The Chicago Bears Podcast

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | NFL Rule Changes Debate Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s John “Jurko” Jurkovic Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & The Advantage Dealer Group The NFL is on the verge of major rule changes, and Pat and Jurko break down everything that could reshape the game as we know it. From kickoffs to scheduling, nothing is off the table. The guys debate whether the NFL should just get rid of kickoffs altogether, why replacement referees could become a serious concern, and whether an 18-game NFL schedule is inevitable — and maybe even a good thing. Plus, Jurko shares the one rule change he would implement immediately to improve the NFL product. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Should the NFL just eliminate kickoffs? 00:06:00 – Concerns about replacement referees 00:09:00 – 18-game NFL schedule feels inevitable 00:19:30 – Jurko’s rule change to improve the NFL 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears talk, NFL debates & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #NFLRules #NFLSchedule #Jurko #BearDown

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | LIVE from NFL Owner’s Meetings Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group Live from the NFL Owner’s Meetings in Arizona, Courtney Cronin joins Pat to break down everything coming out of Bears HC Ben Johnson’s media session — and it was anything but quiet. Ben Johnson called out his coaching staff and wide receivers. Pat and Courtney react to what it means for the Bears heading into a critical offseason. They also dive into concerns about the Bears offensive line, which has suddenly become a question mark again after showing signs of stability, and discuss Johnson’s evolving relationship with key defensive leaders Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. 👇 Episode Highlights: Ben Johnson calls out coaching staff & WRs Concerns about the Bears O-line stability Johnson’s relationship with Jaylon Johnson & Kyler Gordon 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, NFL Owner’s Meetings coverage & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BenJohnson #CourtneyCronin #NFLMeetings #JaylonJohnson #KylerGordon #BearDown

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | NFL Draft Strategy + March Madness Energy Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & The Advantage Dealer Group Fresh off the excitement of March Madness, Pat The Designer celebrates his Fighting Illini making the Final Four before diving into a critical conversation about the Chicago Bears’ NFL Draft strategy. The guys debate which NFL Draft prospects Bears fans would actually be OK trading for, and whether GM Ryan Poles should be aggressive in moving up the board to secure a franchise left tackle like Monroe Freeling. They also explore the idea of stockpiling picks for a future draft, and whether the Bears should balance win-now moves vs long-term roster building as Caleb Williams continues to develop. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Pat celebrates the Fighting Illini making the Final Four 00:11:00 – Which draft prospects would Bears fans be OK trading for? 00:18:00 – Trade-up scenario for a franchise LT (Monroe Freeling) 00:25:00 – Should the Bears stockpile picks for a future draft? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, draft coverage & offseason analysis from ESPN Chicago!