. It's clear that Ben Johnson should be first on the list, for a lot more than just what he's doing with the Detroit Lions right now. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/…
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The Chicago Bears are chipping away at their head coach interviews, and Ryan Poles could be in for a long process. But the longer the Bears wait for candidates to exit the playoffs, the fewer assistant coaches will be available to fill out their coaching staff. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS…
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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses this weekend's NFL Divisional Playoffs and shares their Bold Predictions including why the Los Angeles Rams will upset the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend and the latest news surrounding various NFL head coaching vacancies. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxes and…
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If Ryan Poles watched the Minnesota Vikings lose in the first round of the playoffs, he saw exactly why the Chicago Bears shouldn't hire Brian Flores to be their next head coach. He has a concerning trend of his defenses getting gashed in the biggest games of the year, and his history with quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Ryan Fitzpatrick only adds …
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The Chicago Bears will get to interview Mike McCarthy after all. The Dallas Cowboys lead their head coach walk, creating another attractive opening for Ryan Poles to compete against for candidates like Ben Johnson. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnRo-iwMsS4iC1SobeGHA Follow @LockedOnBears on Twitter: h…
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If the Pittsburgh Steelers wanted to move on from Mike Tomlin, the Chicago Bears would be lucky to have him as a head coach. The obstacle is the potential trade compensation. It's hard to justify trading multiple high picks in the NFL Draft for a coach when Ryan Poles has good candidates to choose from on the open market. - Subscribe to Locked On B…
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If the Chicago Bears want to hire a veteran head coach with experience, Pete Carroll is a better option than Mike Vrabel. Neither is a perfect head coach candidates, but Carroll has the better track record and coaching tree, and he fits better with the Bears organization. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC…
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When you use promo code BOOTLEG at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-bootleg-football with any deposit, you will also get up to $1000 in bonus cash to use on the platform, AND you get a Patrick Mahomes free pick at just 0.5 passing yards as well! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code BOOTLEG at manscaped.com. That’s 20% off + free shipping wit…
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The latest Bears Banter is here, and there is so much to discuss! Bears beat Packers! Ryan Poles is retained! End of year press conferences were a mess! And the coaching search heats up! Dan Wiederer joins to discuss it all! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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