Episodes

  • What's your level of "bought in" on Ben Johnson?

    What's your level of "bought in" on Ben Johnson?
    Jul 3 2025
    Pat the Designer and Jason McKie are back, this time filling in for Carmen & Jurko. The guys discuss the Bears' offseason to this point and how they've received glowing reviews. Plus, JMac shares a story about his time in Baltimore.
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    16 mins
  • Bears Got It Right: Ben Johnson + Caleb Williams = Poles’ Master Plan

    Bears Got It Right: Ben Johnson + Caleb Williams = Poles’ Master Plan
    Jul 2 2025
    In this episode of the Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer, Chris Bleck & Adam Abdalla—presented by The Advantage Dealer Group and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana—bring the heat in a special “Hot or Not: Chicago Bears Edition”. They run the gauntlet on Chicago’s most talked-about figures and topics: 00:00:00 – Ryan Poles: Did the GM nail the offseason, or is he already cooling off amid roster questions? 00:05:00 – Coaching Staff: Are Ben Johnson and his crew “hot AF” with early buy-in and culture shift? (Spoiler: yes.) 00:16:30 – D.J. Moore: Ready to bounce back after a down season, or still searching for consistency under a new QB? 00:21:00 – Caleb Williams: Under Ben Johnson's guidance, is the sophomore QB trending toward stardom—or stagnation? 00:25:00 – Over 8.5 Wins?: Can this retooled Bears squad shatter expectations and hit the over in a tougher NFC North? Join a fiery debate with pro-level takes and no fluff—perfect prelude to a season that promises fresh direction under the new regime. #ChicagoBears #RyanPoles #BenJohnson #DJMoore #CalebWilliams #NFL2025 #HotOrNot #BearsPodcast
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    29 mins
  • Caleb Williams vs Jayden, Maye & Nix — Biggest Star or BUST?

    Caleb Williams vs Jayden, Maye & Nix — Biggest Star or BUST?
    Jun 27 2025
    In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer and Jason McKie examine Caleb Williams’ future as the Bears' franchise quarterback, using data-driven insight and PFF's recent evaluations to break down what's ahead for Chicago's signal-caller. They start by reviewing Pro Football Focus’ rankings for second‑year QBs, noting how Caleb compares to peers based on productivity and projected trajectory. They then take aim at PFF's assertion that Caleb’s floor is “bust” and the ceiling is capped at Jordan Love, calling the projection overly pessimistic given his talent and supporting cast Next, Jason and Pat explore what defines a young QB bust, highlighting the importance of decision-making, consistency, and mental toughness—a framework for evaluating Caleb’s development . They finish by identifying the one key trait Williams absolutely must display in 2025—quicker reads in the pocket—and how his offseason work with Ben Johnson has focused squarely on that skill 00:00 – PFF's Second-Year QB Rankings 00:13:30 – Debunking Caleb’s “Floor” & “Ceiling” 00:20:00 – What Defines a Young QB Bust? 00:25:00 – The One Trait Caleb Must Show This Year #ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #PFF #QBDevelopment #NFL2025 #BenJohnson #PocketPope #BearsPodcast
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    37 mins
  • Waddle: Bears Fans Finally Got Everything — Time to Be Confident

    Waddle: Bears Fans Finally Got Everything — Time to Be Confident
    Jun 26 2025
    In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer is joined by ESPN Chicago legend Tom Waddle to break down the latest energy shift at Halas Hall under new head coach Ben Johnson. They open with Waddle discussing how quickly Johnson has earned full buy-in from the locker room, noting a level of discipline and intensity. From there, they explore Johnson's no-nonsense approach to practice, with exacting attention to detail that’s changing the team's day-to-day culture . Next, Waddle breaks down the wide receiver room—analyzing how veterans will work alongside rising talents such as Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III to create a balanced, productive unit Finally, they put the spotlight on Caleb Williams: Waddle outlines the key benchmark stats 00:00:00 – Ben Johnson’s Instant Buy-In: Waddle on the changing locker room vibe 00:09:00 – No-Nonsense Culture: Why attention to detail matters daily at Halas Hall 00:16:00 – WR Room Breakdown: Who’s playing where and why depth matters 00:22:00 – Caleb’s Critical Numbers: What QB stats will define his season Tags: #ChicagoBears #TomWaddle #BenJohnson #CalebWilliams #BearsWR #NFL2025 #HalasHall #BearsCulture
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    29 mins
  • Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson Ready for NFC North Smoke | w/ Cassie Carlson

    Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson Ready for NFC North Smoke | w/ Cassie Carlson
    Jun 24 2025
    In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer is joined by Fox 32 sports anchor Cassie Carlson to break down all the buzz coming out of Bears mini-camp and training camp previews. They start with Caleb Williams unleashing a spicy remark about Packers fans—“They suck”—after his Lambeau Leap experience, adding fuel to the NFC North rivalry . From there, the conversation pivots to the contagious confidence Coach Ben Johnson is instilling in the squad, and how that energy is lifting the locker room . At the heart of the episode: “Caleb + Ben”, a quarterback-coach duo poised to end Chicago's carousel of QBs and play-callers—Cassie and Pat measure just how high they'd rank across the NFC North. They round it out by highlighting the top position battles to watch during Bears camp—from left tackle and WR roles to secondary matchups. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Caleb Williams fires back: “Packers fans suck” 00:08:00 – Ben Johnson’s confidence boost lifting the team 00:13:00 – Why Caleb + Ben could end QB/play-caller carousel 00:21:00 – Ranking the QB-coach duos in the NFC North 00:30:00 – Top position battles to watch at Bears camp 🔔 Don’t miss this in-depth breakdown—subscribe and drop your thoughts: Are Caleb and Ben the most promising duo in the division? Which camp battles will define Chicago’s season? #ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #CassieCarlson #BearsCamp #NFCRivalry #PackersFansSuck #BearsPodcast
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    38 mins
  • Make-or-Break Year: Can Montez Sweat Lead Bears D-Line Revival?

    Make-or-Break Year: Can Montez Sweat Lead Bears D-Line Revival?
    Jun 23 2025
    In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer and Shea Norling focus on Chicago’s defensive line as they evaluate depth, performance, and what it’ll take to disrupt offenses in 2025 with Dennis Allen at the helm. 00:00 – Haliburton Drama & Player Safety: They open with “Haliburton fallout” – whether recent star exits in NBA finals could set a trend of players sitting postseason games to avoid injury, and how that mindset might spread to the NFL. 00:09 – Defensive Line Strengths & Weaknesses: The hosts pinpoint where the Bears d-line is strongest (interior with additions like Grady Jarrett) and where it struggles—pass-rush depth opposite Montez Sweat remains a vulnerability 00:14 – Dennis Allen’s Impact: They discuss Allen’s track record coaching the Saints, his aggressive front-4 design, and how his system will empower rotational players like Gervon Dexter and Dayo Odeyingbo 00:21 – Montez Sweat’s Make or Break Season: Pat and Shea assess expectations for Sweat 00:27:30 – Realistic D-Line Upgrade: Finally, they suggest one practical move—adding a first-round edge prospect or veteran rotational passer to truly round out the group and create a formidable front-four. Bengals Trey Hendrickson among others discussed. 🔔 Get ready for sharp insight on Chicago’s trenches —subscribe and let us know what d-line addition you'd make! #ChicagoBears #BearsDL #MontezSweat #DennisAllen #NFL2025 #DLineDepth #BearsDefense
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    40 mins