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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what defensive coordinator Dennis Allen had to say about corner Jaylon Johnson, who seems to finally be getting back to his old self.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote continue discussing the mysterious injury of nickel corner Kyler Gordon. Even general manager Ryan Poles can't give us a timeline for his return.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote believe they know exactly what Bears head coach Ben Johnson meant when he told the media that quarterback Caleb Williams is a more serious pro in 2026.

As we continue counting down to the Bears' first game of the 2026 season, head coach Ben Johnson explained that quarterback Caleb Williams is "less goofy" this year. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote decipher what they believe Johnson meant by that. How's Williams being more serious when it comes to his approach to the game? Also, we still have zero idea what's going on with nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon. Even general manager Ryan Poles isn't sure when Gordon will be back — if he's back at all. And defensive coordinator Dennis Allen had praise for what he has seen out of cornerback Jaylon Johnson during the offseason.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' initial 53-man roster. Was there anything that surprised us?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' decision to trade defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. What made general manager Ryan Poles feel comfortable enough to trade someone who had been a starting defensive player?

The Bears preseason is over and we're officially counting down to the first game of the regular season. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote begin by examining the Bears' trade of defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Falcons in return for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round pick. How surprising was the move? Also, we have the Bears' initial 53-man roster. Were there any surprising cuts? And what did we learn from the Bears' win over the Titans in their preseason finale?

Our own Dan Wiederer joined David Haugh and Jarrett Payton on 104.3 The Score in Chicago to discuss the Bears' initial 53-man roster. Also, what did Wiederer think of the Bears trading defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr.?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote appreciate the way the Bears, under head coach Ben Johnson, aren't afraid to push the line of aggression during joint practices.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears coaches are pushing quarterback Caleb Williams to reach his full potential.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears head coach Ben Johnson further explain why he isn't concerned with the past and is always looking forward.

The Bears went down to Tennessee for a joint practice with the Titans, and it was physical. Dan Wiederer was there and brings all the details to Mark Grote. We kind like that the Bears are pushing the line of aggression in these practices. Also in the episode, quarterback Caleb Williams described the way he's improving at coverage recognition — which is something head coach Ben Johnson continues to push him on. And was one of the reporters on the beat intentionally antagonizing Johnson during his press conference?!

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the how the Bears are filling the safety position left open by Coby Bryant's injury. Who will be the starter next to rookie Dillon Thieneman?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what Bears head coach Ben Johnson recently said about how quarterback Caleb Williams is progressing in his development.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss a rumor floated by NFL insider Jordan Schultz that the Bears have been looking at potentially trading defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr.

Bears star right tackle Darnell Wright exited practice Tuesday with what looked like a right elbow injury. Dan Wiederer details what he saw for Mark Grote when Darnell Wright walked off the field. The Bears certainly can't afford for him to have a serious injury. In other news from training camp, head coach Ben Johnson indicated the Bears still aren't sure who their starting left tackle will be when they take on the Panthers in Week 1 of the regular season. When will they make that decision? Also, Johnson explained how pleased he is with quarterback Caleb Williams' progress. And there's a rumor the Bears could possibly trade defensive tackle Gervon Dexter.

During our live show at Gurnee Hyundai on 104.3 The Score in Chicago, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote talked through what they've wanted to see from certain aspects of the Bears during training camp.

During our live show at Gurnee Hyundai on 104.3 The Score in Chicago, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were joined by Bears running back D'Andre Swift, who praised head coach Ben Johnson's football IQ.

During our live show at Gurnee Hyundai on 104.3 The Score in Chicago, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were joined by Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, who praised head coach Ben Johnson's work ethic.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote took the podcast on the road to Gurnee Hyundai for a live episode on 104.3 The Score in Chicago! The guys recapped the Bears' preseason loss to the Bengals, took a look at what's up next for the team and had a visit from Chicago running back D'Andre Swift and quarterback Tyson Bagent!

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote get an update from Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic on some of the injured Bears players who were and weren't in Cincinnati. Nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon was spotted on the sidelines, but he still isn't practicing.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote get a report from Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic about how the Bears offense fared during a joint practice with the Bengals in Cincinnati.

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and guest Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic discuss what we heard from Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards, who's trying to avoid another season filled with injuries.

