Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fans
903 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 142 ratingsThe official home for audio programming from Windy City Gridiron, SB Nation's community for fans of the Chicago Bears.
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Bears trade Justin Fields to the Steelers
March 17, 2024 01:02 - 28 minutesLester Wiltfong and Mason West jump on the mic to break down the Justin Fields trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bearly a Podcast: Keenan Allen is a Chicago Bear!
March 15, 2024 15:05 - 37 minutesBreaking news! Keenan Allen is joining the Chicago Bears after Ryan Poles trades a 2024 4th round pick to the LA Chargers for the veteran wide receiver. Bill Zimmerman and Jeff Berkes sit down to discuss the Allen trade, how it will impact the offense this season and what the rest of this offseason could look like for the Chicago Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Chicago Bears Mock Draft 3.0 with Robert Schmitz!
March 15, 2024 01:17 - 1 hourDr. Mason West and Khari Thompson are joined this week by Da Bears Blog's Robert Schmitz for a triple threat of Chicago Bears mock drafts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Talking Bears Draft with Thor Nystrom, Draft Analyst for Fantasy Pros
March 14, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutesTaylor Doll and Thor Nystrom, Draft analyst for Fantasy Pros chat about what the Bears will do with picks 1 and 9 and how they address not having a pick in round 2. Plus, they dive into other options at wide receiver if the top 3 are gone by pick 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 172: Examining the Justin Fields Trade Market
March 13, 2024 16:09 - 32 minutesBill Zimmerman gives a quick 60 second free agency recap and then dives into the Justin Fields trade market. Why Fields hasn't been dealt and when a trade could possibly happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Chicago Bears Day 1 Free Agency Recap
March 12, 2024 00:30 - 51 minutesJB & Lester break down a quiet day one of free agency for the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Bears Free Agency Preview with Aaron Leming
March 09, 2024 20:17 - 58 minutesTaylor Doll chats with Aaron Leming of 247 Sports and Windy City Gridiron on the off-season and a look ahead to free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: A Free Agency Preview with Aaron Leming
March 09, 2024 20:17 - 58 minutesTaylor Doll chats with Aaron Leming of 247 Sports and Windy City Gridiron on the off-season and look ahead to free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: With Author Jack M Silverstein
March 09, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourLester Wiltfong interviews author and sports historian Jack M Silverstein about his fantastic new book, Why We Root (Vol. 1): Mad Obsessions of a Chicago Sports Fan, and his time as a diehard Chicago sports fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: WIth Author Jack M Silverstein
March 09, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourLester Wiltfong interviews author and sports historian Jack M Silverstein about his fantastic new book, Why We Root (Vol. 1): Mad Obsessions of a Chicago Sports Fan, and his time as a diehard Chicago sports fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bearly a Podcast: Jaylon Johnson Extended, plus Free Agency Preview!
March 08, 2024 14:50 - 37 minutesJaylon Johnson will not be playing on the franchise tag in 2024 as the Chicago Bears and the All-Pro Cornerback agree on a 4-year, $76 million extension keeping Jaylon in the navy and orange through at least 2027. Bill Zimmerman and Mason West jump on to talk about Johnson's extension and what it means for him and the team moving forward. They also spend some time previewing free agency which is just a few days away and what to look for the Chicago Bears to do. Learn more about your ad choice...
Bears Banter Ep. 171: Bears Mock Offseason with Brad Spielberger, Aaron Leming, EJ Snyder
March 05, 2024 17:23 - 2 hoursHow should the Chicago Bears approach this all-important offseason? Join Bill Zimmerman and his panel of Pro Football Focus' Brad Spielberger (free agency and salary cap), Bear Report and WCG's Aaron Leming (all-around knowledge) and Bootleg Football and WCG's EJ Snyder (NFL Draft) as they evaluate the Chicago Bears roster, work free agency and sign new players and navigate the NFL Draft! It's a long episode but worth it! Check out a great look at how the Bears' could approach this all-import...
