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Jacob and Danny break down the big fellas upfront to protect the faces of the NFL Franchises. Tackles and Interior O-Lineman. Offensive Tackles from Beginning of Show to ~45 minutes in. Interior Offensive Line 46-End of Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff "JB" Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. dive into the latest free agency news about the Chicago Bears before being joined by Windy City Gridiron's Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante, to discuss some viable options for the Bears in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Berckes and Lester Wiltfong host a special free agency edition of Bear & Balanced by grabbing Robert Schmitz to recap all that has gone on with the Chicago Bears so far, and while they aren't sticking to their usual format, the fellas still start off talking about the trenches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest episode of T Formation Conversation, Lester Wiltfong grabs Robert Schmitz to help him break down all the news about the Chicago Bears on day 2 of free agency. Who's coming, who's going, and what could happen next... Check it out right here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Agency Day 1 has drawn to a close, and the Bears weren't totally inactive! How do we feel about the team's first day? What do we think of new DT Larry Ogunjobi? I bring on Lester Wiltfong Jr to discuss on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Agency is set to kick off in a matter of days -- who should the Bears be looking at? How much cap space do they have? How should they spend their money? I bring on Lester Wiltfong & Jeff Berckes to discuss on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Rank joins the Bears Banter podcast and discusses his thoughts on Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus and Justin Fields as well! Plus, plenty on what the Chicago Bears should due in free agency. NOTE: Adam recorded his interview prior to the Khalil Mack trade, for Khalil Mack reaction, check out after the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Lester kick off season 2 of Bear & Balanced with their thoughts on what the Chicago Bears will be looking to do in free agency, and they managed to keep it all neat and tidy with their usual categories (with some creative liberties), so check out their takes on... Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The 3 Bears: Hot, cold, just right! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 4 of Bears Over Beers! We're so excited to launch the new season and talk about the new look Chicago Bears. First up, before we can get to draft talk, we dive into the bargain bin in free agency and see if we can find some good deals for Ryan Poles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With EJ still locked in the filmroom, JB is joined by friends/enemies from around the division. Ted Glover (Vikings), Mike Payton (Lions), and Matt Matonich (Packers) join the show to talk about everything from Dan Campbell's caffeine habit to new uses of ghee. Grab a beverage and catch up with the rest of the division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are on the cusp of the offseason getting underway! We are steps from the combine and when we surface on the other side, we will be a stone's throw from NFL free agency. The Chicago Bears have a lot of holes on their roster and not much depth. Who on the current roster will Ryan Poles look at as building blocks? Who will he jettison? What free agents will he target? We discuss it all with Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus! Check out a great episode to get you ready for an exciting March for the Chicago Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob & Danny are back with Draft Season in Full Swing following the Rams bringing home the Lombardi trophy. They are joined by Luis Medina of Bleacher Nation Bears as they break down senior bowl standouts and other prospects as we head into the best time of the year! Draftmas and the off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The SB Nation NFL Show brings together the greatest fan-alysts from across SB Nation's NFL team communities in one place for the first time ever. Expect deep analysis, irreverent jokes, and plenty of bickering between rivals. It's a show for NFL fans, by NFL fans. Monday - Monday Football Monday (RJ Ochoa, Pete Sweeney) Tuesday - Off Day Debrief (Brandon Lee Gowton, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Wednesday - NFL University (Kyle Posey, Stephen Serda, Justis Mosqueda) Thursday - The Look Ahead (RJ Ochoa, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Friday - NFL Reacts (Stephen Serda, Justis Mosqueda, Kate Magdziuk) Take our podcast survey: sbnation.com/survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The SB Nation NFL Show brings together the greatest fan-alysts from across SB Nation's NFL team communities in one place for the first time ever. Expect deep analysis, irreverent jokes, and plenty of bickering between rivals. It's a show for NFL fans, by NFL fans. Monday - Monday Football Monday (RJ Ochoa, Pete Sweeney) Tuesday - Off Day Debrief (Brandon Lee Gowton, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Wednesday - NFL University (Kyle Posey, Stephen Serda, Justis Mosqueda) Thursday - The Look Ahead (RJ Ochoa, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Friday - NFL Reacts (Stephen Serda, Justis Mosqueda, Kate Magdziuk) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of T Formation Conversation Lester is joined by Devon Booker, the host of the Line For Line Podcast, to talk about the Bears new regime, defense wins championships. the revamped offense, holes on the roster, OL vs WR, what to do with David Montgomery, and so much more in a jam-packed 20 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears have officially hired Luke Getsy, Alan Williams, Tyke Tolbert, Andrew Janocko, and a host of other assistant coaches, but how well will they mesh together? Brandon and I walk through the ups and downs of the Bears' latest hires on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day 2 of Senior Bowl practices has officially concluded, so Robert and Brandon Robinson (who are on site!) huddle up to talk through who stood out throughout the day! Who played well? Who didn't? And