Bear Necessities: Chicago Bears Podcast

🚨Matt Eberflus Named Chicago Bears Head Coach! 🚨 Instant Reactions PLUS OC/DC Talk

ITS OFFICIAL Matt Eberflus has officially been named head coach of the Chicago Bears. In this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast, Austin and Reece Breakdown Ryan Poles' controversial decision in naming Matt Eberflus, former DC of the Indianapolis Colts, to be the next head coach of the Chicago bears. The boys also breakdown the benefits/drawbacks of this move and offer insight into how to best build the offensive coaching staff Business Inquiries: [email protected]

🚨 Chicago Bears Hire Ryan Poles 🚨 Who will he Choose as Head Coach? Analyzing the Chicago Bears Top Head Coach Prospects

The Chicago Bears have finally found their next general manager - Ryan Poles. Early Tuesday morning the news broke that the Chicago bears decided to make the Kansas City Chiefs Director of Player Personnel their next general manager. Now, all focus is on who he will hire as the next Chicago Bears head coach. In this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast, Austin and Reece break down the Ryan Poles hiring and discuss the most likely candidates for the Chicago Bears job. For Business Inquiri...

Matt Eberflus to be the Next Bears HC? Reviewing the Bears Past Mistakes in their HC Searches.

We are back and here to discuss the ongoing Chicago Bears Head Coach and GM search. In this episode, Austin and Reece break down the mistakes made in previous Bears head coaching searches that led to the situation we are in today. Furthermore, the boys break down the Chicago Bears head coaching and GM candidates. Finally, Austin and Reece speak on the Matt Eberflus to the Bears rumors that have been swirling. For business inquiries please reach out to [email protected]

🚨 Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace FIRED🚨 , Morroco Brown and Doug Pedersen leading GM/Coach Candidates, Can the McCaskeys get this right?

Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace have officially been fired! This was a highly anticipated move by the Bears faithful and thus the Pace/Nagy era is officially OVER. In this episode, Austin and Reece Breakdown the Bear's firings, the George McCaskey press conference, and the Bear's HC requests. 

🚨 Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace FIRED🚨 , Morroco Brown and Doug Person leading GM/Coach Candidates, Can the McCaskeys get this right?

Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace have officially been fired! This was a highly anticipated move by the Bears faithful and thus the Pace/Nagy era is officially OVER. In this episode, Austin and Reece Breakdown the Bear's firings, the George McCaskey press conference, and the Bear's HC requests. 

Quinn Breaks Team Sack Record, Key Pieces, Harbaugh, 2022 Free Agents and More!

The Bears are streaking! Well maybe, but they have the chance to end the season on a win streak with a win against the Vikings in the final week of the season. A game that could very well be Nagy's last game as Bears HC, and the coaching rumors are swirling. The newest topic is Jim Harbaugh, the former 49ers coach and current U of M HC. Austin and Reece discuss the possibility of landing Harbaugh, and debate if he'd be a good fit.  Austin and Reece also break down some Justin Fields slander...

Bears vs Giants Pre-Game, Matt Campbell to be Bears next Head Coach? , Louis Riddick interested in Bears GM Job

Welcome Back to another episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast, in this episode the boys breakdown the bears match up vs the giants and update everyone on the current HC search.   Please consider donating to the late Jeff Dickerson's son Parker's go fund me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kswtf-parkers-fund  

Bears Lose to Vikings - Justin Fields and Defense Shows Up, Matt Nagy and the Rest of the Offense Fails

The Chicago Bears Fall to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football in a game that was extremely frustrating. Despite the long list of Starters appearing on the COVID reserve list, Sean Desai's defense showed up and showed out. Robert Quinn and Akiem Hicks both feasted on Dalvin Cook and Kirk Cousins. Justin Fields also has a good game despite offensive struggles finishing with over 300 total yards for the 3rd time in his last 4 games. Despite the strong performances, Matt Nagy's offens...

