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Mac & Read look over the reported Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule and give predictions on their record. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JB & Lester let the dust settle from the NFL Draft and break it all down here - inside of the usual categories! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charles Davis, the lead college football analyst for CBS and NFL Network Draft expert joins the podcast to discuss the fit of Dillon Thieneman, the prospects of Logan Jones, what he thought of Sam Roush and Zavion Thomas in the 3rd round, and if any of the defensive picks on day 3 can make an impact. Plus, he talks about the Bears challenges in maintaining a playoff roster and if the Bears defensive line can get the job done!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Ryan Roberts, CFB and NFL Draft analyst for AtoZ Sports. They go through the entire Chicago Bears' 2026 draft, break down each player, their best fit in Chicago, and the future plans of Ben Johnson and company.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bears Over Beers returns to discuss the 2026 NFL Draft. We look at all of the Bears’ selections, as well as their undrafted free agent signings. What we like, what we don’t like, and our outlook for some of these rookies this year. Who will make the greatest impact right away? Who will have the most long-term success over the course of the season?We also talk about the latest news on the new Chicago Bears stadium, with some talk about both Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana.Merch store: https://2nd-city-gridiron-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Ryan: https://www.x.com/ryandrosteFollow Bryan: https://www.x.com/bryanorenchukAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mac & Read react to Dillon Thieneman being picked by the Bears, the rest of the draft class and grade how they did. Plus, recapping the NFL draft, NBA playoffs, Michael and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears just wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft — and Ari Temkin & Jacob Infante are breaking down every single pick on the Chicago Draft Room. From Dillon Thieneman in Round 1 to Jordan van den Berg in Round 6, we've got full analysis on all 7 selections.Plus: ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller made a bold proclamation — this Bears class is the one that puts Chicago in the Super Bowl. We break down why he might be right.And: we reveal the one factor that kept showing up again and again in how Ryan Poles and the Bears evaluated every player in this class — and what it tells us about where this team is headed.🐻 Chicago Bears | 2026 NFL Draft | Dillon Thieneman | Logan Jones | Sam Roush | Zavion Thomas | Malik Muhammad | Keyshaun Elliott | Jordan Van den Berg | Caleb Williams | Ben Johnson | Ryan Poles | NFC NorthAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears finally drafted a defensive lineman! Check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg, an athletic freak from Georgia Tech, in his quick discussion with Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. right here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears went defense again and drafted Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State, Linebacker. Check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of the player right here in thsi quick discussion with Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears finally went back to defense with Texas corner Malik Muhammad, so check out Jacob Infante's breakdown of the player right here in his discussion with Lester A. Wiltfong Jr.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin link up for a third time on night two of the 2026 NFL draft to talk about the newest Chicago Bear - Zavion Thomas, the speedster WR out of LSU.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin are back to cover the newest Chicago Bears pick - Tight End Sam Roush from Stanford with pick 69 in the 2026 NFL Draft. The guys give the skinny on the monster TE prospect and his potential to be a creative weapon in Ben Johnson's offense.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Berckes & Ari Temkin welcome the newest Chicago Bear, Logan Jones, center from Iowa. The Bears used the 57th pick on Jones, the 2026 Rimington Award Winner, given to the nation's best center. Jones played on a Hawkeyes offensive line that won the Joe Moore award, given to the nation's best offensive line. The Bears landed their center of the future.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the 25th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select Safety Dillon Thieneman from the University of Oregon. Jeff Berckes and Bryan Orenchuk give a quick breakdown and why Bears fans should be excited about this pick.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mac & Read discuss who the Bears should draft at 25 and top needs for the team. Plus, the rest of the draft, NBA playoffs and who should be the new James Bond!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll knocks out several potential offensive line additions the Bears could add in the 2026 draft. She starts with Bill Riley, the Voice of Utah Athletics, on both tackles Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu. The next interview covers Kansas State's C Sam Hecht with Tim Fitzgerald of Gopowercat.com, and finally, Taylor is joined by Conor O'Neil to discuss Duke's tackle Brian Parker II.