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Chicago Bears talk from the talented content creators of 2nd City Gridiron and Windy City Gridiron.

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Episodes

Making Monsters: Tyler Warren, Kevin Winston Jr, Abdul Carter and other Penn State prospects

Taylor Doll is joined by Zach Seyko (@zach_seyko) of Locked on Nittany Lions (@LockedOnNittany) to chat about tight end Tyler Warren as he has been mocked to the Bears at 10, his fit with Bears offense and Ben Johnson. They also get into some defensive players both Abdul Carter and safety Kevin Winston Jr plus linebacker Kobe King and their chances making it to the new Dennis Allen defense. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 22, 202530 min

Making Monsters: Jalon Walker, Mykel Williams, Tate Ratledge and other Georgia prospects

Taylor Doll is joined by Mike Griffith, who covers the Georgia Bulldogs for Dawg Nation. They chat about a ton of Georgia prospects, including edges Jalon Walker and Mykel Williams, and offensive linemen Tate Ratledge, Dylan Fairchild, and Jared Wilson. They also talk about D'Andre Swift, whom Mike covered, and they also get into some Caleb Williams talk. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 21, 202529 min

Making Monsters: Josh Conerly, Derrick Harmon and other Oregon prospects

Taylor Doll is joined by Jon Helmkamp, who covers the Oregon Ducks for Rivals. They chat about several prospects that fit the #Bears needs, including Josh Conerly, Derrick Harmon, Jordan Burch, and Jamaree Caldwell. Jon also chats about some Ducks he believes are not being talked about enough. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 19, 202529 min

Making Monsters: Nic Scourton, Shemar Stewart, and other Texas A&M prospects

Taylor Doll is joined by Tony Catalina, Texas A&M beat reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. They talk about the top Aggies available in the 2025 NFL Draft, including two players the Chicago Bears could be interested in, defensive ends Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 18, 202522 min

Bear Bones: To IR and Back Again- 2025 War Room Simulation

Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90), and Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) for another off-season instalment of Bear Bones! It's nearly here. THE 2025 NFL DRAFT. We will undertake the unthinkable. Simulating what will happen in the Bears War Room come draft night (over the course of a few attempts). Obviously, this simulation will be an exact science and will be 100% accurate. If you like the video, be sure to like it and subscribe to our channel! Follow along all season for...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 11 min

Making Monsters: Breaking Down Ohio State Draft Prospects

Taylor Doll is joined by Dan Hope, who covers Ohio State football for Eleven Warriors. They chat about several Buckeyes who may be drafted this year. Most #Bears mock drafts have at least one Buckeye, so learn a little more about running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, offensive linemen Josh Simmons and Donovan Jackson, defensive linemen Tyleik Williams and JT Tuimoloau, and so many more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....

Apr 17, 202535 min

Making Monsters: Knight, Sanders, Emmanwori and other South Carolina prospects

On her latest Making Monsters, Taylor Doll is joined by Alan Cole of Rivals Gamecock to chat about South Carolina's top defense and the players that made it what it was in 2024. They go in-depth about the roles that both Demetrius Knight Jr. and T.J. Sanders played, plus they look at the secondary and safety Nick Emmanwori, who could be the Gamecocks' highest drafted player this year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 16, 202526 min

Making Monsters: Ashton Jeanty & Omarion Hampton

Taylor Doll learns a bit more about the top two running backs in the 2025 draft. She chats with Matt Hayes, who covers college football for USA Today, on Ashton Jeanty. Hayes did a story on Jeanty during the season on his path to college football. Taylor is also joined by Lauren Brownlow, who covers ACC football on ACC Panic Room. They talk about the massive piece Hampton was on the UNC offense, and his best fit at the next level. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Apr 14, 202537 min

Making Monsters: Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant and Wolverine prospects

Taylor Doll is joined by former Michigan offensive linemen Jon Jansen, who is a radio analyst for Michigan football, to chat about some Wolverine prospects. They start off with their two top defensive players, Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant. They also chat about Will Johnson, Colston Loveland, and Josaiah Stewart. Taylor and Jon also chat about the potential for the Ben Johnson offense, as Jansen also covers the Detroit Lions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

Apr 11, 202532 min

Bear Bones 2025 Mock Draft 4.0 w/ Jacob Infante

Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) for the fourth 2025 off-season installment of Bear Bones Mock Drafts! With no games or injuries to react to, the guys will be running through various mock drafts to highlight potential players that the #Bears could draft. Obviously, these mocks will be an exact science and will be 100% accurate. If you like the video, be sure to like it and subscribe to our channel! Follow along all season for more #NFL content just like this. Twitt...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 22 min

Bears Banter Ep. 205: NFL Draft Special with EJ Snyder!

This is one you want to check out every year! The great draft guru, EJ Snyder, is here to break down everything NFL Draft. He discusses the top 10 and who should be there for the Bears at 10, the best plan for the two second round picks, and who to look out for in round 3 and day 3. Check out what's always a fantastic interview. A full hour with EJ! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 5 min

Making Monsters: Kelvin Banks Jr. and other Texas prospects

Taylor Doll is joined by CJ Vogel of On Texas Football to chat about offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., his fit in the NFL, and comparison to Will Campbell. They also dive into several other Longhorns prospects, including both wide receivers, Matthew Golden and Isaiah Bond, plus both defensive linemen, Alfred Collins and Vernon Broughton. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 09, 202530 min

Bears Banter Ep. 204: Courtney Cronin talks NFL Draft and Stadium!

We are just a couple of weeks away from the NFL Draft. What will the Bears do at 10? How close is this roster? How are Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson going to mesh? Will the Bears ever build a new stadium? We discuss it all with ESPN's Courtney Cronin on the latest episode! Check it out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 7 min

Making Monsters: Talking Top Notre Dame NFL Draft Prospects

Taylor Doll chats with Ryan Roberts, college football and NFL Draft analyst for A to Z Sports, about some of the top Notre Dame prospects available in the draft, including Xavier Watts and Benjamin Morrison. Could the #Bears have a Golden Domer in their sights? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 05, 202533 min

Making Monsters: Will Campbell and potential LSU prospects

Taylor Doll chats with Matt Moscona of ESPN Baton Rouge on LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell and his immediate role on the Tigers' offensive line. They also talk about some other prospects, including defensive ends Bradyn Swinson and Sai’vion Jones, cornerback Zy Alexander, and more. They also get into the Dennis Allen defense and the player fits. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 03, 202527 min

T Formation Conversation: Bears Draft Q&A with Jacob Infante

On his brand new T Formation Conversation, Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. is joined by Jacob Infante, Windy City Gridiron's Lead Draft Analyst, to break down several draft options for the Chicago #Bears. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 02, 20251 hr 7 min

Bear Bones: Chicago Bears 2025 Mock Draft 3.0

Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) for the third 2025 off-season mock draft installment of Bear Bones: To IR and Back Again! With no games or injuries to react to, the guys will be running through various mock drafts to highlight potential players that the #Bears could draft. Obviously, these mocks will be an exact science and will be 100% accurate. If you like the video, be sure to like it and subscribe to our channel! Follow along all season for more #NFL content...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 7 min

Making Monsters: Dayo Odeyingbo, Grady Jarrett, and Bears Draft

Taylor Doll is joined by Jon Ledyard, who covers the #Buccaneers and the NFL Draft; they chat about Grady Jarrett's fit on the #Bears defense, and if he changes what could happen at pick 10. She also chats with Destin Adams, #Colts Beat reporter and NFL draft analyst for A to Z Sports. They talk about Dayo Odeyingbo's time in Indy and the role he could play in Chicago. He also shares his thoughts on Chicago's options for pick 10. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & ...

Mar 26, 202552 min

Bears Banter Ep. 203: Brad Biggs joins!

The Bears have made some significant moves and Brad Biggs joins to discuss them! He also discusses what work still needs to be done on the offensive line (the draft), how the defense is on the cusp of getting a lot of new faces in 2026, his evaluation of Ryan Poles, and the latest on the stadium project! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 9 min

Bear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Mock Draft 2.0

Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90), special guest Nick Whalen (@_NickWhalen) for the second 2025 off-season installment of Bear Bones Mock Drafts! With no games or injuries to react to, the guys will be running through various mock drafts to highlight potential players that the #Bears could draft. Obviously, these mocks will be an exact science and will be 100% accurate. If you like the video, be sure to like it and subscribe to our channel! Follow along all season for ...

Mar 14, 20251 hr 22 min

Making Monsters: O Line Upgrades with Geoff Schwartz

Taylor Doll is joined by former Oregon and New York Giants offensive linemen Geoff Schwartz to discuss the new additions to the Bears offensive line. Geoff shares thoughts on each of the 3 new Bears (Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney, and Drew Dalman) plus gives his thoughts on Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright. He breaks down what to expect from a Ben Johnson o-line and how it could help Caleb Williams and the run game. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...

Mar 12, 202531 min

Bear & Balanced: Free Agency Starts with a Bang

Join Jeff "JB" Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. as they recap a very trench-centric start to Chicago #Bears free agency. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 11, 202552 min

Making Monsters: Bears offseason kick off!

Taylor Doll is joined by Khari Thompson and Jacob Infante of Windy City Gridiron to break down the recent Chicago #Bears' moves and what that means for the offseason approach. They break down the #NFL combine and the specific needs of the Bears with possibilities and best matches for Chicago and the new regime. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 08, 20251 hr 4 min

Bears Banter Ep. 202: Mark Schlereth joins to talk trenches!

The Chicago Bears are bolstering their offensive line, so to talk about it, Fox's Mark Schlereth joins to discuss the additions of Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson. He also discusses his thoughts on Drew Dalman potentially coming to Chicago, what Dan Roushar brings as the team's new OL coach and plenty on offensive line philosophy. Check out a great podcast! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 07, 20251 hr 7 min

Bears Over Beers: Ryan Poles' Big OL Moves, Combine Wrap

Join us for a new edition of Bears Over Beers! Ryan and Bryan dive into all of the offseason news since our last broadcast, including Ryan Poles making some massive moves at offensive line this week. And he's not done yet! We discuss Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, and the possibility of signing Drew Dalman or Ryan Kelly for the Center position. Plus, thoughts on the NFL Combine and Free Agency coming up next week. Who do we want the Bears to target? And some early thoughts on the NFL Draft. Follow R...

Mar 06, 202558 min

Bearly a Podcast Saturday check in from the NFL Combine

Windy City Gridiron's Khari Thompson checks in on Saturday live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. He shares thoughts about the prospects and an interview clip with offensive tackle Carson Vinson from Alabama A&M. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 02, 202516 min

Bearly a Podcast at the NFL Combine

Khari Thompson is in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine, and he checked in with some #Bears related thoughts on the defensive line, the running backs, and how other teams might see LSU's offensive tackle Will Campbell. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 28, 202518 min

Bear Bones: 2025 Chicago Bears Mock Offseason

Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90), and Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) for another off-season installment of Bear Bones! This time, the guys will be using On Tap Sports Net's (@OnTapSportsNet) customizable roster maker to simulate what a #Bears offseason might look like. Huge props to Quinten (@ButkusStats). His document lets you re-create the Bears roster as you see fit. @BearsOnTap Try it here: https://ontapsportsnet.com/nfl/fix-the-chicago-bears-roster-a-customizable-...

Feb 21, 20251 hr 17 min

Making Monsters: Getting to know new OC Declan Doyle

Taylor Doll chats with former Iowa WR's coach Kelton Copeland on his time with Declan Doyle at Iowa when Declan was just starting his football coaching journey as a student assistant. They also chat Tory Taylor and some current Kansas prospects where Coach Copeland currently works. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 19, 202534 min

Bear Bones: An NFL-centric Concussion Chat with Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth

Dr. Mason West speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth, a board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Dr. Pieroth is deeply engaged in concussion and brain injury advocacy. She is on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois and is a member of various committees, including the USA Football Heads Up Advisory Committee, the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee, the U.S. Soccer Concussion Task Force, and the...

Feb 14, 202550 min
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