The Chicago Football Show
Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Michael Norman bring you "The Chicago Football Show," with animated analysis and insight that's authentically plugged into the Windy City's passion for the game.
Episodes
New look, new name, almost same show! "The Chicago Football Show" comes to you with your usual dose of Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman, not only talking all things Bears but all things football. On today's debut episode, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt joins the show to discuss what it's like as a coach coming into a new environment, what he likes about the Bears' offseason acquisitions and what he expects from...
The Bears came out of the 2025 NFL draft with 8 total picks, multiple positions fortified, and a few left in need. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and mike Norman recap to draft day by day, taking you through each Bears' pick, why the chose that player, and who they left on the board. Plus Carmen and Mike touch on what beloved Bears defensive lineman Steve McMichael meant to them and the city of Chicago.
Tight end Colston Loveland, the Bears' first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, catches up with Scott Bair and Mike Norman at Halas Hall to share how it felt being selected by Chicago, his fit in coach Ben Johnson's offense, being recruited by Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, and how his college experience has prepared him for the NFL.
The Chicago Bears enter this week's NFL draft with seven total picks: one in the first round (No. 10), two in the second (Nos. 39 and 41), one in the third (No. 72), one in the fifth (No. 148) and two in the seventh (Nos. 233 and 240).
Adam Rank, NFL Network fantasy football analyst and host of The Sick Podcast, joined the regular cast of Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman to discuss who the Bears shou...
Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman are joined by Bears fan and Executive Producer of The Dan Patrick Show Paul Pabst to discuss all things Bears. The quartet discuss Pabst's impression of the current state of the Bears, dream picks for the upcoming draft and salary cap management after the reported extension of Kyler Gordon. They also discuss Pabst's childhood memories of the Bears and what a stadium relocation woul...
Ben Johnson addressed the full team for the first time Tuesday at Halas Hall. Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman react to some of the sound that came from players regarding first impressions with coaches, including bites from Caleb Williams, Tremaine Edmunds, Jaylon Johnson and Darnell Wright. Later in the show, CHGO Bears insider Adam Hoge joins the show to gives us insight on the vibe at Halas Hall today and where he thinks t...
With the NFL's annual owners meetings taking place this week, Scott Bair was on the scene to share what he heard and learned about the Bears. Along with Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman, the trio will take you through bites from Head Coach Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles on narrowing down draft strategy, Dennis Allen's role on the draft board, an update on Braxton Jones and what Johnson and Poles want to see from D'Andre Swift.&nb...
Caleb Williams will take snaps in 2025 with three new lineman in front of him. He'll have a new coach calling plays and a new defensive line trying to get him back on the field. So where are the expectations for the new-look Bears and Williams going into the new season? Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali, and Mike Norman answer that question, plus Scott shares his 7-round mock draft and his battle with a draft simulator, and is a #...
The Bears added impact players on the offensive and defensive lines in free agency last week. How will that impact their draft board? Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman answer that question, plus an updated look at the Bears salary cap space. You'll also hear exclusive interviews with Drew Dalman and Dayo Odeyingbo on what influenced their decisions to call Chicago home.
The Bears front office has been active the past two weeks, reimagining their offensive and defensive lines. On this episode you'll hear from Scott Bair and Mike Norman, who were at Halas Hall where General Manager Ryan Poles and Head Coach Ben Johnson held press conferences making recent player acquisitions official. Carmen Vitali joins the show and shares her takeaways from the flurry of moves, plus you'll hear exclusive ...
Free agency opened this week and the Bears made an early splash with reports of signing Drew Dalman, Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo to beef up their offensive and defensive lines. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman share their takes on the moves, along with how they pair with trades Ryan Poles made last week to acquire Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney. Plus a look at other big free agent signings across the league.
...The squad returns from their week in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine to share their big takeaways from the event. The Bears also acquired offensive lineman Jonah Jackson from the Rams for a 2025 6th round pick. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman discuss the impact of the move and who the Bears could be looking to add in free agency.
On this episode, Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman welcome a plethora of NFL analysts to discuss Bears targets and positions to address this offseason.
The Bears on the Marquee Podcast crew welcome in NFL on CBS analyst Charles Davis, NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein and Bears play-by-play commentator Jeff Joniak.
On this episode, Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman welcome a plethora of NFL analysts to discuss Bears targets and positions to address this offseason.
The Bears on the Marquee Podcast crew welcome The Athletic's NFL Writer Robert Mays, NFL.com draft analyst Bucky Brooks and NFL Network Analyst Marc Ross.
Scott Bair, Carmen Vitale and Mike Norman react to Ben Johnson's media availability at the NFL Scouting Combine.
In this exclusive podcast, the crew discusses Ben Johnson's plan for Caleb Williams, how the Bears built their coaching staff and the importance of the Bears building up offensive line depth
Scott Bair, Carmen Vitale and Mike Norman are joined by Bears GM Ryan Poles - live from the NFL Scouting Combine. In this exclusive interview, Poles discusses the Bears needs ahead of the combine, how his relationship with Ben Johnson has developed and how he approaches the combine.
With just about a week away from the NFL scouting combine, Scott Bair and Mike Norman tease a few surprises for next week's episodes (yes plural), including a pair of exclusive interviews with two of the biggest shot callers in the Bears' organization directly from the combine. They dive into recently updated mock drafts from writers around the league, plus discuss Ian Cunningham being a finalist for the Jaguars general ma...
Despite the lopsided score from Sunday's Super Bowl, there was still plenty to discuss surrounding football's main event. Before the game, Virginia Halas McCaskey and Dick Jauron we honored after both passed away last week. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman share memories of what Virginia McCaskey means to Chicago and how Jauron's Bears were Carmen and Mike's introduction to Bears football. They'll also share their...
Could Montez Sweat and Myles Garrett be on the same side of the ball later this year? Scott Bair and Mike Norman discuss what a potential trade for Garrett could look like and if he's the right piece to swing big for. They also discuss Cooper Kupp being on the trade block, as well as reports of the Bears adding Eric Bieniemy, Dan Roushar and Richard Smith their coaching staff.
A flurry of hires made by Ben Johnson over the past week has started to fill out the Bears coaching staff going into the 2025 season. Among them are former Saints head coach and defensive guru Dennis Allen, and Broncos' tight end coach Declan Doyle. Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norm discuss the hires and range shown but Johnson, bringing in a veteran coach in Allen, and a young, rookie coordinator in Doyle. They also...
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