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The Chicago Bears enter the 2026 season with one of the most talented offensive cores they have had in years — but not every position group is built the same.On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize ranks the Bears position groups from best to worst heading into training camp. The tight end room led by Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet and Sam Roush may be the best position group on the entire roster — and possibly one of the best tight end rooms in the NFL. The offensive line, led by Joe Thuney, Darnell Wright and Jonah Jackson, also ranks near the top despite questions at center and left tackle.Haize also breaks down why Caleb Williams has pushed the quarterback room into the top three, why D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai give the Bears one of the NFL's best running back duos, and why the wide receiver room still has to prove itself after the departure of DJ Moore.On defense, the Bears have major questions. Can Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon stay healthy? Can Malik Muhammad and Tyrique Stevenson stabilize cornerback? Will the linebacker room be fast enough? And is the defensive line still the biggest weakness on the roster?Plus, Haize looks at five Bears players on the roster bubble: Scotty Miller, Roschon Johnson, Stephen Carlson, Jaylon Jones and Daniel Hardy.Topics include: Chicago Bears position group rankings, Bears roster rankings, Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, Sam Roush, Caleb Williams, Joe Thuney, Darnell Wright, D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, Bears defensive line, Bears linebackers, Bears roster bubble, Roschon Johnson, Scotty Miller, Daniel Hardy, Bears training camp.Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ChiBearsCentralGet at us:Email: ChicagoBearsCentral@gmail.comTwitter:@ChiBearsCentralPhone:  ‪(773) 242-9336‬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Detroit Lions have the top-end talent to win a championship. PFSN's Top 100 lists seven Lions, with offensive tackle Penei Sewell at No. 4, edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson at 12, running back Jahmyr Gibbs at 18, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown at 20. Health, execution, and timely plays must now match that talent. How many Lions made PFSN's Top 100, and who headlines it? Seven Detroit Lions made the list, led by offensive tackle Penei Sewell at No. 4 as OT1, edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson at 12, running back Jahmyr Gibbs at 18, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown at 20. That is four Lions in the top 20. Quarterback Jared Goff is No. 53 and QB10, tight end Sam LaPorta is No. 87, and linebacker Jack Campbell is No. 95 as LB4. As Jeff Risdon noted, PFN's linebacker impact score had Jack Campbell No. 1 among linebackers in 2025. PFSN also notes Sam LaPorta missed eight games in 2025, yet his 54.3 receiving yards per game was his best per-game mark since his Pro Bowl rookie season in 2023. Why is left vs right tackle value overblown? Jeff Risdon emphasized that while Penei Sewell is moving to left tackle, elite edges attack both sides. Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T. J. Watt rarely rushes against left tackles, Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson often works over right tackles, and Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett moves around. Does star power alone win the Super Bowl? No. Team health, execution, and key plays matter more than raw star counts. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks and the Super Bowl runner-up New England Patriots were not among the most represented teams on the Top 100 list. Seattle's core callouts on PFSN included wide receiver Jackson Smith-Njigba, defensive lineman Leonard Williams, and quarterback Sam Darnold at No. 71 as QB12. They won with health and timely defense. Detroit's takeaway is clear, as Risdon said, talent is there, but game-deciding plays must follow. What do the rankings say about quarterback Jared Goff and Detroit's offense? Quarterback Jared Goff at No. 53 and QB10 confirms he is not holding the Detroit Lions back. As Jeff Risdon stated, Goff is very good at what he is asked to do. Detroit does not ask him to run RPOs or fire frequent tight-window throws, and within that structure he wins. Risdon added that if the Seattle Seahawks can win with quarterback Sam Darnold and that supporting cast, the Lions can finish the job with Jared Goff. The ranking validates Detroit's approach, provided the offense sustains health and situational precision. How do the Lions stack up against the NFC North? Detroit leads the division with seven Top 100 players. Green Bay has four, Chicago has three, and Minnesota has two, reinforcing that the Lions possess the division's deepest top-end core. Green Bay's notables include quarterback Jordan Love at No. 34 as QB8, offensive tackle Zach Tom at No. 57 as OT7, and safety Xavier McKinney at No. 67 as S4. Chicago's trio features offensive tackle Darnell Wright as the top Bear, guard Joe Thuney at No. 65 as OG3, and quarterback Caleb Williams at QB15. Minnesota's two are wide receiver Justin Jefferson at No. 16 as WR4 and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel at No. 99 as Edge12. As Risdon concluded, Detroit's talent is real, now the execution must be too. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #peneisewell #aidanhutchinson #jahmyrgibbs #amon-rast.brown #jaredgoff #samlaporta #jackcampbell #samdarnold #leonardwilliams #jacksonsmith-njigba #jordanlove #zachtom #xaviermckinney #darnellwright #justinjefferson #pfsntop100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright finally reached his potential last season and became one of the NFL's best right tackles during an All-Pro season. Here's why Wright will be the No. 8 most-important Bear for the 2026 season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears' young core is starting to get national respect, but the NFL still may not be fully buying what Ben Johnson is building in Chicago. On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize reacts to Caleb Williams and Colston Loveland being named among the NFL's top players age 25 and under, while Darnell Wright just missed the list.Caleb Williams came in at No. 7 after setting the Bears single-season passing record, leading an NFL-record seven fourth-quarter comebacks and helping Chicago win the NFC North. Colston Loveland landed at No. 25 after a strong rookie season and a monster finish that has many expecting a superstar leap in 2026.Haize also breaks down why the Bears' offensive trio of Caleb Williams, D'Andre Swift and Colston Loveland being ranked 13th still feels low, and why Chicago's offense has a chip on its shoulder heading into Year 2 under Ben Johnson.Plus, the show dives into five under-the-radar Bears defenders to watch at training camp: Malik Muhammad, D'Marco Jackson, Cam Lewis, Jordan van den Berg and Jack Sanborn. Could one of them become a key piece for Dennis Allen's defense?And finally, Colston Loveland made it clear that the Bears-Packers rivalry is everywhere inside Halas Hall. Haize reacts to why Loveland already gets what it means to be a Chicago BearPodcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ChiBearsCentralGet at us:Email: ChicagoBearsCentral@gmail.comTwitter:@ChiBearsCentralPhone: ‪(773) 242-9336‬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears are entering 2026 with real expectations after an 11-6 season, an NFC North title and a playoff breakthrough. But if Chicago wants to take the next step toward Super Bowl contention, it may come down to internal development — and a few major breakout seasons.On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down five Bears breakout candidates for 2026, including Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Austin Booker, Rome Odunze and rookie safety Dillon Thieneman. Can Loveland become one of the NFL's best tight ends? Is Luther Burden ready to challenge for WR1? Can Rome Odunze bounce back after an injury-filled season? And can Austin Booker solve the Bears' biggest defensive question opposite Montez Sweat?Haize also discusses why the Bears' biggest gamble this offseason may be the decision not to add a premium pass rusher, even with edge rusher still viewed as the biggest hole on the roster. Plus, Joe Thuney and Darnell Wright continue to earn national respect as one of the NFL's top offensive line duos.Finally, Caleb Williams sparked a Bears Mount Rushmore debate after naming Matt Forte, Jim McMahon, Devin Hester and either Brian Urlacher or Mike Singletary — but leaving out Walter Payton. Was it just a generational pick, or a major Bears history miss?Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ChiBearsCentralGet at us:Email: ChicagoBearsCentral@gmail.comTwitter:@ChiBearsCentralPhone: ‪(773) 242-9336‬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Penei Sewell is an elite NFL offensive tackle, not the 10th-best, as ESPN pundit Mike Clay ranked him. He finished third in pass protection efficiency at 98.2 with only two sacks, six hits, 11 hurries, and 19 total pressures allowed, plus a 95.1 overall and 96.7 run blocking grade from Pro Football Focus. Is ESPN underrating Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell? Yes. Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell ranks among the NFL's best, not 10th. As Jeff Risdon noted, Pro Football Focus graded Sewell at 95.1 overall with a 96.7 run blocking grade, and he allowed just two sacks, six quarterback hits, 11 hurries, and 19 total pressures in 2025. Those results track with a 98.2 pass protection efficiency, which placed him third among qualifying tackles. ESPN's ranking leans on a proprietary pass block win rate and on the note that Sewell is moving sides. Risdon acknowledged that switching from right tackle to left tackle is a fair consideration, but he emphasized Sewell has played left tackle in the NFL and handled it well. Every visible performance marker says he belongs at the top tier. Does pass block win rate measure what matters in protection? No. What matters is not losing, and Sewell rarely loses. As Jeff Risdon said, the ESPN metric is subjective and measures “wins,” while pass protection success is about preventing losses. Sewell's 98.2 efficiency shows he prevents losses as well as almost anyone, backed by only 19 total pressures conceded across a 50 percent of 1,294 snaps qualifier pool. Context also matters. Protection can change based on a tight end's alignment, the guard inside, or compensating for interior issues. Risdon pointed out that Detroit often had to shade inside last year because the center struggled, and Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is not mobile under quick pressure. That reality affects how any tackle is scored snap to snap. How should fans view the Detroit Lions offensive line at 19th? As conservative. The unit projects better than 19th even with moving parts. Risdon accepted ESPN's 19th as a defensible output for a formula, noting the Lions have starters at three new positions, but he stated Detroit will outperform that slot. Continuity takes time, but the cornerstone is overwhelming. Sewell's dominance stabilizes the front, and Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley can lean on elite edge play while integrating the new starters. That foundation raises the floor and the ceiling for the group. What do the comps say about other top NFL tackles? They reinforce Sewell's standing. In pass protection efficiency, Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garrett Bolles ranked first and New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas second, with Sewell third at 98.2. Pro Football Focus also showed Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs at 92.7 overall, while Sewell's pass protection grade of 80.3 matched San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams and topped San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Colton McKivitz. Risdon added that Sewell's pressure totals were equivalent with Chicago Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright, and he flagged Detroit Lions offensive tackle Larry Borom appearing in the top 10 for pass rush efficiency as an encouraging pickup. The eye test and the data converge on the same conclusion: Sewell is elite, and Detroit's line trends up from a formulaic 19th. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #peneisewell #espntackleranking #profootballfocus #darnellwright #pff #olrankings #lionsoffensiveline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears are getting national attention heading into the 2026 season — but not all of it is praise. On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down the latest leaguewide rankings and reactions around Caleb Williams, Darnell Wright, Colston Loveland and Kyler Gordon.

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are back from their summer vacations with their way too early Pro Bowl picks for the Bears. They discuss why Caleb Williams, Jaylon Johnson, Darnell Wright, Montez Sweat, D'Andre Swift, Coby Bryant, and Colston Loveland may all be in line for Pro Bowl seasons.

Hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer are joined by former NFL offensive lineman Terron Armstead as he discusses playing for Bears offensive line coach Dan Roushar and training several Bears offensive lineman during the offseason, including Darnell Wright, Braxton Jones, Kiran Amegadjie and Theo Benedet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chicago Bears are heading into the 2026 season with big expectations, but some tired narratives just will not go away. On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down why the Caleb Williams doubt has gone too far, why the Bears defense may be better than people think, and why the constant Cole Kmet and D'Andre Swift trade talk needs to calm down.

Ben Johnson has changed the tone at Halas Hall, but the Bears still have major questions to answer before training camp, from Caleb Williams and Kyler Gordon to Darnell Wright, pass rush depth and the team's stadium plans. Marc Silverman breaks down the offseason to-do listBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears are coming off an 11-win season, an NFC North title, and a divisional playoff appearance in Ben Johnson's first year as head coach — but not everyone is convinced Chicago improved enough this offseason.

Clay and Ruthie kick things off with a lighter moment as they share what it's been like being in the middle of a fast, before turning their attention to the Chicago Bears' early offseason rhythm. With rookie minicamp approaching, they break down how the team is laying the groundwork for its newest additions and revisit their initial reactions to the draft now that there's been time to digest it. Clay offers an updated perspective after diving deeper into film, giving a clearer picture of how each pick could fit moving forward. Later, the conversation shifts to a bigger-picture evaluation as Clay ranks Ryan Poles' draft classes now that the GM has reached his fifth year at the helm. The duo highlights standout successes like Darnell Wright, Colston Loveland, and Caleb Williams, while also addressing picks that didn't pan out as hoped, including Tyler Scott and Zach Pickens. They wrap up by circling back to rookie minicamp, discussing what fans should realistically watch for and why this early stage can quietly shape the trajectory of a player's first season.