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Marc Weiszer, who covers the Bulldogs for the Athens Banner-Herald. They discuss several Georgia prospects who could fit the Bears' range at 25, as well as potential picks later in the draft. They talk OL Monroe Freeling, LB CJ Allen, and DL Chrsten Miller.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ari Temkin joins the latest Bears Banter as we are just days away from the NFL Draft! What's the best possible outcome at 25? How important are the Bears day 2 picks this year? Is the 2027 draft as good as people say and how will that impact trading this year? We discuss it all! Check out a great podcast!**This pod was recorded before Dexter Lawrence was traded to the Bengals**Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by John Bohnenkamp, who covers Iowa football. They discuss the Iowa offensive line, its role in one of the top rushing offenses in the nation, and how both tackle Gennings Dunker and center Logan Jones factored into that success.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Ryan Sylvia of Rocky Top Insider to chat about the Tennessee Volunteers' prospects in this draft. Several defensive players mocked or linked to the Bears, including both corners Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood. They also discuss EDGE Joshua Jospehs and a couple of other players who look to be drafted next week.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Bears have decisions to make — and the wrong ones could define the next three years.On this episode of Chicago Draft Room, we're asking the big question: Is Dexter Lawrence worth a trade AND the long-term salary commitment that comes with it? We break down whether the Giants' DT is truly worth the price at pick 25 and beyond.Then — why Day 2 might be the most important part of the draft for Chicago. The Bears hold three picks on Day 2, and Ari Temkin asks Jacob Infante whether Chicago ends up with more or fewer picks than the three the Bears currently have on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.Plus: Rueben Bain Jr and Caleb Downs. Are either worth trading up for — and what would it cost Chicago to move?Subscribe to the Chicago Draft Room for Bears draft coverage all the way through draft weekend.#ChicagoBears #NFLDraft2025 #DexterLawrence #RubinBaine #CalebDowns #BearsDraft #NFLDraft #ChicagoDraftRoomAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by the voice of the Aztecs, Jon Schaeffer, to chat about San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson. They discuss SDSU's top defense and the role Johnson played, his recent climb in the draft, and his fit on an NFL defense.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EJ Snyder joins for his annual draft preview. Bill and EJ discuss the draft overall, it's strengths and weaknesses, the best players the Bears should be targeting with the 25th overall pick, what directions they should go on day two, and even some late round flyers the Bears could target with their two seventh round picks! Always a great conversation to get Bears fans ready for the draft!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Jacob Goins of Locked on Hoosiers to talk about several prospects from the Indiana Hoosiers National Championship team. They start with WR Omar Cooper Jr., then move to the defense: CB D'Angelo Ponds, EDGE Mikail Kamara, and LB Aiden Fisher.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Chapel Fowler, beat writer for The State newspaper, who is covering Clemson football. Several interesting Tigers prospects this season, and within range of where Chicago will be making its first selection. They discuss CB Avieon Terrell, EDGE TJ Parker, and DL Peter Woods, and how they could fit Chicago's defense.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Dan Hope, the lead editor at Eleven Warriors, who covers Ohio State football. They discuss some of the top prospects from their program, including possible Bears targets like DT Kayden McDonald, CB Davison Igbinosun, and EDGE Caden Curry, all of whom were big pieces of the top defense in the country.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Justin Feldkamp of BCSN TV, who covers northwest Ohio sports, including Toledo football. They talk about Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and his time at Toledo, where he fit in that defense, and his potential role at the next level.