The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast

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OTA Standouts, Luther Burden vs. Rome Odunze & Buying Bears Stock | Bleacher Nation Bears

OTA season is rolling along, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is checking in from the practice field, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina share their biggest takeaways from the latest round of Bears OTAs, including a jaw-dropping throw from Caleb Williams that reportedly traveled 67 air yards, turning heads across the practice field. The conversati

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Bears Schedule Release Reaction, Prime-Time Games & Biggest Matchups | Bleacher Nation Bears

The schedule is finally here, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is diving into everything the 2026 season has in store, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina run through the Bears’ full schedule, sharing their biggest takeaways from a slate packed with prime-time matchups, rivalry games, holiday football, and a handful of intriguing stretches througho

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Bears Rookie Minicamp Begins, Position Battles & UDFA Names to Watch | Bleacher Nation Bears

Rookie minicamp is officially underway, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is diving into the newest wave of Bears talent, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina begin getting familiar with the names, backgrounds, and potential roles of Chicago’s rookie class, highlighting several players who could make early impressions during minicamp. The guys discus

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Bears Draft Reaction, Dillon Thieneman Leads the Way & Trusting the Process | Bleacher Nation Bears

The NFL Draft is in the books, and the crew shares their initial reactions on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina break down a draft class that may have looked a bit unconventional at first glance, but one they’ve quickly come around on — especially with Dillon Thieneman headlining the group. The guys discuss why they

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Full Bears Mock Draft, Trade-Back Scenarios & Final Draft Eve Plan | Bleacher Nation Bears

The NFL Draft is finally here, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is ready for it on this pre-draft episode, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina run through a full mock draft exercise, making selections for every Bears pick and mapping out how the entire weekend could unfold for Chicago. The discussion includes whether the Bears could trade back — po

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Bears Biggest Needs, Under-the-Radar Targets & Mock Draft Consensus Pick | Bleacher Nation Bears

With the NFL Draft right around the corner, the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast zeroes in on roster construction and final prep, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open with a few listener-driven questions before shifting into a discussion of the Bears’ biggest remaining needs. They break down the obvious positions still on the table, while also identify

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Bears Draft Strategy at No. 25, Trade Up/Down Scenarios & Top Fits | Bleacher Nation Bears

With the NFL Draft just weeks away, the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast turns its full attention to Round 1 strategy, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina run through a mock draft simulation, focusing on how the board might fall for the Bears at No. 25 overall. The discussion centers on whether Chicago should stay put, trade up for a targeted player, or mo

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Bears Mailbag: Free Agents, Trade Down Talk & Odunze’s Future | Bleacher Nation Bears

It’s a mailbag edition of the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast, presented by Obvious Shirts, as the crew answers questions from Bleacher Nation readers and looks ahead to the next phase of the offseason. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina dig into a wide range of topics, including which free agents are still available and whether the Bears could make another move before the draft. Th

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Best & Worst Bears Offseason Moves, Biggest Need & Draft Prospects to Watch | Bleacher Nation Bears

The offseason evaluation continues on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast, presented by Obvious Shirts, as the crew breaks down the Bears’ recent roster moves and what they might mean heading into the draft. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open by sharing their favorite move the Bears made this offseason, debating whether additions like Coby Bryant or Jedrick Wills stand out — or

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Bears Trade D.J. Moore to Buffalo, Dalman Retires & Maxx Crosby Rumors | Bleacher Nation Bears

A major offseason move takes center stage on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast, presented by Obvious Shirts, as the crew reacts to the Bears trading D.J. Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a second-rounder. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina break down the surprising deal, discussing whether they expected Moore to be moved, what they think about the