The Chicago Bears Podcast

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer Guest Host: Courtney Cronin As the NFL world turns its attention to the Super Bowl showdown between the Seahawks and the Patriots, Pat The Designer is joined by ESPN Bears reporter Courtney Cronin to take a hard look inward at the Chicago Bears. How far away are the Bears from competing on the NFL’s biggest stage? What pieces are already in place — and what’s still missing — for Chicago to realistically chase a Super Bowl run of their own? Pat and Courtney break down roster construction, organizational direction, and the gap between where the Bears are now and where championship contenders live. It’s a reality check with an eye toward the future, framed by what it actually takes to get to the big game. 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, NFL playoff insight, and in-depth conversations from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more Bears coverage and podcast clips. #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #SuperBowl #BearDown #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner #NFLPlayoffs #Seahawks #Patriots #BearsAnalysis #NFLDiscussion Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP For More Bears

Bears Hire New RB Coach Eric Studesville! What does this move really say about offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and the direction of the Chicago Bears offense?

Pat The Designer is joined by former NFL fullback Jason McKie to break down the Bears’ decision to hire veteran running backs coach Eric Studesville and why this hire could be more important than it looks on the surface. The guys discuss Studesville’s long NFL résumé, his work with elite backs, and how his presence fits into Ben Johnson’s offensive philosophy.

They dive into what this tells us about how much control and influence Ben Johnson has over the coaching staff, how the Bears plan to deploy their running game in 2026, and what this could mean for player development, scheme versatility, and locker-room leadership. Pat and McKie also talk about how this hire impacts the current RB room and the overall identity the Bears are trying to build on offense.

Is this a quiet but significant move? A signal that Ben Johnson is fully putting his stamp on the offense? Or just another smart veteran addition to steady a young team? The guys break it all down.

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Bears to Indiana?! As of February 2026, the Chicago Bears are seriously considering a potential move to Northwest Indiana — and Pat The Designer and Jurko break down what that could actually mean for the franchise, the fans, and the city of Chicago.
The guys discuss why the stadium situation has reached a critical point, what Northwest Indiana brings to the table compared to Chicago and Arlington Heights, and whether ownership could realistically pull the trigger on a move. Pat and Jurko dive into the financial incentives, political hurdles, fan backlash, and how a relocation (even a short one across state lines) could reshape the Bears’ future.
They also debate how this impacts player perception, revenue, tradition, and whether Bears fans would follow the team — or revolt. Is this real leverage? A negotiation tactic? Or the beginning of a shocking new chapter in Bears history?
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Pat and Shea break down everything coming out of the Senior Bowl and what it means for the Chicago Bears’ offseason plans. With insight from Brad Biggs, the guys discuss why Bears fans shouldn’t expect anything splashy this offseason, how the salary cap impacts ownership’s willingness to keep spending, and where the Bears can realistically improve. The conversation centers on the Bears’ biggest need — edge rusher. Pat and Shea debate the risks of trading for a veteran versus building through the NFL Draft, including blockbuster hypotheticals like Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby. They take a deeper dive into Crosby’s Next Gen Stats, compare a potential Crosby acquisition to the Khalil Mack trade, and question whether pairing Crosby with Montez Sweat would be worth the massive financial investment. Later, the guys examine a weak free agent market, potential DB departures, the importance of trusting Ryan Poles to build through the draft, roster creativity, and even float the idea of a Khalil Mack reunion to wrap things up. 👇 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason news, draft talk & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #SeniorBowl #NFLDraft #MylesGarrett #MaxxCrosby #RyanPoles #BearsOffseason #UnderdogFantasy

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Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie
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The Chicago Bears face a major coaching change as Ben Johnson loses offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Pat and J Mack break down what Doyle’s departure means for the Bears’ offense and how difficult the transition could be heading into next season.

The guys speculate on who could replace Declan Doyle at offensive coordinator, examining internal candidates and outside names that make sense for Chicago’s system. They also debate whether the Bears got screwed by letting Ian Cunningham leave for the Atlanta Falcons, and what that loss could mean for the front office moving forward.

👇 Episode Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Ben Johnson loses OC Declan Doyle
00:12:00 – Who replaces Declan Doyle at offensive coordinator?
00:19:00 – Did the Bears get screwed letting Ian Cunningham go to Atlanta?

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