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Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears
Locked On Bears podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Chicago Bears and the National Football League. Hosted by Pro Football Focus analyst Lorin Cox, the Locked On Bears podcast provides your daily Bears fix w...
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BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Who would be the TOP trade up targets for the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft?
Would Dillon Thieneman be a top trade up target for the Chicago Bears and Ryan Poles? Who else should they consider trading up for in the NFL draft? J...
Top NFL Draft storylines that will shape who Chicago Bears can choose from in the 1st round
The Chicago Bears choices with the 25th pick in the NFL Draft will be shaped by some of the biggest storylines of the first round.
Ryan Poles wi...
Ryan Poles wants Chicago Bears to copy Steelers and Ravens NFL Draft strategy in the late 1st round
The Chicago Bears are looking for a specific type of football player at the end of the first round — the kind the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ra...
Trading down looks to be Chicago Bears best option in 2026 NFL Draft | Best fits and potential deals
The Chicago Bears will likely want to trade down from the 25th overall pick in the NFL Draft. The harder part will be finding another team that wants...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Is Dexter Lawrence the BIG SPLASH the Chicago Bears need to make right now??
Should Ryan Poles trade for Dexter Lawrence? What's the right price? Does it make the Chicago Bears an instant Super Bowl contender? Our NFL Draft big...
Why trading up in the first round could make sense for Chicago Bears in 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears could look to trade up in the NFL Draft to draft a better player than the prospects that will fall to them with the 25th overall pic...
Building the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft big board | Ranking NFL Draft prospects for Ryan Poles
The Chicago Bears' big board for the NFL Draft will be more tricky for the 25th overall pick than it was when Ryan Poles was picking in the Top 10.
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Breaking down who the Chicago Bears CAN and SHOULD take in the 2026 NFL draft!
Who should Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears be targeting in the upcoming NFL draft? We look at Matt Miller's 7 round mock draft, a look b...
Chicago Bears best player available strategy in NFL Draft could line up a cornerback in 1st round
If the Chicago Bears stick to their "best player available" strategy in the NFL Draft, the pick at 25 could be a cornerback instead of a defensive lin...
Chicago Bears continue to show us they prefer to build their new stadium in Illinois, not Indiana
Every update the Chicago Bears give us on their stadium plans points to their preference to build in Illinois and not Indiana.
The NFL Owners Me...
Rome Odunze’s dropped pass narrative is overblown, but Chicago Bears WRs have to be better in 2026
Chicago Bears fans are making too big of a deal about Rome Odunze's dropped passes, but Ben Johnson will still need more out of all of his wide receiv...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Ben Johnson acknowledges LT UNCERTAINTY and what we learned at league meetings
Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson acknowledged the LT uncertainty at the league meetings, lack of help getting WR opens and more. Would you take LT or pass...
Chicago Bears begin NFL Draft smokescreen season with Ben Johnson’s comments at NFL owners meetings
Ben Johnson spoke at the NFL Owners Meetings to start the week, and he's putting out NFL Draft smokescreens just like he did last year.
The Chic...
Caleb Williams “Iceman” debate is perfect representation of how far Chicago Bears have come
Caleb Williams feuding with George Gervin over the "Iceman" nickname signals just how much progress the Chicago Bears have made in the last year.
What if Chicago Bears were more aggressive this offseason and went all-in on Crosby or Hendrickson?
The Chicago Bears didn't make a splash move this offseason for a pass rusher, but we explore what it would have looked like if Ryan Poles did.
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Chicago Bears aren’t drafting a starting left tackle in the 2026 NFL Draft
Chicago Bears fans should stop looking for a starting left tackle in the NFL Draft, because the Chicago Bears aren't finding an upgrade in this year's...
Chicago Bears will only benefit from growing NFL Draft hype for QB Ty Simpson | Trade Down Scenarios
It can only benefit the Chicago Bears if the QBs in the NFL Draft keep getting more hype, setting up a potential trade down from the 25th overall pick...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Can Rome Odunze play his way into a MAJOR payday from the Chicago Bears?
Can Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze have enough success in 2026 to warrant a massive payday for Rome next offseason? Does the DJ Moore trade get an A g...
NFL Draft won’t fix Chicago Bears interior defensive line for 2026. That’s why Poles signed 3 DTs
The Chicago Bears signed three free agent defensive tackles because Ryan Poles won't be able to fix his interior defensive line this year in the NFL D...
Chicago Bears own players had limited market in free agency, confirming that upgrades were needed
Most of the Chicago Bears own free agents didn't have a lot of value on the open market. That confirms that Ryan Poles was right to move on from them....
How Chicago Bears can instantly create salary cap space for signing more free agents and draft picks
The Chicago Bears are currently out of salary cap space, but Ryan Poles has plenty of options to create more room to sign free agents and his draft pi...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Who should be the Chicago Bears TOP draft target post free agency??
With NFL free agency slowing down, who should be at the top of the Chicago Bears and Ryan Poles draft board? Jack Sanborn returns and Caleb Williams a...
Chicago Bears mock draft for another 1st round wide receiver isn't as crazy as it sounds
The latest mock draft from Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt has the Chicago Bears taking a wide receiver in the first round, and it could actually make a...
Chicago Bears biggest draft needs should still focus on defense, despite investments in free agency
The Chicago Bears have to make the defensive line and safety their top priorities in the NFL Draft, despite signing players at both positions in free...
Chicago Bears can easily overhaul defensive line next year after focusing elsewhere in free agency
Ryan Poles maintained maximum flexibility in the Chicago Bears defensive line so he can completely rebuild as much of it as he wants next offseason.
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Are the Chicago Bears BROKE? What to make of the LT competition at this point?
What to make of the Adam Schefter comment saying the Chicago Bears are broke? Is the LT competition strong enough right now? Who and how do you replac...
Chicago Bears need strong pass rush depth more than a singular elite pass rusher like Maxx Crosby
It's more important for the Chicago Bears to have a wide range of pass rushers perform well then to put all their investment into a single elite linem...
Chicago Bears roster didn’t get better through free agency, but that’s not their team-building strategy
The Chicago Bears used free agency to fill holes, but the roster hasn't gotten better after a week of signings.
It's an intentional approach by...
Why Chicago Bears didn't mortgage future salary cap space to make splash addition this offseason
Just because the Chicago Bears have more projected salary cap space in 2027 doesn't mean it's free money to use on a big splash signing today.
R...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Has the Chicago Bears free agency a SUCCESS? Will the Bears get back in on Crosby?
Has Ryan Poles had a good free agency for the Chicago Bears? Has he set up Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams for success? Who's the next safety after Cob...
Ryan Poles explains Chicago Bears restrained approach to free agency and need for speed on defense
The Chicago Bears are taking the slow and steady approach to team-building, not making big splashes in free agency or a trade for Maxx Crosby.
R...
Chicago Bears slowing down NFL free agent signings, with only a few holes left to fill
The Chicago Bears are done with their big free agent signings and are left with only a few holes to fill. Expect mostly one-year, smaller contracts fr...
Too late for Chicago Bears to get back in on second Maxx Crosby trade | Adding chess pieces instead
Maxx Crosby is available again, but don't expect the Chicago Bears to take a different path with their second chance for a trade.
Ryan Poles is...
Chicago Bears hand out smart contracts to sign high-impact free agents with limited salary cap space
The Chicago Bears are taking a smart approach to the start of free agency, signing quality players without breaking the bank.
Coby Bryant has th...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Coby Bryant and Devin Bush start defensive OVERHAUL in Chicago Bears free agency
In the NFL's legal tampering period, Ryan Poles has added Coby Bryant, Devin Busch and Neville Gallimore. The Chicago Bears also traded for Garrett Br...
Chicago Bears downgrade at center with Garrett Bradbury but create more cap space to upgrade roster
Garrett Bradbury is a downgrade from what the Chicago Bears had with Drew Dalman at center, but he represents good value to fill a major roster hole.<...
Chicago Bears free agent targets with past connections to Ben Johnson's coaching staff
This upcoming free agent class has plenty of available players that the Chicago Bears coaching staff has worked with before on previous teams.
T...
BEARS SQUAD SHOW: DJ Moore & Tremaine Edmunds GONE from the Chicago Bears, what's the NEXT move?!
DJ Moore has been traded to the Bills; Tremaine Edmunds has been released and Drew Dalman all retired in the last week. What's next for Ryan Poles and...
Chicago Bears get great trade value and needed salary cap space from sending DJ Moore to Bills
The Chicago Bears nailed the DJ Moore trade, getting good compensation from the Buffalo Bills while clearing up more salary cap space to improve the t...
What Chicago Bears MUST accomplish in free agency before turning attention to NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears have to fill their biggest needs in free agency so they can go into the NFL Draft and have the flexibility to take the best players...