Bear Bones: Bears Mock-Draft-A-Palooza Vol. 2
February 23, 2024 03:13 - 1 hourDanny makes his return to Bears Bones! Joining Dr. Mason! As they run through even more draftable prospects for this coming April! They’re joined to form a tripod with Danny’s other podcast host, Jacob Infante, who happens to be WCGs lead draft analyst! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: A Chat with Coach John DeFilippo
February 20, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutesTaylor Doll talks with former Bears QB Coach John DeFilippo about his time with Justin Fields during his rookie season. In addition, they get into the Bears' plan that offseason for the draft and QB competition, plus the quarterback room and the relationship between Fields, Dalton, and Foles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: If Bears go QB series, JJ McCarthy
February 17, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutesTaylor Doll chats with Isaiah Hole of Wolverineswire for USA Today to get the scoop on JJ McCarthy, Roman Wilson, Zak Zinter and several other Wolverines. In addition to talking about the switch back to the NFL for Coach Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Chicago Bears Draft Q&A with Jacob Infante
February 16, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourJacob Infante, Windy City Gridiron's Lead Draft Analyst, joins Lester Wiltfong's T Formation Conversation for some NFL Draft/Chicago Bears Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 170: Josh Lucas joins to preview the offseason!
February 15, 2024 11:30 - 1 hourSuper Bowl 58 is in the books which means the NFL fully pivots to the 2024 season and the Chicago Bears are on the clock! We preview a gigantic offseason with Former Chicago Bears Director of Player Personnel Josh Lucas. We discuss how teams prep for free agency and the draft, what went into some of the big decisions during Ryan Pace's tenure and of course, we discuss Justin Fields and Caleb Williams. It's a loaded episode so buckle up and take a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Bears WR Tyler Scott on his rookie year, Justin Fields, and more
February 11, 2024 03:27 - 22 minutesKhari Thompson caught up with Chicago Bears wideout Tyler Scott to discuss his rookie year, Juston Fields, his offseason plan, his massive trading card collection, and so much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Chicago Bears mock draft version 1.0
February 09, 2024 02:36 - 1 hourDr. Mason West and Khari Thompson kick off their Chicago Bears mock draft series in spectacular fashion! They’ll follow a few rules to ensure it’s always fresh conversation and they can discuss as many prospects for the Bears as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: A closer look at LSU's Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and more
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutesTaylor Doll continues her “What if the Bears go QB” series as she chats with Preston Guy, who covers LSU football and recruiting for Tigerbait.com. They chat about Jayden Daniels and his massive improvement from year one to two at LSU and his phenomenal Heisman trophy year. In addition, they talk wide receivers as both Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas JR. had massive seasons for the Tigers, leading LSU to hold the top offense in college football. Taylor also gets some information on LSU defensiv...
Bears Banter Ep. 169: Jack Silverstein joins!
February 05, 2024 11:30 - 1 hourThe Pro Football Hall of Fame's class for 2024 will be announced this week. The Bears have three names on the ballot: Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers and Devin Hester. It looks good for McMichael and Peppers, but what about Hester? Bill Zimmerman breaks it down with Chicago Sports Historian Jack Silverstein. Plus, a Super Bowl preview and another mailbag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Breaking down Huskies Michael Penix Jr., Rome Odunze, and more
February 03, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutesTaylor Doll chats with Roman Thomashoff of Huskies Wire and Locked on Huskies about several expected Washington Husky draftees, including Michael Penix Jr., Rome Odunze, Troy Fautanu, Bralen Trice & Ja'Lynn Polk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 168: Courtney Cronin joins!
January 30, 2024 16:04 - 1 hourThe Chicago Bears had a busy January. After deciding to retain Matt Eberflus, they made changes to the offensive staff, hired Shane Waldron, brought in Eric Washington as defensive coordinator and oh yeah, we keep moving towards a decision on what they will do at quarterback in 2024. Courtney Cronin of ESPN joins to discuss all that as well as the NFC and AFC Championship games and what the Bears can learn from the successes and failures from those games! Plus, can the Bears actually trade do...
