The Bears are back from their week in Foxborough, and our podcast is back to analyze what we learned from the Bears' time with the Patriots. To help us do that, Patriots beat reporter for WEEI Christopher Price (@cpriceNFL) joins the podcast (2:12) to tell us about his impressions of Alshon Jeffery, Martellus Bennett, Shea McClellin, Jimmy Garoppolo and more. Kevin and John then discuss the Bears' current situation at cornerback with Kyle Fuller's injury (27:18), Jeremy Langford's big night and ...
Aug 19, 2016•41 min
The Bears have concluded their time in Bourbonnais and Kevin recaps the big news from training camp, losing Hroniss Grasu for the season, and what it means for Grasu and the center position. We then have player interviews from Bourbonnais with Ka'Deem Carey (07:44), who discussed his touchdown celebrations, and quarterback Brian Hoyer (20:03), who discussed Dowell Loggains and what he's learned about Jay Cutler. Kevin and the guys conclude the show with a preview of Thursday night's preseason op...
Aug 09, 2016•37 min
We're back from Bourbonnais to recap the first five practices of Bears training camp. Who has stepped up? Who isn't injured? Kevin brings you interviews from Bears camp with inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman (3:30), tight end Zach Miller (9:05) and undrafted rookie wide receiver Kieren Duncan (18:05). Freeman talks about his favorite career tackle, Miller gives us his the secret to his hair and Duncan discussed where he gets his top-flight speed from as well as his journalism experience. We wrap...
Aug 02, 2016•37 min
We made it! It's finally training camp week! The Bears report to Bourbonnais on July 27 and we preview it with writer Dan Pompei (@DanPompei) of Bleacher Report and WSCR. Pompei discusses the differences in covering camp in 2016 to previous decades (9:45), previews some of the players to watch like Kevin White and Leonard Floyd (13:15), as well as position battle at safety. Dan also analyzes Alshon Jeffery's offseason (29:30) and what's to come for the top Bears receiver. Kevin then wraps up the...
Jul 25, 2016•38 min
Summer is coming to an end in the NFL world with training camps beginning next week, so Kevin recapped the big news of the summer, or not news of the summer, with Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) of CBS Sports. They talked DeflateGate (3:45) and then Will clued us in on John Fox’s time in Carolina (12:30), what he liked about the Bears’ offseason. The guys chatted about the “Cutler Narrative” (19:30) and how fans view quarterbacks, then wrapped up with some pop culture and TV talk. We then went throu...
Jul 19, 2016•47 min
The guys are back from a summer break to bring you another Bears Mailbag, as Kevin answers questions about the Bears' defense, including Leonard Floyd's expectations as a rookie and recent Pro Football Focus rankings of the secondary. Kevin and John go through the recent "Bear Necessities" series, counting down the most important Bears from 15 to 7 with a preview of the final 6. Of course, Kevin gives a Bachelorette update, which had some football this week! The guys finish up with some talk abo...
Jul 14, 2016•37 min
We reflect on the great defensive mastermind Buddy Ryan to open this week's podcast with guest Paul Pabst (@PaulPabst), executive producer for the Dan Patrick Show. Pabst talks about the ESPN 30 for 30 on the 1985 Bears, what that team meant to him, then reflected on Matt Forte's interviews on the Dan Patrick Show, his time living in Chicago, being a Cubs fan, Chicago pizza and much more. Kevin wraps up the show by revealing Bears ranked 20 through 16 in our 'Bear Necessities' series, which fans...
Jun 28, 2016•42 min
It's Mailbag time on the Chicago Football Podcast! Kevin answers your Bears questions about the running back depth, Vic Fangio's exotic schemes, undrafted rookies with the best chance to make the roster, the secondary and much more. We also talk about John Fox's hair, then Kevin gives a Bachelorette update and then we close up shop talking about the O.J. documentary. We cover all the bases on the CF Podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-...
Jun 23, 2016•33 min
It's summer vacation time! For the Bears, that is. Minicamp and the offseason program came to an end this week, and Kevin recaps the big stories (Alshon Jeffery). Kevin talks with Comcast SportsNet's Moon Mullin (@CSNMoonMullin) (8:34) about what we can glean from the past few weeks of watching the Bears in shorts, the changes in covering the team over the years and some of the position battles to watch in Bourbonnais. Then we have an interview with new defensive end Akiem Hicks (27:54), who cal...
Jun 16, 2016•38 min
Player interviews are back on the Chicago Football Podcast, because Kevin hit the record button! Rookie CB Kevin Peterson discusses his motivation after not getting drafted, what he’s learned at the corner spot, his affinity for Russell Westbrook and more. Then, third-year defensive tackle Will Sutton describes what he’s learned at the nose tackle position and why he’s always the first one out of the tunnel before games. Kevin and John break down the roster battles at the CB and DL positions, as...
Jun 09, 2016•35 min
We've got another Bears OTA to recap, but no player interview — Kevin explains why, with an apology, but to make up for it, we have Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) of SI.com as a guest (5:34) to talk about her articles on Art Briles, Ray Rice, a 22-week NFL season, as well as life being married to a Bears fan (16:51) and, most importantly, if Bears fans should root for Aaron Rodgers' brother on the Bachelorette (23:48). The guys then make fun of Kevin for his TV habits and conclude the show wi...
Jun 02, 2016•42 min
We can talk football! Well, sort of. Kevin recaps the highlights he can report from the first open OTA to the media and puts in perspective these non-padded practices in May. Then we get to know two new Bears — safety/return man Omar Bolden (7:34) talked to Kevin about his experience with Denver last season, his brand #PositiveLiving, the Lakers and even dental floss. Rookie tight end Ben Braunecker (21:41) discussed life at Harvard, his hometown of Ferdinand, Ind and explained why it's ridiculo...
May 26, 2016•35 min
We got to watch some (sort of) football last weekend at Halas Hall, as Kevin recaps Bears rookie minicamp. We played an interview with new QBs coach Dave Ragone (3:15) and talked with friend of the program Pat Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times (14:15) about the quarterbacks and some of the undrafted rookies Bears fans should monitor this spring and summer. Sixth-round pick DeAndre Houston-Carson went one-on-one with Kevin discussing blocked kicks and famous William & Mary alums (36:00). Next w...
May 17, 2016•46 min
On Part II of our "Getting to know the rookie Bears" Podcast, we interview experts on the four remaining Bears picks. Former Georgia QB and current color commentator Eric Zeier (2:20) talks first-round pick Leonard Floyd, FloridaGators.com senior writer Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) (13:24) breaks down third-round pick Jonathan Bullard. Then two head coaches wrap up the draft — William and Mary's Jimmye Laycock discusses sixth-round pick DeAndre Houston-Carson (23:56) and Western Michigan's P.J. F...
May 10, 2016•51 min
In Part I of our special 'Get to know the rookie Bears' podcast, we have 5 guests to talk about 5 of the 2016 Bears draft picks. We open with Kansas State offenisve line coach Charlie Dickey to discuss second-round pick Cody Whitehair (2:39). West Virginia play by play man Tony Caridi (@TonyCaridi) is next to talk about inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (10:20). CaneSports.com writer Matt Shodell joins the podcast then to analyze safety Deon Bush (22:48). Staying in the secondary, Northern Iowa ...
May 05, 2016•58 min
In our final pre-draft podcast, we get the nitty-gritty nuts and bolts on Bears targets from former NFL player and current SB Nation writer Stephen White (@sgw94). Stephen breaks down Ronnie Stanley (5:16), Jack Conklin (10:15), DeForest Buckner (13:32), A'Shawn Robinson (17:58), Shaq Lawson (20:40) and Leonard Floyd (25:37). We conclude the show with Kevin's 7-round Bears Mock Draft (34:30) and a preview of our draft coverage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...
Apr 25, 2016•42 min
We swear, only a week more of draft speculation, and Bleacher Report's Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) joined Kevin to continue adding fuel to the fire of pre-draft talk. The guys discussed the media coverage of the draft (3:04), the 12 options for the Bears at No. 11 (10:17), the Ezekiel Elliott predicament (15:08), then talked about Mike's Johnny Manziel story (20:33) and wrapped up with the NFL schedule release (37:10). Kevin, John and Dan ended the show with "watchability" rankings, the best-to-wo...
Apr 19, 2016•46 min
It's time to get (kind of) serious about the NFL Draft, which is two weeks away, so Peter Schrager of Fox Sports (@PSchrags) joins Kevin to discuss his favorite part of the pre-draft media hype (2:42), potential Bears prospects like Ronnie Stanley (6:49) and Ezekiel Elliott (12:02). He also gives us the national perspective of what the Bears are building (16:27) and his take on Jay Cutler. Following the interview, Kevin & John answer your Bears draft questions in a special podcast mailbag (2...
Apr 12, 2016•41 min
The CF Podcast goes Hollywood! Actor and Chicago native Desmin Borges (@desminborges), who plays Edgar on FX's "You're the Worst," joins the podcast to talk acting and Chicago. Borges gave us his 2016 Cubs prediction (5:35), then discussed what it's like to be a part of a unique comedy like You're the Worst (7:25). Desmin tells us about his upcoming off-Broadway play 'Crude,' (16:26) and then described his Chicago roots (18:49). Desmin and Kevin talk Bears, from Desmin's favorite Bears memories ...
Apr 05, 2016•43 min
The recently re-signed WR/returner Marc Mariani makes his return to the Chicago Football Podcast. He tells us about the process of deciding to come back to the Bears for 2016 (4:51), discusses the new touchback rules and how they may impact the kicking game (12:32), gives some insight on new Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains (20:20), tells us his Final Four picks (30:10) and who's allowed to poke fun at Jay Cutler in the locker room. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...
Mar 29, 2016•42 min
It's time to start talking NFL Draft, so CBSSports.com's Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) was the guest this week. A Bears fan, too, Tom talked with our Kevin Fishbain about the exits of Martellus Bennett and Shea McClellin (5:07) and then analyzed some of the Bears' options at No. 11 in terms of defensive linemen or offensive tackles. Tom also had some players for the Bears to target in the middle rounds. We also talked John Fox's media methods (21:00), Bears fans compared to other Chicago teams (27...
Mar 22, 2016•45 min
On this week's episode of the Chicago Football Podcast, former Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly joins Kevin Fishbain to talk about how one determines the best long snapper of all time (4:00), what Warren Sapp did to him before a snap (7:30), the Bears' free-agent haul (11:45), Brian Urlacher's hair (28:00) and Kevin's fifth grade class (30:05). Kevin and Patrick also discuss the Bears' draft needs Pat's time as a midday host in Chicago, and Jay Cutler's hair. Become a supporter of this podcas...
Mar 16, 2016•38 min
It's a new format at the Chicago Football Podcast with our post-Combine return. Kevin Fishbain recaps the Alshon Jeffery move and previews what's to come next week in free agency and then is joined by Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun. Jarrett talks about his experiences at the Combine (7:31), his high school soccer career (5:35) and who he thinks the Bears should take at No. 11 (11:01). Jarrett answers our 'Cutler 6-pack' of questions (21:27), discusses how he got into the media (26:36) and makes his ...
Mar 03, 2016•41 min
We're back for a special Super Bowl episode of the Chicago Football Podcast. Kevin and Arthur discuss the John Fox connection to both the Panthers and Broncos and then break down Sunday's matchup and the keys to the big game. Along with producers Dan Mott and John Sahly, the guys make their Super Bowl prop bet picks and analyze how long Lady Gaga's National Anthem will last. We conclude the show with our predictions for Super Bowl 50. The ChicagoFootball.com Bears Podcast, presented by your Chic...
Feb 03, 2016•40 min
The guys are back in studio and we had the full crew of Kevin, Arthur and Hub to go through the rest of the Bears' free agents. We did our best Ryan Pace impression and tried to guess who will be re-signed. Kevin and Arthur shifted gears to next week's Senior Bowl and previewed our draft coverage, then discussed conference championship weekend. Stay tuned for the guys' picks for Sunday's games, and Kevin makes his pitch for why NFL coaches should play more video games. The ChicagoFootball.com Be...
Jan 20, 2016•48 min
We wrap up the 2015 fantasy football season with our year-end fantasy awards. Hosts John Sahly, JC Talon and Arthur Arkush also look ahead to the 2016 fantasy football season with some names to keep an eye on during the offseason. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support ....
Jan 19, 2016•27 min
We're bringing you our best interviews from the 2015 season, starting with our first episode with Kyle Long. This was taped just before Long was named right tackle, but he talked with Kevin Fishbain about offensive line coach Dave Magazu's nicknames, best Twitter accounts on the team and if he could strike out Kyle Schwarber. The ChicagoFootball.com Bears Podcast, presented by your Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers. For Bears news, analysis, and more, please visit ChicagoFootball...
Jan 12, 2016•8 min
It's the official first Bears podcast of the 2016 offseason! We give you our top positives and negatives from the 2015 season, then Kevin and Arthur go full-on analysis mode on what the Bears should do with Matt Forte and Alshon Jeffery. Danny Ecker of Crain's Chicago joins the show [12:44] to discuss Alshon Jeffery's deal with 'Fantex', the 2016 NFL Draft in Chicago and how Bears buzz decreased this season. Hub joins the show at the end as the guys make their picks for wild-card weekend. The Ch...
Jan 06, 2016•57 min
State Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Riverside) joins host John Sahly to talk about his bill, the Fantasy Contests Act, what it is and what its status is in the Illinois General Assembly. Will DFS be legalized and regulated in Illinois in 2016? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support ....
Jan 06, 2016•15 min
It's the final Bears podcast of 2015! The guys briefly recap the Lovie Bowl victory, then discuss what's at stake Sunday when the Lions come to town. Josh Katzenstein of the Detroit News (15:05) gives us an update on the Lions' front-office situation and helps us preview the final game of the season. Hub joins the show as the guys recap the top 10 most important Bears stories of the year, and then we wrap up with our picks and some New Year's resolutions. The ChicagoFootball.com Bears Podcast, p...
Dec 30, 2015•51 min
