CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

FS1’s Danny Parkins joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss if the Chicago Bears have improved year-over-year in 2026. Later, we do some trivia for charity against Parkins. Bears hater and Packer enthusiast Peter Bukowski is at it again, taking uneducated shots at the Bears. We set the record straight on today’s show. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

0:00 Intro
1:55 Dann Parkins joins!
5:05 Are the Bears better in 2026?
12:00 Bears-Packers rivalry reignited
17:25 NFL Draft in hindsight
24:00 Who will have a better season between Rome and Luther?
26:35 Chicago sports trivia for a good cause
34:35 Cubs for a cure radiothon on The Score
41:15 Peter Bukowski pisses off Bears fans
51:30 Hoge loses bet to Carm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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What are the Chicago Bears getting in their 69th overall draft pick Sam Roush? Stanford tight ends coach Nate Byham, who coached Roush in college, joins the show to break down his game, development, and potential at the next level. Byham shares insight into how Roush became a Second Team All-ACC selection and what makes him stand out as a prospect. How does he fit with the Chicago Bears, and what kind of impact can he make early in his career? 

 

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With the NFL Draft having concluded, the CHGO Bears Podcast turns the attention to the NFL schedule reveal. Will the Bears be relegated to an early bye week AGAIN? We list our dream scenarios for the Bears schedule. Plus, that schedule appears to be tough, with Ben Johnson being tasked with the 6th-most difficult schedule by projected win totals. And which NFC contenders made puzzling moves in the NFL Draft? Could the Bears be the most-improved contender? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Adam Jahns on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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ESPN's Field Yates joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft results. Was LSU WR Zavion Thomas a surprise pick. Was Safety Dillon Thieneman the biggest steal?
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The Chicago Bears add tight end Sam Roush in the third round of the NFL Draft, and Adam Hoge and Mark Carman take a deep dive into what he brings to the offense. How does Roush fit into the Bears’ tight end room, and what does his addition mean for the group moving forward? The guys also sit down with Stanford tight ends coach Nate Byham, who coached Roush and helped develop him into a Second Team All-ACC selection in 2025. Byham shares insight into Roush’s game, development, and why he could be a strong fit for the Chicago Bears. Plus, Hoge gives his opinion on the best and worst draft picks chosen by teams in the NFC North. 

 

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