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BOUNCE BACK: Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson look to start new winning streak vs Bengals | Brick x Brick Podcast 1:11:14

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The Chicago Bears were handed their first loss after a 4 game winning streak to the hands of the Baltimore Ravens. Now, Ben Johnson and company travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals. Will Joe Flacco suit up? Do the Chicago Bears have any healthy wide receivers for this game? Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr for all that and …

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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 NIGHT 5 & 6 REACHING THE POINT OF NO RETURN 1:32:54

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James and Christy talk nights 5 & 6 of the Super J Tag League as the tournament starts to wind up with the final few matches starting to decide Block Results. Ichiban Sweet Boys, War Dogs, Wa-YOH and The House of Torture are still int the running but there is plenty to talk about lower down the card!…

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Caleb Williams Believes Chicago Bears in “Great Spot” + Dave Wannstedt Joins! | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:29:03

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Former Chicago Bears head coach Dave Wannstedt joins the CHGO Bears Podcast today! How is first-year head coach Ben Johnson doing in his first games at the helm? And what issues still need to be ironed out for the team to be successful? Later, Adam Jahns joins the show after hearing the coordinators. What did Dennis Allen have to say about the addi…

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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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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 NIGHT 4: GET DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS 46:14

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James and Christy bring you all the action from Night 4 of New Japan's Super J Tag League, with less tournament matches and more Multi Man tags this shown flowed along nicely with some significant results as KUSHID and Yuki Yoshioka take on the Ichiban Sweet Boys in the main event.By The Truepenny Show

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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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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 NIGHT 2 & 3 - PORTMANTEAU 1:45:46

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James and Christy generally chat around the subject of wrestling and Nights 2 & 3 of the Super J Tag League as it continues on its merry and confusing way. Douki and Sho headline both nights as they expect to be on top by the end of the tournament but there are tight showings from former champs Ichiban Sweet Boys & Mastwe Wato and YOH who start who…

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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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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 1:26:45

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James and Christy are back with their sixth Tournament of the Year to cover on Today At as they go back to New Japan after the N1 Victory tournament in NOAH. The subject is Super J Tag League, and with a whole host of new teams featuring talent from CMLL, Dragongate and DDT, as well as the superstars of the Division War Dogs Taiji Ishimori & Robbie…

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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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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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AJPW Giant Dream 2025 1:21:09

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James, Marcus & Christy talk AJPW as they have their GIant Dream show in Tokyo. With four title matches, this is one of the most significant AJPW shows of the year. Kento Miyahara cashes in his Royal Road Tournament Victory against Triple Crown Champion Jun Saito, The AJPW World Tag team titles, Junior Heavyweight and the GAORA TV title are also on…

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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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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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NWA JCP UWF Crockett Cup 1986 1:33:15

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James and Marcus take a break from their high octane diet of Joshi, Joshi and more Joshi and take a trip back in time. Going back to 1986 they look at the very first Crockett Cup to celebrate the history of tag team wrestling in the best way possible as we head into Tag Team Tournament Season!By The Truepenny Show

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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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Episode 9 - Tournament Drama, Kento Miyahara, and Heartbreak, with guest Milo 2:17:56

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For the month of September we talk about the Royal Road tournament, Kento Miyahara, and our love for Taishin Nagao.By The Truepenny Show

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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 Shayne Marsaw, Phil Ottochian, Greg Braggs Jr

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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 Adam Hoge, Kaitlin Sharkey, 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 Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr

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Stardom at Korakuen Hall September 2025 1:07:53

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James, Christy and Marcus get together to discuss the Stardom September Show from Korakuen Hall. As AZM and Saya Kamitani go title for title with the NJPW Strong and World Wonder Ring Stardom Titles are on the line with a packed card including the Wonder of Stardom Championship match between Champion Hina and challenger HANAKO!…

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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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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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