The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and Shea Norling, presented by The Advantage Dealer Group and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, breaks down the Bears’ 38-0 rout of the Buffalo Bills in preseason action. Head Coach Ben Johnson’s offense looked every bit as advertised, with Caleb Williams sharp and showing signs of taking another big step forward. Pat and Shea dive into the highlights, what stood out most from the dominant win, and what it means heading into the regular season. They also react to the Trey Hendrickson trade rumors — would Bears fans be willing to move Jaylon Johnson in a deal for the Bengals pass rusher? What do you think: Should the Bears make that move? #ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #DaBears #BearsVsBills #NFL

Pat The Designer is live filling in for Tyler & Shea. Pat goes into what he saw at training camp practice yesterday with the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills. Pat also goes into what his biggest concerns are for the Bears this season.

LIVE from Halas Hall! The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and NFL veteran Jason McKie brings you the best breakdown of today’s Bears vs. Bills joint practice — plus an exclusive sit-down with Bears potential starting left tackle candidate Theo Benedet. From standout plays by Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze to the latest on the left tackle battle, get the insider info you can’t find anywhere else. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – How the Bears LTs fared vs. the Bills’ tough defense & which LT stood out 00:09:30 – Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze shine; Rome emerging as Caleb’s top target 00:20:00 – Tremaine Edmunds’ fit in Dennis Allen’s defense 00:27:00 – Jason McKie on how the Bears got valuable reps today vs. the Bills 00:40:00 – Exclusive Interview: Bears LT candidate Theo Benedet #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #BearsVsBills #CalebWilliams #RomeOdunze #TheoBenedet #TremaineEdmunds #DaBears #NFL #HalasHall #BearsTrainingCamp #BearsPodcast #JasonMcKie #PatTheDesigner

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group — is live from Halas Hall to break down everything from Chicago Bears Training Camp Day 17. From a surprise left tackle candidate, to Caleb Williams’ growing chemistry with his receivers, to what’s ahead in the joint practice with the Bills, Pat and Courtney have you covered. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – There’s a new candidate for the Bears at left tackle: Theo Benedict enters the chat. 00:15:00 – Caleb’s connections with WRs are blossoming, even with pre-snap issues. 00:21:00 – What to expect from Bears & Bills joint practice Friday. 00:28:00 – The defense is looking different — and Courtney explains why. #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams #DaBears #NFL #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner #BearsNation #BearsTrainingCamp #ChicagoBearsNews

Pat The Designer breaks down all the key takeaways from Day 16 of Chicago Bears Training Camp — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Head coach Ben Johnson announces that starters will play in Sunday’s matchup versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Pat reviews Caleb Williams’ performance, noting his sharp play but also highlighting pre-snap penalties as a continuing issue. The guys provide updates on cornerbacks Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson, and examine the left tackle situation as Kiran Amagajie falls off the depth chart. Everything Bears fans need to know heading into the preseason showdown with the Chiefs. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Ben Johnson Announces Starters Will Play vs Chiefs 00:06:45 – Caleb Williams Sharp, But Pre-Snap Penalties an Issue 00:09:00 – Injury Updates: Kyler Gordon & Jaylon Johnson 00:16:30 – Left Tackle Update: Is There a New Contender as Kiran Amagajie Falls Off? #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #KylerGordon #JaylonJohnson #KiranAmagajie #PatTheDesigner #DaBears #BearsNation #NFLTrainingCamp #BearsPreseason #AdvantageDealerGroup #HardRockCasino

Pat The Designer and Shea Norling brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The guy recap everything they saw from the Chicago Bears’ preseason matchup against the Miami Dolphins. 00:00:00 – First impressions of Bears HC Ben Johnson in his first game action 00:12:00 – Bears players who popped vs the Dolphins, including Austin Booker’s big day 00:19:00 – Did the left tackle competition become clearer after game action? 00:24:00 – Final takeaways from practicing and playing versus the Dolphins #ChicagoBears #BearsVsDolphins #PatTheDesigner #SheaNorling #BearsPreseason #AustinBooker #NFLPreseason #BearsCamp #DaBears #BearsNation

Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin are live from Halas Hall after an exciting Day of Chicago Bears Training Camp, featuring a joint practice against the Miami Dolphins — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The Bears announced that many starters won’t play in Sunday’s preseason game, but after today’s showing, the offense might need those extra reps. The defense, however, looked dominant against Miami, setting the tone in team drills. Pat and Courtney also provide updates on key injuries, including Kyler Gordon, and where things stand in the left tackle competition. Plus, why Sunday could be a huge opportunity for backup QB Tyson Bagent to make his case. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Starters Out for Sunday, But Offense Needs Work 00:08:00 – Bears Defense Dominates Dolphins in Joint Practice 00:12:00 – Injury Update on Kyler Gordon & LT Competition 00:17:00 – Why Sunday is Huge for Tyson Bagent #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #BearsVsDolphins #TysonBagent #KylerGordon #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner #NFLTrainingCamp #DaBears #BearsNation #AdvantageDealerGroup #HardRockCasino

Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Silvy break down why things are finally being done the right way at Halas Hall under new head coach Ben Johnson — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The guys react to what may have been the most physical Bears practice in the last 20 years and debate the risk vs. reward of pushing players hard in camp. They also dive into the surprising starter listed at left tackle on the first official depth chart and explain why GM Ryan Poles is showing growth and maturity in how he's building this team. This episode is packed with insight, energy, and optimism for the future of the Chicago Bears. 00:00:00 – Most Physical Bears Practice in 20 Years 00:08:00 – Risk vs Reward of a Physical Training Camp 00:12:00 – Surprising Starter at Left Tackle 00:15:00 – Ryan Poles Showing a New Level of Understanding #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #BenJohnson #RyanPoles #BearsPodcast #Silvy #PatTheDesigner #NFLTrainingCamp #DaBears #BearsNation #AdvantageDealerGroup #HardRockCasino #CalebWilliams #BraxtonJones

Pat The Designer recaps a fiery and intense Day 12 of Chicago Bears Training Camp — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. It was the most physical practice yet, and things got heated between players as competition ramped up. Pat breaks down how Ben Johnson is continuing to raise expectations for the offense and demand pinpoint execution. The day wasn’t without concern, as tight end Cole Kmet went down with an injury during practice. Plus, the Bears released their first official depth chart — with Braxton Jones getting the starting nod at left tackle and rookie Luther Burden listed surprisingly low. Pat breaks down all the surprises and battles to watch moving forward. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Bears Practice Gets Physical and Heated 00:08:30 – Ben Johnson Demanding More Precision from Offense 00:12:00 – Cole Kmet Injury Update 00:16:00 – First Official Bears Depth Chart Released 00:19:00 – Luther Burden’s Surprising Spot on the Chart 00:24:00 – Full Depth Chart Breakdown #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #ColeKmet #BraxtonJones #LutherBurden #BenJohnson #CalebWilliams #PatTheDesigner #BearsDepthChart #NFLTrainingCamp #DaBears #BearsNation #AdvantageDealerGroup #HardRockCasino

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is dealing with an injury that may be worse than originally reported. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin joins the show to break down what we know about the situation, how it could affect the Bears' defense heading into the season, and who might step up if Johnson misses time. We also discuss what this means for the rest of the secondary and whether the Bears can afford to be without one of their top defenders during a critical stage of training camp. 📌 Subscribe for daily Bears camp updates, injury reports, and exclusive insights from insiders like Courtney Cronin. #ChicagoBears #JaylonJohnson #BearsCamp #CourtneyCronin #BearsNews #NFLInjuries #BearsTrainingCamp #DaBears #BearsDefense #NFL

Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Jurko are back with another episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, presented by Mitch Lyons Wealth. With the Bears taking an off day from camp, the guys take a step back to recap everything they’ve seen through the first 8 days at Halas Hall. They open the show by discussing how to fairly evaluate players during training camp when they’re only facing their own teammates. Then, they dive into the growing injury concerns surrounding Jaylon Johnson and the mysterious lack of updates from the team. Jurko also explains why defenses traditionally start faster than offenses during camp — and what that means for Caleb Williams’ development. To wrap up the show, Jurko shares heartfelt reflections on his former teammate Sterling Sharpe and his long-overdue Hall of Fame induction. 00:00:00 – Evaluating Progress When Only Facing Teammates 00:10:00 – Jaylon Johnson Injury Concerns & Lack of Info 00:13:30 – Why Defenses Are Always Ahead in Camp 00:19:30 – Jurko Reflects on Sterling Sharpe’s Hall of Fame Induction #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams #JaylonJohnson #Jurko #PatTheDesigner #SterlingSharpe #HallOfFame #DaBears #BearsPodcast #NFLTrainingCamp #MitchLyonsWealth #BearsNation #ESPNChicago

Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin are live from Halas Hall for Day 8 of Chicago Bears Training Camp — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. It was a big day for rookie QB Caleb Williams, who turned in his best performance of camp so far. The chemistry between Williams and Luther Burden is beginning to pop, giving Bears fans a reason to be excited. Head coach Ben Johnson called it a “King of the Mountain” day in the left tackle competition — and the stakes are rising. Plus, the guys react to shocking injury news surrounding star cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who may miss the start of the regular season. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Caleb Williams’ Best Day Yet + Luther Burden Connection 00:11:00 – Ben Johnson Elevates LT Battle to “King of the Mountain” Status 00:18:30 – Jaylon Johnson Injury Update: Could Miss Start of Week 1 #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams #LutherBurden #JaylonJohnson #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner #BenJohnson #DaBears #BearsNation #NFLTrainingCamp #AdvantageDealerGroup #HardRockCasino

🔥 Chicago Bears Training Camp Day 7 Recap | Caleb Williams' Leadership Growth & Defensive Confidence The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer — presented by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & The Advantage Dealer Group — breaks down everything from Day 7 of Bears training camp at Halas Hall. 🏈 Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Dennis Allen says CB2 spot is up for grabs — who will step up? 00:09:30 – Caleb Williams discusses the offense’s progress and his development as a vocal leader. Pat dives into what he heard and saw from camp, including rising defensive energy, positional battles, and what it all means for the Bears heading into the season. 📍 Stay locked in for exclusive Bears camp coverage, insights on Caleb Williams, and the latest updates straight from Halas Hall. #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams #BearsTrainingCamp #NFLTrainingCamp #PatTheDesigner

Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin break down all the key takeaways from Day 6 of Chicago Bears Training Camp, brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group. Pat reacts to how two of the Bears’ top rookies — tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden — are trending in opposite directions early in camp. The crew also dives into Ben Johnson’s complex offensive system and how it’s challenging the entire unit, including rookie QB Caleb Williams, who is already working on forming better habits as he adjusts to the NFL. It’s a full camp breakdown from Halas Hall you don’t want to miss. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Colston Loveland & Luther Burden Trending in Different Directions 00:11:00 – Ben Johnson’s Complicated Offense 00:21:00 – Caleb Williams Learning New Habits #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #PatTheDesigner #CourtneyCronin #CalebWilliams #ColstonLoveland #LutherBurden #BenJohnson #BearsPodcast #NFLTrainingCamp #DaBears #AdvantageDealerGroup

Day 5 of Bears Camp was full of action with pads coming on for the first time. 💥 The offensive line made their presence felt 🚀 Rookie WR Luther Burden made his highly anticipated camp debut 🔥 QB Caleb Williams continued trending upward as he gains rhythm with the offense Pat The Designer breaks it all down brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana: What stood out in 1-on-1s, who’s winning reps, and what the latest developments mean for Ben Johnson’s offense. 💬 What impressed you most from Day 5? #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams #LutherBurden #BearsOLine #TrainingCamp #BenJohnson #BearsNews

Pat The Designer and former Bears fullback Jason McKie are back with another episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, presented by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Live from Bears Camp, the guys dive into the early growth they’ve seen from the team — but also the struggles that remain. They break down how the defense is adapting quickly to Dennis Allen’s new scheme, and how Ben Johnson is setting the tone for a no-nonsense approach to practice. Plus, get the latest update on the left tackle competition and which players are separating themselves early. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Growth Apparent at Bears Camp, But Struggles Remain 00:09:00 – Defense Picking Up Dennis Allen’s Scheme 00:16:30 – Ben Johnson Demanding the Most from Practice 00:21:00 – Update on the Left Tackle Competition 00:28:00 - Bears Rookie LB Rube Hyppolite exclusive interview #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #PatTheDesigner #JasonMcKie #BenJohnson #DennisAllen #CalebWilliams #BearsPodcast #NFLTrainingCamp #DaBears #BearsNation #HardRockCasino #AdvantageDealerGroup

The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin — powered by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana — breaks down the latest updates from Bears Training Camp. Courtney shares insights on wide receiver Luther Burden’s injury status and whether there’s real concern. The offense continues to face early practice struggles, but signs of progress are emerging. Is left tackle Braxton Jones still the favorite in the LT competition? Plus, how the tight end experimentation is affecting the run game and why the competitive intensity under Ben Johnson feels different from past years. 00:00:00 Luther Burden injury update and level of concern 00:08:30 Offense slow to start but shows progress 00:13:30 LT competition — Braxton Jones’ job to lose? 00:18:00 TE experiment & impact on run game 00:28:00 Competition at camp compared to previous years #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #CalebWilliams #LutherBurden #BraxtonJones #BearsPodcast #CourtneyCronin #NFLTrainingCamp #BearsOffense #BenJohnson

In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer is joined by ESPN Chicago legend Tom Waddle, live from Halas Hall. Waddle starts by praising Ben Johnson’s high‑energy coaching style, sharing how his intensity is already making an impact on the players. They then discuss Caleb Williams breaking old habits, explaining how he’s cleaner in the pocket, more decisive, and embracing the accountability culture. At, they highlight the absence of rookie receiver Luther Burden III, who is still recovering from a soft‑tissue injury and missed the first practice—a notable setback given his expected role in Ben’s offense . Finally, they tackle the backup QB situation, debating whether Case Keenum, Tyson Bagent, or someone else will take the No.2 job—a fascinating subplot as the Bears prepare for camp and beyond. Timestamps: 00:00 – Waddle loves Ben Johnson’s hard‑nosed coaching style 00:09 – Caleb Williams shaking off bad habits 00:18 – Rookie Luther Burden still absent from camp practice 00:25 – Is there a backup QB controversy brewing? #ChicagoBears #TomWaddle #BenJohnson #CalebWilliams #LutherBurden #CaseKeenum #TysonBagent #BearsTrainingCamp

Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin are LIVE from Halas Hall for Day 1 of Chicago Bears Training Camp — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group! They break down all the top storylines from the first day of camp, starting with the biggest news: Jaylon Johnson is dealing with an injury. Rookie tight end Colston Loveland was back on the field, Ben Johnson officially opens up the left tackle competition, and he’s already setting a high bar for Caleb Williams. It’s everything you need to know from Day 1 of Bears Camp, straight from the sidelines. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Jaylon Johnson Injury Update 00:08:30 – Colston Loveland Participates 00:13:30 – Ben Johnson Declares LT Competition Wide Open 00:19:00 – Ben Johnson Sets the Standard for Caleb Williams Hashtags: #ChicagoBears #BearsCamp #HalasHall #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner #CalebWilliams #JaylonJohnson #ColstonLoveland #BenJohnson #DaBears #BearsNation #NFLTrainingCamp #AdvantageDealerGroup

Chicago Bears finally have a moment worth buying into. With Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, and veterans like Joe Thuney joining the revamped O-line, fan confidence is at its high. This optimism is well-earned: Williams and Johnson are part of the NFL’s developing elite quarterback–head coach duos. The offense has been completely overhauled, a legitimate candidate for the first 4,000‑yard passer in franchise history. We explain why “drinking the Kool‑Aid” isn’t naive—it’s warranted. We break down the key offseason upgrades fueling this surge in belief. We also share a dose of reality: hype needs results. Are you ready to ride this wave—with eyes wide open? 💬 Feeling the optimism or staying skeptical? Drop your fan vote below!