Podcast appearances and mentions of Montez Sweat

The Chicago Bears continue reshaping their defense ahead of the 2026 season, and today on Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down the Bears signing former NFL linebacker and All-UFL standout Tony Fields II after his strong season with the Columbus Aviators. Can Fields push for a role in a crowded linebacker room featuring Devin Bush, Keyshaun Elliott, Jack Sanborn, and more?Then we dive into one of the biggest pressure points on the entire Bears roster: Dayo Odeyingbo. After signing a three-year, $48 million deal and producing just one sack before suffering an Achilles injury last season, Dayo enters 2026 needing to prove he can be the pass-rush answer opposite Montez Sweat. Ben Johnson says Dayo is motivated and ahead of schedule, but will that translate into production?Haize also breaks down the three key statistics the Bears must improve if they want to truly open their Super Bowl window: Caleb Williams' completion percentage, rushing yards allowed per game, and touchdown passes allowed. If Caleb becomes more accurate and Dennis Allen's defense takes a real step forward, Chicago could be dangerous in the NFC.Topics include:

In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' continued struggles as they've lost 18 of their past 23 games. After that, they listened and reacted to Bears defensive end Montez Sweat's comments about the criticism that the Chicago defense has faced. Later, the guys conducted the Halftime segment.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Bears defensive end Montez Sweat's comments about the criticism that the Chicago defense has faced.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears defensive end Montez Sweat's performance in 2025. Head coach Ben Johnson thought it was the best year of Sweat's career. Meanwhile, Sweat gave Johnson credit for the Bears' success in 2025.

NFC North Roundup: Lions OTA Updates, Bears Minicamp & Stadium Saga, Packers Pay Christian Watson, Vikings QB Battle — Dave (Vikings), Pay (Bears), and Foster (Lions) discuss NFC North offseason developments in June. Foster recaps Detroit OTAs: Penei Sewell shifting to left tackle, rookie Blake Miller's path at right tackle, receiver progress, Kendrick Law's ACL tear, uncertainty around Kerby Joseph's knee, and rumors involving Sam LaPorta's contract value and a potential trade. Pay summarizes Bears minicamp where the defense has outplayed the offense, noting Jaylon Johnson's interceptions, Montez Sweat's return and burst, Caleb Williams' improved command but inconsistent ball placement, Ben Johnson's press-conference intensity, and concerns about Kyler Gordon's availability. They also cover the ongoing Bears stadium negotiations involving Illinois, Chicago, Arlington Heights, and Hammond, Indiana. Green Bay minicamp notes include 17 players in rehab and criticism of Christian Watson's four-year $92M extension. Dave details the Vikings' Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy QB competition, Murray's complaints about split reps, McCarthy's strong day, improved offensive-line coaching, and speculative McCarthy trade destinations. 00:00 NFC North Roundup Begins 01:09 Packers Jabs and Countdown 02:48 Lions OTA Updates 06:42 LaPorta Rumors and Tackle Shuffle 09:03 Injuries and Kirby Joseph Concern 12:25 Bears Minicamp Takeaways 15:31 Ben Johnson Pressers and Player Heat 18:50 Bears Stadium Saga Escalates 24:48 Arlington Heights vs Hammond Breakdown 28:54 Vikings Stadium Lessons 30:02 Bears Relocation Leverage 31:32 Packers Minicamp Buzz 32:28 Watson Contract Debate 38:01 Vikings QB Battle 39:13 Murray Rep Complaints 44:11 McCarthy Trade Rumors 49:21 Locker Room Media Slant 54:26 Wrap Up Shoutouts FAN WITH US!!!  Follow us on Twitter ✖️ for more updates… Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan Channel, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare, from @Vikings1stSKOL. This has been a joint podcast production partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - Vikings 1st & SKOL, https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ and here - Bleachers to Speakers, https://www.youtube.com/@BleachersToSpeakers-yq8tm ⭐️ and here - Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, https://www.youtube.com/@FrustratedChicago ⭐️ V1&S on X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ V1&S Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Catch it here: https://youtu.be/uLDrLQ_t4vw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma to discuss the latest storylines coming out of Bears minicamp.

The second day of Bears minicamp brought high praise from head coach Ben Johnson for defensive end Montez Sweat. Johnson believes Sweat had the best year of his career in 2025. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote respond and also hear from Sweat himself on what Johnson did to get the best out of the team last season. Also in this episode, left tackle Braxton Jones spoke about his view on the position battle he finds himself in (again). Does he feel more himself this year? And how is Johnson seeing quarterback Caleb Williams grow in the offense?

The Chicago Bears may have one of the most exciting teams in the NFL, but there is still one major concern that refuses to go away: the pass rush. After finishing near the bottom of the league in sacks last season, should Ryan Poles pick up the phone and call the Pittsburgh Steelers about a potential Alex Highsmith trade? Haize breaks down why the $68 million edge rusher could be the perfect running mate for Montez Sweat, what the Bears should be willing to give up, and why Chicago cannot simply bank on internal development alone.Plus, did Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons really call Caleb Williams the No. 1 player in the NFL? Haize reacts to Parsons shouting out “The Iceman,” the attempted backpedal afterward, and why Bears fans should absolutely have fun with a Packers star giving Caleb his flowers.Later, Ben Johnson's comments about Kyler Gordon raise a real conversation about trust, availability, and what Gordon must prove to the Bears coaching staff after another injury-limited stretch. Haize also discusses why the Bears are encouraged by Braxton Jones heading into 2026 and whether he can lock down the starting left tackle job.Chicago Bears Central brings you Bears rumors, Bears news, Caleb Williams analysis, Ben Johnson updates, Ryan Poles roster moves, Bears trade targets, and everything Bears fans need to know heading into the 2026 NFL season.

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.

The Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL Draft is over, but the roster questions are far from finished

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The Chicago Bears' free agency grades are in, and the verdict from NFL experts is clear — Ryan Poles had a solid, disciplined offseason start.On this episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down how analysts across the league graded the Bears' moves after the first wave of free agency.

The Chicago Bears missed out on Maxx Crosby, but the solution to their pass rush problem may already be in the 2026 NFL Draft.On this episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down four perfect draft prospects that could help the Bears upgrade their defensive line and finally give Montez Sweat the help he needs.We also dive into:

The Chicago Bears offseason is heating up and the stakes are MASSIVE heading into 2026.

Defense flips the script in Chicago Jake Bates drilled the winner as time expired. The Detroit Lions closed the season by sweeping the division winners and silencing Soldier Field. The defense did the heavy lifting. With four of the top five defensive backs out, Kelvin Shepherd leaned into zone. The Lions played cover 4 and mix-and-match zone looks almost exclusively. Chicago expected man coverage. They did not get it. The results were obvious. The Bears were shut out for most of the game. Caleb Williams looked uncomfortable. Route timing frayed. Aidan Hutchison generated steady pressure. Ty Lake Williams delivered his best game of the season. The linebackers had shaky moments in coverage, and Colson Loveland stacked production, but the structure held. It took about three quarters before Chicago adjusted. By then, the tone was set. Goff, St. Brown, and a patched right side The Bears' radio booth did not expect Jared Goff to move as much as he did. On the tape, the pocket work was efficient, not frantic. The bigger story was protection. Penei was ruled out on Friday. Chris Hubbard stepped in at right tackle and faced Montez Sweat. Hubbard had not played all season. He responded with a clean, composed performance that stabilized the edge. Inside, the much maligned interior offensive line delivered its best pass protection in a long time. It was not perfect. Goff had to flee a couple of snaps and had a few passes batted. But the plan matched the protection. Reads were on time. Matchups were targeted. Amon-Ra St. Brown roasted C.J. Gardner-Johnson throughout. Wherever that matchup appeared, the ball followed. North–south runs and the kick that ended it The run game stayed on schedule with quick hitters. No wasted lateral stretch calls. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs got north and south with decisiveness. Cutback lanes opened and were used. That rhythm mattered late. It set up the final drive that put Bates on the field with the game on his foot. He delivered. The kick split the uprights as the clock hit zero. The Detroit Lions walked out of Chicago with a victory, a sweep of the division winners, and momentum from a plan that fit the personnel. In an NFL season defined by attrition, the Lions adapted, defended space, and found answers at critical positions. From the rival airwaves Pre-game on Chicago radio centered on the Bears, their playoff paths, and even some delight at the Packers getting blasted by the Vikings. Those same voices were stunned when Detroit never played man coverage. They noted the late Chicago adjustment and also flagged Goff's pocket movement. Next week brings Bears vs. Packers. This week belongs to Detroit. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jakebates #aidanhutchisonpressure #chrishubbardrighttackle #peneiruledoutfriday #montezsweatmatchup #zonecoveragecover4 #kelvinshepherddefensivecoordinator #calebwilliamsuncomfortable #amon-rast.brownvscjgardner-johnson #jaredgoffmovement #interioroffensivelinepassprotection #north-southrungame #montyandgibbscutbacklanes #nomancoveragesurprise #game-winningfieldgoalastimeexpired Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bears roll into Lambeau as 6.5-point underdogs with Rome Odunze already ruled out, a crumbling defensive front, and a quarterback who's basically Bryce Young with better legs. Ryan goes top-to-bottom on Chicago's roster: the "elite" O-line that's actually one rookie LT disaster away from chaos, a run game that disappears against good defenses, Caleb's pressure allergy, and a defense that's lost its only decent linebacker and can't rush the passer to save its life. If the Packers bring energy, this could get ugly fast. Key Discussion Points Caleb Williams 2025 vs 2024: the "improvement" myth exposed with brutal comps to Bryce Young Rome Odunze out – who steps up and why Zacchaeus + Burden probably isn't enough Bears O-line deep dive: rookie LT panic button, aging veterans, and regression risks Defensive meltdown: Grady Jarrett washed, Montez Sweat fading, no interior push, LB corps in shambles This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Drop your score prediction and hottest take below – can the Packers finally bury the Bears at home or are we in for another cardiac classic? Smash that subscribe button and let's get to 100K before the playoffs! To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

