Exclusive: Daniel Hardy’s NFL Journey From JUCO to the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Jason McKie — presented by The Advantage Dealer Group and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. In this episode, Bears defensive end Daniel Hardy joins the show for an exclusive sit-down interview. Hardy opens up about his path to the NFL, what it's been like learning under new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, and how new head coach Ben Johnson is shifting the mindset in Chicago. The crew also reflects on the Bears’ big win over the Packers to close last season and what’s ahead for their NFC North rivals in 2025. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Exclusive Interview: Daniel Hardy’s journey to the NFL 00:10:00 – Playing for DC Dennis Allen & key areas of growth 00:15:00 – Offseason mindset & Ben Johnson’s “win now” culture 00:21:00 – Beating the Packers & expectations for the NFC North ➡️ Subscribe for more exclusive Bears interviews, training camp updates, and season previews. #ChicagoBears #NFL #DanielHardy #PatTheDesigner #BearsPodcast