Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fans

With the first week of Free Agency behind us, Robert begins the show by quickly recapping most of the Bears' happenings thus far. He details his scouting report on the Bears' new free agents Mike Davis, Buster Skrine, Cordarrelle Patterson, and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. He then gives his thoughts on Pat O'Donnell's new contract as well before answering a pair of questions out of the now-weekly mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and EJ recap the big moves in free agency for the Bears including the crazy safety swap of HaHa Clinton-Dix and Adrian Amos. They also take a look at the moves of the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and the rival Packers influx of talent on defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert recaps the first day of the NFL's new "legal tampering" period by discussing both the new players signed by the Bears and the now-former Bears leaving the team. He talks about a potential "big fish" signing that Pace may be angling for as well as various other free agents worth keeping in mind. After that, he goes to his Twitter Mailbag to answer fans' questions, ranging from trade scenarios to his personal favorite Bears uniform and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the NFL Combine underway, draft season is officially upon us. That said, it's hard to do any draft work without knowing what happens in Free Agency first -- with that in mind, Robert puts off studying prospects to instead comb through the 2018 Bears tape. In this episode, he lists 7 players that "popped" off the season's tape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and EJ crack open a couple refreshments and discuss Eddie Jackson (5:00), play a game with the free agent safeties (12:00), and dive deep into draft targets like Darnell Savage (31:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert brings on Bears over Beers host Jeff Berckes to host the 1st annual Bearscars! In this end-of-year award show, Robert and Jeff comb through all the highs and lows of the 2018 Chicago Bears' season to select the recipients of the following awards: MVBear, Best Game, Most Iconic Play, Best Performance By a Role Player, Worst Play, Worst Game, Newcomer of the Year, Most Surprising Player, Biggest Disappointment, Smallest Story that Ended Up Mattering, Biggest Story that Didn't End Up Mattering, Player Most Likely to Break a Bears Record, Offseason Move of the Year, Player Most Likely to Break Out Next Year, and 2018 Bears' Best Hair. Kick back, crack open a beer, and enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the NFL about to turn the page on the 2018-2019 season, I cover the Bears current team needs and how they might address them through Free Agency. OLBs, RBs, SS, I try to cover a fairly wide spread as it relates to the Beloved, but I end up primarily focusing on one hot-button position in particular. I also review the idea of trading for Antonio Brown. What do I think? You'll have to listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and EJ crack a couple cold ones and dive deep into the Bears inside linebackers including current player analysis, potential free agent targets, and viable options in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I discuss the length of the Bears' championship window and what will influence it, whether they should sign Adrian Amos over Bryce Callahan, and discuss the NFL's officiating situation (and whether they can draw from the AAF) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of T Formation Conversation, Lester is joined by the lead draft analyst for Windy City Gridiron, EJ Snyder, and the two of them discuss, Mitchell Trubisky, the top needs of the Chicago Bears, the NFL Draft, and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pats's war machine bags another Super Bowl as the Patriots defeat the Rams in a 13-3 defensive showdown. In a battle of crisp coaching, Brady proved to be made of stronger stuff than Goff as Goff and the Rams simply never countered what the Patriots' defense was throwing at them. Plus, Nagy and Fangio both win Coach of the Year and Assistant Coach of the Year... somehow. All this and more on a special Super Bowl episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on Bobby Massie's newly signed extension, project four Bears I think are primed for a "breakout" 2019, and go into depth both on how the Pro Bowl went this year as well as whether or not it should exist going forward. Bear down, and thanks so much for Bearing With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep dive into Pagano and the Bears, Trubisky in the Pro-Bowl, review Championship Weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester turns the page on the Chicago Bears' 2018 season and looks ahead to 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Spielberger and I discuss the cap in fun, thorough detail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears Lose to the Philadelphia Eagles, season ends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about how the Bears will beat the Eagles this Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears beat Vikings, move on to face Eagles in playoff game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lester as he breaks down Trubisky, gives his keys to beat the Vikings, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears beat 49ers despite scary injuries, preview Vikings, cover rest of NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a cornucopia of Chicago Bears thoughts from Lester this week on T Formation Conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears beat Packers to clinch NFC North, look to take on 49ers next week. Plus rest of NFL Week 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I review Bears-Rams, preview Bears-Packers, and touch on each Week 14 NFL game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears vs. Rams, keys to the game, what will Mitchell Trubisky do, and stopping Aaron Donald. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A preview of the Bears vs Rams game this Sunday at Soldier Field! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears vs Giants Reax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recap, a preview, and a conspiracy theory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing the Bears HUGE win over the Vikings, Mitch's injury status, the Thanksgiving game versus the Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew and Kevin memorialize the Lions beatdown and preview the upcoming tilt vs the Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester gives his thoughts on the recent bashing of Mitchell Trubisky from the media, and gives his take on where the young QB is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Packing away the Patriots loss and looking forward to the Jets game. Full game previews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are 2 Links better than 1? You be the judge as my brother and I talk some Bears vs Patriots! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a Jordan Howard problem with the Chicago Bears? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Miami Dolphins up next on the docket, Andrew discusses the upcoming match-up, as well as the history of the match-up with WCG's Jack Silverstein! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Lester is taking stock of the Bears after a quarter of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest WCG podcast, the Monster on the Mic! Your host, Andrew Link, breaks down the Bears news of the day with his own special flair and fervor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Windy City Gridiron's E.J. Snyder joins the program. There's been a lot of (deserved) talk surrounding Khalil Mack lately, so we break down the underrated BearsWhy Eddie Goldman is so dominant and underappreciatedHow Leonard Floyd's versatility plays into Vic Fangio's schemeThe value of a great slot cornerback like Bryce CallahanRanking Chicago's underrated defensive trio in importance Why Charles Leno is finally at the top of his gameThe return of a dominant Kyle LongShould the Bears bring Long back in 2019?BONUS: What's the deal with James Daniels and Harry Hiestand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Allen Murphy joins the show to talk Bears-Cardinals. A disastrous start: is Arizona really as bad as they've shown so far?How a plodding offense was made worse by Mike McCoyWhen will we see Josh Rosen replace Sam Bradford (No Mike Glennon)?Why David Johnson has struggled to get goingThe Cardinals defense with noted playmakers like Chandler Jones is struggling: why?The Bears succeed on offense fill-in-the-blankThe Bears succeed on defense fill-in-the-blank Why Rosen thriving at the half would be the worst nightmareFinal game predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Baldwin of The Athletic Seattle joins the show. The potential for an ugly primetime gameEncouraging and discouraging signs for Seattle's defense against the BroncosWhy Earl Thomas is the fabric that holds everything togetherGetting Jordan Howard goingShaquem Griffin's struggles and what can be doneProper expectations for the Griffin brothers this yearWhere should the Bears most be concerned about on offense?Slowing down Frank Clark's pass rushCan Trubisky put a quality game together?Final predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacson Bevens of Field Gulls joins WCG Radio to talk Bears-Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Von Miller and the Broncos ran roughshod on the Seahawks offense: what happened?Whether Seattle has any hope of slowing Khalil MackDo the Seahawks miss Marshawn Lynch or is it something more?Why the Seahawks' offense has shifted so much towards Russell WilsonThe Chris Carson ExperienceHow Brandon Marshall is fitting in SeattleA discussion on the future of offensive and defensive lines in footballKey matchups to watch aside from Mack (no Doug Baldwin?)Game predictions: this one could get ugly if Mitch Trubisky doesn't pick it up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Packers’ perspective, what happened with the Mack deal?Is GB okay despite not getting Mack? What's the M.O.?What can we expect from how the Packers gameplan for Mack?The Packers' youth at WR vs. the Bears' secondaryThe Bears' offensive unpredictablity vs. the Packers' thin edge rushHow the Packers will fare in 2018Bold predictionsWeek 1 pickGoing through the NFL awards impartially Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does the Khalil Mack trade change expectations for the Bears?What amount of pressure is there on Ryan Pace?What to expect from Matt Nagy as a rookie coachMajor offensive questions Major defensive questions One bold offensive prediction (Hello, Trey Burton?)One bold defensive prediction (Kyle Fuller, step it up)Going through the Bears' 2018 schedule game-by-gameWeek 1 picks against the Packers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Windy City Gridiron staff writer Aaron Leming joins the program to break down the Bears' blockbuster deal for Khalil Mack. The Mack trade details are in: initial thoughtsThe Raiders' perspective: what is Jon Gruden thinking?Draft capital and financial flexibility is perennially