what's this about Jim Harbaugh and the Vikings?? Find out in this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day 1 of Senior Bowl practices has officially concluded, so Robert, Jeff Berckes, and Brandon Robinson (who are on site!) huddle up to talk through who stood out throughout the day! Who played well? Who didn't? Find out in this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears have a new head coach in town, and it's the former Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus! Robert and Bill react to his hiring on this short Bearly a Podcast episode -- check it out! Take our podcast survey: sbnation.com/survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears have a new general manager, so Robert Schmitz (host of Bear With Me) and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. (host of T Formation Conversation and co-host of Bear & Balanced) come together for a quick "Bearly a Podcast" to talk all about Ryan Poles. Give the fellas a listen right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of T Formation Conversation has host Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. grabbing Bear With Me's Robert Schmitz to talk though all the candidates that have been linked with the Chicago Bears in their seemingly never ending search for a new general manager and head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NFL QB and the man behind "The QB School" on YouTube, JT O'Sullivan joins Bears Banter to talk about Justin Fields rookie season. We ask JT about how Fields was handled in training camp and the start of the year, how awful the game plan was around Fields in September, what growth he saw in Fields this year, where he still needs to improve, how much of a hindrance Matt Nagy's system was this year, and if his projection for Fields has changed after his rookie year! Plus, we ask JT about what type of coach and who he would like to see coach up Fields next season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Lester did recap that Bears vs Vikings game a little but, but they spent plenty of time getting in to the George McCaskey/Ted Phillips press conference, the head coach and general manager changes, and of course they weaved it all into their picks in their weekly categories of... Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The 3 Bears: Hot, cold, just right! The Fields Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago Bears fans deserve better. George McCaskey doesn't get it and doesn't look like he's ever going to get it. It was a rough press conference to listen to today and McCaskey lectured the fan base, didn't show any growth as an owner in terms of learning from past mistakes, and genuinely gave the fan base little hope that they would get this hire correct. A broken clock is right twice a day, and that's the only hope Bears fans have at this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: This interview ran in mid-December last year before the first Vikings game. We are replaying it now to help get up to speed on candidates for GM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Schmitz and Jeff Berckes jump on the WCG Podcast Channel to discuss this morning's huge Chicago Bears news of them firing general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears' 2021 season is over, ending on an emphatic 31-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. What went well? What went poorly? What's next for the Bears? I bring on WCG's own Aaron Leming to talk through it all on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final regular season T Formation Conversation Lester goes over who's in and who's out for both the Bears and the Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOTE: This was recorded on Wednesday night before the Justin Fields news hit. It appears likely that Fields will not play against the Vikings due to COVID. JB and EJ finish up their 3rd season of the podcast by quickly previewing the Vikings game and then discussing the difficult off season that lies before the Bears. There are a TON of roster holes to fill and not a whole lot of spackle. Join the guys as they crack a couple of tasty beverages one last time this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's just one game to go (is that a good thing or a bad thing?) in this Chicago Bears season! As we wind down the season, we crank it up with Lester Wiltfong, the chief editor of Windy City Gridiron! Lester joins to give his thoughts on If Matt Nagy's job can be saved with a three-game winning streak, the future of Ryan Pace, if he's still a Justin Fields believer, and what he thinks about the future of the offensive line. It's a great podcast, check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Lester get another Bears win to discuss, and this week it was the defense that took center stage. Tune in for some talk about Robert Quinn, Trevis Gipson, Angelo Blackson, and more. Plus check out their picks in their weekly categories of... Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The 3 Bears: Hot, cold, just right! The Fields Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears WIN, moving to 6-10 on the year after a one-sided New York Giant beat-down! What went well? What went poorly? I brought on NYPost's Jeremy Layton to talk through it all with me on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's T Formation Conversation Lester runs through the latest injury lists for both the Bears and the Giants, he has some thoughts on Chicago's personnel usage, and he wishes everyone a Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As this Bears season winds down, JB and EJ welcome Lester Wiltfong back to the show to talk about the Giants game (briefly), head coaching candidates that are interesting for the soon-to-be-open job, and participate in a pizza toppings draft. If there's one thing more controversial than your favorite head coach candidate, it's probably what to put on a pizza! Let's dig in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Lester finally get another Bears win to talk about in their latest podcast, and while there was no Justin Fields to breakdown, they had plenty of thoughts on Robert Quinn, Larry Borom, Nick Foles, Roquan Smith, and so much more. So tune in to find out their picks in their weekly categories of... Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The 3 Bears: Hot, cold, just right! The Fields Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears won a football game! They beat the Seattle Seahawks in a THRILLING 25-24 victory as Nick Foles converted a major 2-point try to win! To celebrate, I brought on my brother (Michael Schmitz) to walk through the ups, the downs, and the....strange about this game on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this short and sweet Christmas edition of T Formation Conversation, Lester hits on the big QB news for the Bears, Nick Foles is starting, goes over his quick thoughts on Germain Ifedi starting, and touches on the injury report for both the Bears and Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just how close were the Bears to acquiring Russell Wilson last off season before the draft? We may never know, but Brandan Schulze of Field Gulls was not a fan of the idea at all. Brandan joins JB and EJ to talk all things Bears - Seahawks including Wilson and Pete Carroll's future in Seattle, defensive playmakers, where has DK Metcalf disappeared to, and why are the Seahawks still trying to make Rashad Penny a thing. All that and more over some tasty beverages so pull up a chair and join us for this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, it's Groundhog Day... again. The Chicago Bears can't get out of their own way in yet another loss, this time at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings. We talk about that game and the continued improved play of Justin Fields. Plus, we are joined by Randy Merkin, long-time exec at ESPN 1000 in Chicago who comes on to talk Bears and talk about his new book, Behind the Glass- Stories from a Sports Radio producer, it's a book loaded with stories about celebrities and sports icons and Randy discusses his interactions with them through decades of work in sports talk radio! Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The SB Nation NFL Show brings together the greatest fan-alysts from across SB Nation's NFL team communities in one place for the first time ever. Expect deep analysis, irreverent jokes, and plenty of bickering between rivals. It's a show for NFL fans, by NFL fans. Monday - Monday Football Monday (RJ Ochoa, Pete Sweeney) Tuesday - Off Day Debrief (Brandon Lee Gowton, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Wednesday - NFL University (Kyle Posey, Stephen Serda, Justis Mosqueda) Thursday - The Look Ahead (RJ Ochoa, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Friday - NFL Reacts (Stephen Serda, Justis Mosqueda, Kate Magdziuk) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Lester both came away from the Bears 10th loss feeling pretty good about a few players.. They talk Justin Fields, Thomas Graham Jr., Teven Jenkins, Roquan Smith, Akiem Hicks, Robert Quinn, and so much more. So tune in to find out their picks in their weekly categories of; Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The 3 Bears: Hot, cold, just right! The Fields Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears fell to 4-10 on Monday Night Football at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings, but that can't be the whole story right? I bring on Bears Banter's Bill Zimmerman to talk through the game's ups and downs on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears legend Patrick Mannelly talks with WCG Historian Jack M Silverstein about the The Patrick Mannelly Award, Devin Hester's chances for the Hall Of Fame, Ted Phillips' time coming to an end, and so much more. Give our exclusive interview a listen here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester takes a look at not only the final injury lists for the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings in advance of their game on Monday Night Football, but he recaps the current roster situation for the Bears while the team in in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Pace's tenure as General Manager of the Chicago Bears may end at the end of this season. If the Bears do move on from Ryan Pace, who could replace him? JB and EJ bring back Brad Spielberger for his third Bears Over Beers appearance to discuss a number of intriguing candidates including Rick Smith, Ed Dodds, Will McClay, John Spytek, Champ Kelly, and many more. So grab a beverage and join us as we start to look to the future of the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears were once 3-2 and now they sit at 4-9 after a rough second half performance and loss to the Green Bay Packers. There certainly isn't much to talk about in terms of what's happening on the field this season, so we bring on Robert Schmitz to talk about what will be on the field in future seasons. What has Robert seen with Justin Fields? What other pieces on this roster are building blocks? What does the future hold for Ryan Pace? Who should the Bears bring in at GM or head coach? Plenty of questions to unpack with Robert, check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Lester have a lot of thoughts about that Bears vs Packers game. They talk personal usage, record setters, special teams, Matt Nagy, Justin Fields, Allen Robinson, and so much more as they roll through their picks in their weekly categories of; Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The 3 Bears: Hot, cold, just right! The Fields Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears fell once again to the Green Bay Packers, bringing their record to 4-9 and likely eliminating them from the playoffs. But which Bears, if any, played well during the game? Which played poorly? How are the Bears failing to manage Justin Fields? I bring on Boston.com's Khari Thompson to talk through it all on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EDIT: Akiem Hicks downgraded to OUT. Get the latest at Windy City Gridiron. In Lester's latest T Formation Conversation he goes over the latest rumor about the Bears looking for a new general manager, the possibility Matt Nagy be out on Monday morning, and then he dives into the final injury report before the Bears head to Lambeau to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JB and EJ take a look at the Bears Packers game... because they have to. However, they spend half the show working through a cheese draft, which is a type of Wisconsin preview. Folks, it's Week 14, the Bears are out of it, and cheese is delicious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices