Episodes

  • Bears GM Ryan Poles MUST Upgrade the O-Line NOW with NFL Salary Cap Boost

    Bears GM Ryan Poles MUST Upgrade the O-Line NOW with NFL Salary Cap Boost
    Feb 21 2025
    Chicago Bears Podcast: NFL Salary Cap Boom, Ryan Poles’ Spending Plan, & Myles Garrett Trade Buzz Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Jurko, brought to you by Mitch Lyons Wealth! The NFL salary cap is BOOMING, and the guys are breaking down what it means for the Bears and GM Ryan Poles’ offseason plan! Pat and Jurko dive into: Pat’s take: With the salary cap growing, there’s NO REASON for the Bears not to spend BIG this offseason. Jurko’s lesson: The history of the NFL salary cap and its explosive growth in recent years – and why now is the time to GO ALL IN. Jurko’s spending plan: How Ryan Poles should allocate the Bears’ cash – focus on the O-line, not the running back room. Trade buzz: Jurko proposes a BLOCKBUSTER deal – Jaylon Johnson for Myles Garrett? PLUS: Jurko’s world-class storytelling: A trip down memory lane with one of the best in the biz. Bold predictions and hot takes on how the Bears can dominate the offseason and build a championship roster. Whether you’re a die-hard Bears fan or just love NFL insider insights, this episode is packed with analysis, laughs, and excitement! #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #NFLCap #RyanPoles #MylesGarrett #JaylonJohnson #NFLTrade #BearsOffseason #BearsPodcast #NFLInsider #BearDown #MitchLyonsWealth #Jurko #NFL2024 Let’s Bear Down and get ready for a WINNING offseason!
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    34 mins
  • Bears Report: Ryan Poles’ TOP Target Trey Smith Is UP FOR GRABS per NFL Insiders

    Bears Report: Ryan Poles’ TOP Target Trey Smith Is UP FOR GRABS per NFL Insiders
    Feb 19 2025
    Chicago Bears Podcast: Trey Smith, Chris Doleman, & Caleb Williams’ Pressure Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Jason McKie, brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana! The offseason is HEATING UP, and the guys are breaking down the BIGGEST moves the Bears need to make! Pat and J Mack dive into: Pro Bowl Guard Trey Smith is up for grabs – what would it COST to sign him, and what will he bring to the Bears’ offensive line? The Bears are linked to top Center Chris Doleman – if Ryan Poles solidifies the O-line, what would it mean for Caleb Williams’ development? Caleb Williams’ pressure: With Jayden Daniels’ success, how much growth does Williams need to show to prove the Bears didn’t make a mistake drafting him 1st overall? PLUS: Bold predictions and hot takes on how the Bears can dominate the offseason and set up Caleb Williams for success. Why this is a CRUCIAL moment for the Bears’ future – and how Ryan Poles can build a championship roster. Whether you’re a die-hard Bears fan or just love NFL insider insights, this episode is packed with analysis, debates, and excitement! #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #TreySmith #ChrisDoleman #CalebWilliams #RyanPoles #NFLFreeAgency #BearsOffseason #BearsPodcast #NFLInsider #BearDown #HardRockCasino #NFL2024 Let’s Bear Down and get ready for a WINNING offseason!
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    56 mins
  • Bears Update: Losing These Starters Is a SMART Move For Ryan Poles