overratedWhat adding Mack does for an evolving Bears defenseWhere do the Bears sit in the NFC and NFL landscape now?How acquiring Mack helps Mitch Trubisky, and what that says about himExpectations are justifiably astromically highApplauding Chicago and Ryan Pace for going all-in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cover 1 and The Athletic Buffalo's Erik Turner joins the show to preview the 2018 Bills. Entering the second year of the Sean McDermott era: changed expectations and the aftermath of ending a playoff droughtDrafting Josh Allen: a controversial move. Initial thoughts and how that thought process has grownWhat Allen has to do to have a successful rookie season. When does he start?How Tremaine Edmunds projects in Buffalo's defenseOne underrated area people don’t talk enough about on the Bills roster (secondary for days!)One area that could be the team's Achilles Heel (the quarterback has to stay upright)Staying competitive amidst the end of the Patriots run: you don't, you wait it outFree agency review (Star Lotulelei paid handsomely)Draft review (Harrison Phillips' impact)Bears-Bills preview: Chicago should have complete advantage ... on paperFInding a breather in the last weekend free of pro football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SB Nation and Niners Nation's David Fucillo previews the 2018 49ers. Second year of the John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan era: changed expectationsAppreciated aspects of the approach so far San Francisco perspective on the Mitchell Trubisky trade (it's fine!)Jimmy Garoppolo second season in the Bay Area: too much hype?The next step in Garoppolo's progressOne underrated area people don’t talk enough about on the 49ers roster (hello, weapons!)One area that could be the team’s Achilles heel Staying competitive in a growing NFC West with the Rams: is LA now the 49ers' rival?Free agency review (Richard Sherman's revenge!) Draft review (Notre Dame anchors)Bears-49ers preview: what Chicago has to do for an upsetHow to spend the last weekend without pro football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Windy City Gridiron Editor-in-Chief Lester Wiltfong Jr. hops on to discuss Bears injuries, pass rush woes, and other fun. Adam Shaheen and Leonard Floyd injuries: how can Chicago weather the storm?Matt Nagy's response to injuries is keyJames Daniels on a positional carousel: ending the madnessTin foil hat time: Does Mitch Trubisky or Cody Whitehair have more influence over center than originally believed?Breaking down Ryan Pace's poor planning on the edge: how the Bears got here, and options (trade for Mack!!!)What to watch for against the Chiefs: no one get injured. No one. And, Nagy "Revenge Game"!End-of-summer plans: Catch Em' All! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Leming joins the program to talk Roquan Smith, Von Miller and Mitch Trubisky, and Khalil Mack. Roquan Smith finally joins the Bears, and the end of the Nick Kwiatkoski hypeReasonable expectations for Smith as a rookieCody Whitehair and James Daniels center bonanza: what gives?Does Daniels start in Week 1?Allen Robinson being eased into debut: concern levelVon Miller loves Mitch Trubisky (you should care!)John Elway also loves Trubisky (but you shouldn't care!)Bears-Broncos preview (the edge rush situation is BAD)Khalil Mack: what a responsible trade would takeThrowing out scenarios for Mack (Floyd?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBC Sports Chicago's JJ Stankevitz joins the show. Trubisky finally mastering Matt Nagy's scheme: what's the difference?Trey Burton being used as a well of knowledgeA comfortable camp defense going against a new offenseRoquan Smith holdout Day 22: how frustrated are Nagy and the Bears getting? When it's time to really worry?Envisioning a scenario of how the Bears miss Smith's impact if he misses regular season games (it could happen!)What to watch for in Cincinnati (don't get too high or too low)Standouts to watch (a certain No. 17, perhaps?)How Trubisky has to play in his first official game under NagyThe "John Franklin Episode" of WCG Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBC Sports Chicago's JJ Stankevitz talks Roquan Smith holdout, helmet rule frenzy, and the impact of Brian Urlacher on the Bears and city of Chicago. Congratulating JJ on his return before SmithSmith's holdout now the second-longest since 2011: who's to blame?Examining both Smith and the Bears' side objectivelyHow much will missed time hurt Smith in the long run, if at all?Helmet rule adjustments and a league of "I don't know".Matt Nagy and Vic Fangio have the right stance on the ruleIt's okay if we don't know what a tackle is if player safety does improve, right?Hall of Fame Game points to watch: special teams has never been more excitingThe legacy of Brian Urlacher from face of the franchise to inspiration: what the first-ballot Hall of Famer represents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Toupal helps break down Bears-Vikings 2018 and the impact of newcomer Kirk Cousins. Kirk Cousins in town. What are reasonable expectations?Vikings new platform for the team, where they stand in the NFCNew contract situations: Danielle Hunter, Stefon Diggs What are the weaknesses on Minnesota's roster? (are there any?)Overcoming past demons and wasted Vikings teamsCousins’ alien slash bison slash mystery grill meatHow the Vikings view their North rivalsFree agency review (Sheldon Richardson, how!)Draft review (Mike Hughes steps in)Bears-Vikings preview (trying to poke holes)Wasted all-time great Vikings/BearsStar Wars cannot get over it's nostalgia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices