Podcasts about Halas Hall

The Chicago Bears announced their full training camp schedule Wednesday morning, including when fans can go to open practices at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Fans will get a chance to attend 10 open practices.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The NFL announced Monday that the Chicago Bears will hold a second joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on August 27. The league also announced when the Bears would open training camp at Halas Hall.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

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 wrapped up their final day of mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall, and there is plenty for Bears fans to be excited about heading into the summer. On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down the biggest takeaways from the final day of Bears minicamp, including the growing connection between Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson, Caleb's leadership showing up in two-minute drills, and why the Bears quarterback sounds fully bought in entering a pivotal Year 3.Haize also reacts to Ben Johnson's comments on Zavion Thomas, who continues to create buzz as one of the most exciting young weapons in the Bears offense. Could Thomas become more than just a gadget player? Could he push for WR3 snaps or become a major special teams weapon? The discussion also hits on Ben Johnson's creative offensive approach, including getting linemen involved in route-running drills and why that may not just be for fun.Plus, the Bears escaped minicamp without any new major injuries, Dayo Odeyingbo and T.J. Edwards appear to be progressing, and the voicemail segment dives into Bears fan PTSD, Gervon Dexter's development, the defensive line questions, Kyler Gordon's availability concerns, and whether this defense only needs to be middle of the pack for Chicago to make serious noise in 2026.Can Caleb Williams take the next leap? Is Ben Johnson building a real winning culture in Chicago? And is Zavion Thomas forcing his way into the Bears' offensive plans?Tap in with Chicago Bears Central for the full breakdown.

After a rollercoaster season, Chicago Bears Braxton Jones has regained trust in himself as he competes for the starting left tackle spot this offseason. Plus more notes from the second day of mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears opened mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall, and Day 1 gave Bears fans plenty to talk about. On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down the biggest takeaways from Bears minicamp — including Jaylon Johnson looking like his Pro Bowl self, the defense dominating practice, Caleb Williams having a tougher day, and why fans should not overreact to non-padded June football.Jaylon Johnson reportedly picked off Caleb Williams twice during team drills, including one interception that appeared to come from a miscommunication with Kalif Raymond. But while the defense controlled the day, there were still positive signs from the Bears offense, including flashes from Raymond, rookie Zavion Thomas, Colston Loveland, and the continued development of Caleb Williams inside Ben Johnson's offense.Haize also dives into Ben Johnson's comments on Colston Loveland, why the second-year tight end could be a major piece of the Bears passing attack, and why Johnson believes there is no “secret sauce” for NFL defenses to figure out Caleb Williams. With Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, Loveland, and a growing group of playmakers, the Bears offense still has massive upside heading into the 2026 NFL season.Plus, what does Ben Johnson want the Bears to accomplish during minicamp? How important is the relationship between Johnson and Caleb Williams? And should Bears fans be more encouraged by the defense or concerned about the offense after Day 1?Tap in with Chicago Bears Central as we break it all down with energy, perspective, and real Bears talk.

We've reached the mandatory minicamp time of the Bears offseason! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you what they learned at Halas Hall on the first day of the camp. Nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon remains sidelined with some sort of soft-tissue injury. What's the level of concern for him? Also, head coach Ben Johnson had a plenty to say about second-year tight end Colston Loveland. And how is quarterback Caleb Williams doing with improving his ball placement this offseason? Later, we offer the latest on what's happening with the Bears' mess of a stadium project.

The Chicago Bears will start the latest part of their offseason Tuesday when they start a three-day mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Here are a few storylines to watch at minicamp this week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Bears-to-Indiana conversation continues as Chris Kwiecinski from Fox 32 joins us with the latest from Halas Hall following Thursday's bombshell announcement from Chairman George McCaskey and President/CEO Kevin Warren. What hurdles remain before the Bears can officially call Indiana home? Chris brings the latest reporting and analysis. Then, Kurtis takes over the classroom and gives Evan a crash course in modern baseball statistics. Which advanced metrics actually matter? Which ones are overrated? And can analytics really tell us more than the traditional numbers fans grew up with? Plus, it's Friday, which means it's time for our weekly Toasts! We'll celebrate the best moments of the week, recognize the people who deserve a shoutout, and send everyone into the weekend on a positive note. All that and more on Hour 2!

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote held the Inside the Locker Room segment, with Grote sharing what he learned about the Bears on Wednesday at Halas Hall. How concerned should we be about receiver Rome Odunze's foot health?

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote held the Inside the Locker Room segment, with Grote sharing what he learned about the Bears on Wednesday at Halas Hall. How concerned should we be about receiver Rome Odunze's foot health? After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams gracing the cover of Madden 27. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as they continued their Organized Team Activities (OTA) practices. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): We got our first look at the Bears on the field during the OTA period of the offseason — and got to hear from head coach Ben Johnson. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what we learned. A definite positive is that Johnson made it sound like quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense are in a better spot than they were last offseason. What still needs to be worked on? Also, Johnson had a ton of praise for receiver Luther Burden III. Is he in for a big 2026 season? And cornerback Jaylon Johnson has made his way to Halas Hall after being absent for the first phases of the Bears' optional workouts

Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller break down their biggest takeaways from the Bears' opening week of OTAs at Halas Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma to share a Bears report from Halas Hall as organized team activities continue.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote previewed the Cubs-Pirates game Thursday evening as they meet for their series finale. After that, Score reporter Chris Emma joined the show to share a Bears report from Halas Hall as organized team activities continue.

Assistant defensive backs/safeties coach Matt Giordano catches up with Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears, etc. as OTAs kick off Wednesday at Halas Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chicago Bears started building a new foundation for next season this week with the start of organized team activities at Halas Hall. They had a near-perfect attendance on Thursday in an open practice to reportersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

We got our first look at the Bears on the field during the OTA period of the offseason — and got to hear from head coach Ben Johnson. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what we learned. A definite positive is that Johnson made it sound like quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense are in a better spot than they were last offseason. What still needs to be worked on? Also, Johnson had a ton of praise for receiver Luther Burden III. Is he in for a big 2026 season? And cornerback Jaylon Johnson has made his way to Halas Hall after being absent for the first phases of the Bears' optional workouts.

Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower and positional coaches met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as the team continued its offseason workouts. Here are three of the most-interesting things the Bears said Thursday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer discuss the latest news from Halas Hall and recap what stood out at Bears rookie minicamp this past weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chicago Bears rookie class got its first chance to work with head coach Ben Johnson and his coaching staff during the team's rookie minicamp this weekend at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Here are some of the most-interesting things we learned from Bears rookie minicamp.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Press Taylor met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Saturday for the second day of rookie minicamp. Here are three of the most interesting things Allen and Taylor said.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

We've gotten our first view of this Bears rookie class on the turf at Halas Hall! Dan Wiederer tells Mark Grote what he observed from the first day of rookie minicamp. Was there anything to take away from the day? Also in this episode, head coach Ben Johnson was asked what the path is for rookie center Logan Jones to be the starter. Could he eventually take over the job this season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chicago Bears signed four of their draft picks and 13 undrafted free agents Friday morning. The signings came as the Bears prepared to host their rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Friday and Saturday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Friday as the team hosted the first day of its rookie minicamp. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said Friday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Bears passed on fixing their biggest flaw. Now Jaylon Johnson, Montez Sweat and others must answer for it — or this defense will fall apart again, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to break down the Bears' seven-player draft class.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Saturday to recap the 2026 NFL draft. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Saturday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Makhlouf: Chris Emma shares a Bears report live from Halas Hall (Hour 1) full 2743 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:49:35 +0000 7JGBSt2VzR9gnNG17YkbssPOKTeRcqXR sports Best of 104.3 The Score sports Makhlouf: Chris Emma shares a Bears report live from Halas Hall (Hour 1) Best of 104.3 The Score Best of 104.3 The Score is a curated snapshot of the station at its best, delivering the standout moments Chicago sports fans don't want to miss. Featuring top interviews, expert commentary, and memorable segments from across the lineup, the podcast covers everything from Bears Sundays and Cubs summers to Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox headlines. Whether you're catching up or reliving the biggest conversations of the day, Best of 104.3 The Score brings the voices, stories, and debates that power Chicago sports talk into one easy listen. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amper

Herron: Herb Howard checks in from Halas Hall, Bears select Stanford tight end Sam Roush (Hour 3) full 1655 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:01:44 +0000 ns7zV43b47NFTipesvtGhqBQlw8W0G6p sports Best of 104.3 The Score sports Herron: Herb Howard checks in from Halas Hall, Bears select Stanford tight end Sam Roush (Hour 3) Best of 104.3 The Score Best of 104.3 The Score is a curated snapshot of the station at its best, delivering the standout moments Chicago sports fans don't want to miss. Featuring top interviews, expert commentary, and memorable segments from across the lineup, the podcast covers everything from Bears Sundays and Cubs summers to Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox headlines. Whether you're catching up or reliving the biggest conversations of the day, Best of 104.3 The Score brings the voices, stories, and debates that power Chicago sports talk into one easy listen. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what new Bears safety Dillon Thieneman had to say during his first visit with the media at Halas Hall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes continued to preview the NFL Draft and were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the Bears' mindset and to set the scene from Halas Hall.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma to deliver a Bears hit live from Halas Hall after the team introduced new safety Dillon Thieneman earlier in the afternoon.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma to deliver a Bears hit live from Halas Hall after the team introduced new safety Dillon Thieneman earlier in the afternoon. After that, Spiegel and Holmes shared their non-Bears takeaways from the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the Bears' mindset entering the NFL Draft and to set the scene from Halas Hall.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears hit after a number of players spoke with the media at Halas Hall earlier Monday. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami's power surge.

Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller dive into the latest news from Halas Hall as the Bears begin their offseason program and gear up for this weekend's NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant general manager Jeff King met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday a couple days before the start of the NFL draft. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Tuesday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards and tight end Colston Loveland were named the recipients of the team's Brian Piccolo Award on Tuesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears hit after a number of players spoke with the media at Halas Hall earlier Monday.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and some teammates met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Monday as the team started its offseason workout program. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears are officially BACK at Halas Hall

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor take a deep dive into the latest Chicago Bears draft buzz, starting with a notable Halas Hall visit that could hint at defensive priorities. From there, they break down the team's biggest needs and revisit past draft picks that turned into major wins, setting the stage for how fans should view this year's decisions. The episode heats up as Clay unveils his boom-or-bust prospects and shares thoughts on under-the-radar quarterbacks, while Ruthie weighs in on development paths for young arms. Later, “Wired In” returns with fresh Caleb Williams chatter and a hilarious NFL story. Clay concludes the episode by revealing his evolving mock draft strategy.

On this GTF, Greg provides insight into what's happening at Halas Hall. This is the closest Bears fans can get to actually being there.  

Episode 3 of Bleav in Bears on the Bleav Network and CHI Sports Network is HERE — and this is the pre-draft episode Bears Nation has been waiting for. Host Brandon “Tracks” Hiatt and co-host D-Nice reveal and break down the Chicago Bears' full Top 30 pre-draft visit list ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh — April 23–25. With four picks inside the top 89, Ryan Poles has the ammunition to transform this roster. But WHO is walking through the doors at Halas Hall — and how do they fit what Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen are building? THE FULL TOP 30 VISIT LIST: Kayden McDonald – DT – Ohio State Zion Young – DE – Missouri Treydan Stukes – CB – Arizona De'Zhaun Stribling – WR – Ole Miss Jager Burton – C – Kentucky Jimmy Rolder – LB – Michigan (Chicago Local) Seth McGowan – RB – Kentucky Brian Parker – OL – Duke Dan Villari – TE – Syracuse Jacob Rodriguez – LB – Texas Tech Plus: Tristan Leigh (OT – Clemson), Sam Hecht (C – Kansas State), R. Mason Thomas (DE – Oklahoma) & more TOP 10 DEEP DIVE — What We Cover: Kayden McDonald's 92.0 PFF run defense grade & fit as Dennis Allen's interior anchor Why Zion Young is the most mocked Bear in Round 1 — and what makes him a Dennis Allen dream Treydan Stukes as the Bears' answer at cornerback in a coverage-heavy scheme De'Zhaun Stribling's vertical speed and elite blocking mentality in Ben Johnson's system Jager Burton as the future center of the Bears' zone-blocking offensive line Jimmy Rolder — the Chicago kid who could be a steal for Dennis Allen's linebacker corps Seth McGowan's character evaluation and short-yardage value Brian Parker's interior versatility as an offensive line depth piece Dan Villari as the chess-piece tight end Ben Johnson's offense craves Jacob Rodriguez as the coverage linebacker to complement Devin Bush TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro 3:00 – Full Top 30 Visit List Revealed 8:00 – Kayden McDonald Breakdown 10:30 – Zion Young Breakdown 13:00 – Treydan Stukes Breakdown 15:00 – De'Zhaun Stribling Breakdown 17:00 – Jager Burton Breakdown 20:00 – Jimmy Rolder Breakdown 22:30 – Seth McGowan Breakdown 25:00 – Brian Parker Breakdown 27:30 – Dan Villari Breakdown 30:00 – Jacob Rodriguez Breakdown 32:00 – Conclusion & Final Thoughts Subscribe to Bleav in Bears on the Bleav Network for weekly Chicago Bears coverage all the way through draft day and into the 2026 season! Chicago Bears, NFL Draft 2026, Bears Top 30 Visits, Kayden McDonald Bears, Zion Young Bears, Ryan Poles Draft Strategy, Dennis Allen Defense, Ben Johnson Offense, Bears Draft Picks 2026, NFC North, Bears Nation, Bleav in Bears, CHI Sports Network, NFL Mock Draft, Bears NFL Draft Preview, NFL Draft Pittsburgh 2026, Caleb Williams Bears, Bears Defense 2026, NFL Draft Prospects, Bears Offseason https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fchicagosportspodcast%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnHq1Zqbe22ElTEyFmRyKhDvACm4fbxjDDuvEUV-tS394gJGyD_9le3vhQ2bg_aem_Fg1NkCJo1-kjT3Kdu4McdQ&e=AT6dIkLkQxc9x7z2TWeiX5K_StyAvmntG3LkydkYx8OGYPE__--TjJTX8qbFTwhwBumssvravMiAa0D8HLmeP4eRe6m_eDhx3jkuhHPX-MssPyvMY3_TeLsaeQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.