    Bears Update: Losing These Starters Is a SMART Move For Ryan Poles
    Feb 18 2025
    Chicago Bears Podcast: Keenan Allen, Teven Jenkins, Ian Cunningham, & Aaron Rodgers Buzz Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana! The latest Bears news is HOT, and the guys are breaking it ALL down! Pat and Courtney dive into: Reports that the Bears WON’T franchise tag Keenan Allen or Teven Jenkins – are these smart moves by GM Ryan Poles? Why these could be additions by subtractions – and what it means for the Bears’ future. Ian Cunningham’s future: With the Jaguars GM job on the table, how much would losing Poles’ right-hand man affect the Bears’ front office? Courtney’s take: Why it might be a bigger advantage to lose Cunningham than to keep him. PLUS: Aaron Rodgers as a backup to Caleb Williams? Courtney shares her thoughts on this BOLD idea Bold predictions and hot takes on how the Bears can dominate the offseason. Whether you’re a die-hard Bears fan or just love NFL insider insights, this episode is packed with analysis, debates, and excitement! #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #KeenanAllen #TevenJenkins #IanCunningham #RyanPoles #AaronRodgers #CalebWilliams #BearsPodcast #NFLInsider #BearDown #HardRockCasino #CourtneyCronin #NFL2024 Let’s Bear Down and get ready for a WINNING offseason!
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    36 mins
  • How Travis Kelce Can DERAIL Bears GM Ryan Poles' Offseason

    How Travis Kelce Can DERAIL Bears GM Ryan Poles' Offseason
    Feb 17 2025
    Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Shea Norling, brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana! The guys are breaking down how Travis Kelce could RUIN (or help?) the Bears’ offseason plans – and why Trey Smith is at the center of it all! Pat and Shea dive into: The weekend that was: Recapping the dueling all-star festivities, How Travis Kelce’s decision to retire or not could drastically affect the Bears’ plans to land big-ticket free agent Trey Smith, Laying out the scenario: If Kelce retires, how it could clear up cap space for the Chiefs to re-sign Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith – and what that means for the Bears. Backup plans: If the Bears miss out on Smith, what’s next for GM Ryan Poles to fix the offensive line? PLUS: Bold predictions and hot takes on how the Bears can still dominate the offseason. Why this is a CRUCIAL moment for the Bears’ future – and how Travis Kelce could be the unexpected X-factor. Whether you’re a die-hard Bears fan or just love NFL insider insights, this episode is packed with analysis, debates, and excitement! BE for more Bears news, breakdowns, and exclusive content! #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #TravisKelce #TreySmith #RyanPoles #NFLFreeAgency #BearsOffseason #BearsPodcast #NFLInsider #BearDown #HardRockCasino #NFL2024 Let’s Bear Down and get ready for a WINNING offseason!
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    39 mins
  • Bears Update: NFL Executives Are WRONG About Ben Johnson w/Herb Howard

    Bears Update: NFL Executives Are WRONG About Ben Johnson w/Herb Howard
    Feb 14 2025
    Welcome to a SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE of The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer, brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana! Bears reporter and podcast host Herb Howard joins the show to break down the BIGGEST topics this offseason! Pat and Herb dive into: NFL front office executives ranked the offseason hires of new head coaches – where does Bears’ new HC Ben Johnson land? Debating the merits of the rankings as they go through The Athletic’s article. Herb’s take on the Ben Johnson hire and the Bears’ offseason so far – is this the start of something special? Must-do’s for GM Ryan Poles: What moves should the Bears prioritize to dominate the offseason? PLUS: Bold predictions and hot takes on how the Bears can build a championship roster. Why this is a CRUCIAL moment for the Bears’ future – and how Ben Johnson could be the key to success. Whether you’re a die-hard Bears fan or just love NFL insider insights, this episode is packed with analysis, debates, and excitement! #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #BenJohnson #RyanPoles #NFLFreeAgency #NFLDraft #BearsPodcast #NFLInsider #BearDown #HardRockCasino #HerbHoward #NFL2024 Let’s Bear Down and get ready for a WINNING offseason!
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    42 mins
  • Bears Rumors: Cole Kmet May Not Be Long For The Chicago Bears