Day 2 Shrine Bowl Interviews with C. Mahogany, X. Thomas & D. Taylor-Demerson
January 29, 2024 06:40 - 22 minutesKhari Thompson is at the East-West Shrine game practices, and he interviewed Boston College offensive guard Christian Mahogany, Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas, and Texas Tech safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shrine Bowl Exclusive Interview with Isaac Guerendo and Carson Steele
January 27, 2024 22:09 - 16 minutesKhari Thompson is at the East-West Shrine game practices, and he interviewed a couple of running back prospects, UCLA's Carson Steele and Louisville's Isaac Guerendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: New Bears offense, mock drafts, and more
January 26, 2024 03:09 - 1 hourDr. Mason West and Khari Thompson discuss new Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, they preview the collegiate All-Star games, talk NFL Draft, run through two mocks, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: If Bears go QB series, Caleb Williams
January 25, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourTaylor Doll continues with her QB series, and this week, she focuses on Caleb Williams, who most say is the number one quarterback in the Draft. She chats with Yogi Roth, an analyst for the Pac 12 Network; Roth called several USC games while Caleb Williams was under center. In addition, she is joined by Lead Draft Analyst for PFF, Trevor Sikkema, on his expectations on what the Bears should do, thoughts on Justin Fields, and evaluation of Caleb Williams. They chat about other QBs in the draft...
Bears Banter Ep. 167: Ron Rivera Joins!
January 24, 2024 17:02 - 1 hourIt's a packed podcast! Shane Waldron is the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator and we break it down. Plus, a great guest as Ron Rivera joins the podcast to discuss why Steve McMichael, Devin Hester and Julius Peppers all belong in this year's hall of fame class and we also discuss his thoughts on Montez Sweat and his impact in Chicago! Stay for my choking fit with a minute remaining in the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: If Bears go QB series, Drake Maye
January 19, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutesTaylor Doll looks at possible quarterbacks the Bears could take in the draft this year if they decide to part ways with Justin Fields. In episode one, she chats with Tar Heels writer and podcaster Adam Lucas and Draft Network analyst Justin Melo on Drake Maye. They discuss Maye's strengths, weaknesses, and leadership ability as he sits atop the QB draft boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Offseason Press Conference & Clairvoyant Coordinator Madness
January 12, 2024 02:20 - 1 hourMason (@WestSportPT) and Danny (@DanMeehan90) are back! Their final regular season pod takes a quick look at the Bears' season finale loss against their archnemesis, the Green Bay Packers. This led to the Bears making several changes to their offensive staff, so Danny and Mason predicted some names they could look at for offensive coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Eric Eager, Fooball Analytcis Expert on the Bears season and future
January 11, 2024 21:22 - 59 minutesTaylor Doll chats with VP of SumerSports Eric Eager (@ericeager_); @SumerSports is a program used by NFL teams to help with analysis in roster management; they have also grown to create analytical tools for media and fans. Eric talks about Justin Fields and what the strengths and weaknesses were this season, the defense and what made them turn around. Plus, they take a look ahead at the off-season moves that could be best for Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Bears Banter Ep. 166: Laurence Holmes joins as Eberflus is back and Getsy is out!
January 11, 2024 04:01 - 1 hourIt was a big day as the Chicago Bears fired Luke Getsy and retained Matt Eberflus. Plus, Ryan Poles, Matt Eberflus and Kevin Warren addressed the media. Laurence Holmes joins the podcast to discuss what went wrong with Luke Getsy, why he's okay with Matt Eberflus' return and we discuss the Justin Fields vs Caleb Williams debate. Plus, further discussion on Kevin Warren's role in the organization and his comments with the media today. Plus, plenty of Twitter Questions! A huge day and a huge po...
Bear & Balanced: Bears lose, finish last in the NFC North
January 09, 2024 02:12 - 46 minutesJeff "JB" Berckes & Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. take their day-after look at the Chicago Bears' season-closing loss to the Green Bay Packers with their usual categories of... Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The Fields Report The 3 Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears vs Packers: Not Your Average Bears Postgame Show!
January 08, 2024 01:52 - 1 hourThe Chicago Bears lose to the Green Bay Packers 17 to 9 in a game that wasn't even that close. The Packers didn't punt and put up 430 yards of offense. Bill Zimmerman and Brad Spielberger talk about what went wrong today for the Chicago Bears and what the future holds for Matt Eberflus, Luke Getsy and Justin Fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Jason McKie on the state of the Chicagio Bears
January 06, 2024 16:11 - 28 minutesTaylor Doll and former Chicago Bear and current ESPN 1000 analyst Jason McKie break down the Bears roster as we head into the final week of the regular season, they look ahead to the biggest needs and potential contract decisions, including with Justin Fields. Taylor and Jason also broke down the Bears vs. Packers matchup this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Pro Bowl Cornerback Jaylon Johnson
January 05, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutesTaylor Doll chats with Johnny Johnson Jr. former UCLA defensive back and brother of Jaylon Johnson on his journey to the NFL. They talk about being raised around college athletes, competitiveness and what Jaylon did this off season to ramp up his game even more. Johnny also shares his inspiring story of opening up and facing some of his own adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Packer Week Finale and Justin’s Final Ride?