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is Kadyn Proctor the right pick for the Chicago Bears at #25 in the 2026 NFL Draft — or would it be the biggest mistake Ryan Poles could make?On this episode of Chicago Bears Draft Room, Jacob and Ari go deep on the most polarizing Bears draft debate right now: taking Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with the 25th overall pick. With Ozzy Trapilo out for the season after a torn patellar tendon and Braxton Jones' future in question, is left tackle truly a first-round priority? Or does Chicago need to prioritize pass rush, safety, or defensive line over protecting Caleb Williams' blindside?Then, Jacob and Ari each reveal their Top 5 wish list picks for the Bears at #25 — who they'd love to see Ryan Poles call on draft night and why.Plus — the Caleb Williams and Troy Aikman saga just got a whole new chapter. After Aikman openly admitted he brings insider team intel to his new role with the Miami Dolphins, was Caleb right to skip those Monday Night Football production meetings all along?Topics covered:Kadyn Proctor to the Bears at #25 — steal or disaster?Would taking a left tackle in Round 1 be a mistake given Chicago's defensive needs?Jacob's Top 5 players the Bears should target at pick #25Ari's Top 5 players the Bears should target at pick #25The Seven-Pick Blueprint: How should Chicago build Days 2 & 3?Caleb Williams vs. Troy Aikman — the full story, and why Caleb may have been rightKeywords: Chicago Bears, 2026 NFL Draft, Kadyn Proctor, Bears pick 25, Bears draft preview, Caleb Williams, Troy Aikman, Ryan Poles, NFL Draft 2026, Bears draft needs, left tackle NFL Draft, Bears podcast, NFL Draft podcast, Chicago Bears podcast, Bears mock draftSubscribe, leave a review, and follow Chicago Bears Draft Room on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Chois Woodman, who covers the Texas Tech Red Raiders for 100.7 The Score. They chat about several defensive players for Texas Tech, who had the 2nd best scoring defense in college football last year, including d-tackle Lee Hunter, linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, and EDGEs David Bailey and Romello Height.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Jon Helmkamp, who covers the NFL Draft and the Buffalo Bills. They start with the newest Bears safety Cam Lewis and his role in Buffalo, and how that will fit in Chicago. They also discuss several Oregon prospects, including top safety Dillon Thieneman, guard Emmanuel Pregnon, and others who may fit needs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll was joined by Tony Catalina, who covers Texas A&M for the Austin Statesman. They break down several prospects, including EDGE Cashius Howell, who has been linked to the Bears in recent mock drafts. They also discuss wideout KC Concepcion and offensive tackle Trey Zuhn III, among others.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll continues her draft series, this time chatting with Swamp 247's Zach Goodall on Florida prospects in the 2026 draft. They discuss defensive tackle Caleb Banks and where he fits best on an NFL defense. Plus, they chat about several other guys who fit the Bears' needs, like corner Devin Moore, center Jake Slaughter, and EDGE Tyreak Sapp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Adam Lichtenstein, who covers the Miami Hurricanes for the Sun Sentinel. They chat about several Miami prospects who were large parts of the run to the National Championship, including Akheem Mesidor and Keionte Scott. They also get into other prospects, like Jakobe Thomas, who may fit the Bears' needs and scheme. In addition, they discuss the top of the draft and the few Canes that will most likely land in the top 10 and why. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears are getting zero comp picks for Ian Cunningham. Meanwhile, the Falcons hired Jeff Scott as assistant GM?! We’re going crazy with precedents. Make presedence makes sense! Why the problem is obviously George McCaskey.Also, our favorite draft and mock draft experts, as we look at mock draft experts over the last 5 years, to see who they think the Bears will take at 25. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Eli Hoff, who covers the Mizzou Tigers for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. They chat about several Missouri prospects who fit the Bears' needs but also fall in the range where Chicago is picking. They start off with EDGE Zion Young and then address several others, including LB Josiah Trotter and DL Chris McClellan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll kicks off her NFL Draft series with Zac Blackerby of Locked on Network to chat about some Auburn prospects that fit the Chicago Bears' needs. They start off with EDGE Keldric Faulk and his role on the Tigers' defense. They also discuss center Connor Lew, and despite a struggling Auburn offense, how he stood out at the center position. Taylor and Zac chat about a few other Auburn prospects, including Keyron Crawford and Bobby Jamison-Travis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JB and Lester are joined by friend of the pod Kyle Morris to discuss Caleb Williams, quarterback talk, and his new book "Incomplete Pass: A History of Chicago Bears Quarterbacks." A really fun conversation so check it out and make sure to check out Kyle's book, available on Amazon.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Quincy Carrier, who covers the Browns for cleveland.com. They talk about Devin Bush's resurgence and what works for him defensively. They also discuss Jedrick Wills Jr.'s injury struggles in the NFL, why he could still have room to grow, and how Ben Johnson could be good for his mindset.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One month out from the 2026 NFL Draft, and the wait is brutal. Ari Temkin and Jacob Infante rank the biggest DT/DE threats in the top 24 picks, putting Cleveland at 24 under the microscope, and handing out our Bears Draft Superlatives — from the dream pick we're praying for to the name we never want to hear called. This is the episode Bears fans need before Draft Day.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll chats with Michael-Shawn Dugar, who covers the Seahawks for The Athletic. They break down the newest Bears safety, Coby Bryant. They discuss his college career, the positional change in the pros, and what Bryant does best on the field. They also talk about his personality and confidence, and how those bleed into his play.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Courtney Cronin joins Bears Banter to discuss the Bears free agency strategy, if the Bears are "broke," the impact of future extensions on the Bears spending, the new additions to the roster, how they should attack the draft, and how the roster looks at this point for 2026. It's a can't miss interview!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mac & Read discuss the good, the bad and the ugly after Bears free agency. Plus, NFL news, March Madness and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll chats with Pride of Detroit writer Jeremy Reisman on newest Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond and what he can bring to the offense in addition to special teams. They discuss him being reunited with both Ben Johnson and Antwaan Randle El and his reputation of being a hard worker.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Falcons beat reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter, who has covered the Falcons for over 20 years. They talk about new Bears DT Kentavius Street, his role on the Falcons defense, his versatility, and his time playing behind Grady Jarrett. They also chat about Ian Cunningham and Dennis Allen's defense.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Doll is joined by Matt Taylor, the radio voice of the Indianapolis Colts, to talk about one of the newest Chicago Bears defensive linemen, Neville Gallimore, who stepped in for an injured DeForest Buckner last season for the Colts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chicago Bears have been searching for a dominant defensive lineman for years. This week on Chicago Draft Room, Ari Temkin & Jacob Infante are doing a full breakdown of the 2026 NFL Draft's defensive line class — and asking the question every Bears fan needs answered: is this finally the year they land a franchise cornerstone up front? We're ranking the prospects, debating the value, and telling you exactly who Chicago should be targeting. Plus, what other positions can the Bears NOT avoid, or is going all-in on DL the best approach for Ryan Poles in the 2026 NFL Draft?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears made a few nice moves in free agency, but they didn't make any big splashes and did almost nothing to the defensive line. Bill Zimmerman explains how George McCaskey and ownership has failed the Bears football operations and what could have been done to better improve the roster.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Bears made their moves, and now it's time to break them all down. On this episode of the Chicago Draft Room podcast, we're grading Chicago's first wave of free agency — Coby Bryant, Garrett Bradbury, Jedrick Wills, and more — and unpacking exactly how each signing reshapes the Bears' draft strategy heading into April.Then we get into the biggest storyline in the NFL right now: Maxx Crosby. Baltimore backed out, the Raiders are back on the market, and the Bears are reportedly in the conversation. What's the right price to bring Mad Maxx to Chicago?In this episode:Coby Bryant's 3-year, $40M deal — is safety off the board in the draft?Garrett Bradbury and the center situation post-Drew DalmanWhat Jedrick Wills and Braxton Jones mean for the OT draft pictureHow free agency reshapes Chicago's approach on the first two days of the NFL draft.The Maxx Crosby trade market reopens — what should the Bears give up?Updated draft priorities after wave one of free agencyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a new T Formation Conversation from Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., and he's joined by Brendan Sugrue of the Bearswire! They recap the Chicago Bears' free agency moves thus far!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears are reshaping the roster — and the 2025 NFL Draft is about to play a massive role. In this episode, we break down the DJ Moore trade that landed the Bears an extra 2nd round pick, giving them four selections in the first two days of the draft. Then, Drew Dalman's retirement throws a spotlight on center as a genuine need — and we dig into what that means for how Chicago approaches the board.With four picks in the first two rounds, the Bears have real firepower. We map out the positions they should be targeting, how the value stacks up across Days 1 and 2, and what a successful draft weekend actually looks like for this franchise.📌 In this episode:DJ Moore traded — Bears turn cap relief into 2nd round pick!Drew Dalman retires — center jumps up the needs list4 picks in the first two days: how do the Bears maximize them?Positions Chicago must address with their 4 picks in the top 90 in the 2025 NFL DraftChicago Draft Room is hosted by Jacob Infante (@JacobInfante24) and Ari Temkin (@arisports).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy