HeyJaredBear Necessities: Chicago Bears Podcast
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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Chicago Bears Offseason Recap: Gervon Dexter Trade, 53-Man Roster Reactions, Evaluating Ryan Poles Tenure as GM & 2026 Season Predictions | Bear Necessities Podcast (opens the original)
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Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece recap the entire offseason, headlined by the surprise Gervon Dexter trade to the Falcons for Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick, what it says about Ryan Poles' roster building, and why the defensive line remains the biggest concern for Dennis Allen heading into Year 2. They react to the final 53-man roster cuts, including Jack Sanborn's release and practice squad return, Terrell Smith getting claimed by the Commanders, and undrafted free agents lik
Chicago Bears Preseason Opener Recap: 34-10 Win Over Browns, Roster Battles & Bengals Preview | Bear Necessities Podcast (opens the original)
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Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece break down the Bears' dominant 34-10 preseason opener victory over the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field. The guys discuss the key takeaways from the offensive and defensive performances, emerging roster battles, and which players are making their case for the 53-man roster. They also preview the upcoming Preseason Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals and discuss what to watch for as the regular season approaches. NFC North rivals, NFL roster
Chicago Bears Training Camp Day 1: Position Battles, Roster Moves & Caleb Williams Year 2 | Bear Necessities Podcast (opens the original)
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Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece break down the first day of Bears 2026 Training Camp with deep dives into every position battle, standout performances, and what it means for the upcoming season. We discuss Caleb Williams' development in Year 2 under Ben Johnson, the offensive line shakeup, defensive tackle depth concerns, and which rookies are already making noise. Plus, our take on the latest NFC North moves and how the Bears stack up against the Packers, Lions, and Vikings. Subscr
Chicago Bears 2026 Schedule Predictions & Win-Loss Breakdown | Bear Necessities Podcast (opens the original)
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Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece break down the full 2026 Bears schedule with week-by-week win-loss predictions on the Bear Necessities Podcast. First up, the latest Bears offseason rumors — could Chicago make a move for Max Crosby or Josh Sweat? The guys debate whether either edge rusher is worth the price and why defensive end might be the missing piece for a Bears championship run.Then it's time for the main event: a complete 2026 Chicago Bears schedule breakdown. They start with
Offseason Reactions | Did the Chicago bears do Enough to Position themselves for success in 2026? (opens the original)
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The Bears are heading into the 2026 season with plenty of optimism—but did they actually do enough this offseason to become a legitimate contender? In this episode of Bear Necessities, Austin and Reece break down the Chicago Bears' offseason from top to bottom, with a deep dive into the team's draft class, biggest additions, and remaining question marks. We discuss whether Ryan Poles addressed the roster's biggest needs, which rookies could make an immediate impact, and if this team is finally b
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