CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears add tight end Sam Roush in the third round of the NFL Draft, and Adam Hoge and Mark Carman take a deep dive into what he brings to the offense. How does Roush fit into the Bears’ tight end room, and what does his addition mean for the group moving forward? The guys also sit down with Stanford tight ends coach Nate Byham, who coached Roush and helped develop him into a Second Team All-ACC selection in 2025. Byham shares insight into Roush’s game, development, and why he could be a strong fit for the Chicago Bears. Plus, Hoge gives his opinion on the best and worst draft picks chosen by teams in the NFC North. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s CHGO Bears Podcast, we discuss consensus draft boards as opposed to teams’ boards. Are Bears drafts in the hands on Ben Johnson now? Eric DeCosta, the GM of the Baltimore ravens shared his thoughts on The Ravens Lounge podcast. Plus, did the Bears snipe Logan Jones away from the Ravens? DeCosta lists him as a Center the Ravens were interested in. Later, ESPN’s Field Yates joins the show to recap the Bears draft. Were other teams interested in drafting Zavion Thomas before the Bears selected him? Who could lead the Bears receiver room in yards? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh Miracle was the Defensive Coordinator at Westfield High School when new Chicago Bear Dillon Thieneman arrived on campus. He details the Safety's growth from varsity freshman starter all the way to the NFL after being selected with the 25th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bears went all in on the safety position this offseason after losing Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker. Enter Safeties Coby Bryant and 1st Round Pick, Dillon Thieneman out of Oregon. We brought on Current Head Coach of Westfield and Former Defensive Coordinator, Josh Miracle, who helped coach and develop Dillon during his HS tenure. Get to know the rookie a little more with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to share his NFL Draft expertise. Did the Chicago Bears have a great draft? Were Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad steals at the position they were drafted? Later, we rank which rookies will have the greatest impact on the 2026 Bears. Plus, are the Bears being foolish in thinking that Dayo Odeyingbo and Shemar Turner will be impact players this season? Join a full CHGO Bears Podcast with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books and for the 5th year in a row with Ryan Poles as GM, the Chicago Bears did not select an Edge Rusher in the first three rounds of the draft. Will this risk come back to haunt them or is there other avenues the Bears can navigate to try to piece together a better defensive line than what we saw in 2025? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we discuss all that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 NFL Draft has concluded with the Chicago Bears making 7 selections. How do we grade Ryan Poles' draft? Needs were filled but the opinions are mixed. Later, we look at some of the UDFA signings. Could there be some diamonds in the rough? And what is the biggest remaining need for the Bears? Should we feel good about the Left Tackle situation? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ALLCITY Draft Expert Fran Duffy joins the CHGO Bears Podcast following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. How did Day 3 grade out for Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears? And why was Malik Muhammad one of Fran's favorite picks of the draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears concluded their 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, trading up to select Texas CB Malik Muhammad before selecting Arizona State LB Keyshaun Elliott in the 5th round. Ryan Poles used his two 7th-round picks to trade up ad select Georgia Tech DT Jordan Van Den Berg in the 6th round. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns with a special appearance from ALLCITY Draft Analyst Fran Duffy on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears select wide receiver Zavion Thomas at No. 89 overall and the CHGO Bears crew reacts instantly. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. break down the pick. With Day 3 ahead, will the Bears finally turn their focus to addressing the defense with their remaining picks? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears select tight end Sam Roush, continuing to draft offensively and the CHGO Bears crew reacts instantly. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. break down what Roush brings to the offense and why Ben Johnson may be prioritizing that side of the ball. But with multiple picks now spent on offense, do the Bears still need to address their defense? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears select center Logan Jones with the No. 57 overall pick, and the CHGO Bears crew reacts instantly. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr., and Lance Briggs break down the pick, what Jones brings to the offensive line, and how he fits into Chicago’s plans moving forward. Is this the right move for the Bears at this spot in the draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bears Podcast recaps EVERY pick of the 2nd and 3rd round of the 2026 NFL Draft, live from Joe's on Weed St. After selecting Safety Dillon Thieneman, will defense continue to be the priority for Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson? Is this the moment to trade UP to get their guy? And could 1st-round talents such as T.J. Parker, Zion Young or Jermod McCoy still be available when the Chicago Bear make their first of two 2nd round selections at Pick 57? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and former Bears Lance Briggs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah join the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss Dillon Thieneman being selected by the Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft. Was Thieneman the best player available, or was it Keldric Faulk or Peter Woods? How will he fit Dennis Allen's system? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bears Podcast is reacting live with instant analysis, fan takes, and what Thieneman could bring to this Bears defense moving forward. Thieneman, an American professional football safety for the Chicago Bears, played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers and Oregon Ducks before making the jump to the NFL. What does this pick say about head coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles as they continue shaping the roster? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bears Podcast recaps EVERY pick of the 2026 NFL Draft as they come. Will the Chicago Bears fix the Defensive Line? Will Coby Bryant get some help at Safety? Find out LIVE at Joe’s on Weed St as Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson look to turn the Bears from a playoff team to a Super Bowl Champion! 00:00 Start 02:00 Draft starts! 10:00 Fernando Mendoza 19:26 David Bailey 23:30 Jeremiyah Love 30:00 Carnell Tate 35:00 Arvell Reese 40:17 Trade alert for Chiefs 46:00 Big Brothers Big Sisters 52:00 Jordyn Tyson 1:03:30 Spencer Fano 1:07:00 Francis Mauigoa 1:14:00 Caleb Downs 1:22:00 Kadyn Proctor 1:23:00 Adam Jahns joins 1:25:00 Ty Simpson 1:30:00 Olaivavega Ioane 1:38:00 Rueben Bain JR 1:43:20 Kenyon Sadiq 1:51:00 Blake Miller 1:54:00 Caleb Banks 1:57:00 Monroe Freeling 2:00:00 Makai Lemon 2:07:12 Max Iheanachor 2:11:00 Akheem Mesidor 2:19:00 Malachi Lawrence 2:32:00 Dillion Thieneman 2:35:30 Keylan Rutledge 2:40:00 Chris Johnson 2:43:45 Caleb Lomu 2:48:00 Peter Woods 2:53:00 Omar Cooper JR 2:56:00 Keldric Faulk 3:05:00 Jadarian Price Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Hall of Famer Jimbo Covert joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and discusses the Bears upcoming picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Could Offensive Tackle be the target, or are there more pressing needs on the Defensive Line? Covert discusses his charitable roots, including a partnership with Coast2Coast4ALS. Plus, how different are NFL practices since Covert played the game? https://www.coast2coast4als.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL Draft expert Matt Waldman opens up his notebook ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. If Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears opt to take a wide receiver with one of their seven picks, who could make sense? Is Skyler Bell a name to keep an eye on? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Draft expert Matt Waldman joins CHGO Bears After Dark and rattles off some names of running backs in the 2026 NFL Draft that should be of interest to Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears. Are Nicholas Singleton and Demond Claiborne getting overlooked? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are on the clock in just 2 days at the NFL Draft! Final preparations are underway and today, the CHGO Bears crew reveals who each of our “guys” is. Is it a consensus pick for addressing the defensive side of the ball? Ryan Poles and new Assistant GM Jeff King spoke at Halas Hall. What did they have to say about their draft process? Plus, we hear from Colston Loveland and T.J. Edwards. Is Loveland prepared for higher expectations? And how is Edwards progressing from a fractured fibula? We wrap the show with a tease to our Diehard discord with Fran Duffy at 2:30. Would Peter Woods be a great outcome? And who does he call a “slam dunk” if he’s available at Pick 25? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.