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Bear Necessities: Chicago Bears Podcast

154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

Releasing multiple episodes a week, the Bear Necessities crew is dedicated to bringing in analysis on the Bear's latest performance, free agency moves, trades, and draft. The NFL has a crowded landscape but no matter what, we here root for the Chicago Bears. Bear Down!

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Episodes

Vikings Week 9 MNF Pre-Game

November 15, 2020 18:19 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB

Chicago Bears lose to Los Angeles Rams Instant Reactions

October 27, 2020 03:59 - 23 minutes - 28.9 MB

Chicago Bears QB1 Predictions, Should we sign Leonard Fournette?, Ryan Pace Could be Fired

September 02, 2020 16:09 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

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Bears Run Game Struggling in Training Camp, Tight Ends still Dominating, Offensive Concerns looming, Should the Bears Sign Earl Thomas?

August 26, 2020 07:05 - 50 minutes - 55.9 MB

The Chicago Bears are going in to another week of Training Camp before the 2020 NFL season and so far the news is relatively good. Although David Montgomery and run game have been struggling, the Tight Ends have been dominating. Both Jimmy Graham and Cole Kmet have been making plays left and right over starters like Eddie Jackson and Kyle Fuller. Austin and Reece Breakdown their thoughts on these position groups thus far. Following that, Austin and Reece give their confidence level on the Be...

Trubisky winning the QB Battle, Jimmy Graham and Cole Kmet Dominating, and other Training Camp Updates

August 20, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 55.9 MB

This past week the Chicago Bears began open media training camp days and over the past couple of days an abundance of news has came out regarding the QB Battle between Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles and how players are performing. Austin and Reece breakdown this and all other Training camp news in the 40th episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast.   Intro Music: Https://www.purple-planet.com Business Inquiries: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

The Chicago Bears Could Surprise the NFL, 53 Man Roster Predictions, and the Bears are Still looking at Quarterbacks

August 17, 2020 23:58 - 1 hour - 65 MB

The Chicago Bears have officially moved Cordarrelle Patterson to Running back to create extra space in the WR room. Many national media minds have praised Nagy for this move, but Austin and Reece are unsure if the move will actually make any difference on this team. Anthony Miller and Allen Robinson were also given the opportunity to speak to media, both of which seemed excited to see their own development on the field this year. Austin and Reece give their quick thoughts on the interviews o...

Evaluating Matt Nagy's Coaching Tenure, Farve Wants Rodgers in Chicago, Chicago Bears OL Review, Position Battle Updates

August 13, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

This week in Chicago Bears News, The Chicago Bears Sign Marquee Christian and Waive Ramiz Ahmed. NFL Teams are now allowed to have try outs and the NFL is showing very low rates of covid positivity.   Matt Nagy and Chuck Pagano gave interviews this past week to update the media and fans on the ongoing QB and Safety Competitions. The BN Crew breaks down there views on the current state of the Chicago Bears safety competition between Deon Bush and Trashaun Gipson and the Quarterback Competit...

Nick Foles handed the Starting Job by Bears Fans, David Montgomery Breakout on the Horizon, Players the Chicago Bears Should Aquire Before 2020 NFL Season

August 06, 2020 17:45 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

The Chicago Bears Acquired QB Nick Foles from the Jacksonville Jaguars this past offseason via trade in order to bring 2017 2nd Overall Pick Mitchell Trubisky due to an underwhelming performance from Trubisky over the 2019 NFL Season. Since this has occured the "open QB Competition" that Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace have been trying to create seems all but over in Bears fans minds. Austin and Reece breakdown the reasoning why Bears Fans are doing this and how Chicago Bears fans scapegoat Mitchell...

Chicago Bears Mitchell Trubisky's Improvements, Bears Trade Candidates, and Six Breakout Players for the 2020 Season

August 03, 2020 15:25 - 52 minutes - 43.4 MB

The Chicago Bears have yet to live down drafting current starting QB Mitchell Trubisky 2nd overall. Trubisky has mightily struggled over the past 3 seasons, but Bears fans had a bit hope now due to the press conferences with Mitchell Trubisky, Ryan Pace, and Matt Nagy. Mitchell Trubisky believes he has made major improvements with reading defenses and has supposedly changed his throwing mechanics for the first time ever, a trait that many people have been very critical of. Trubisky also ment...

Chicago Bears Eddie Goldman Opts Out of 2020 Season, Rumors of Nick Foles Opting Out, How the Marlins Ourbreak Impacts the NFL

July 30, 2020 16:09 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Eddie Goldman has been a Staple of the Chicago Bears Offensive Line for almost his entire career. He has been incredibly relaible and a force to be reckoned with at 3-4 DT. The Chicago Bears Recieved the unfortunate news Tuesday morning that he will not be playing in the NFL this season due to personal concerns about Covid-19. This leaves the Chicago Bears will added cap room in the 2020 NFL season, but also a major hole at an extremely important position on the Defensive Line. In this Episo...

Bears Trade Adam Shaheen, Bold Predictions for 2020, the NFLs new Cap Agreement, Jamal Adams Trade

July 27, 2020 16:01 - 55 minutes - 54.2 MB

Finally, the Chicago Bears have been making some moves. This past week they traded Adam Shaheen to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a conditional 6th round pick. This move came following the release of Tight End Ben Braunecker both of which save the Bears about 1.5 Million dollars this year. Austin and Reece breakdown the reasons why the Chicago Bears decided to get rid of these two players and what it could mean for this season   Jamal Adams was traded to the Seattle Seahawks this past ...

Chicago Bears Training Camp Begins, Khalil Mack Speaks out on NFL's Handling of Covid, Suprise Training Camp Cuts, How the Bears Could Reach the Superbowl in 2020

July 20, 2020 16:19 - 49 minutes - 48.9 MB

The Chicago Bears and the rest of the NFL have had a less than ideal offseason thanks to Covid 19. However, the Chicago Bears are finally going to be returning to training camp in 3 phases. The first of which, on July 21st, Rookies will report to Halas Hall. Austin and Reece talk about the potential implications that returning to training camp may have for the team and express their concerns for player safety during the camp.   In recent Chicago Bears News, Khalil Mack is not a player that...

Chicago Bears not Looking to Extend Allen Robinson this Offseason, Khalil Mack Ranked Top Edge Rusher in NFL, Myles Garrett Contract Extension, and Four Bears Players who Could get Traded in 2020

July 16, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes - 58.3 MB

The Chicago Bears struggles with having any sort of stability on offense in the 2019 season. The One bright spot offensively the entire year was Wide Reciever Allen Robinson who reached over 1000 yards and continuously showed to be the WR the Chicago Bears were searching for in the 2018 offseason. However, Allen Robinson admitted that despite being in his last contract year, the Chicago Bears have yet to reach out to him regarding a new contract. Although it is unlikely Robinson would hit Fr...

Chicago Bears Raheem Mostert Rumors, Trubisky vs Foles Updates, Bears Training Camp Storylines, and Should the NFL Consider Bubble Cities?

July 13, 2020 16:35 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

The Chicago Bears have desperately been looking to improve their run game. One point that many national media analysts have pointed to is the lack of a rotational back between David Montgomery and Tarik Cohen. This past week, Raheem Mostert requested a trade leading many to believe that the Bears could potentially be interested due to his size-explosiveness combination he could bring to a running back group that is otherwise pretty polar opposites. The Bear Necessities crew breaks down the R...

How the Chicago Bears Stack up in the NFC North Ft. Nicholas Moreano of the Chicago Audible

July 09, 2020 12:53 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MB

The Chicago Bears have had quite the road these past two seasons. From breaking through the flood gates with a 12-4 season in 2018 to a majorly disappointing 2019 season, Matt Nagy and the entire bears organization have something to prove to Chicago fans in 2020. With revamping the team with notable names like Nick Foles, Robert Quinn, Jimmy Graham, Tashaun Gipson, and Ted Ginn Jr in Free Agency, and Cole Kmet and Jaylon Johnson in the draft, the Bears are looking to have at least a somewhat...

Mitchell Trubisky's "Stellar" Offseason, Patrick Mahomes Mega Contract, and What Khalil Mack has to Prove in the 2020

July 07, 2020 02:10 - 25 minutes - 22.8 MB

The Chicago Bears invested a lot of capital in Mitchell Trubisky and so far it has not panned out. The entire city of Chicago has been calling for his head since is overtly disappointing 2019 season. However, Mitch Trubisky has been hard at work with a well regarded QB Trainer and had major shoulder rehab for an injury that has bothered him since 2018. Austin analyzes Bears Fans' claims that this will have a big impact on his 2020 season. All while this is happening, Patrick Mahomes, Former ...

The Chicago Bears Didn't Make a Mistake Picking Nick Foles over Cam Newton (For Now)- Revisiting the Chicago Bears QB Deciscion in 2020 NFL Free Agency

July 01, 2020 18:56 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

The Chicago Bears in 2019 had horrible QB Play from former 2nd overall pick Mitchell Trubisky. This ultimately led to the bears going out in the 2020 offseason to acquire Nick Foles from the Jacksonville Jaguars and change much of their offensive structure. At the time, many questioned this move considering the other quarterback options that were available on the market; one of those being Cam Newton. This past week Cam Newton was signed by the New England Patriots for a lot less money than ...

Chicago Bears WR Tedd Ginn Confident in Trubisky, Austin's feature on NFL Network, CBS Disrespects Khalil Mack and Eddie Jackson, The Jay Cutler Chicken Saga, and Important Podcast Updates

June 26, 2020 18:08 - 59 minutes - 137 MB

Bears WR Tedd Ginn Jr. gave his prediction that Mitchell Trubisky will be the starting quarterback this season this week.This came as much of a shock to many Chicago Bears fans who pretty unanimously have given new QB Nick Foles the starting job out of the gate. Austin and Reece Breakdown Tedd Ginn's comments and give their thoughts on the possibility Trubisky could be the starter. Austin talks about his experience being featured on the "Move the Sticks" video show on NFL Network. CBS has al...

Where the Chicago Bears Rank Amongst the Top NFC Teams (ft. Chris Maltby) and Breaking Down Some of the Recent Bears Press Confrences

June 20, 2020 21:07 - 50 minutes - 115 MB

The Chicago Bears and Mitchell Trubisky have made some waves in the Media with their recent press conferences. Mitchell Trubisky, specifically, made the news by describing himself as "pissed off in a good way" and John Defillipo also made statements describing the Bears Quarterback room as "the best in the league," and finally kyle long decided to stir the pot by claiming he wouldn't rejoin the Bears unless they changed coaching staffs. The Bear Necessities crew breaks down all of the media ...

Chicago Bears Players We Love that Will Soon be Leaving the Team, How Covid-19 Will Alter the NFL this Season, Nagy Ends Virtual Offseason

June 15, 2020 19:19 - 54 minutes - 126 MB

This past week, Bears head coach Matt Nagy made the executive decision to call the teams virtual offseason a week early leading many to criticize his decision making when it comes to preparing his team. Austin and Reece breakdown how this may not be a big deal when it comes to performance, but how it can lead to additional criticism on Matt Nagy's part if the Chicago Bears once again underperform. Covid-19 undoubtedly will have a major effect on the Outcome of the NFL this season, but how wi...

Breaking Down the Chicago Bears Disrespect: FaizSportsTalk Joins the Pod!

June 09, 2020 20:47 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

Despite the Chicago Bears mightily improving throughout the 2020 NFL Offseason, it seems like much of the national media holds negative views on the Bears 2020 season outlook. This is a very confusing yet understandable phenomenon, as much of the national media portrays the Bears as this mightily dysfunctional organization as they were in the early 2010s. Although Faiz, Austin, and Reece all have their doubts at the quarterback position, they all understand the Bears improved this offseason ...

Should Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace be Fired if the Chicago Bears Under Perform Again?

May 29, 2020 19:40 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

The Chicago Bears Organization has bet a lot on Head Coach Matt Nagy and General Manager Ryan Pace. In 2018 that bet looked to pay off. In 2019 the wheels fell off the bus and everything came crashing down. For this reason, many Bears fans have Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace on a tight leash.  If the Bears repeat another disappointing season in 2020, should Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace be fired? Austin and Reece give their takes on the topic. Former Chicago Bear Kevin White was also in the news recently...

Chicago Bears Offensive Review, Will JJ Watt be traded to the Bears, Analyzing Brian Urlacher's appearance on ESPN First Take

May 24, 2020 21:37 - 1 hour - 193 MB

The Chicago Bears have spent a lot of resources on their star-studded defense. But due to some recent statement by Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt, many fans are calling for Ryan Pace to make a major statement and trade for the NFL Superstar. Beyond this, In recent Chicago Bears News, Brian Urlacher made an appearance on ESPN's First Take, Leading Reece to make some speculative conclusions on his appearance. After that, the time Aaron Rodgers as in Green Bay is clearly limited due to the team's ...

Chicago Bears Defensive Review, How the NFL Not Allowing Fans in Stadiums will Effect the Bears 2020 Season

May 19, 2020 19:47 - 54 minutes - 126 MB

The Chicago Bears added a lot of firepower to the former #1 Defense in 2018 with the goal to establish one of the most continuously dominant defenses of the 21st century. This offseason alone Ryan Pace added Robert Quinn, Jaylon Johnson, Trashaun Gipson, Travis Gipson, and Kindle Vildor creating one of the most stacked and depth filled defenses in the NFL. Austin and Reece breakdown every defensive position on the Chicago Bears Roster. The NFL has also made the assumption that no games in th...

Chicago Bears Schedule Review and Predictions, Should the Bears Sign Larry Warford, and 2020 Break Out Candidates

May 14, 2020 22:26 - 1 hour - 208 MB

The Chicago Bears are betting a lot on the Nick Foles and Matt Nagy working out and with a relatively easy 2020 NFL schedule, the optimism may not be incorrect. The Bears are looking to have a major bounce-back season with many interesting schedule matchups along the way. In this weeks episode of Bear Necessities, Austin and Reece give both of their Bears Schedule Predictions (along with their record predictions as well), review over the possibility of signing recently released New Orleans S...

Reece's Take: The Chicago Bears NEED to get off to a Hot Start

May 13, 2020 21:03 - 7 minutes - 17.7 MB

Over the past two years of the Matt Nagy Era, the Chicago Bears have been notorious for getting off to a slow start. This year, that can't be the case. With Trubisky, Matt Nagy, and Ryan Pace's jobs all on the line, the Chicago Bears MUST get off to a fast start and take the NFL by storm again as they did in 2018.    New Full Length Podcast Coming this Friday!

Chicago Bears Contingency Plans for Nick Foles, 2021 Draft QB Preview, Did the loss of Jordan Howard Hurt the Bears in 2019?

May 09, 2020 20:38 - 1 hour - 167 MB

The Chicago Bears Organization, Ryan Pace, and Matt Nagy are all betting a lot on Nick Foles and as fans, we have hope and confidence in his ability to take this team to the next level, but what if he can't? What do we do? Unless Mitchell Trubisky takes a major jump, the Bears will be looking to add a Quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft. Austin and Reece review the Quarterback prospects for the draft and their probability of being on the Bears roster come to the start of the 2021 NFL Season. T...

Chicago Bears Sign Trashaun Gipson, Should the Bears Still Sign Cam Newton?, Final Draft Take Aways

May 01, 2020 23:22 - 1 hour - 189 MB

The Chicago Bears made a big splash on a random Thursday with the signing of Trashaun Gipson- Austin and Reece breakdown exactly what he brings to the Bears and how he will slot in the current line up. The Chicago Bears also made the questionable decision to forgo drafting a quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft, however, there are still two intriguing quarterback prospects leftover in free agency: Cam Newton and Andy Dalton. Should the bears pursue cam newton despite already having both Mitchel...

Reece's Take: The Chicago Bears Passed on Anthony Gordon- Was that the right decision?

April 30, 2020 17:44 - 6 minutes - 14.6 MB

The Chicago Bears went through 7 Rounds in the NFL Draft and undrafted Free Agency without taking a single quarterback despite the position being one of their "largest concerns". One specific player, Quarterback Anthony Gordon from Washington State ended up going undrafted despite having a bit of Heisman hype in his final season. Why didn't the Bears take a swing on a quarterback? This and more on Reece's take segment of the Bear Necessities podcast

Grading the Bears 2020 NFL Draft - Instant Reaction to all Chicago Bears Draft Picks and UDFAs

April 26, 2020 02:44 - 13 minutes - 30.2 MB

The Chicago Bears made a safe selection with their first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft with Cole Kmet, but was it the right pick? Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy also miraculously landed a first-round talent in Jaylen Johnson from Utah but why did he fall so far? In this episode, Austin breaks down the prospects, fit, and reasoning behind every one of Ryan Paces selections in the 2020 NFL Draft and then gives his take on whether or not the Monsters of the Midway made the right picks. 

Bears 7-Round Mock Draft, OJ Howard Trade Rumors, Uniform Updates

April 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 169 MB

The NFL Draft is around the Corner and the Chicago Bears have some major needs at many different positions. Will Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace fill one of the needs at offensive line or will he opt to look towards the future and draft a QB. Beyond that, many new teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have seen major uniform revamps- Who has the best and should the bears consider some sort of update?      Music: Https://www.purple-planet.com

Era in Review: Marc Trestman/Phil Emery Bears- Love Story of a Horrible Front Office and Horrible Coaching

April 21, 2020 21:15 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

The Chicago Bears have a long history of horrible coaches, front offices, and quarterbacks; however, the Mark Trestman/ Phil Emery era may be rock bottom. The Bears were a laughing stock of the NFL and had multiple failed first-round picks in the early rounds of the NFL draft. This week on the Bear Necessities Podcast, Austin and Reece Analyze what led to this horrible downfall and the decisions made that ultimately led to current Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace putting the roster through a 5-yea...

Ep 11: State of Running Back Position- Reece's Take on the Chicago Bears

April 19, 2020 19:28 - 6 minutes - 16 MB

The Chicago Bears have had immense trouble running the ball over the past two seasons leading many to criticize Matt Nagy on his utilization of the Running Backs. Is Matt Nagy the Problem? Does David Montgomery and Tarik Cohen have what it takes to carry the Bears Run Game? Should the Bears Consider making a move for a running back in the NFL Draft or NFL Free Agency? This and More in Ep. 11 of the Bear Necessities Podcast.

Ep 10: Should the Chicago Bears Draft a Quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft?

April 13, 2020 20:12 - 28 minutes - 64.8 MB

The Chicago Bears have had a multitude of Quarterback issues throughout their history and Current Bears Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky hasn't resolved that issue. With two second-round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears may have an opportunity to trade up and draft one of the premier QBs available. Although this may seem like a logical decision, Bears GM Ryan Pace must weigh the benefits as drafting another QB may leave other spots on the roster compromised and therefore preventin...

Ep 9: Review of an Era- John Fox and Ryan Pace's Chicago Bears Tenure

April 08, 2020 22:39 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

The Chicago Bears have had plenty of head coaches and general managers in the past 10 years. John Fox's tenure with the Bears has to be one of the most disappointing. With the only major contributions being current Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky, Eddie Jackson, and Tarik Cohen John Fox couldn't have a worse tenure with the Chicago Bears.   Email for advertising: [email protected] Intro and Outro Music Credit: Joseph McDade (https://josephmcdade.com/)  

EP 8: Review of the Eras- Matt Nagy/Ryan Pace, New NFL Free Agency Chicago Bears Moves!

April 02, 2020 03:31 - 44 minutes - 101 MB

Austin and Reece Kick off the first "Review of Era's" episode where they breakdown the Chicago Bears teams and coaches of the past. This week's episode reflects on the Matt Nagy/ Ryan Pace era of the Chicago Bears. Is Matt Nagy on the hot seat? If Matt Nagy gets fired after this season does Ryan Pace as well? Also, Austin and Reece evaluate the bears latest move in NFL Free Agency- the signing of Germain Ifedi.   Intro and Outro Music Credit: Joseph McDade (https://josephmcdade.com/)

Ep 7: Why Critics are Ripping the Chicago Bears Offseason- Reece's Take

March 31, 2020 23:27 - 7 minutes - 17.5 MB

Reece gives his take on the recent criticism the Chicago Bears have faced since NFL Free Agency has begun. Is it warranted or are the bears just a team that's fun to bash in the national media?

EP 6: 10 Players the Chicago Bears Should Consider in the NFL Draft and Weekly Updates

March 25, 2020 05:32 - 1 hour - 161 MB

In this week's episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast, Austin and Reece talk about the Chicago Bears and their potential draft picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Tune in to hear the latest updates on the Chicago Bears and the rest of the NFL Landscape. The Chicago Bears are in desperate need to fill some major positions such as Offensive line and Defensive Back. Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Podcast and enjoy the show!     Intro and Outro Music Credit: Joseph McDade (https://josephmcdade.com...

EP 5: NFC North Free Agency Review, Revisiting the Chicago Bears Free Agency, Should the Bears Draft a Quarterback?

March 22, 2020 23:55 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

The Chicago Bears have surely had a notable Free Agency adding many key pieces that should benefit them for next season, but how does the rest of the NFC North look for next season? The Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Lions have all tried to improve their teams, but have they? In this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast, Reece and Austin review all of the NFL Free Agency moves for the NFC North as well as take a look back at the Chicago Bears moves and give some early d...