January 05, 2024 01:47 - 1 hourThere’s a full-boat tonight for the Bear Bones crew! Mason West (@WestsportsPT on X), Khari Thompson (@KDThompson5 on X) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90 on X) to review some of the previous weeks matchup with the Falcons. Preview the game against the the vaunted rival, Packers and can the Bears play spoiler for LaFleurs’ crew’s playoff aspirations? Plus the boys reflect on Justin Fields tenure and will it continue in Chicago? And what does it mean for Eberflus and Co? Learn more about your ad ...
Bears Over Beers: Season Finale
January 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourJB and EJ answer your questions about the Bears and all other things in this year's final episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 165: What to make of the Eberflus/Getsy/Fields debates with one game to go.
January 03, 2024 23:41 - 1 hourWith one game to go in the season, there are plenty of questions remaining about the future of the Chicago Bears. Bill Zimmerman discusses the impact of the number one pick and what he believes will happen to Matt Eberflus, Luke Getsy and Justin Fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears close 2023 with a Win!
January 02, 2024 01:45 - 55 minutesJeff "JB" Berckes & Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. take their day-after look at the Chicago Bears' 20-point win against the Atlanta Falcons with their usual categories of... Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The Fields Report The 3 Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: To IR and Back Again - Bears vs Falcons preview
December 29, 2023 01:29 - 1 hourDr. Mason West and Khari Thompson preview the Bears vs Falcons game, dive into hot topics like Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus, and so much more while Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: End Game
December 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourJB and EJ answer your questions about the Bears and all other things including draft position, Jayden Daniels, and favorite TV episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears held on and won a game!
December 27, 2023 01:30 - 45 minutesJeff "JB" Berckes & Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. dive back into that Bears win against the Cardinals with their usual categories of... * Trench Tribute * Sweet Tweets * Caught up in a numbers game * The Fields Report * The 3 Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Tremaine Edmunds
December 22, 2023 15:46 - 41 minutesTaylor Doll chats with Coach Bud Foster, Special Assistant to the Athletics Director at Virginia Tech and former DC for the Hokies on Tremaine Edmunds and his time at VT. Coach Foster was with Tremaine from the recruiting process all the way through the draft, he also still has a relationship with Edmunds and shares his thoughts on becoming a Bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Arizona Cardinals @ Chicago Bears Preview
December 22, 2023 04:22 - 1 hourJoin Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Ross Read (@RossRead) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponents, and preview the upcoming Bears vs. #Cardinals game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: Slipping through the Fingers
December 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourJB and EJ answer your questions about the Bears and all other things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 164: Kevin Fishbain joins!
December 20, 2023 11:30 - 1 hourThe Chicago Bears suffer another crushing come-from-behind loss, this time to the Cleveland Browns. There were so many things that went wrong, it's tough to parse through everything, which is why Kevin Fishbain joins to help us with that problem! He discuses what went wrong against Cleveland, how the players were in the locker room after the game, and we discuss what this means for Matt Eberflus, Luke Getsy and Justin Fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Flush the 'Flus
December 19, 2023 01:30 - 42 minutesJeff "JB" Berckes & Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. take their day-after look at the Chicago Bears' 20 to 17 collapse against the Cleveland Browns with their usual categories of... Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The Fields Report The 3 Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears vs Browns: Not Your Average Bears Postgame Show!
December 17, 2023 23:43 - 1 hourThe Chicago Bears snatch defeat from the jaws of victory as they blow a 17-7 4th quarter lead and lose to the Cleveland Browns 20 to 17. Bill Zimmerman and Jacob Infante discuss the failure of the coaching staff, what to make of Justin Fields' performance, the collapse of the defense, how you could let Joe Flacco torch you in the fourth quarter and Darnell Mooney's drop on the final play of the game. Plus, what does this mean for the futures of Justin Fields, Luke Getsy and Matt Eberflus? Big...
Making Monsters: Kyler Gordon (Kyler-Man)
December 15, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutesTaylor Doll chats with the Director of Sports Performance at Archbishop Murphy High School on Kyler Gordon's start to football and the competition he faced those years before heading to The University of Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices