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In the second hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel listened & reacted to Bears General Manager Ryan Poles & Head Coach Ben Johnson commenting on oft-injured cornerback Kyler Gordon.

Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer bring you the latest from Halas Hall as the Bears reported for training camp on Tuesday. They break down everything head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles discussed with the media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurence & Spiegs listen & react to Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson & General Manager Ryan Poles commenting on oft-injured cornerback Kyler Gordon.

Bears training camp has arrived! That means Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are back at Halas Hall, where the head coach and general manager expressed their frustration over the latest injury for nickel corner Kyler Gordon, who is starting camp on the PUP list. Do they know when he will be back? Meanwhile, what progress does Ben Johnson hope to see from quarterback Caleb Williams? And how is the left tackle competition looking right now?

Mark Grote calls in after Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson addressed the media to talk all things Bears full 1279 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:09:58 +0000 JsBxKPQ9QXvZTAdQraYomE84rN1Dw6te #chicagobears,sports Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show #chicagobears,sports Mark Grote calls in after Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson addressed the media to talk all things Bears Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports, pairing sharp insight with real personality. They break down the day's biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, honest takes and lively discussion, the show offers Chicago fans a well-rounded, informed perspective on everything happening in the city's sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

The Bears are heading into the 2026 season with plenty of optimism—but did they actually do enough this offseason to become a legitimate contender? In this episode of Bear Necessities, Austin and Reece break down the Chicago Bears' offseason from top to bottom, with a deep dive into the team's draft class, biggest additions, and remaining question marks. We discuss whether Ryan Poles addressed the roster's biggest needs, which rookies could make an immediate impact, and if this team is finally built to compete for the NFC North. In this episode: Full breakdown of the Bears' 2026 NFL Draft class Biggest offseason wins and potential misses Which rookies will make the biggest impact? Remaining roster holes and concerns Expectations for Caleb Williams and the offense Can the Bears contend in 2026? Did the Bears do enough to position themselves for success, or is another move still needed before Week 1? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Come join the boys of Zero Doinks and pass the dog days of Summer along with a wee bit of Bears talk as training camp storylines are about to be beaten to death by the lame group of Chicago beat reporters. Do not fret and join us in our hopes for a quiet, uneventful camp, unless of course Ryan Poles wants to trade for Maxx Crosby out of the clouds. Annoyed with Kevin Warren and his limp attempts at creating stadium leverage? We have a little bit for him this episode too. Welcome back, loyal listeners.

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.

The Chicago Bears' 2026 rookie class could have a major impact sooner than people think. On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize ranks the Bears rookies by potential 2026 impact, starting with first-round safety Dillon Thieneman, who could immediately become a key piece in Dennis Allen's defense next to Coby Bryant.Haize also breaks down why Sam Roush could matter more than his box score shows in Ben Johnson's 12 and 13 personnel packages, how Zavion Thomas gives the Bears a speed weapon and return-game threat, why Malik Muhammad could push for snaps at cornerback or nickel, and what Logan Jones, Jordan van den Berg, Caden Barnett and Keyshaun Elliott need to prove heading into training camp.Plus, Ryan Poles used one perfect word to describe Ben Johnson's impact on him and the Bears organization: peace. Haize reacts to why that matters, how trust between Poles and Johnson changes the direction of the franchise, and why Bears fans may finally be seeing a real culture shift in Chicago.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 Chicago Bears defense has been under the microscope all offseason, but is the biggest concern really the pass rush? On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down why the Bears' run defense may be the bigger issue heading into the 2026 NFL season — and why Grady Jarrett may be one of the most important players on the roster.After signing a three-year, $43.5 million deal, Jarrett's first season in Chicago did not live up to expectations. Now entering a pivotal second year with the Bears, he has a chance to prove he can still be a difference-maker next to Gervon Dexter, Neville Gallimore, Montez Sweat, Austin Booker, and the rest of Dennis Allen's defensive front.Haize also explains why bad run defense can make a pass rush irrelevant, why the Bears need to improve after allowing too many rushing yards and explosive runs last season, and why the current defensive tackle group still has major questions. Plus, we break down the Bears' 2026 salary cap by position and why Ryan Poles may not have as much flexibility as fans think.Can the Bears defense take a real step forward? Is Grady Jarrett ready for a bounce-back season? Is the run defense the key to unlocking the pass rush? Let's talk about it.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

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles surprised many when he drafted tight end Sam Roush in the third round of this year's draft. Here's why Roush will be one of the top under-the-radar Bears next season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears made plenty of headline moves this offseason, but some of Ryan Poles' most important work may be hiding in plain sight. On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down four criminally underrated offseason moves that could help spark the Bears' 2026 season and create major competition heading into training camp.

The Chicago Bears offense could be even more dangerous in 2026, but could Ryan Poles still make a blockbuster move? On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down the ESPN prediction that has the Bears trading for Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor during the season. Would a Taylor trade make sense for Chicago, or should the Bears trust the duo of D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai?Haize also dives into why Kyle Monangai could break out in 2026 after a strong rookie season where he showed physicality, ball security, volume potential, and RB1 flashes. Can Monangai become the Bears' long-term lead back, or is he better suited as a powerful 1B next to Swift?Plus, the Bears may have a training camp secret hiding in plain sight. Jahdae Walker is fighting for a bigger role in a crowded wide receiver room with Kalif Raymond, Zavion Thomas, Scotty Miller, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, and others. Could Walker still win the WR3 job in Ben Johnson's offense?Tap in for Bears news, Bears rumors, Chicago Bears training camp storylines, Caleb Williams offense talk, Jonathan Taylor trade speculation, Kyle Monangai breakout analysis, Jahdae Walker WR3 discussion, and daily Chicago Bears podcast coverage with Haize.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 Chicago Bears hype is getting louder heading into the 2026 NFL season, and Haize breaks down why this could be a defining year for Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles, and the entire Bears roster.

The Chicago Bears offense is getting national attention heading into 2026, but are Caleb Williams' weapons still being underrated? On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize reacts to the Bears' skill-position group being ranked 15th in the NFL despite major upside from Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, Kyle Monangai, D'Andre Swift, and rookie Zavion Thomas.Haize also breaks down why several members of the Bears' 2025 draft class must take a major step forward this season, including Ruben Hyppolite, Shemar Turner, and Luke Newman. Can they turn potential into production before training camp decisions get ruthless?Plus, the Bears defense remains one of the biggest questions of the 2026 season. Can additions like Coby Bryant, Devin Bush, and Dillon Thieneman help Chicago improve, or will the lack of pass rush opposite Montez Sweat become the biggest weakness on the roster? Haize also dives into the Bears moving on from Kevin Byard and why Ryan Poles' gamble on Coby Bryant could pay off.Tap in for Bears news, roster analysis, training camp storylines, Caleb Williams talk, and everything Chicago Bears fans need to know.Chicago Bears Central is your home for daily Bears coverage with Haize. Bear Down!

The Chicago Bears are heading into 2026 training camp with real expectations, real pressure, and several roster battles that could get ruthless fast. On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down six Bears position battles that could shape the final 53-man roster, including RB3, WR3, CB2, left tackle, center, and the backup defensive tackle rotation.Can Braxton Jones hold off Jedrick Wills Jr. and Theo Benedet at left tackle? Is Logan Jones ready to push Garrett Bradbury at center? Could Malik Muhammad threaten Tyrique Stevenson for the CB2 role? And who wins the wide receiver three battle between Kalif Raymond, Jahdae Walker, and rookie speedster Zavion Thomas?Haize also reacts to ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell questioning the Bears' playmaker group and explaining why Ben Johnson may be the biggest reason Chicago's offense is being taken seriously. Are Caleb Williams' weapons being underrated, or do Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, and Zavion Thomas still have to prove it?Plus, Haize dives into your voicemails on analytics, Caleb Williams' MVP ceiling, Bears offensive balance, Ryan Poles' approach to the defensive line, and whether Chicago should trust its current edge rush group heading into the season.

The Chicago Bears offseason is officially in the books, and Haize is breaking down the biggest winners and losers from OTAs, minicamp, and the full offseason program.Caleb Williams continues to look like the face of the franchise after a breakout season under Ben Johnson, landing the Madden 27 cover and entering Year 2 in the same offense with even more weapons around him. But he isn't the only Bears player whose stock is rising.Rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas has been one of the biggest surprises of the offseason, flashing his elite speed and playmaking ability while making a strong case for a role in Ben Johnson's offense and the return game. Luther Burden III is also building major momentum as he looks ready for a bigger role after the departure of DJ Moore.Haize also dives into Jaylon Johnson's return, Kyler Gordon's injury concerns, Kevin Warren's stadium struggles, and why Jedrick Wills Jr. may already be in danger of missing the Bears' 53-man roster.Plus, Ryan Poles deserves credit for cleaning up the Bears' financial situation after inheriting a dead-cap disaster, and new data suggests Colston Loveland could be headed for a massive second season as one of Caleb Williams' top red-zone weapons.Chicago Bears Central is your home for daily Bears news, rumors, roster breakdowns, training camp storylines, and 2026 NFL season coverage.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 Chicago Bears are getting major national attention heading into the 2026 NFL season, and this time it starts with the tight end room. Pro Football Network named the Bears' group of Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, and rookie Sam Roush the best tight end room in the NFL — giving Ben Johnson another dangerous layer in an offense already loaded with young talent.Haize breaks down why Colston Loveland could be one of the biggest breakout stars in football, how Cole Kmet's blocking still matters in Ben Johnson's system, and why Sam Roush could help unlock more 12 and 13 personnel for Chicago.Plus, rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas is already making noise at Bears offseason workouts. Ben Johnson called Thomas a potential “big weapon” for the Bears if he continues to earn trust in the offense. Could his 4.28 speed give Caleb Williams another explosive playmaker?The episode also dives into possible Tyrique Stevenson trade scenarios, including whether the Bears should consider using him to land edge-rushing help like Alex Highsmith or offensive tackle depth like Walker Little.And finally, could veteran defensive lineman Arik Armstead be a realistic target if he becomes available? The Bears still need pass-rush help opposite Montez Sweat, and Haize explains why Ryan Poles may not be able to ignore another defensive line opportunity.Chicago Bears Central is your home for daily Bears news, rumors, analysis, roster breakdowns, and 2026 NFL season coverage.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 Chicago Bears offense is getting serious national attention heading into the 2026 NFL season, and NFL Network analyst Manti Te'o is all-in on what Ben Johnson is building in Chicago. With Caleb Williams entering a massive Year 3, a dangerous run game led by D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, and young weapons like Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland, and rookie Zavion Thomas, the Bears may have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL.Haize breaks down why Ben Johnson's run game gives the Bears offense its foundation, why Zavion Thomas is making a real argument to become WR3, and how Chicago can replace the production and versatility lost after trading DJ Moore. Plus, Haize dives into Bears fan voicemails on the defense, takeaways, pass rush concerns, Caleb Williams' completion percentage, Ryan Poles' edge rusher decisions, and why Rome Odunze may be getting overlooked by Bears fans.Are the Bears ready to become an elite offense? Can Zavion Thomas force his way into a major role? And does the defense have enough functional performance beyond takeaways to help Chicago become a true contender?Tap in with Chicago Bears Central for the full breakdown.

The Chicago Bears are back in the news as Ryan Poles adds another player from the UFL, signing former Houston Gamblers wide receiver and kick returner Kaden Davis to a one-year deal. But is this just a depth move, or are the Bears still searching for more competition on offense and special teams?

Former Chicago Bears scouting director evaluates the team's defensive roster. - Why does Ryan Poles like building from the outside in? - What skills are important for Dennis Allen's scheme - What's does Gervon Dexter need to do to unlock his potential - Is TJ Edwards being phased out And, much more!

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 Chicago Bears are officially entering one of the most important OTA periods this franchise has had in years — and the pressure is already building.On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down the biggest storylines Bears fans need to watch as OTAs begin, including the battle at center between veteran Garrett Bradbury and rookie second-round pick Logan Jones. After Drew Dalman's surprise retirement, Chicago needs stability in the middle of the offensive line, and Jones is already talking about building chemistry with Caleb Williams — a relationship that could be massive for the future of the Bears' offense.

Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears added seven new pieces to the puzzle in the 2026 NFL Draft. Are these the final ingredients for a championship core, or did the front office overthink their board?In this episode, we go pick-by-pick through the entire class to separate the draft-day hype from the actual tape. For every single rookie, we break down:The Profile: Height, weight, specialized athletic testing metrics, and college production.The Value Check: Did the Bears find a steal, or was it a costly reach? We also review the draft-capital impact of Ryan Poles' trades.Scheme & Timeline Fit: How these prospects plug into Press Taylor's offense and Dennis Allen's defensive vision—and if they match Chicago's current competitive window.Rd 1, No. 25: Dillon Thieneman (S, Oregon)Rd 2, No. 57: Logan Jones (C, Iowa)Rd 3, No. 69: Sam Roush (TE, Stanford)Rd 3, No. 89: Zavion Thomas (WR, LSU)Rd 4, No. 124: Malik Muhammad (CB, Texas)Rd 5, No. 166: Keyshaun Elliott (LB, Arizona State)Rd 6, No. 213: Jordan van den Berg (DL, Georgia Tech)What's your take? Which pick do you love the most, and which one has you questioning the front office? Drop your thoughts in the comments or call into the fan line!

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.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Dane Brugler of The Athletic joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share his breakdown of the Bears' seven-player draft class; Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the Bears' strategy in the NFL Draft and to reflect on general manager Ryan Poles' best draft picks in his Chicago tenure; and FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the latest Bears storylines and the NBA taking steps forward to enact new anti-tanking measures.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Dane Brugler of The Athletic joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share his breakdown of the Bears' seven-player draft class; Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the Bears' strategy in the NFL Draft and to reflect on general manager Ryan Poles' best draft picks in his Chicago tenure; and FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the latest Bears storylines and the NBA taking steps forward to enact new anti-tanking measures.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Dane Brugler of The Athletic joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share his breakdown of the Bears' seven-player draft class; Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the Bears' strategy in the NFL Draft and to reflect on general manager Ryan Poles' best draft picks in his Chicago tenure; and FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the latest Bears storylines and the NBA taking steps forward to enact new anti-tanking measures.

Join Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer as they break down everything you need to know about the Bears' 2026 draft class, featuring a one-on-one interview with general manager Ryan Poles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the worst draft picks of Bears general manager Ryan Poles' tenure in Chicago.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to discuss how the NFL Draft played out for the Bears and to share insight on their new additions to the roster.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears are counting on their returning defensive linemen to step up in 2026 after they didn't select an edge rusher in the NFL Draft.

Big Sal from Peshtigo cannot let it go — and honestly, why would he? The Chicago Bears just walked into the 2026 NFL Draft with a broken pass rush and a prayer, and walked out with three tight ends, a gadget receiver, and a sixth-round defensive tackle. Pack Nation, this is not a bit. This actually happened. The Bears traded UP in Day 2 for their THIRD tight end while ranking near the bottom of the league in sacks — Big Sal has the fishing tackle box analogy that will haunt Ryan Poles in his sleep Ninety-five percent of Bears fans hated the draft — and Big Sal calls it what it is: North Korea numbers, but against your own team Meanwhile, Gutey sat patient with picks 52 and 84, and the Packers get to face this Bears roster TWICE a year with Micah Parsons on the edge and Jonathan Gannon in the film room Ryan and Kullen are LIVE on the Day 2 stream — get in the war room with Pack Nation and watch the real picks roll in It is a beautiful morning to be a Packer fan. Smash subscribe, drop five stars, and go tell a Bears fan — gently — what they did to themselves. GO PACK GO! #Packers #ChicagoBears #NFLDraft2026 #LetMeTellYouSomething #BigSal #PackNation #GoPackGo #NFLDraft #GreenBayPackers #DraftDay #BearsDraft This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Big Sal from Peshtigo cannot let it go — and honestly, why would he? The Chicago Bears just walked into the 2026 NFL Draft with a broken pass rush and a prayer, and walked out with three tight ends, a gadget receiver, and a sixth-round defensive tackle. Pack Nation, this is not a bit. This actually happened. The Bears traded UP in Day 2 for their THIRD tight end while ranking near the bottom of the league in sacks — Big Sal has the fishing tackle box analogy that will haunt Ryan Poles in his sleep Ninety-five percent of Bears fans hated the draft — and Big Sal calls it what it is: North Korea numbers, but against your own team Meanwhile, Gutey sat patient with picks 52 and 84, and the Packers get to face this Bears roster TWICE a year with Micah Parsons on the edge and Jonathan Gannon in the film room Ryan and Kullen are LIVE on the Day 2 stream — get in the war room with Pack Nation and watch the real picks roll in It is a beautiful morning to be a Packer fan. Smash subscribe, drop five stars, and go tell a Bears fan — gently — what they did to themselves. GO PACK GO! #Packers #ChicagoBears #NFLDraft2026 #LetMeTellYouSomething #BigSal #PackNation #GoPackGo #NFLDraft #GreenBayPackers #DraftDay #BearsDraft This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

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.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how Bears general manager Ryan Poles hasn't proved to be adept at building a strong defensive line in his Chicago tenure.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' comment about drafting with scheme fit in mind.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to react to the Bears selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday evening. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote reacted to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' comment about drafting with scheme fit in mind.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the Bears selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday evening. Later, they discussed how Bears general manager Ryan Poles hasn't proved to be adept at building a strong defensive line in his Chicago tenure.

Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer preview what to watch for from the Bears during this weekend's NFL Draft after general manager Ryan Poles and assistant general manager Jeff King met with the media on Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss if the Bears could trade back from No. 25 overall in the NFL Draft; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the collaboration between general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson and how that has helped elevate the organization; and Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the latest NFL headlines, including Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence's trade request.

Big Sal from Peshtigo sat down on a perfectly good Wednesday, got sent a link, and now none of us can have nice things. A Chicago Bears YouTube channel dropped a video claiming Ryan Poles "sent a message" this offseason — and Sal watched every single minute of it so you didn't have to. The verdict? It's not analysis. It's optimism in a trench coat. Hayes from Bears Central calls Devin Bush — the guy Pittsburgh walked away from — one of the most underrated signings of the offseason. Sal has thoughts. Loud ones. Shamar Turner played five games and recorded six total tackles. Ryan Poles says he was supposed to be right there with the rest of the rookie class. He was not right there. The video argues T.J. Edwards should stay AND that Devin Bush is the future. Sal explains, slowly, why you cannot do both. One man. One lane. And the Green Bay Packers are waiting at Lambeau — twice — while Chicago hits the loading screen. Subscribe, leave a rating, and pass this one to every Bears fan in your life. They need it. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02