It was a bit of an up-and-down day for the Bears as they held a joint practice with the Bengals in Cincinnati. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in Athletic writer Kevin Fishbain, who was in Cincinnati to witness the practice in person. What was the good and what was the bad for quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense? Can we expect the Bears to play their starters when they face the Bengals in their preseason game Saturday?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote update the latest we have figured out about what's happening with Bears nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote welcome in Mak Nong, the captain of the GLASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association) Chicago Bears! Nong tells us all about the league and previews the upcoming USA Wheelchair Football League tournament in Rosemont.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest developments when it comes to the Bears' left tackle competition. Is Braxton Jones still the frontrunner? Will Ozzy Trapilo factor in at all?

Bears training camp is rolling on, and it still seems like we're constantly updating the status of key injured players. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote sift through the latest in this one. Running back Kyle Monangai is "week-to-week," according to head coach Ben Johnson, with a knee injury. But on the bright side, left tackle Braxton Jones is back on the practice field. What's the status of the left tackle competition? Also in this episode, we welcome Mak Nong, who's the captain of the GLASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association) Chicago Bears wheelchair football team! Nong discusses the upcoming USA Wheelchair Football League tournament in Rosemont.

Mark Grote explains for Dan Wiederer the exchange he had with Bears nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon in the team's locker room after the preseason opener Saturday. Did Gordon offer any insight as to why he still isn't playing?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears left tackle Ozzy Trapilo getting back on the practice field way sooner than any of us expected. Will he be healthy enough to vie for the starting job anytime soon?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent's performance in the preseason opener Saturday. Bagent clearly wanted to play a little better than he did.

The Bears got positive injury news the day after their first preseason game. Left tackle Ozzy Trapilo was activated off the physically-unable-to-perform list! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote knew the conversation about Trapilo had been hinting at an earlier return than expected from his knee injury, but will he be able to contribute to the team by the start of the regular season? Also in this episode, the guys check in on the status of the left tackle competition after the team's first preseason game. And what else did we learn from the Bears' blowout win over the Browns in their preseason opener?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the latest "news" about the Bears stadium project, which feels stuck where it's been for quite awhile.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote preview the Bears' first preseason game, which will be against the Browns at home. Quarterback Caleb Williams and most Bears starters will sit out the game, head coach Ben Johnson said.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey regarding the latest on the team's stadium project.

Bears team president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey have provided an update on the stadium project ... and there really isn't much new. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote sift through what we learned Thursday — or didn't learn. There really doesn't seem to be much progress made at all, despite the team's claims that it's "solely focused" on getting a site ready in Hammond, Indiana. How much longer will this mess drag out? Meanwhile, head coach Ben Johnson told us that quarterback Caleb Williams and most of the other starters won't play against the Browns on Saturday in the Bears' preseason opener. So what will we be looking for during the game?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest update on Bears offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo's knee injury. General manager Ryan Poles suggested it's possible he'll return to practice by the end of training camp. Does this change how we view the left tackle competition?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share their observations from the latest Bears training camp practice at Halas Hall.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news that Bears safety Coby Bryant is going to miss most of the season after getting knee surgery. Why was the original timeline that was reported for his injury so wrong?

Bears head coach Ben Johnson had a bombshell for us Tuesday, revealing that safety Coby Bryant is going to miss four to six months after having knee surgery. That's much different than the previously reported timeline that he'd be out eight to 10 weeks. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news. When did the Bears know this was the actual timeline? And why didn't they get the news out sooner? In other injury news, it sounds like tackle Ozzy Trapilo could return sooner from his knee injury than thought. But exactly how soon is yet to be seen. And receiver Luther Burden is going to miss the preseason but is expected to be back for Week 1 of the regular season. Also in this episode, the guys share their latest observations from practice at Halas Hall.

The culture the Bears have built under head coach Ben Johnson continues to be more and more evident. New defensive tackle Neville Gallimore raved about the standard the Bears have and how it's different from other teams he has been on. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what this type of talk means for an up-and-coming team. Also in this episode, how is defensive coordinator Dennis Allen handling the injuries the Bears secondary has had? And defensive tackle Gervon Dexter believes he's made improvements as he enters an important contract season.

Our own Dan Wiederer joined Alex Kuhn and our producer Adam Studzinski on 104.3 The Score in Chicago to update the latest news out of Bears training camp. What are the latest injuries the Bears are dealing with in camp?