Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears

Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears

Locked On Bears podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Chicago Bears and the National Football League. Hosted by Pro Football Focus analyst Lorin Cox, the Locked On Bears podcast provides your daily Bears fix with expert guests and opinion, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Windy City franchise. The Locked On Bears podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Bears locker room and all over the NFL. The Locked On Bears podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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March 5, 2026 30 mins

The Chicago Bears have to fill their biggest needs in free agency so they can go into the NFL Draft and have the flexibility to take the best players available.

That starts with filling the massive holes in the starting lineup and finding upgrades where they can afford them.

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The surprise retirement of center Drew Dalman will disrupt the Chicago Bears' offseason plan for free agency and the NFL Draft.

We break down the implications for the salary cap and the roster in 2026 and beyond.

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Is Caleb Williams on pace for a major contract from the Chicago Bears? What Ryan Poles had to say and how where Williams needs to improve. NFL free agency about to begin, draft combine standouts and Tremaine Edmunds may actually have trade value? 
 

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Maxx Crosby trade rumors are heating up again, but a deal only makes sense for the Chicago Bears if more players get involved.

Ryan Poles isn't going to mortgage a bunch of future draft picks for a trade, so the Las Vegas Raiders have to be willing to take the likes of DJ Moore and Tremaine Edmunds instead.

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The NFL Scouting Combine made it less likely that the Chicago Bears draft a defensive tackle in the first round and more likely to pick a safety.

We go through the winners and losers among the top NFL Draft fits for the Bears.

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The Chicago Bears report card from the NFLPA had better grades for Ben Johnson's first season than the year before.

We unpack the progress and what it means, plus a look at the few spots where the Bears didn't grade well.

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The Chicago Bears and Ryan Poles are reportedly getting calls on both DJ Moore and Tyson Bagent, Dexter and Tremaine Edmunds are hot topics as well at the combine. Who will be TRADED and who will be cut? NFL mocks drafts are locked in for the Bears at 25 and more on this episode of The Bears Squad Show! 
 

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The Chicago Bears are getting trade calls about DT Gervon Dexter, with all signs pointing to Ryan Poles rebuilding his defensive line from the inside out.

Expect the more significant changes to happen on the interior than the edge, where the defensive end position will likely see less turnover.

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Ben Johnson doesn't want the Chicago Bears to trade backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, but now is the best time to maximize his value.

He's not going to stay in Chicago much longer anyway, so the Bears should get the most they can for him now while he is most valuable.

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The Chicago Bears have "tough decisions" to make about key players like D.J. Moore, Tremaine Edmunds and Jaquan Brisker, but Ryan Poles hinted at what direction the team might go.

We break down the general manager's answers live from the NFL combine in Indianapolis.

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Ben Johnson & Ryan Poles met with the media at the NFL combine and what we learned from them. The state of Dennis Allen's defense and how the Chicago Bears move forward. Will Caleb Williams be a top 100 player next year and more on this episode of The Bears Squad Show! 
 

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Darnell Wright is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, and the Chicago Bears shouldn't wait to lock him in for the long term.

He's not the only player in line for a new deal, but the rest of them aren't as east of a decision as the young right tackle.

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The Chicago Bears could have more affordable and more realistic trade options this offseason than Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.

Ryan Poles should check in with the New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and others about their trade targets along the defensive line.

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Should the Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson target Bradley Chubb? What about trading DJ Moore for Maxx Crosby? What's the 2nd priority to support Caleb Williams this offseason? The latest on the stadium and a look at what could be going down in the division. 
 

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Every bit of Chicago Bears stadium news is a push for more leverage from both Indiana and Illinois, and we need to stop overreacting to each development.

Plus, the Bears need to be proactive in continuing to invest in players for Ben Johnson's offense, without making major changes.

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The Chicago Bears have plenty of needs to address this offseason, but the defensive line needs to be the top priority for Ryan Poles.

Defensive end and defensive tackle both need significant investment to solve the weakness on the roster.

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The Chicago Bears will have to make some difficult decisions and let some of their top young free agents walk away and sign with other teams.

Ryan Poles shouldn't overspend to keep players that still have question marks like Nahshon Wright and Jaquan Brisker.

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The Chicago Bears have over 25 players set to hit NFL free agency, but only a handful should be priorities for Ryan Poles to re-sign.

It shouldn't be too expensive either, putting the Bears in a good position to have some salary cap flexibility this offseason.

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The Chicago Bears aren't ready to go all-in on Maxx Crosby. They can't afford to mortgage their future for the Raiders star pass rusher.

If Las Vegas makes Crosby available, teams will get in a bidding war for him, and he's not worth the investment right now for the Bears.

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Should Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears keep D'Andre Swift? What's the move for Ryan Poles if they don't? TJ Edwards and Tyrique Stevensons future on the roster, Tyson Bagent a trade candidate and looking at another Mock Draft to see what the Bears will do at 25.

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