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SB Nation's Dan Kadar talks about his experiences in Indianapolis with the Scouting Combine and helps preview Bears (and Browns) free agency.  The best and worst performances at wide receiver. What's with Calvin Ridley?The best and worst performances of offensive linemen. A down in the dumps weekend for Orlando Brown.The best and worst performances of defensive backs. A Florida State safety made major dollar bills!The best and worst performances of running backs. Saquon Barkley is the man, but how would the hybrid of David Johnson and Matt Forte i.e. Kalen Ballage fit in Chicago?Favorite interviews of the Combine. Which guy sent a shiver down Dan's spine? Which player's mom runs his social media and reads all mock drafts?Derrius Guice highlighted the problem with the Combine personal interview process once again. Going through possible fixes.Free agency: the Browns' and Bears' plans. Feel the A.J. McCarron fever! And, get ready for Allen Robinson (maybe).Mailbag on Chicago's trade down options and finally finding Robbie Gould's heir apparent at kicker. 

Benjamin Solak of NDT Scouting helps preview the Scouting Combine from a Bears' perspective and delves into all the relevant storylines.  Since the Bears have Mitch Trubisky, who is this year's riser at quarterback that can push talent down? Discussing the possibilities before Chicago picks at No. 8. The biggest Combine risers at each Bears' need position (Edge, receiver, offensive tackle, running back, tight end, cornerback). This is where the shorts Olympics comes into play. Sleepers and top guys at each Bears' position of need. (Keep an eye out on those Josh Sweat medicals!)If you had to choose, do you save: The Porg, Groot, or the Ewoks? Choose carefully and correctly. 

Eric Edholm of Pro Football Weekly breaks down the Bears' stand off with Kyle Fuller, the Jarvis Landry wide receiver market, and more.  The window to tag Kyle Fuller has opened. What's in play for the Bears and their star cornerback?Eric takes out his fortune telling hat and makes a prediction on Fuller's return.Jarvis Landry has been franchise tagged. Deciphering what this means for the free agent wide receiver market. Eric again does his best fortune teller impression, picks out two receivers for the Bears.Previewing the Scouting Combine and Bears' fits from edge rushers, to receivers, to cornerbacks.A love letter to Missouri basketball and Loyola

Brett Kollmann of Battle Red Blog breaks down the Bears' offense under Matt Nagy from a schematic perspective, and details the best fits for the Bears at each offensive position according to the new attack.  Breaking down Bears’ offensive concepts with Matt Nagy (Spread Coast baby!)Expected growth of Mitchell Trubisky, Jordan Howard, Tarik Cohen (De’Anthony Thomas?!), and Adam Shaheen (Travis Kelce?!) Where does Cameron Meredith factor in? (Ol' Reliable)Offensive line in flux, so how does this scheme help or hurt them? Free agent offensive fits (WR, OL, TE)Draft offensive fits (WR, OL, TE)An NFL era retrospective: which guys and would currently dominate older Hall of Fame competition? (Hint: Danny Woodhead is a throwback!)    

Bears beat writer for The Athletic Chicago, Kevin Fishbain, hops on the show to help prime the Bears' free agency plans in terms of cuts and player targets come March.  Main takeaways from the Eagles' victory in Super Bowl LII. Where do the Bears' hopes lie?Going position by position for Bears' cuts and free agents to signHow does Adam Shaheen's development impact tight end?Who are backup QB options, if following the Philly model?Where's Vic Fangio's head in Fuller's return? Addition of Malcolm Butler (could the Bears make an investment?)Josh McDaniels spurns the Colts: reaction to the move and how it reflects on Ryan PaceBrian Urlacher, the first-ballot Hall of Famer, and his impactMailbag on Lane Kiffin vs. McDaniels, and a call for more Bears' fun!

Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times hops on WCG Radio to discuss the Bears' Super Bowl blueprint, Brian Urlacher's Hall of Fame candidacy, and much more.  Where the Bears have to improve offensively to be a title contender (Playmakers!)The future of Cody Whitehair and Bobby MassieWhere the Bears have to improve defensively to be a title contender (Time to get Floyd some help)How continuity will factor in for this Bears defense's growth with Vic Fangio's returnA confidence scale of Kyle Fuller returning to Chicago (Fangio's relationship)Matt Nagy and the Bears' greatest challenge to a Super Bowl nowThe future of youth football from the Dave Duerson bill to Olin Kreutz's stanceWhich non-Bears NFL head coaching hire stuck out the most, where the Bears will measure themselves?Short WCG Mailbag on the Cubs and White Sox (indifference?)Super Bowl LII picks (again, very bold)

Aaron Leming of The Bear Report hops on the show to set the table for free agency and draft season for the Bears.  Setting the top five needs for Chicago (great minds think alike)Top Senior Bowl prospects according to each Bears needTop prospects overall (a positional value debate!)Aaron's Super Bowl LII pick (wow, how bold of him)Why Mitchell Trubisky is better than Tom Brady - the supposed "goat".Opening up the WCG Bears mailbag on The Oscars, overrated coaches, and more  

Intense analytical man Johnathan Wood of Da Bears Blog joins the podcast to help break down the Matt Nagy hire and more: The Nagy hire and ramifications for the BearsThe Ryan Pace perspective on this moveHow far away are the Bears from contending?Bringing in the coordinators, particularly the return of (Buddy Ryan) Vic Fangio (refreshing) and the steps his defense needs to takeWhere the Bears stand in the NFC North and NFC as a whole with Trubisky and company for the time being?Top needs to be addressed this off-season with the coaching staff now in place. (Spoiler alert: Edge, edge, edge)Underrated names to keep an eye on for the Bears in free agencyOpening the mailbag on topics such as SuperFans, 2018 offensive expectations, and optimismUltimately, where do the Bears sit five years from now?

The introductions and Halas Hall fluff are over. Matt Nagy is officially the Bears' new head coach. The beginning of an era. Pete Sweeney - a current Arrowhead Pride writer and former Chiefs reporter - broke down the addition for Chicago with an excellent burst primer (pre-press conference) on everything to expect from the young offensive mind: At a glance, what are the Bears getting in Nagy as not only a personality, but leader of a football team?The amount of stock put into Andy Reid mentor endorsementsNagy's greatest strengths as a coachHow much help can Nagy and the Bears expect from Reid in putting together a staff?Post Chiefs-Titans loss: what happened to Nagy and the Kansas City offense. Is this that big a blemish?Concerns about Nagy in his full show as a head coachSpecific anecdotes and stories from Pete's close time covering the teamGauging how some of the Bears' young offensive pieces match up to the Chiefs

Peter Bukowski of Acme Packing Company, FanRag Sports, and the Locked On Packers podcast, hops on WCG radio to help preview Bears-Packers on Thursday Night Football.  It feels like given the early injuries, the Packers are yet again more or less just trying to survive through the regular season. What's the concern level like around Green Bay? Ty Montgomery was seen as a breakout player in the off-season. He's kind of lived up to the hype as an all-purpose back with almost 250 yards from scrimmage so far. Do the Packers want more from him? What's his ceiling?Trubisky-Glennon and Favre-Rodgers shenanigans. What's the view from Wisconsin? Characterizing Martellus Bennett's addition so far to the team on the field and as a worthwhile progressive addition.On defense, it looks like the Packers are already working with similar issues in the secondary and on the front seven when Mike Daniels isn't wrecking offensive lines. Why is this a continual problem for the Packers year in and year out?What are some top matchups to watch out Thursday for the Bears? Who are some names people might not know about nationally on either side of the ball?How can the Bears attack the Packers successfully and regain their precious series lead? What has you concerned in this matchup?Peter makes his pick for the game. 

Jeff Hartman of SB Nation's Behind The Steel Curtain hops on WCG Radio to preview Bears-Steelers on Sunday.    1. Pieces back in place. Already 2-0. What stands in the Steelers way of making a Super Bowl run with this core? 2. How has this Steelers defense evolved and improved? When, if ever, will it get back to the Pittsburgh standards of defense, again?  3. The offense hasn't been to same explosive standards people have expected to this point (particularly the running game). What's been at the root of the Steelers' relative struggles there?  4. Ben had an up and down 2016 plagued by inconsistency and injuries throughout. What makes you think he could be past those pitfalls as he enters the twilight of his career? 5. Top matchups on Sunday. Underrated Steelers name people might not know about nationally? 6. How can the Bears attack the Steelers (big mismatch)? What's a weakness the Bears could be poised to exploit? 7. Gauging a Zach Miller trade 8. Jeff makes his pick for the game Bears - Glennon mania ramps up, talks for Trubisky circle in. Making sense of the situation. Fox already named Glennon starter for Sunday.  - Concerns of the offense's limitations and issues outside of Glennon? - Why hasn't the Bears pass rush been able to get going? What's wrong with Leonard Floyd? - Are the Bears overusing Tarik Cohen? - Release of Gentry, Kwiatkoski injury fallout - Looking for actual positives on both sides of the ball for the Bears. Literally anything.  - Keys to the Steelers game - NFL Week 3 picks - Bears-Steelers pick  