    Bears Rumors: Cole Kmet May Not Be Long For The Chicago Bears
    Feb 13 2025
    Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Adam Abdalla, brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana! Adam DEMANDED to be on the show to defend himself against the angry mob mad at him for even discussing cutting Cole Kmet – and the guys are getting BRUTALLY HONEST!Pat and Adam dive into: Cole Kmet’s contract: Should the Bears explore cutting him for salary cap space? Is Kmet even a top 10 tight end in the NFL? Agreement: Kmet is expendable, but there are other cuts they’d make first – who’s on the chopping block? How AGGRESSIVE should GM Ryan Poles be at fixing the pass rush? Should he focus on trades/free agency or the NFL Draft? PLUS: Bold predictions and hot takes on how the Bears can dominate the offseason and rebuild their roster. Why this is a CRUCIAL moment for Ryan Poles and the Bears’ future. Whether you’re a die-hard Bears fan or just love NFL insider insights, this episode is packed with analysis, debates, and excitement! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more Bears news, breakdowns, and exclusive content! #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #ColeKmet #RyanPoles #NFLFreeAgency #NFLDraft #BearsPassRush #BearsPodcast #NFLInsider #BearDown #HardRockCasino #NFL2024 Let’s Bear Down and get ready for a DOMINANT offseason!
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    35 mins
  • Bears RB De'Andre Swift is a BAD Fit for Ben Johnson’s Offense

    Bears RB De'Andre Swift is a BAD Fit for Ben Johnson’s Offense
    Feb 12 2025
    Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Former NFL Fullback Jason McKie, brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Full concert schedule: https://casino.hardrock.com/northern-indiana/entertainment/hard-rock-live The Bears’ running back room is under the MICROSCOPE on today’s show – and the guys are breaking it ALL down! Pat and J Mack dive into: De’Andre Swift’s first year with the Bears: Is GM Ryan Poles having buyer’s remorse? Jason McKie’s breakdown of Swift’s season and his concerns about Swift’s fit in Ben Johnson’s offense Pat’s take: Were Swift’s struggles more about the Bears’ offensive line issues? Draft targets: Who should the Bears and Ryan Poles target to improve the run game? PLUS: Ian Cunningham’s future: What’s the likelihood the Bears’ Assistant GM lands the Jaguars’ GM job – and how could that change the Bears’ offseason? Bold predictions and hot takes on how the Bears can rebuild their running game and dominate the offseason. Whether you’re a die-hard Bears fan or just love NFL insider insights, this episode is packed with analysis, debates, and excitement! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more Bears news, breakdowns, and exclusive content! #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #DeAndreSwift #RyanPoles #BenJohnson #NFLDraft #IanCunningham #BearsRB #BearsPodcast #NFLInsider #BearDown #HardRockCasino #NFL2024 Let’s Bear Down and get ready for a DOMINANT run game!
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    52 mins
  • Bears Rumors: The ONE Game Changer Ryan Poles Must Target Ft. Micah Parsons, Maxx Crosby, Myles Garrett

    Bears Rumors: The ONE Game Changer Ryan Poles Must Target Ft. Micah Parsons, Maxx Crosby, Myles Garrett
    Feb 11 2025
    Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Tyler Aki, brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana! The offseason spotlight is BRIGHT post-Super Bowl, and the guys are breaking down the BIGGEST moves the Bears need to make! Pat and Tyler dive into: Cowboys’ MONSTER pass rusher Micah Parsons is rumored to be on the trade market – what would it take to land the All-Pro stud? Tyler’s demand: The Bears MUST land a premiere pass rusher – whether it’s Myles Garrett, Maxx Crosby, Micah Parsons, or a top draft pick. Debate: Is it better to trade for a proven star or draft a young pass rusher? Cap casualties: Which Bears players are at risk? Names discussed: DeMarcus Walker, Ryan Bates, Gerald Everett, Cole Kmet, and Cairo Santos PLUS: Bold predictions and hot takes on how the Bears can dominate the offseason. Why this is a CRUCIAL moment for GM Ryan Poles and the Bears’ future. Whether you’re a die-hard Bears fan or just love NFL insider insights, this episode is packed with analysis, debates, and excitement! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more Bears news, breakdowns, and exclusive content! #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #MicahParsons #MylesGarrett #MaxxCrosby #NFLTrade #NFLDraft #RyanPoles #BearsDefense #BearsPodcast #NFLInsider #BearDown #HardRockCasino #NFL2024 Let’s Bear Down and get ready for a DOMINANT offseason!
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    43 mins