The Chicago Football Show

Scott Bair and Michael Norman dive into ESPN's player projections and what they tell use before the first snap of the season. They also tackle the Bears 2025 schedule, picking out their favorite storylines going into each matchup, the importance of the opening four games, and if a potential must-win game exists.

Later, we invest in some manifest with a little game of This or That. Scott tees up Michael with different end-o...

Nicholas Moreano of The Bigs joins Scott Bair and Michael Norman on The Chicago Football Show to share his takeaways from Bears minicamp and the storylines to follow leading up to training camp.

They also discuss early Caleb Williams evaluations, expectations for rookies Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III coming off injuries, pass distribution among the wide receiver corps, Eric Bieniemy's impact on the running back pos...

The Chicago Bears wrapped up their offseason training program Tuesday, signaling the last time we'll potentially hear from coach Ben Johnson and Co. until late July when training camp starts.

Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman share their thoughts on an eventful week that included Bears rookies receiving their first reps with the full team, Jaquan Brisker back in action after his concussion, offensive linemen cat...

The Chicago Bears started their first mandatory minicamp under coach Ben Johnson on Tuesday, and our insider, Scott Bair, was at Halas Hall to bring you the latest news from practice and the podium. 

On this episode, you'll hear Johnson talk about his relationship with D'Andre Swift, Cole Kmet share his reaction to the Bears drafting a tight end at No. 10, and DJ Moore explaining the much-needed intensity brought t...

Chicago Bears play-by-play announcer Jeff Joniak joins the show to share his takeaways from rookie minicamp. Along with Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman, Joniak discusses why the energy feels (and sounds) different at camp, dives into coach Ben Johnson's intensity and explains why the "Chicago is where quarterbacks go to die" comment won't affect Caleb Williams or the team. They also discuss the window the front o...

With NFL schedules releasing last week, we were joined by one of its makers, Mike North, NFL VP of broadcast planning, to discuss what goes into selecting NFL matchups. Later in the show, Scott Bair, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman react to a report about how influences around Caleb Williams pushed him to try and avoid being drafted by the Chicago Bears. They also share their thoughts on the Bears pivoting away from a downto...

Scott Bair attended Chicago Bears rookie minicamp all last week, and he opens the latest episode of "The Chicago Football Show" by taking us through the notable sights and sounds from Halas Hall. Then Scott, Carmen Vitali and Mike Norman are joined by NFL Network senior insider Ian Rapoport, who goes behind the scenes of Bears draft day and provides his outlook on Chicago's 2025 season.

You can watch Ian on "The Insiders," ...

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 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 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.