Best Out Of The Groove Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson Joins DEPLETED Chicago Bears Secondary | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:10:29

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The Chicago Bears made a move to add to their secondary Wednesday morning, adding C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Gardner-Johnson played three seasons under Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen with the New Orleans Saints. How quickly can he get up to speed in Chicago? Hear from Ben Johnson on why the Bears made the move. Later, with just six days to go to the…

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SECOND OPINION: Caleb Williams Took “Step Forward” vs Ravens | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:21:41

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Speaking to the media on Monday, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that after watching the film, QB Caleb Williams took a “step forward” despite the loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8. Matt Waldman, Senior Staff Writer at Footballguys and creator of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio joins the show with his opinion of Caleb Williams. Was Ben…

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CALLED OUT! Ben Johnson Wants More ACCOUNTABILITY From Leaders | CHGO Bears After Dark 1:06:44

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After yesterdays loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Ben Johnson said that he wants the leaders on the Chicago Bears to take more ownership for the ongoing penalties happening week in and week out. Who will be the vocal leader in the locker room to get this cleaned up? We'll talk about all that and more with Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw, and Phil Ottoch…

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UP & DOWN: How Patient Will Ben Johnson Be with Caleb Williams? | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:13:21

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The Caleb Williams experience in Year 2 of his NFL career has been up and down through 8 weeks. The Chicago Bears are above .500 at 4-3, but progress under center hasn’t been linear. Can Ben Johnson get the miscues fixed in time to make a playoff run? Lance Briggs is here to give us the players perspective of what’s going on with the Chicago Bears.…

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AFTERSHOW: Ben Johnson & Chicago Bears SUFFER Major Letdown vs Baltimore Ravens | Brick by Brick 1:04:05

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The Chicago Bears suffered a major setback in Baltimore, falling flat against the Ravens in one of their toughest games of the season. The Bears offense continues to struggle through the air as Caleb Williams faces growing pains and the penalties keep mounting. Can Ben Johnson get this team back on track and fix Chicago’s offensive issues? Join Lan…

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BEARS POSTGAME: Chicago Bears Unable to Come Back vs Ravens as Win Streak Ends | CHGO Bears 1:46:01

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All looked well for the Chicago Bears in their first two possessions against the Baltimore Ravens in NFL Week 8. Caleb Williams led consecutive scoring drives that ended in a field goal to go up 6-0. Then reality sunk in as backup Tyler Huntley led a 16-0 run to put the Ravens in front, a lead they would not relinquish. D’Andre Swift scored in the …

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Can the Chicago Bears defensive line find their groove under Dennis Allen? Brick x Brick Podcast 1:04:30

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The Chicago Bears have 15 takeaways over their last 4 games but the defensive line still has yet to generate much of a pass rush. But the run defense has stepped up in the last 2 games including holding the New Orleans Saints to 44 yards rushing as the Bears went on to win their 4th straight game! Joining the show is former Bears DT, Henry Melton, …

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Brian Baldinger Breaks Down an Improving Chicago Bears Offense | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:24:43

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Former NFL player and current analyst Brian Baldinger is back on the CHGO Bears Podcast! He talks about an improving Chicago Bears offense that is doing something fans in Chicago haven’t seen in a long time, winning at the line of scrimmage. Is this a flash in the pan or a sign of more to come for the Bears? Later we head into the Bears locker room…

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Talladega Reaction, Free Agency Frenzy, Lawsuit Updates, Martinsville and MORE!!! 2:34:34

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Talladega saw the whacky but also the solid racing. We break it down as well as the slew of free agency moves and so much more heading into Martinsville weekend! Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter

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Lamar Jackson Still a Question as Ben Johnson Prepares for Ravens | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:11:52

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The Chicago Bears are in game prep for their NFL Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall Wednesday morning about the challenge of playing the Ravens, with or without Lamar Jackson. Can the Bears beat the Ravens whether or not the 2-time MVP plays? And how important will Colston Loveland’s play be with Cole Kmet …

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GOOD TAKE, BAD TAKE: Chicago Bears Predictions Gone Right or Wrong | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:16:40

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The CHGO Bears Podcast looks back at some predictions that we got right…or wrong. Did the Chicago Bears get the draft all wrong? And has Rome Odunze already ascended to WR1? Later, Hoge’s ODK is back to review Caleb Williams’ game against the New Orleans Saints. And the Franimal, Fran Duffy, is back for an early look at the 2026 NFL Draft on the da…

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VICTORY MONDAY! Kevin Byard, Chicago Bears playing PHYSICAL & FAST | CHGO Bears After Dark 1:05:58

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Ben Johnson said today to the press that Sunday afternoons game vs the Saints was the most physical game they've played all year. Between the run game exploding over the last 2 weeks and the defense forcing 15 turnovers over the last 4 weeks, the Chicago Bears have found a toughness after an 0-2 start. Can the Bears keep it rolling? Join Greg Bragg…

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CONTENDERS OR PRETENDERS: Can Ben Johnson lead Chicago Bears to playoffs? | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:13:45

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After winning their 4th-straight game, the Chicago Bears now sit at 4-2 on the season. If the playoffs today, the Bears would be out of the playoffs in 8th place in the NFC (Lions and Seahawks play Monday night). So are Ben Johnson’s Bears contenders or pretenders? Later, we discuss Dennis Allen receiving the game ball from Johnson. Just how much d…

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AFTERSHOW: Chicago Bears STAY HOT! 4th Straight WIN After Taking Down the Saints | Brick by Brick 1:04:14

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The Chicago Bears are on fire! Caleb Williams and the Bears took down the New Orleans Saints for their fourth straight win, continuing one of the hottest streaks in the NFL. Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah join Greg Braggs Jr. on the Brick by Brick Aftershow to recap the Bears’ Week 7 matchup and break down how Chicago’s dominant…

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BEARS POSTGAME: Defense UNRATTLED by New Orleans Saint for 4th-Straight Win! | CHGO Bears 1:41:27

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The Chicago Bears jumped on the New Orleans Saints in the first half behind a ferocious defensive effort, leading 20-0 before the Saints had time to blink. Montez Sweat forced a fumble and Nahshon Wright came up with a big interception. But the Saints marched back in with 2 touchdowns from Chris Olave to make it 20-14. 2 field goals by Jake Moody a…

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TRAP GAME? Can Chicago Bears continue winning streak over Saints? | Brick x Brick Podcast 1:04:41

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The Chicago Bears are ROLLING with a 3 game winning streak heading back to Soldier Field as they take on the New Orleans Saints. But is it a trap game? We’ll talk about that and give you the blueprint to success along with some trade targets the Bears might consider before the trade deadline. Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah, and Greg Braggs Jr for …

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How High is Up for SURGING Chicago Bears? | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:16:38

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Can the Chicago Bears make it four-straight wins against the New Orleans Saints this weekend? We update our record predictions following the Bears' 5th game of the season. Are the trending upward or is at the same as our original predictions? Later, Adam Jahns joins the show with Week 7 updates, including the Bears’ injury report. And Adam Hoge’s w…

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Connor Zilisch Joins, Hamlin's 60th, Contenders Rise and Fall, A Silly Season Domino and MORE!!! 2:59:16

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Connor Zilisch joins at the two hour mark to talk racing, football, and Random Drivers. We look back at a whacky and wild weekend in Vegas, the latest news this week, and forwards at Talladega. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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EYES FORWARD: Ben Johnson Leans on “Godsend” Dennis Allen in Return Game vs Saints | CHGO Bears 1:10:21

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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson spoke at the podium at Halas Hall on Wednesday afternoon, calling Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen a “Godsend.” How much has Allen meant to the Bears defense, and how much more valuable can he be in a revenge game and the team he coached last season in the New Orleans Saints? Caleb Williams also spoke at Halas…

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Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson with a nod to Troy Aikman after Bears win | CHGO Bears After Dark 1:12:32

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The Chicago Bears are streaking! Ben Johnson made some important adjustments and the Bears secured a signature road win on the primetime stage vs the Washington Commanders. Now that the dust has settled, what stood out in the big win last night and how can the Bears keep this momentum coming back to Chicago to extend the streak to 4 games? Join Gre…

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WIN FOR BEN: Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson Pairing Just Getting Started | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:09:05

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The Chicago Bears are celebrating a Victory Tuesday following their Week 6 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football! Has the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams pairing only scratched the surface to this point? We hear from Caleb following the game on the budding player-coach pairing. Plus, has the Linebacker corps seemingly taken the nex…

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CULTURE SHIFT Ben Johnson & Chicago Bears Back-to-Back Wins Push Over .500 | Brick x Brick Aftershow 1:02:47

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The Chicago Bears have fought and clawed their way back to over .500 on the season with two straight 25-24 wins, both decided with no time on the clock. Head coach Ben Johnson made key adjustments on the offensive line, sparking a dominant run game as the Bears’ culture appears to be turning a corner. Plus, we break down how Caleb Williams’ matchup…

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BEARS POSTGAME: D’Andre Swift, Jake Moody DRIVE Chicago Bears to Last-Second WIN! | CHGO Bears 1:38:00

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The Chicago Bears jumped out to a fast start on Monday Night Football against the Washington Commanders, leading 13-0 while forcing two turnovers. Caleb Williams scored his 2nd rush TD of the season early. But the Commanders stormed back, going on a 24-3 run. Caleb connected with D’Andre Swift on a 55-yard TD to cut the deficit to 2, but the ensuin…

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HOMECOMING: Caleb Williams’ High School Coach Randy Trivers Joins as Bears Head to D.C. | CHGO Bears 1:06:20

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It's a homecoming game for Caleb Williams as he heads to where his football career began in Washington D.C. when the Chicago bears take on the Washington Commanders in Week 6. We're re-joined by Caleb's coach at Gonzaga College High School, Randy Trivers! What has Trivers seen in Caleb's development in year 2? LAter we hear from Caleb Williams at H…

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MATT FORTE JOINS! Can Chicago Bears run game improve? | Brick x Brick Podcast 1:27:57

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The Chicago Bears have a big time matchup on Monday Night Football vs the Washington Commanders and we have a BIG TIME guest joining the show! Matt Forte, former Bears RB great, joins Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah as we discuss the running back room, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and much more on the Brick x Brick Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad…

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Tyrique Stevenson Shows Maturity Ahead of Revenge Game vs Commanders | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:23:49

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It’s a jam-packed edition of the CHGO Bears Podcast! Adam Jahns joins from Halas Hall to preview the Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders. Later, we speak with former Bears and Commanders Offensive Lineman Charles Leno Jr. as he gives the perspective of both teams. Can the Bears slow down Jayden Daniels? Plus, Tyrique Stevenson spoke in the locke…

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SVG Dominates, Race Manipulation, 750 Horsepower, and MORE (ft. Michael Mrucz) 3:02:53

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The Roval saw the end of the Round of 12. SVG may have dominated but the biggest stories seem to be from the Playoff cutline and the possible race manipulation. We look into that and all of the latest news about horsepower increases, silly season updates, and the updates given for NASCORT and also from Steve O'Donnell. All of this heading into Sin …

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BEN JOHNSON’S EVALUATION: Caleb Williams vs Jayden Daniels in the NFL Draft | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:15:34

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Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall for the second-straight day and was asked about his evaluation last year between QBs Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. Hear what stood out about each quarterback to Johnson while he was still a member of the Detroit Lions. Adam Hoge joins from Halas Hall with his top takeaways from the press conference. Later, we lo…

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REVENGE WEEK: Tyrique Stevenson, Bears gear up for rematch vs Commanders | CHGO Bears After Dark 1:06:51

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By Phil Ottochian, Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw

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Caleb Williams vs Jayden Daniels: Is the Gap Narrowing Between the QBs? | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:09:38

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By Kaitlin Sharkey, Adam Hoge, Mark Carman

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STOCK WATCH: Rome Odunze RISING in Updated Chicago Bears Roster Tiers | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:05:09

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By Greg Braggs Jr, Mark Carman, Adam Hoge

