CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

We head into the Labor Day weekend with some contractual news regarding the Chicago Bears salary cap. ESPN’s Field Yates reports that the Bears restructured the contracts of Dayo Odeyingbo, Joe Thuney and T.J. Edwards to free up ~$17M in cap space. Is this a normal procedural move or does it signify that a move could be coming? Later, we take a deep dive into the Chicago Bears opponents this season. Can Ben Johnson’s group overcome a tough schedule to make their way back into the playoffs? We end the show we a special announcement about what our Friday shows will be looking like this season with 2 special guests joining. Adam Hoge hosts the CHGO Bears Podcast!
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Chicago Bears fans will hold their collective breath after WR Rome Odunze and D’Andre Swift left practice Thursday with injuries. We react to the tough news with just 10 days to go until the start of the season. A silver lining of practice was the return of Austin Booker from injury after he was previously was listed as week-to-week. Will the edge rusher be ready to go Week 1, and will he be starting opposite Montez Sweat? Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. as we inch closer to the regular season on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears rookie class has already turned heads at Training Camp with what looks to be another solid draft class. Still a lot to prove. That being said, two rookies are drawing comparisons that might raise your eye brow. Hang out with Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr. as we go LIVE for your morning commute and get you one day closer to gamed on the Brick x Brick Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears are an offensive-dominated team with head coach Ben Johnson at the helm, but is the defensive line a sleeping giant for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen? Allen spoke today at Halas Hall and called it one of the team’s deepest position groups. Have we not been giving the D-Line enough credit to this point? Later, we dive into a piece from Mike Sando, where he polled anonymous NFC executives and asked them to predict the NFC standings. Where did the Bears land in those predictions? WE also get important practice updates, including Kyle Monangai resuming running. Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.
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When the Chicago Bears signed CB Kyler Gordon to a 3-year, $40M extension in 2025, they made him the highest-paid slot corner in the NFL. In the nearly 1.5 years since then, the talented corner’s situation has grown increasingly murky. With no clear indication what the issues are, Bears GM Ryan Poles was asked what his situation is with Poles saying he still has hope that Kyler will return this season. Is his future as a Chicago Bear in doubt? We address the unusual situation. Later, we hear from head coach Ben Johnson as the team prepares for Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. We also update some roster maneuverings including Safety Coby Bryant being placed on IR. Join Adam Hoge and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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