EDGE CONCERNS: What Can Ryan Poles Do Moving Forward To Bolster A Pass Rush? | CHGO Bears After Dark
28/04/2026 | 1h 14min
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books and for the 5th year in a row with Ryan Poles as GM, the Chicago Bears did not select an Edge Rusher in the first three rounds of the draft. Will this risk come back to haunt them or is there other avenues the Bears can navigate to try to piece together a better defensive line than what we saw in 2025? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we discuss all that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Best and Worst of the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft | CHGO Bears Podcast
27/04/2026 | 1h 3min
The 2026 NFL Draft has concluded with the Chicago Bears making 7 selections. How do we grade Ryan Poles' draft? Needs were filled but the opinions are mixed. Later, we look at some of the UDFA signings. Could there be some diamonds in the rough? And what is the biggest remaining need for the Bears? Should we feel good about the Left Tackle situation? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fran Duffy Breaks Down the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft Class
27/04/2026 | 19min
ALLCITY Draft Expert Fran Duffy joins the CHGO Bears Podcast following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. How did Day 3 grade out for Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears? And why was Malik Muhammad one of Fran's favorite picks of the draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2026 NFL DRAFT DAY 3 RECAP: Chicago Bears Focus on the Defense with Malik Muhammad | CHGO Bears
26/04/2026 | 1h 35min
The Chicago Bears concluded their 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, trading up to select Texas CB Malik Muhammad before selecting Arizona State LB Keyshaun Elliott in the 5th round. Ryan Poles used his two 7th-round picks to trade up ad select Georgia Tech DT Jordan Van Den Berg in the 6th round. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns with a special appearance from ALLCITY Draft Analyst Fran Duffy on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ADDING TO THE OFFENSE: Zavion Thomas Is A Chicago Bear!
25/04/2026 | 4min
The Chicago Bears select wide receiver Zavion Thomas at No. 89 overall and the CHGO Bears crew reacts instantly. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. break down the pick. With Day 3 ahead, will the Bears finally turn their focus to addressing the defense with their remaining picks?
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