Best The Upgraders Dexter Podcasts (2024)

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Shane Waldron’s offense: Glass half full or half empty for Chicago Bears? 1:16:52

29m ago1:16:52

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Glass half full or glass half empty? Shane Waldron and the offense seem to believe they’re on the right path towards success, but injuries and mistakes continue to hold them back. What is the right way to analyze what we’ve seen so far at Chicago Bears Training Camp. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Nicholas Moreano and Greg Braggs Jr. for that and mor…

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New Show Announcement: The Eighty Five With Cole Kmet! 2:18

23m ago2:18

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The 85 x CHGO partnership returns and it's bigger and better than ever! Join Cole Kmet this fall as he teams up with Adam Hoge to bring you a behind-the-scenes podcast of your favorite team! The Eighty Five With Cole Kmet will feature gameday strategy, in-depth conversations with Bears teammates and plenty of surprises! Make sure you're subscribed …

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NFL Hard Knocks: Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears introduced on HBO 1:17:35

9m ago1:17:35

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The Chicago Bears make their Hard Knocks debut on HBO! Featuring a star studded rookie class led by Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze along with a roster loaded with talent and personalities. Who did HBO pick to spotlight for Episode 1? What storylines are you most interested as the show progresses? Jump in with Adam Hoge, Corey Wootton, Mark Carman a…

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Velus Jones Jr. moves to running back, while Nate Davis gets put on notice 1:21:23

1h ago1:21:23

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Velus Jones Jr. will spend the rest of the week and the Buffalo game at the running back position. The Bears offensive line got Teven Jenkins back on the field while Darnell Wright and Nate Davis sat out team drills. Matt Eberflus told the media he does not believe in the motto “you can’t lose your job” due to injury. Nate Davis might be moving clo…

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TYSON BAGENT Interview: His journey to the Bears, plan for Year 2 with Caleb WIlliams 1:09:26

2h ago1:09:26

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Tyson Bagent was one of the pleasant surprises from the 2023 Chicago Bears. How does he feel training camp is going for the Bears? GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo CHGO Bears Trips: We’re taking this show to London and Arizona! Reserve your tickets at https://truefantr…

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MORE INJURIES: Teven Jenkins leaves Chicago Bears practice as O-line concerns grow 1:22:27

2d ago1:22:27

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The injury concerns continued to pile up at Chicago Bears Training Camp on Sunday. This time it was Teven Jenkins leaving practice early with an injury. Nate Davis DID make is return to practice but did not take part in OL/DL drills. That was the bad part of practice, but the CHGO Bears crew will tell you the good side of things as part of their be…

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Will Bears Offensive Line Attrition Affect Caleb Williams' Status vs Bills 1:13:50

3d ago1:13:50

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The Offensive Line continued to be a revolving door for the Chicago Bears at Training Camp on Saturday. Darnell Wright missed practice, in addition to Nate Davis once again being absent. That begs the question: would the Bears sit Caleb Williams for their next preseason game against the Buffalo Bills? Later, Greg Braggs Jr. joins to discuss the ens…

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Hall of Famer Mike Singletary and Former Bears great Matt Forte talk Hester, Mongo and Peppers! | CHGO Bears Podcast 34:40

19m ago34:40

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Hall of Famer Mike Singletary joined the show to talk about playing alongside Steve Mongo McMichael and the future of the Chicago Bears with Caleb Williams. Also, Matt Forte jumped on the podcast to talk about his former teammates and newly inducted Hall of Famers, Devin Hester and Julius Peppers! 2 great players and two fun interviews, make sure y…

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BEARS POSTGAME: Brett Rypien, Collin Johnson Make it Rain in Hall of Fame Game 1:34:00

1h ago1:34:00

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Brett Rypien made the most of his opportunity throwing 3 touchdown passes. Collin Johnson was impressive as well catching two of those touchdown passes. Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert battled it out for the RB2 spot both impressing. Dante Pettis did not help himself dropping a punt. Devin Hester was honored and the preseason is officially off a…

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LOCKED IN: DJ Moore gets paid by Chicago Bears, is Keenan Allen next? 1:29:05

1d ago1:29:05

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The Chicago Bears broke the bank and signed star WR DJ Moore to a 4-year, $110M extension on Tuesday night. Now the question becomes whether or not the Bears will also extend fellow star WR Keenan Allen. DJ Moore is doing his part to keep Allen in town. Also, we react to what they saw in training camp practice today, just one day in advance of the …

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DJ Moore Signs MASSIVE 4-Year Extension with the Chicago Bears! 47:03

25m ago47:03

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Adam Schefter reports that Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore has agreed to a 4-year/$110M extension with the team. $82.6M of that deal will be guaranteed and marks the largest contract any player has EVER signed with the Chicago Bears. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. as they react to the breaking news on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast. An ALLC…

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STARTERS SIT: Caleb Williams will not play in Hall of Fame Game 1:24:55

1h ago1:24:55

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The decision has been made on Caleb Williams and the rest of the Chicago Bears starters' playing status in Thursday's Hall of Fame game. Matt Eberflus announced on Tuesday that the starters will NOT play versus the Houston Texans. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Nicholas Moreano and Greg Braggs Jr. react to the news on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast. An ALLCI…

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Adam Rank joins for early training camp vibes of Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears 1:16:45

1h ago1:16:45

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Caleb Williams and Shane Waldron both spoke with the media about the steps they're taking to be ready for the regular season. After some tough days for the offense in pads over the weekend, the Bears had a clean Monday with the details. We bring on Adam Rank from NFL Network and the Sick Podcast to talk about his vibes early on from camp, his conve…

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Caleb Williams ‘would love’ to play in Hall of Fame Game 1:20:52

40m ago1:20:52

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Chicago Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams spoke with the media on Monday and expressed his desire to play in the Hall of Fame Game this Thursday versus the Houston Texans. Would it be wise for the Bears to play him? Does he need the reps? Plus, how did the offense look today in an indoor practice with the pads off. Have the cadences improved since a s…

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SLOPPY SATURDAY: Matt Eberflus says Chicago Bears ‘not there yet’ 1:24:31

2h ago1:24:31

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It wasn't the cleanest practice for the Chicago Bears on Saturday. The offense looked sloppy, including another practice riddled with false start penalties. The defense was once again the stronger group. Montez Sweat made a mistake by making contact with Caleb Williams during a play that resulted in a conversation from Head Coach Matt Eberflus. Kyl…

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PADS GO ON: Matt Eberflus’ Staff Gets Chirpy at Chicago Bears Training Camp 1:13:15

1d ago1:13:15

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The Chicago Bears held their first training camp practice in pads on Friday. For fans in attendance, it was noticeably loud with the defense letting the offense know they were winning most reps. Interestingly, even the coaching staff got loud following several plays. Join Adam Hoge, Greg Braggs Jr., Mark Carman and Nicholas Moreano as they recap th…

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RED ZONE: Caleb Williams, Bears offense up-and-down in Thursday’s practice 1:22:34

38m ago1:22:34

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The Bears returned from their first off-day of training camp with a heavy red zone practice before the pads go on tomorrow. In this recap edition of the CHGO Bears Podcast, Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Nicholas Moreano discuss the good and bad of the up-and-down session for Caleb Williams and the offense. Bears defensive end Jacob Martin also joins t…

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Chicago Bears rookies Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze & Austin Booker impressing 1:20:31

2d ago1:20:31

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We are 4 days into training camp for the 2024 Chicago Bears season and early on the rookie class has been turning heads. Caleb Williams is showing poise in the pocket, Rome Odunze has his praises sung by Keenan Allen, and Austin Booker has impressed Defensive Line coach, Eric Washington, with some of his hand techniques at the line of scrimmage. We…

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Bears Defense makes BIG Stand against Caleb Williams on Day 4 of Training Camp 1:09:14

1h ago1:09:14

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The Chicago Bears defense made a big stand versus Caleb Williams and the offense during the 2 minute drill on Tuesday. Tremaine Edmunds and Tyrique Stevenson each had PBUs in the endzone to keep the offense from scoring. It was a strong day for Caleb but one that also left the team gushing about Gervon Dexter in a big Year 2. Join Adam Hoge and Nic…

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Bears Training Camp Day 3: Caleb Williams gets praise from both sides of ball 1:08:48

8d ago1:08:48

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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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Day 3 recap: Chicago Bears appear to have a real center competition 1:07:46

39m ago1:07:46

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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 1:17:28

1h ago1:17:28

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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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BEARS REPORT TO CAMP: Top takeaways as the Caleb Williams era officially begins 1:18:02

1h ago1:18:02

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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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The Top 25 Games in Chicago sports history ... from "Flu Games" to World Series winners | CHGO Ranks 1:57:16

2h ago1:57:16

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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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CHICAGO BEARS TRAINING CAMP PREVIEW: Predicting MVPs 1:18:29

11h ago1:18:29

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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! 1:13:41

20d ago1:13:41

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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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How many games SHOULD Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears be favored in? 1:14:09

22d ago1:14:09

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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? 1:07:38

2d ago1:07:38

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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? 6:51

3d ago6:51

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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 1:17:45

6d ago1:17:45

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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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The Chicago Bears are betting FAVORITES to sign David Bakhtiari 1:06:55

13d ago1:06:55

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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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Corey Wootton ranks his 5 favorite games with the Chicago Bears 1:07:50

5d ago1:07:50

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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? 1:09:27

23d ago1:09:27

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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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Green Bay Packers Preview: Sizing up the Chicago Bears' Biggest Rival 1:08:32

26d ago1:08:32

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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? 1:04:44

29d ago1:04:44

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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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Montez Sweat or Caleb Williams? Who’s the BEST Player on the Chicago Bears? 1:05:43

11d ago1:05:43

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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? 1:08:46

12d ago1:08:46

1:08:46

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 1:07:57

16d ago1:07:57

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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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ROSTER RANKINGS: Do the Chicago Bears ONLY Have the 17th-Best NFL Roster? 54:04

1M ago54:04

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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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Bears Stadium Update: Progress made in Arlington Heights, Chicago Remains Preference 1:11:43

18d ago1:11:43

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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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Corey Wootton gives his Top 5 Chicago Bears teammates ever 1:14:32

19d ago1:14:32

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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? 1:12:02

22d ago1:12:02

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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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Gervon Dexter Sr. Joins to Discuss Big Year 2 for the Chicago Bears 1:19:20

23d ago1:19:20

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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? 1:08:08

24d ago1:08:08

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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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Henry Melton Talks Excitement about Caleb Williams, Bears’ Future 1:10:52

25d ago1:10:52

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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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Matt Eberflus or Shane Waldron: Who has to have the bigger year for Chicago? 1:27:26

26d ago1:27:26

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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 1:22:46

26d ago1:22:46

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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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Tom Brady Welcomes Caleb Williams' Aspirations to Win 8 Super Bowls 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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Speaking on NFL Network, Tom Brady was asked about Caleb Williams' goal of 8 Super Bowls, and Brady encouraged the rookie QB's mentality as he begins his career with the Chicago Bears. What lessons will Caleb have to learn along the way? Later, the CHGO Bears crew shares audio from Bears Offensive Line Coach Chris Morgan as the team searches for st…

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Chicago Bears rookie Austin Booker joins the show! | 1:07:45

30d ago1:07:45

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Chicago Bears rookie and 5th round pick Austin Booker joins the CHGO Bears today! Many have picked Booker to be one of the steals of the 2024 NFL Draft. Does he agree? Plus, how has Booker adjusted to his first NFL OTAs? Later the CHGO Bears crew makes a big announcement that you won't want to miss! Later, we get get to our snidbits including the B…

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Caleb Williams, Bears rookies officially break for summer 1:10:11

2M ago1:10:11

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Wednesday was the final day of OTAs for the Chicago Bears before rookies break for the summer. It was also the final chance for the media to see Caleb Williams until training camp begins in late-July. What progress has the coaching staff seen from Caleb since the draft? And how did Rome Odunze look now that he is fully healthy? Adam Hoge, Mark Carm…

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