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ASK US ANYTHING: What Can the Chicago Bears STILL GET Out of Montez Sweat? | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:11:07

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The CHGO Bears crew open up the mailbag to finish out the bye week. What can the Chicago Bears and Dennis Allen get out of Montez Sweat through the rest of the season? Are Adam Hoge and Mark Carman more optimistic about Caleb Williams than they were about Jay Cutler? Is Theo Benedet the long-term answer to the offensive line problems? Hosted by Sim…

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Best AND Worst Case Chicago Bears Scenarios with Carmie V | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:00:45

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On this episode of CHGO Bears, we dive into the best and worst case scenarios for the rest of this season. What role will Caleb Williams play in deciding which way the Chicago Bears lean? Plus, what impact is Ben Johnson having on the Bears’ use of analytics? Carmen Vitali joins Adam Hoge and Patrick Norton to discuss that and more. Plus, we go ins…

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Elliott Parts the Seas, Hamlin's Dilemma, Game Talk, and NASCAR's Push Back to Roots (ft. Jeff Favignano) 2:20:05

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Kansas is always a treat and we go over all of it plus NASCAR 25 talk and the chances of old school NASCAR coming back only continue to grow with higher horsepower, old tracks, and even the full season points format gaining a lot of steam... Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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WRIGHT DIRECTION: Nick Wright Talks Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams & Chicago Bears Progress | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:11:01

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On this episode of CHGO Bears, Fox Sports' Nick Wright joins Adam Hoge and Mark Carman to discuss the latest progress of the Chicago Bears. Is Caleb Williams progressing FASTER than expected? Has Ben Johnson turned around the offensive and defensive lines already? Plus, new stadium renderings have been released for Arlington Heights. And we take yo…

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BYE WEEK ADJUSTMENTS: What Ben Johnson can do to jumpstart Chicago Bears | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:17:00

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The Chicago Bears enter the bye week 2-2, coming off a thrilling win over the Las Vegas Raiders. But, what changes are in store for the Bears in their week off? What can Ben Johnson do to tweak the offense into peak form? What does Dennis Allen need to whip the defense into shape? Adam Hoge and Mark Carman discuss on this episode of CHGO Bears. Plu…

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VICTORY MONDAY! Chicago Bears Season Back on Track Going into Bye Week! | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:08:26

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The Chicago Bears got their season back on track following their NFL Week 4 win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday! The Bears now enter the bye week back at .500 with the momentum of a 2-game win streak. Will the Bears get the advantage of playing injury depleted teams coming out of the bye with the Commanders, Bengals and Giants all on the sc…

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AFTERSHOW: Is Bears Win Over Raiders a SEASON-DEFINING Moment? | Brick x Brick Podcast 1:07:20

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The party is STILL GOING following the Chicago Bears last-minute blocked kick to win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. Former Chicago Bear Lance Briggs is joined by Greg Braggs Jr. on the Brick by Brick Aftershow to break down everything from Caleb Williams to Kevin Byard to Ben Johnson…LIVE from Mandelay Bay in Las Vegas. Hosted by Simplecast,…

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BEARS POSTGAME: Chicago STUNS Raiders With BLOCKED KICK | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:31:23

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The Chicago Bears STUN the Las Vegas Raiders at the buzzer with a blocked kick, winning the Week 4 matchup 25-24. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. detail the win from Las Vegas, with appearances by Lance Briggs and Adam Jahns reporting live from Allegiant Stadium. What did the Bears learn about Caleb Williams this week? Is this the breako…

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Caleb Williams looks to build on big week vs Las Vegas Raiders | Brick x Brick Podcast 1:09:15

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Caleb Williams is focused in on beating the Raiders after winning NFC offensive player of the week. How can the Chicago Bears keep their momentum after a big win vs the Cowboys? Plus, Spice Adams and Peanut Tillman call out Lance Briggs for his pregame speeches, Briggs will give his response! We’ll also help you make some money as always on DAAA Be…

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WORK IN PROGRESS: Chicago Bears O-Line Tasked with Injuries, Slowing Down Maxx Crosby | CHGO Bears 1:13:18

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Caleb Williams was named the NFC Offensive Player of the week. Williams had at best a modest reaction saying it was “cool.” What would be really cool is if Caleb and the Chicago Bears can get a win on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders and enter the bye week 2-2. Caleb’s footwork will be one of the keys to victory as will the defense shutting d…

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Penske Strikes Back, Gibbs Civil War, Game Reveal, and Full Season Points Possible?! (ft. Auto Racing Analytics) 2:54:49

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New Hampshire was a ton of fun, but nobody really saw it! Plenty of news came out about the game and Playoff committee as we head to the plains of Kansas! Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Eric Estepp, Danny B, Jaret Lundberg, Black Flags Matter

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Caleb Williams Wins NFC Honors, Looks Onward to Raiders | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:17:51

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Ben Johnson talked to the media today and spoke on the progression Caleb Williams has made along with the offense as the coaching staff has added more and more to the playbook. We’ll listen in to the Head Coach on why things on the offensive side is pointing up. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as we talk about all that and more on th…

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How Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears Playbook Has Changed Since Detroit | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:12:18

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What new wrinkles has Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson brought to his playcalling since his days with the Detroit Lions? Author Bobby Peters is known for his work analyzing NFL teams’ playbooks. He joins the show to detail the changes he’s seen in Johnson’s offense. Later, Hoge’s ODK is back as he does his own analysis on the plays that led to …

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PROGRESS REPORT: Ben Johnson has Caleb Williams on the right track! | CHGO Bears After Dark 1:05:01

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The Chicago Bears got their first win of the regular season in dominating fashion. against the Dallas Cowboys! Ben Johnson put on a clinic vs former Bears HC, Matt Eberflus along with Caleb Williams who threw for 4 touchdowns on the day to four different recievers. The defense also had their hand in a big day with 4 interceptions including 2 from T…

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VICTORY MONDAY: Is the Chicago Bears Season Back on Track?! | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:16:47

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The Chicago Bears put up a convincing win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3 of the NFL! Now the CHGO Bears crew celebrates the first victory Monday of the season! Ben Johnson’s postgame celebration fired up the team and the fanbase. Today, we do our own version of “Good, Better, Best” as we look into the details of what led to the exciting win. Lat…

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AFTERSHOW: Ben Johnson FIRST WIN as Chicago Bears HC in Blowout vs Cowboys | Brick x Brick Podcast 1:04:42

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The Chicago Bears broke out in a big way against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday afternoon for their first win of the season. Caleb Williams led the way with a career high-tying 4 touchdowns, including Rome Odunze’s league-leading fourth receiving score and Luther Burden III’s first career TD on a flea flicker. Greg Braggs Jr and Former Bears stars Lance…

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BEARS POSTGAME: Caleb Williams BREAKS OUT with 4 TDs in Win vs Cowboys! | CHGO Bears 2:07:32

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The Chicago Bears broke out in a big way against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday afternoon for their first win of the season. Caleb Williams led the way with a career high-tying 4 touchdowns. That included Rome Odunze’s league-leading fourth receiving TD of the year and Luther Burden III’s first career TD on a FLEA FLICKER. Are the Chicago Bears back?! J…

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MUST WIN: Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears in a do or die scenario vs Cowboys | Brick x Brick Podcast 1:02:49

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The Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson have dropped their first 2 games of the regular season and face a must win game vs the Cowboys at Soldier Field. Ben Johnson has called the team out on their practice habits, now we will see how the Bears respond. Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr as we look ahead to the Cowboys, lay out the bluepr…

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Ben Johnson Raises the Bar as Chicago Bears Brace for Matt Eberflus, Dallas Cowboys | CHGO Bears 1:25:53

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Ben Johnson held a lengthy practice Wednesday for over 2 hours as he tries to get the Chicago Bears dialed in to win their first game of the year. Johnson praised Caleb Williams for his work ethic saying “he is doing everything right.” Adam Jahns checks in from Halas Hall. Adam Hoge brings us his weekly whiteboard segmant on the keys to beating the…