The Bears roll into Lambeau as 6.5-point underdogs with Rome Odunze already ruled out, a crumbling defensive front, and a quarterback who's basically Bryce Young with better legs. Ryan goes top-to-bottom on Chicago's roster: the "elite" O-line that's actually one rookie LT disaster away from chaos, a run game that disappears against good defenses, Caleb's pressure allergy, and a defense that's lost its only decent linebacker and can't rush the passer to save its life. If the Packers bring energy, this could get ugly fast. Key Discussion Points Caleb Williams 2025 vs 2024: the "improvement" myth exposed with brutal comps to Bryce Young Rome Odunze out – who steps up and why Zacchaeus + Burden probably isn't enough Bears O-line deep dive: rookie LT panic button, aging veterans, and regression risks Defensive meltdown: Grady Jarrett washed, Montez Sweat fading, no interior push, LB corps in shambles This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Drop your score prediction and hottest take below – can the Packers finally bury the Bears at home or are we in for another cardiac classic? Smash that subscribe button and let's get to 100K before the playoffs! To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Matt Spiegel and Anthony Herron opened their show by discussing the Bears' strong running game and the value of a quality rushing attack in the NFL these days. After that, they discussed Bears defensive end Montez Sweat's emergence in recent weeks.

Matt Spiegel and Anthony Herron discussed Bears defensive end Montez Sweat's emergence in recent weeks, with Herron sharing what Sweat is doing so well.

This week we talk about the FIRST PLACE Bears with an (almost) “normal” win against the Steelers – next man up! Bears in the Neighborhood is your weekly insight into the Chicago Bears in under 30 minutes, a podcast hosted by Samir Patel and Chirag Rathod! Bears in the Neighborhood is part of the “Mr. Rathod's Neighborhood” network of podcasts!---Music: “Juicy Booty” by Subpar Snatch – used with permission from the bandVideo: Created using Luma Dream Machine and ClipchampPodcast Art: Created using CanvaOpening Clip: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CsE-q_8smug---Do you want to have your Bears thoughts heard on this podcast? Email us a 30 second clip of all your Bears feelings to bearsintheneighborhood@gmail.com and we may feature that clip in a future episode!---*Samir Patel*Samir is a contributing author for On Tap Sports Net, co-host of the “Bears on Tap” podcast and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan.Website: https://www.mylifewithme.com/Article: https://ontapsportsnet.com/nfl/chicago-bears/bear-essentials-week-12-takeaways-depleted-bears-team-finds-a-way-to-extend-winning-streak/IG and X @smpatel06; @bearsontap *Chirag Rathod*Chirag is the host of the podcast Mr Rathod's Neighborhood, an improvisor and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan.Website: https://www.chiragrathod.com/IG @mrrathodsneighborhoodIn the Lab Cookin' with Me & Zazzle: https://youtu.be/MWPkDf2P0Co?si=MZbZhGDY0GJRLpn1---Check out the podcast Mr Rathod's Neighborhood on all streaming platforms to listen to episodes of “Bears in the Neighborhood”. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CWTRtL5dizA1iyS2O7qeN?si=573ff211b80c4d8aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-rathods-neighborhood/id1445766040Video: Episodes available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/grGJYqInCzA ------ChiragRathod.comIG: @mrrathodsneighborhoodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

Bears On Tap discusses the Chicago Bears' 31-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, as hosts Quinten Krzysko, Sunny Verma, and Samir Patel break down a matchup between division leaders that saw Caleb Williams throw three touchdowns and Chicago move to 8-3 on the season.The crew reacts to Williams' bounce-back performance after a shaky start, his second-half rhythm, and how the offense responded after a strip-sack touchdown by T.J. Watt early in the game. We dissect DJ Moore's two-touchdown day, Colston Loveland's impact, Kyle Monangai's physical rushing score, and Montez Sweat dominating with two sacks.#ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #Bearshttps://homage.sjv.io/k0WzO0Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BearsOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButkusStats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LuceOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesunnyv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SMPatel06⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BrendanSugrue⁠

The Chicago Bears keep finding ways to stack wins, and after taking down the Steelers 31–28, this team sits at 8-3, winners of 8 of their last 9, and firmly in the NFC playoff picture. Haize breaks down the Best and Worst from a massive victory where Chicago battled injuries, adversity, and still found a way.Nahshon Wright delivered his best game as a Bear with a statement interception and multiple pass breakups. Montez Sweat dominated with two sacks and a strip-sack recovery. Caleb Williams bounced back from a costly fumble with three touchdowns and a 104.3 passer rating. DJ Moore hit 8,000 career yards with two scores. And a wave of rookies — Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Kyle Monangai, Ozzy Trapilo — stepped up in a HUGE way.But it wasn't perfect. Chicago's run defense got gashed for 186 yards. D'Andre Swift struggled. And the Bears nearly let Pittsburgh steal a game they controlled.We also dive into the updated playoff picture, with Chicago sitting at the No. 3 seed and a 62% chance of making the postseason. With the Eagles looming on Black Friday, Ben Johnson breaks down how the Bears prepare on a short week, and why Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon could return in time for the biggest game of the season.Plus, voicemails from Bears Nation bring the energy on winning ugly, culture change, and national media disrespect.Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ChiBearsCentralGet at us:Email: ChicagoBearsCentral@gmail.comTwitter:@ChiBearsCentralPhone: ‪(773) 242-9336‬Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code BEARSCENTRAL for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bears On Tap discusses the Chicago Bears' 26-14 win over the New Orleans Saints, their fourth straight victory of the season. Hosts Quinten Krzysko and Ron Luce break down Dennis Allen's revenge game against his former team, the Bears' dominant defensive performance, and how Chicago's ground game carried the day.We'll cover Tremaine Edmunds' huge impact, Montez Sweat's early strip-sack, and the defense's fourth straight game with three or more takeaways. Plus, we analyze D'Andre Swift's season-high 124 rushing yards, rookie Kyle Monangai's breakout performance, and Caleb Williams' uneven outing in a win that snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Saints.The guys also dive into Allen's emotional postgame moment, what this four-game win streak says about the Bears' growth under Ben Johnson, and how Chicago matches up with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7.Subscribe for more Bears postgame breakdowns, analysis, and debates from your favorite Bears podcast.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened to Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson's comments about how often he has and hasn't been targeted this season. After that, they stressed the need for the Bears to get more production from highly paid defensive end Montez Sweat. Later, they shared their predictions for the Bears-Saints game Sunday.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment, with a focus on the Bears' 31-14 win against the Cowboys on Sunday. After that, they discussed Bears defensive end Montez Sweat calling out the media for being critical of the team's defense in its 0-2 start to the season.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Bears defensive end Montez Sweat calling out the media for being critical of the team's defense in its 0-2 start to the season.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing the big blow the Bears suffered with the news that star cornerback Jaylon Johnson is likely to miss the rest of the season with a groin injury. How does that change expectations for the Bears? After that, they discussed how highly paid defensive end Montez Sweat and the rest of Chicago's defense need to step up after an abysmal start to the season.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how highly paid Bears defensive end Montez Sweat and the rest of Chicago's defense need to step up after an abysmal start to the season.

The Full Go returns as Jason welcomes The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain to the podcast. The two chat about initial training camp reactions, how much time to give the new regime to show improvement, and how last year's adversity could benefit Caleb Williams. They also discuss the left tackle competition, Jaylon Johnson's absence and why Montez Sweat could be primed for a bounce-back season. Please visit ⁠www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Kevin Fishbain Producer: Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Grote and Ramie Makhlouf discussed the need for Bears defensive end Montez Sweat and the team's other pass rushers to step up this season.

Mark Grote and Ramie Makhlouf opened their show by stressing the need for Bears defensive end Montez Sweat and the team's other pass rushers to step up this season. After that, they shared what their confidence level is in second-year quarterback Caleb Williams now compared to last year at this time. Later, they opened up the phone lines to take Bears calls from listeners.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to break down the biggest storylines as training camp continues; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears are breaking quarterback Caleb Williams down in order to build him back up; and Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to defensive end Montez Sweat's comments about new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears defensive end Montez Sweat's recent comments on new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by MLB Network insider Jon Morosi to discuss the Cubs' mindset as the trade deadline looms Thursday. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to Bears defensive end Montez Sweat's recent comments on new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme.

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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Jaylon Johnson is among the top defensive players in the NFC North, but where does Montez Sweat stand? Today we draft the top defensive players in the NFC North. How many Bears get selected? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

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.

Author Bobby Peters joins the CHGO Bears Podcast with a detailed breakdown of Ben Johnson's offense. Peters' piece on the 2024 Detroit Lions offense includes actual playcalls from the team. What could Johnson's playcalls sound like in 2025? Later, Caleb Williams spoke at Fanatics Fest over the weekend. How does he describe how his relationship with Johnson is developing? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.