BREAKING: Matt Nagy is an Awful Football Coach

Welcome back! In this episode Austin and Reece breakdown the Chicago bears loss to the green bay packers and the future match up against the Minnesota Vikings. The boys also break down potential head coach options and discuss the issues surrounding the team.    

Historically Bad Bears, Talent Use Issues from Nagy, Head Coaching Candidate Update, and Packers Week

It's Bears-Packers week! Woo, well wish we could be a bit more optimistic but it is what it is for this Bears season. The Bears passing game is on pace with Sid Luckman! The guys discuss how Nagy has had talent use issues, and how former Bears are excelling elsewhere. Matt Nagy may have one foot out of the door, but who is next to fill the void. Some coaching candidates do not seem as good as they did a few weeks ago. Finally, Austin and Reece discuss the next chapter in the Bears-Packers ri...

Bears Lose Sloppy Game to Cardinals, Why does Offense Look So Different, Who should be Future HC

Hey you all, thank you again for your continued support! The Bears lost their 8th game of the season to the Arizona Cardinals in a rain soaked game. The Bears were able to drive the ball, but four costly interceptions from Dalton changed the shape of the game. Austin and Reece were left wondering why the offense looks so much different from Dalton and Fields, and not just for the obvious reasons. Finally, the guys discuss who should become the Bears future Head Coach in 2022.

Austin is Back! Thoughts on the Season, Where are the weapons, Potential Nagy Replacements and More

Austin and Reece are back for another episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast. How shallow was that win over the Lions? Who will replace Matt Nagy? The guys discuss. The weapons aren't showing up offensively, and the O Line is still bad. What have been the dark spots and bright spots for the Bears this year? Austin and Reece wrap up with a Bears v. Cardinals preview. Thank you all for your continued support!

Can Nagy Save His Job? Likelihood of a Bears Turnaround, Tevin Jenkins Returning, Fields at His Best Before Bye

Welcome back Bears fans! We decided to take a bye week with the team but wanted to get back before this weeks matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The Bears are a mixed emotion team currently with Fields playing some of his best football, but the team continues to flounder. Tevin Jenkins is looking to return soon, but now Khalil Mack is out for the season (not mentioned in pod). What can Matt Nagy do to save his job? Do the Bears have any hope of turning the season around? All of this will ...

Bears Get Rolled, Khalil Herbert still Grinding, Nagy w/ COVID, Fields Breakout Game, and Looking Ahead

Welcome back to another episode of podcast. This week Zack and Reece break down the awful loss to the Brady led Buccaneers, and where the Bears go from here. One of the few bright spots was Khalil Herbert, who rushed for 100 yards for the first time, so how can the Bears get him more involved? Zack and Reece also breakdown the likelihood of a Justin Fields breakout game as the offense continues to even make it into double digits. Matt Nagy has COVID, and we do not quite know where he is! Fin...

Khalil Herbert Impresses, Packers Game Aftermath, Allen Robinson, and Bucs Pregame

Thanks again for tuning in for another episode of the podcast. The Bears face an uphill battle in trying to get back in the Win Column after a loss to the Packers and an upcoming game against the Buccaneers. Zack and Reece discuss the aftermath of the Packers Games including injuries, "I Own You" drama, and a better performance from Allen Robinson. Looking ahead, the guys breakdown how the Bears can attempt to slow down a Tom Brady led Buccaneers team who is playing great, but are battling i...

Bears-Packers Game Reaction

Zack and Reece break down the Bears-Packers game at Soldier field from Sunday 10/17/21. Bears looked to be off to a great start with the potential to pull an upset, but the Bears folded towards the end of the game when it mattered most. What can we take away from this game? Appreciate the support!

