Pro Football Weekly: Chicago

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson spoke with members of the media at the NFL combine in Indianapolis this week. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what they learned from the Bears this week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The NFL combine begins Tuesday in Indianapolis. Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson are expected to meet with members of the media during the combine. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what to expect from the combine.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Bears owner Virginia McCaskey died at 102 years old on Thursday. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak react to the news of her death and what she meant to the team. Plus they wrap up their final thoughts on the 2024 season ahead of Super Bowl weekend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

New Bears coordinators Dennis Allen and Declan Doyle met with members of the media on Thursday. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss their first impressions of the new additions to Ben Johnson's coaching staff.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Bears introduced Ben Johnson as head coach during a news conference on Wednesday. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what they learned during Q&A sessions with Johnson and other Bears leaders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as head coach on Monday. After interviews with at least 17 head coaching candidates, the Bears moved quickly to zero in on Johnson. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak react to the decision.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears have already interviewed more than a dozen head coach candidates. Who should be brought back for second interviews? Who should ultimately land the job? Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss the latest names on the list.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The 2024 season is in the books and the Bears are embarking on their search for a new head coach. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak react to the list of candidates who the Bears have requested for head coach interviews. Plus, they discuss Ryan Poles' end-of-season news conference.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Bears wrap up the 2024 season with a matchup against the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak preview the game here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Detroit Lions dominated the Bears from start to finish on Sunday. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss Sunday's game and look ahead to a Thursday matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Bears looked uninspired on Monday in Minnesota. Now they face a Detroit Lions team looking to hold its spot atop the NFC. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss the latest news out of Halas Hall.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Interim head coach Thomas Brown's Chicago Bears return to action with a matchup against the Vikings in Week 15. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak preview Monday's game in Minnesota.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The 49ers ran the Bears out of the building on Sunday in California. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak react to a beatdown in interim head coach Thomas Brown's first game in charge.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Bears return to action with a matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. This will be the first game with Thomas Brown as interim head coach after the team fired Matt Eberflus. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what they expect from Brown's Bears.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Bears have fired head coach Matt Eberflus one day after a head-scratching finish in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss Eberflus' firing and what it means for the organization moving forward.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Bears have a quick turnaround this week. After Sunday's dramatic comeback effort fell short against Minnesota, the Bears take on the NFC-leading Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak will discuss what happened against the Vikings and look ahead to the Lions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Bears return to action with a matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak help Bears fans get ready for this week's matchup.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Green Bay Packers blocked Bears kicker Cairo Santos' 46-yard field goal try in the final seconds Sunday. The Bears could've snapped a 10-game losing streak against their hated rival. Instead, they lost in dramatic fashion yet again. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak react to another heartbreaking Bears loss.

The Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and replaced him with Thomas Brown this week. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what this means for the team moving forward. They also look ahead to Sunday's matchup against Green Bay.

Caleb Williams took nine sacks and the Bears failed to score a touchdown for the second week in a row. Is it time for the Bears to make a drastic move? Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss Sunday's deflating effort at Soldier Field.