The NFL regular season is here. The games actually count after another long draft and camp off-season. With that in mind, the Bears have a tough task of an opener against the defending NFC champion Falcons. Robert and Andrew preview this difficult first Bears' gauntlet with Jeanna Thomas from SB Nation and The Falcoholic, the rest of Week 1, and more.    Jeanna Thomas hops on WCG Radio to give Robert and Andrew the lowdown on the Falcons in advance of their Week 1 matchup. What are the concerns of a Super Bowl hangover in Atlanta? What's the aura surrounding the team?How the Falcons are offsetting the loss of Kyle Shanahan. Can we expect a drop off from the offense and Matt Ryan?Whether the young Atlanta defense is ready to make the leap as an elite unit. Top matchups to watch out for from Julio Jones against anyone, to Grady Jarrett shining on a big stage again. Underrated names.Weaknesses the Bears can focus on to pull off the upset. Is there some hidden secret?Two or three years from now, who's the better player: Leonard Floyd or Vic Beasley?Jeanna's reasonable expectations for the season and her pick for Bears-Falcons. BEARS CHECKLISTTrubisky-Glennon hooplaStrengths and weaknesses of the teamJohn Fox's future and needs as head coachBreakout players, strugglers, and the best of the bestAttempting to fill in the loss of Cam Meredith and make sense of itRealistically, how far away are the Bears from contending?Statistical predictions for major BearsSeason predictions, Week 1 NFL picks, CHI-ATL pick

Lorin Cox of The Bears Wire and Pro Football Focus hops on the show as the Bears get set for Family Fest and their first preseason game amidst a wild camp. Early impressions of the Mike Glennon and Mitch Trubisky QB "controversy." Why Glennon is "fine."Standouts thus far in camp with a few full pad days under the Bears' belts from Leonard Floyd to Kyle Fuller. Debating the Bears' safety group and best maximization for Vic FangioUDFA's we've appreciated thus far.How good can the Bears' tight group be realistically? Should we pump the brakes on Adam Shaheen's growth?The Kevin White-Zach Azzanni situation: this year's unnecessary story of camp needs necessary context. It'll be a process for White, but he might not be in the wrong. Opening the mailbag on Floyd's potential, flash from Jonathan Bullard as well as Roy Robertson-Harris, dips in play for Jordan Howard, and more. 

Aaron Leming of the Bear Report joins Robert pre-practice on Saturday to break down the Bears' injury panic, early standouts, and expectations for the Bears as they strap on full pads for the first time in 2017. Pernell McPhee's injury and PUP designation loom. Making sense of the injury "epidemic."Looking ahead to adding depth at OLB in 2018. Danny Trevathan's return a pleasant, optimistic surprise at ILB. Day 1 standouts from Tanner Gentry to Mitch Trubisky and Mike Glennon. Lowlights.Kyle Fuller's future and tenuous roster spotGuys with most to prove in Bears campWhat to look over the first weekend of full pads from Trubisky to Floyd to general reactionAkiem Hicks' contract status and worth

Bears training camp in Bourbonnais is almost here. With report day on the horizon, Robert and Lester break down every single aspect of the Bears as a team from coach turnover, offensive and defensive expectations, and even predicted Pro Bowlers.  Mitch Trubisky and the "panic" surrounding his contract is finally over. Akiem Hicks is now on deck.Top predicted storylines out of camp? Difference new Bears position coaches will make in helping or hurting Bears as a team. Who makes biggest impact? What move changes the Bears for the better on staff? Which of the big three (Fox, Fangio, Loggains) has the most pressure?Previewing the Bears offense and what to expect across every group. Will the skill positions hold the offense back? What kind of play design will be in store?Previewing the Bears defense in the same fashion. Who's the key player on the unit?Special teams (can Andy Phillips beat out Connor Barth?)Specific positional battles to watch out for.Mailbag!Bears Pro Bowler predictions