Fields Takes Over QB1, Nagy Ousts Himself From Play Calling Duties, LV Raiders Preview and More

Welcome back everybody! On this episode Zach and Reece break down the win over the Lions, and determine why the offense was able to find success, and how the defense came through when needed most. Zach and Reece also discuss Justin Fields officially being named starter, and OC Bill Lazor taking over play calling duties after a pitiful showing against the Browns. The guys also break down why Stephon Gilmore did not end up on the Bears. Finally, we wrap up with a preview of this weeks game aga...

JUSTIN FIELDS WILL START, Jaylon Johnson‘s All Pro start to the Season, Browns Game Previes

The Chicago Bears have had an eventful start to the year. Now 1-1 and led by rookie sensation Justin Fields, the Chicago Bears have been much more interesting than prior. This week Justin Fields takes on the Cleveland Browns on a game that many are saying will be a blowout (in a bad way). Nonetheless, we will be in for a great game. Jaylon Johnson is off to an amazing start to the season not allowing for a single reception in the first two games of the season. Reece and Zack will dive into h...

What is Going On with Eddie Jackson, QB Situation, Potential FA Additions, Bengals Preview

Welcome back everybody. In this week's episode of the podcast Zach and Reece revisit the week 1 tragedy that was the game against the Rams. The guys discuss how the game swung on a set of crucial plays that the Bears didn't execute. Afterwards, Zach and Reece breakdown the poor play of Eddie Jackson, can the rest of the secondary be to blame? How has the QB competition evolved? Is there alignment within the organization, or is Nagy having his way? Also discussed are potential Free Agent addi...

Week One Post Game Reactions (Bears at Rams)

Zach and Reece discuss the Bears falling to 0-1, and not looking good in the process getting beaten 34-13. The guys discuss what went well, and how those bright spots can continue, and then breakdown where it all went wrong. Thank you all for listening!

Week 1! Bears Are Back, Week 1 Preview, What Do the Bears need to do to Win, Breakout Players

Welcome back everyone. This week Reece and Zach are back to discuss the week one matchup with the Rams. The Bears will need to pull off the upset to win, so what can they do to make that happen? Zach and Reece also discuss the potential breakout players in 2021-22. Finally, Zach and Reece discuss season expectations, and what the Bears outlook will be this year, what should be our goal? Thank you everyone for your continued support! Make sure to leave a review if you enjoy!

Roster Cuts and Position Group Grades, Bears vs. Titans Review, and End of Preseason News

Welcome back everybody. In this weeks episode Zach and Reece evaluate the final Preseason Game piece by piece. Among the topics discussed are Justin Fields (surprise, surprise), Jesper Horstead, and Nick Foles. The guys also discuss some new additions to the team after the final roster cuts, as well as some of the guys that got left off the team. Finally, Zach and Reece give grades for each position grouping heading into the regular season, where are this teams strong points and weak points?...

Chicago Bears vs Titans Review, When Will Nagy name Fields QB1, Chicago Bears Offensive Line Struggles

In this episode, Reece and Zack breakdown the Chicago Bears match up against the Tennessee Titans in Week 3 of NFL Preseason. The Boys go through their Fields first impressions and take a deep dive into the Chicago Bears offensive line. Later, Zack and Reece question whether or not Matt Nagy should pull the plug on the Andy Dalton experience and run with fields and the potential downsides to throwing the young QB into the fire with our current offensive line. This and more on the 82nd episod...

Fields Shining, Offensive Line Injuries, Season Outlook Today, and Preseason Preview

Welcome back everybody, the offseason is heating up and preseason is coming now. This next season has so many variables, and Zach and Reece dive into the impact of offensive line injuries, and the QB Competition. Also the guys discuss Foles' plea to be traded to the Indianapolis Colts, and his denial. Adding on, the fan attendance at training camp has been worrying, and Zach and Reece are disgruntled that it comes at such an interesting time in Bears history. Finally, has our outlook of the ...

Training Camp Standouts, Potential Foles Trade, David Montgomery touches in 2021, and the drama from Up North

Hey all! Welcome back to another episode of The Bear Necessities Podcast. So much has come up since we last recorded, including the start of training camp, and loads of information that came out during the first batch of press conferences. Reece goes over the training camp standouts, and who Nagy is already identifying as leaders and weapons for the offense. The Wentz injury may have opened an opportunity to discard of Foles, but will it actually happen. Also, Matt Nagy commented on getting ...

Fan Mail, Eddie Goldman Retirement?! Is Jimmy Graham Possibly on the Cut List, and Offensive Key Player Expectations

Welcome back! Hope you all had a great 4th of July Weekend! Despite being in the summer lull of football news, there is actually some news to report. Austin and Reece go over an interesting piece of Bears Receiving History provided by a fan. The guys discuss the impact of Eddie Goldman's possible retirement. Rumors state that Jimmy Graham could be cut by the Bears, but Austin and Reece think this could be detrimental, even though there would be cap relief. In divisional news, the Aaron Rodge...

When Will Fields Start? Predicting W-L from Schedule Release, Nagy Exposed to Covid, Offensive Line News and More!

Welcome back everybody! The major talking point recently is when exactly will we see Justin Fields hit the field, the boys discuss. Nagy has been exposed to COVID, but positive news for fans as CDC restrictions are being lifted, and fans in stadiums at higher capacities is imminent. How will the offensive line shake out? Austin and Reece talk through how effective the new offensive line will be. Steven Nelson is a name linked to the Bears, but does he make sense to add to the defensive backf...

Comparing Justin Fields to Patrick Mahomes, Arlington Heights Drama Flames, 2021 Expectations

Justin Fields has been a bright spot for the Chicago Bears through OTAs and Matt Nagy has taken notice. The young Bear's quarterback is getting comparisons from his own coach to NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes. In this episode of the Bear Necessities podcast, the boys break down Justin Fields' expectations in 2021, the growing possibility of the Chicago Bears leaving soldier field, Eddie Goldman's OTA absence, and other training camp news. Business Inquiries: [email protected]

OTA Coverage- Justin Fields Shining in Camp, Eddie Goldman a No-Show, Allen Robinson impressed, Kindle Vildor Shines

The Chicago Bears have officially wrapped up their OTA session and with that comes massive news. Justin Fields continues to impress coaches including Matt Nagy and Allen Robinson who sang their words of praise to the media after every practice. On the flip side, Eddie Goldman skips out on Mandatory camp and Matt Nagy is not happy about it. The Allen Robinson questions have been answered! The Chicago Bears star WR showed up and showed out at camp. Finally, the BN crew breaks down how Justin F...

Justin Fields Won't Start Week 1, Allen Robinson not at Bears OTAs, Morgan Moses Visits Bears, Dazz Newsome Breaks Collar Bone

This week has been an eventful one for the Chicago Bears. Conflicting reports have came out regarding the possibility of Justin Fields starting. Some have said Andy Dalton has been guaranteed the Week 1 Job while others say the Chicago Bears have loved what they have seen from Justin Fields and want him to start immediately. Allen Robinson has also been missing from OTAs leading many to speculate the star wideout may not be happy with the team. This and more in this episode of the Bear Neces...

Will the McCaskey's Actually Sell the Franchise? Possible Free Agent Adds to the Defense, and a Defensive Preview for 2021

Thank you for joining us on 75 episodes! The biggest news for the franchise recently is the rumors of the possible sale of the Bears. Austin and Reece discuss if the long time family owners will actually part ways with the Team. In contrast from last week, the guys touch on the defensive side of the ball. How will this defense compete? Have the Bears done enough to fill the vacancy that Kyle Fuller left? Austin and Reece breakdown each position and discuss how offensive improvements could li...

Will Allen Robinson be the Bears All-Time Receiving Leader? The Impact of Fields on Robinson's Play, and 2021 Offensive Preview

Yawn... slow news week, but no worries Austin and Reece are back with another podcast looking ahead to the 2021 season! First the guys discuss the real possibility of A-Rob becoming the all-time leading receiver in Bears history in his time with the team, and what impact Fields might have on his success. Then, Austin and Reece go through each offensive position and predict how they will stack up league wide, and where they made progress as well as what holes need to be filled. Also, how does...

Draft Aftermath, New Signings, Leno Cut, and More on Justin Fields

Welcome back y'all. A little bit less news this week but still exciting times to be a Bears Fan. More and more positive reports are rolling in about Justin Fields, and you can sense the expectations rising. The guys discuss cutting Charles Leno, and the new signings that the Bears brought in after the draft. How will the WR Room end up shaking out, Austin and Reece discuss the Bears' options. Also, much more on the aftermath of the draft, and of course the sprinkling of news on the Aaron Rod...

Justin Fields! The Aaron Rodgers Drama, Full Bears Draft Review, and Divisional Draft Grades

Wow Bears fans! Lets go! Justin Fields is the product of an aggressive first two days of the draft. The guys discuss the future outlook of the Bears with him at the helm, as well as a review of all the draft picks. Also, Austin and Reece discuss Aaron Rodgers' future with the Packers. What can we make of all the drama? Finally Austin and Reece grade the drafts of each of the Bears' divisional opponents. Thank you all for the continued support! Manscaped is a paid sponsor of The Bear Necessit...

Mock Draft Season! Justin Fields News, Dwayne Eskridge, Marquise Goodwin, and Potential Top Ten Trade

70 episodes wow. Thank you all so much! Justin Fields has been diagnosed with epilepsy, but says he will grow out of it. Does this change anything? Will the Bears charge up the draft to make a splash? Or are we dreaming (probably). Dwayne Eskridge has been tied to the Bears as a potential pickup, would he be a good add? Finally the guys give their first mock drafts, and anticipate next week's draft. Thank you all for the continued support! Manscaped is a paid sponsor of The Bear Necessities ...

How Should Bears Approach Draft, Patterson Gone, Nagy at Fields' Pro Day, and Volunteer Workout Attendance

Austin and Reece are here to provide some clarity for the draft. Both Austin and Reece sauce out seven players that would be quality additions for the Bears. What impact will losing Patterson have? Should the Bears have resigned him? Austin and Reece break it down. Matt Nagy was seen at Justin Fields Pro day, but does this really surprise us? The guys discuss. Finally, should we be concerned most players are sitting out volunteer workouts? Thank you all for the continued support! Manscaped i...

What Are We Doing with the 20th Pick, Potential Falcons Trade, Shopping Around Anthony Miller, Darnold Trade, and what should we expect in 2021

Austin and Reece are back! This week has been trade talk heavy. Darnold finally got moved to the Carolina Panthers, does this pave the way for the Bears to trade up in the draft? Are the Falcons at 4 an option? The guys discuss. Anthony Miller is being shopped around, we will see him go, and what can we expect to get back for him? In general, what the Bears will do in the first round is a mystery. Are they going QB? Trading up? Trading Down? The guys explore the possibilities. Finally Austin...

The Trask and Dalton Connection, Miami's Pick Moved in Trade with SF, Tier 2 Draft QB Options, Best FAs Still Available, Cap, and Any Chance Bears Trade Up

The boys are back and discussing much to do with second tier QBs. Mond, Trask, Newman, who'd be the best fit? Also discussed is the cap situation, and the best free agents still available for the Bears to pick up. The Miama- San Francisco trade shook up the draft landscape, do the Bears still have a chance to trade up? Austin and Reece ponder whether this is still a viable option. Thank you all for the continued support! Manscaped is a paid sponsor of the Bear Necessities Podcast: to help su...

Free Agency Moves, We Are Now Rebuilding, QBs in the Draft, and the Future of the Franchise

It has been a tough week for us Bears fans. The Bears have finally made some moves in Free Agency, but which ones are truly good adds? Austin and Reece discuss. Despite Pace's critiques as of late, he may have handled the Allen Robinson Situation well. Reece and Austin explore what QBs are possibilities for the Bears, and which ones have potential at the pro level. With this all being said, what is the future of this team? We may be in the middle of a rebuild. Thank you for the continued sup...

Bears Tag A-Rob, A Large Offer on the Way for Wilson, Massie Cut, Trey Lance, and the Return of Cairo

The Russell Wilson Rumors are heating up, and the guys discuss possible trades and their likelihoods. Bears did the expected and tag A-Rob, Austin and Reece talk about how this might actually be a good move. Massie is a cap causality, and Kyle Long comes out of retirement (Oh My!). Also, Austin and Reece discuss the significance of both Nagy and Pace attending Trey Lance's Pro Day. Enjoy the Podcast! Thank you for the continued support!

The Possibility of Russell Wilson being the Next Bears QB, Opening of Free Agency, Deshaun Watson Rumors, Robinson Tag Seems Likely, and the Drew Brees Possibility

What a week it has been in the offseason. Austin and Reece discuss the evolving Russell Wilson situation, and where the Bears fit in. Free Agency is approaching and we still do not know the salary cap. With the anticipation for the draft, Free Agency is likely to be wild. Reports suggest that there may be a large offer of 1-2 drafts on the table for the rights to Deshaun Watson, are the Bears that team? Is Drew Brees a sleeper option for the QB? The guys go in depth about whether he makes se...

Chicago bears Offseason needs (not including QB) and Bears potentially leaving soldier field.

Chicago Bears looking to Trade up in 2021 Draft, Big Ben Bears possibility, Carson Wentz Trade, Do the Bears have a shot at Deshaun Watson?

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Bucs Win the SB, Bears Add Pettine to Staff, Possibility of Wentz, What Bears Should do with Allen Robinson, Free Agent Running Backs, and 2021 Offseason Trade Possibilities

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers asserted themselves and their play in a dominant 31-9 Win in SB 55. Bears add long time coach/assistant Pettine to staff, what does this mean for Sean Desai, Austin and Reece discuss. The guys pour over the Carson Wentz rumors, and discuss his effectiveness within Nagy's scheme. Austin and Reece discuss the possibility of adding free agent running backs to the Bears' stable, and what the Bears should do with Allen Robinson. Finally, Austin and Reece provide and discu...

Lions Trade Stafford, Will Watson Be Moved, Is David Carr an Option, Potential New Receivers, JJ Watt, and Potential Draft Pick Mac Jones

Austin and Reece discuss the Matthew Stafford Trade and the Bears attempt to bring him to Chicago. Watson has requested a trade, but will he actually be moved. If Watson does not come to Chicago, is David Carr potentially the next Bears QB? Would he be a good fit with the Bears and Nagy? The guys discuss. Corey Davis, Kenny Golladay, and Sammy Watkins are some of the biggest WR options this year in free agency. If Allen Robinson walks, Austin and Reece discuss who'd they like to see come to ...

Packers Lose NFC Championship Game Again, Bears Hire New DC, Stafford and Watson Trade Speculation, and 2020 Offseason Review

Surprise, surprise the Packers lose again to the Bucs, and another NFC Championship game. Austin and Reece discuss what this means for the Packers, as well as the Bears. Sean Dessai is internally hired as defensive coordinator, and while it is not a flashy hire, it may be one that works out for the Bears. The Chicago Bears are chasing after big name quarterbacks this offseason, and Austin and Reece discuss their takes on how this quarterback market is evolving. Finally, Austin and Reece take...

Chicago Bears Ideal Offseason Scenarios, Draft Day Trades, DC Candidates, Lions Hire Matt Campbell

Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace Return, Mitch and Allen Robinson Gone, and Pagano Retires

Thoughts on the Packers, Ranking the Chicago Bears QB Options in 2021, Previewing the Saints, Front Office Rumors

Should the Bears Extend Mitch Trubisky? Are the Bears a Premier Free Agent Destination in 2021? Jaguars Recap, and Packer Preview