Laurence works through the pros & cons to moving Darnell Wright to Left Tackle (And Zorich to Linebacker). Does where Darnell plays affect the draft? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the breaking news that the Bears are picking up right tackle Darnell Wright's fifth-year option.

In the third hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports joined the show to discuss the Cubs' sweep of the Mets and the latest MLB storylines. Later, Harris and Grote reacted to the breaking news that the Bears are picking up right tackle Darnell Wright's fifth-year option.

The Chicago Bears will reportedly pick up the fifth-year option of right tackle Darnell Wright.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Lions are considering moving star right tackle Penei Sewell to left tackle. Could the Bears ever try the same positional switch with Darnell Wright?

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles could reward right tackle Darnell Wright for a second-team All-Pro season with a contract extension this offseason. Here's a look at what a potential extension could look like.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears shocked the NFL in 2025, going 11-6, winning the NFC North, and earning their first playoff win in nearly 20 years.But now comes the hard part.Pro Football Focus revealed the Bears' highest-graded players — including:• Colston Loveland (84.0) • D'Andre Swift (83.0) • Darnell Wright (80.8) • Joe Thuney (All-Pro) • Caleb Williams (3,942 yards, 7 fourth-quarter comebacks) • Kevin Byard (7 interceptions)While Chicago's core looks strong, tough salary cap decisions loom.Is Tremaine Edmunds worth $17 million? Is Cole Kmet really a cut candidate? Are Bears fans buying what Kevin Warren is selling about the stadium?And how aggressive should Ryan Poles get before Caleb Williams becomes extension-eligible?This offseason could define the next 5 years.

Join Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller for an in-depth preview of this Sunday's Divisional Round matchup against the Rams. Plus, don't miss an exclusive interview with offensive lineman Darnell Wright as he reflects on his AP second-team All-Pro season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Chicago Bears players earned AP All-Pro honors Saturday. Left guard Joe Thuney and safety Kevin Byard each received First Team honors while right tackle Darnell Wright was named to the Second Team.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Bears On Tap reviews the all-22 tape of the Bears offensive line from their week 17 loss to the 49ers! Ron and Q answer questions about the Bears OL performance as they review the tape from Ozzy Trapilo, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, and Darnell Wright! Jump in to talk through the trenches with Bears On Tap!#Bears #ChicagoBears #offensiveline #NFLPlayoffs Bears On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bears news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates.Support the show! Purchase the most comfortable Chicago Bears gear that you can own from our partners at ⁠⁠⁠⁠HOMAGE⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BearsOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButkusStats⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LuceOnTap⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@thesunnyv⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@smpatel06

Darnell Wright (illness) doesn't travel with Bears to San Francisco (Hour 2) full 2589 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:50:00 +0000 KvNOM2HosCfYEDyPIDNbKYuqqTPW1k1r sports Steve Rosenbloom Show sports Darnell Wright (illness) doesn't travel with Bears to San Francisco (Hour 2) Former Chicago Tribune writer and columnist Steve Rosenbloom brings his witty, at-times snarky sports commentary to the airwaves on Saturdays at 11 a.m. to lead a show that he and listeners affectionately call Saturday Suckage. Follow him on Twitter @SteveRosenbloom.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.a

Bears On Tap grades the all-22 tape of Ozzy Trapilo against Myles Garrett from the Bears week 15 win over the Browns! Ron and Q answer questions about the Bears OL performance as they review the tape from Ozzy Trapilo, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, and Darnell Wright! Jump in to talk through the trenches with Bears On Tap!#Bears #ChicagoBears #offensiveline #OzzyTrapilo #MylesGarrettSupport the show! Purchase the most comfortable Chicago Bears gear that you can own from our partners at ⁠⁠⁠⁠HOMAGE⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BearsOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButkusStats⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LuceOnTap⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@thesunnyv⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@smpatel06⁠

Bears On Tap reviews the all-22 tape of the Bears offensive line from their week 14 loss to the Packers! Ron and special guest, Samir Patel, answer questions about the Bears OL performance as they review the tape from Ozzy Trapilo, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, and Darnell Wright! Jump in to talk through the trenches with Bears On Tap!#Bears #ChicagoBears #offensiveline Bears On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bears news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates.Support the show! Purchase the most comfortable Chicago Bears gear that you can own from our partners at ⁠HOMAGE⁠.Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BearsOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButkusStats | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LuceOnTap | @thesunnyv | @smpatel06

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Bears On Tap reviews the all-22 tape of the Bears offensive line from their week 11 victory over the Vikings! Ron and Q answer questions about the Bears OL performance as they review the tape from Theo Benedet, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, and Darnell Wright! Jump in to talk through the trenches with Bears On Tap!#Bears #ChicagoBears #offensiveline https://homage.sjv.io/k0WzO0Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BearsOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButkusStats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LuceOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesunnyv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SMPatel06⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BrendanSugrue⁠

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the terrific seasons that Bears veteran safety Kevin Byard and third-year right tackle Darnell Wright are having and what those players tell us about general manager Ryan Poles.

Bears On Tap reviews the all-22 tape of the Bears offensive line from their week 10 victory over the Giants. Ron and Q answer questions about the Bears OL performance as they review the tape from Theo Benedet, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, and Darnell Wright! Jump in to talk through the trenches with Bears On Tap!#Bears #ChicagoBears #offensiveline https://homage.sjv.io/k0WzO0Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BearsOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButkusStats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LuceOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesunnyv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SMPatel06⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BrendanSugrue⁠

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh previewed the Bears-Vikings game Sunday. After that, Chicago Sports Network insider K.C. Johnson joined the show to break down the Bulls' 124-113 loss to the Pistons on Wednesday in Detroit. Later, You Better You Bet host Nick Kostos joined the show to share his favorite bets for Thursday Night Football and Week 11 in the NFL.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears offensive lineman James "Big Cat" Williams to discuss third-year right tackle Darnell Wright's development and continued improvement. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how the Bears are winning ugly as they're 6-3 in what's largely a developmental season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears offensive lineman James "Big Cat" Williams to discuss third-year right tackle Darnell Wright's development and continued improvement.

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor get you ready for Sunday's matchup. The crew breaks down why this game is crucial for the Bears' playoff chances, how Ben Johnson's offense has built confidence in the run game, and why Darnell Wright's growth has been a key part of that success. Clay explains what makes the Giants' defensive front dangerous, the plan to handle Brian Burns, and how the Bears' physical style could set the tone early.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing how the Bears need to beat the Giants on Sunday if they're to reach the playoffs this season. Later, they discussed Bears right tackle Darnell Wright's stellar season and how head coach Ben Johnson views "wins above replacement" in football.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Bears right tackle Darnell Wright's stellar season.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh continued to discuss the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.

Mark Grote's Bears Reporter delivers a Bears report with audio from the Bears meeting the media Wednesday at Halas Hall

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to discuss the latest Bears storylines amid their dismal 0-2 start, including the offensive line's inadequate performance early in the season.

PFF has given out some grades, some good and some bad, with the Chicago Bears. We go over some of the different things they brought to the table. Plus, Adam Rank of NFL Network once again joins the show to catch up on all things Bears on the CHGO Bears Podcast! ​​

Following Chicago White Sox fans heckling Arizona Diamondbacks Infielder Ketel Marte, the CHGO Bears crew discusses when sports fans' behavior crosses the line.

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The Chicago Bears announced their training camp schedule on Wednesday, with the Bears having 11 open practices. We go through the schedule that includes two joint practices. Later, we draft the offense of the NFC North. How many Bears get selected? And who goes first overall when we draft our Head Coaches in a bonus round? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze are entering Year 2 on the Chicago Bears. Is their connection one of the main things that can make or break the Bears 2025 season? 670 The Score's Chris Emma joins the show to discuss his expectations for the two. Later, we discuss Matt Eberflus disputing that he didn't watch film with Caleb Williams. Is it a simple misunderstanding after Williams clarified comments during a press conference? Chris Emma joins Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

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Caleb Williams passed for 3,541 yards last season. Now the betting markets are predicting an eerily similar season for Williams, with pass yard props ranging from 3,500.5 yards to 3,550.5 yards. Why are the betting markets so bearish on Caleb's sophomore season? Later, we take questions from our Diehards in the discord. Plus, we bring on a surprise guest to discuss the Bears offseason so far. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast.