Hoge & Jahns

Mark Potash joins Hoge & Jahns for the first time to chime in on the Caleb Williams conversation, the expectation of this team, Matt Eberflus, training camp memories, Ditka and much more, plus the Adams give a little Bears-centric fantasy advice.

Friend of the show Nate Tice returns to share his insight on what he's seen so far of Caleb Williams and this Bears offense. What play calls could we see over others, and how optimistic is Nate? Let's discuss on Hoge & Jahns!

It's a late night edition of Jahns & Fish as Kevin Fishbain stops by to help Jahnsy predict this year's Bears roster. Who are some surprise cuts, and who should the Bears try and keep?

Hoge & Jahns sit down exclusively with Bears GM Ryan Poles to discuss the pick and growth of Caleb Williams, Hard Knocks, the o-line, RB and everything in between as they chop it up live in Poles' office.

Hoge & Jahns open up the Mailbag and take some of your questions regarding Hard Knocks, RB, OL, Caleb Williams and more, plus share all the tastiest nuggets from the past week at Bears camp.

Kevin Fishbain triumphantly returns as he and Hoge & Jahns react to Caleb Williams' preseason debut with the Bears, speculate on Velus Jones Jr.'s future, & more takeaways from preseason game 1 for Williams, Odunze, and the rest of the 2024 Chicago Bears.

Caleb Williams will be in action for the first time in a game as a Bear, but who else will we have our eyes on? Let's preview preseason game one and possibly more with 3 players to keep in mind.

How will Caleb Williams come out of Hard Knocks in the public's eye? Hoge & Jahns have some valuable perspective here, given that they've watched him in person the last few weeks. They dig into some Hard Knocks expectations before diving back into your Mailbag... more

Caleb Williams was not the starter for the Bears in the Hall of Fame Game, but he DID get valuable game reps. Adam Jahns was on site and has all the details on what he witnessed from the Bears in person, from Caleb, to offensive operation, the new kickoff rule... more

Hoge & Jahns break down DJ Moore's huge contract extension and give some context as to why the Bears felt comfortable breaking the bank on the WR + with the Hall of Fame Game coming up, who will play and who should play?

Hoge & Jahns have taken in a week of Bears Training Camp. Jahns has a list of players that he thinks are noteworthy, including quarterbacks, punters(!) and more as we head into week two of camp.

What stood out most about Caleb Williams at Bears Training Camp? Hoge & Jahns go over their initial impressions on the QB and other positions before diving into your questions from social media.

Hoge & Jahns are back for another Chicago Bears training camp! The boys kick off the action by previewing their most anticipated storylines, update you on the Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze contracts, look ahead to what could be in store on Hard Knocks and... more

What's the deal with the center position? How pivotal is this season for players like Gervon Dexter Sr. and Zacch Pickens? Hoge & Jahns are bringing their BIGGEST lingering Bears questions to the air before taking a break before camp!

Veteran minicamp is a wrap for the Bears! Hoge and Jahns talk about Caleb Williams and their takeaways from the three practices.

Kevin Fishbain joins Hoge & Jahns to talk about Matt Eberflus' defense testing Caleb Williams at Bears’ minicamp. They also talk about Hard Knocks, Nate Davis and the offensive line and much more.

What do Bears fans want to know most as Caleb Williams and the team hits the field for OTAs? On this mailbag edition of Hoge & Jahns, the guys dive into the top questions you submitted on social media.

How does the national stage view this Bears team, and how did it affect the games we'll see in 2024? The Athletic's sports media business guru Richard Deitsch joins the Adams to dig in depth into the media side of the conversation.

Which Bears games should fans be most excited about in 2024? Kevin Fishbain has created his own algorithmic scoring system to help us decide, and he brings it exclusively to the Hoge & Jahns podcast. Plus, all the schedule reaction and predictions you'll need.

Hoge & Jahns have gotten their first look at Caleb Williams on a football field in a Bears uniform. They go over their biggest early observations and go around the Bears' rookie draft class to touch on everything that stood out at Bears rookie minicamp.

What are Bears fans' lingering questions following the NFL Draft as we head into rookie camp? You asked on social media, and we're answering your questions in a special Post Draft Mailbag edition of Hoge & Jahns.

Adam Jahns is joined by The Athletic's own Bruce Feldman and Scott Dochterman to help shed some light on who the Bears really are getting in Rome Odunze, Caleb Williams and the rest of Ryan Poles' haul this year.

Hoge & Jahns, with the help of Kevin Fishbain, react to the Bears' selections of QB Caleb Williams and WR Rome Odunze in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. What do we think of Ryan Poles' strategy so far, and what is on the wishlist for the rest of the... more

Kevin Fishbain fills in for Adam Hoge as we are mere days away from the Bears being on the clock. Adam Jahns and the Fish Man take your hottest questions from Twitter, including what it would take to get Marvin Harrison Jr, trading down, pick 9 predictions and... more

One of the The Athletic's most qualified NFL Draft experts Nick Baumgardner stops by again as we are less than a week away from the Bears being on the clock. How is the draft pool shaping up, what's the buzz around the NFC North, and would the Bears do the... more

The Athletic's BEAST Dane Brugler joins Hoge & Jahns to dig into the biggest Bears nuggets from his draft guide, the depth of the talent pool, positions to watch out for, the return game and YOUR QUESTIONS regarding all things Bears 2024 NFL Draft.

The Athletic's resident GM Randy Mueller stops by one last time pre-Draft to chime in on the debate at pick 9, how he would get to know Caleb Williams, the depth of the 2024 NFL Draft and more Bears nuggets as we head closer to Draft Week!

Kevin Fishbain joins the Adams for a three man debate regarding the Bears' decision with pick number nine in the 2024 NFL Draft. They take three different angles and bring their best arguments to the air. Who's strategy would you roll with?

As we are now in draft month with the Bears holding two top ten picks, Josh Lucas stops by with his power rankings of this year's prospects. He and Adam Hoge go deep on his top 10 and the rest of the landcape 3 weeks out.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice stop by for a Hoge & Jahns / The Athletic Football Show crossover episode as they shoot on the Bears draft options, Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, wide receivers, Ryan Poles, Matt Eberflus and tons more.

The Adams sit down with Bears head coach Matt Eberflus at the NFL Owners Meetings for their annual check-in with coach, from how he's handling the draft process to what he looks for in a young QB, the foundation of what he's building, the defensive trajectory... more

Have the Bears found their guy? Adam Hoge checks in LIVE from LAX after Caleb Williams' pro day workout wrapped. Jahns has some observations of his own as the guys dig into the biggest Bears related takeaways from USC and Caleb Williams on the field.

Hoge & Jahns go LIVE on YouTube to react to the Justin Fields trade, the compensation, Justin's legacy in Chicago, the prospect of Caleb Williams being a given at number 1, and everything that goes with it.

The Bears have added a legit WR again during an offseason, trading for Keenan Allen of the Chargers for a fourth. Hoge & Jahns give their takes before bringing in Josh Lucas to help us figure out what exactly Allen brings to Chicago, how this affects their... more

Hoge & Jahns react to the four additions the Bears have made so far in free agency, which players they might've been in on but missed, Poles' big plan, and of course, the looming Justin Fields situation.

Hoge & Jahns react to the Jaylon Johnson signing before welcoming The Athletic's Dianna Russini for what she's hearing regarding Caleb Williams, Justin Fields, Kevin Warren and more Bears nuggets you're sure to find of interest - Saquon Barkley, anyone?

Who were the standouts at each position at the NFL Combine that the Bears should be looking at? NFL.com's Eric Edholm joins the Adams to dive more into the players who we left Indy thinking about, the Caleb Williams convo, Drake Maye, and more, plus notes on... more

It's been all Caleb Williams talk all the time here at the NFL Combine, and The Athletic's own Kalyn Kahler and Randy Mueller have been breaking news on the topic of the week. We bring them on Hoge & Jahns for more context on who Caleb Williams might be,... more

Hoge & Jahns and Fishbain sit down LIVE at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to discuss Ryan Poles' comments on the number one pick, Justin Fields and more, plus does what Matt Eberflus looks for in a QB give us any hints? All that and more Chicago Bears draft... more

How should Bears fans feel about the OTHER QB options in this year's draft OTHER THAN CALEB WILLIAMS? Let's talk about the three next guys up, Michigan's JJ McCarthy, UNC's Drake Maye, and LSU Heisman winner Jayden Daniels, with the people from The Athletic... more

Fishbain fills in for a post-Super-Bowl-hangover Hoge as we welcome Antonio Morales, USC writer for The Athletic, to help us learn more about Caleb Williams - the player, the person, and the leader.

Josh Lucas is back to rank the Bears' defense with our 6 established categories. How many top players does the Bears defense have, how to they compare to teams around the NFL, and what does the list of needs look like this offseason?

What's the league chatter like this week as the NFL Draft world assembles in Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl? Our own Kevin Fishbain is on site and has notes on a possible Justin Fields trade, Caleb Williams, standouts on the offensive line, wide... more

Josh Lucas returns to rank the Bears' offense with 6 categories. How many top players do the Bears have, and what do they still need? Let's visualize and debate it together!

Is Caleb Williams the best QB in this year's class? Let's bring in The Athletic's draft BEAST, Dane Brugler, to update us on his big board, who he's watching, anticipating the Senior Bowl and Combine and more as we fully head into Draft Season. Plus, Kevin... more

EMERGENCY POD! The Bears have hired the Seahawks' Shane Waldron as their new OC. So let's bring in The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar, who has covered Waldron up close, to shed some light on what Bears fans can expect from their new playcaller. Plus, does this... more

Kevin Fishbain, ahem, award winner Kevin Fishbain returns with his patented batch of Fun & Not-So-Fun Facts, this time focused on the Bears offense during the 2023 season. Some of these might surprise you! Plus, an update on the offensive coordinator search.

The number one pick is in hand, and Caleb Williams has just declared for the NFL Draft. But is he OK with becoming the face of the Chicago Bears? We take a look at Dane Brugler's latest mock draft on The Athletic and ask some Bears-focused Draft questions,... more

Luke Getsy has been FIRED, Matt Eberflus is staying around as head coach, and there could be infinite possibilities for what happens with the number 1 overall pick. Hoge & Jahns dive into the biggest quotes from Kevin Warren, Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus' big... more

The Fish Man, Kevin Fishbain, stops by to help break down the vibe during Bears exit interviews for the 2023 season. How was everyone feelin'? Plus, there's tons of burning questions from Bears fans about how this offseason might go. Let's address the most... more

The Bears season ends with a dud in Green Bay as they can't get it done, again, vs. the Packers. What are Hoge & Jahns' first impressions of the end of a crazy season, and who might stay and go? Let's react LIVE on YouTube.

Could Sunday at Lambeau be Justin Fields' last chance at taming the Packers as a Chicago Bear? We've got Matt Schneidman in the house for the Green Bay angle as we bring a fully-stuffed end of season preview edition of Hoge & Jahns.

Have the Bears already made up their mind on Justin Fields? What goes down during those end-of-season type meetings? We've got Josh Lucas back to shed some light on the process behind making coaching and QB decisions, the fans' support of Fields, Caleb... more

The Bears have clinched the number 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and just kicked some Falcon tail to top it off. Let's react with Hoge & Jahns to the fans' love of Justin Fields, another big defensive performance and more!

How much fire is there to the smoke around Justin Fields being a main target for the Atlanta Falcons this coming offseason? With the Bears facing them this weekend, it's a perfect time to bring in Josh Kendall to shed light on their interest in Fields and what... more

What have we learned definitively about Justin Fields up to this point, and what do we think Ryan Poles has learned? Let's dig into the win over the Cardinals with some perspective on the divided fanbase and what we should be thinking about the looming 5th... more

Kevin Fishbain is known for his obscure-yet-informative Bears facts on Twitter. But sometimes they can be NOT on the fun side. So Kevin has prepared some exclusive Fun Facts for the Hoge & Jahns audience. How many will be ACTUALLY fun? Plus, the boys dive into... more

The NFL's Exec of the Year in 2000 and former long-time NFL GM Randy Mueller, currently at The Athletic, joins Hoge & Jahns for some unique perspective on what Ryan Poles might be thinking regarding Justin Fields, the top NFL Draft pick, Luke Getsy and more.

How did Justin Fields go 19/40 and still have a chance to win the game at the end? How did the Bears lose with a defensive performance with 4 sacks and 3 INTs? Let's get some raw reaction from Hoge & Jahns on a weird Bears loss against Joe Flacco (ugh) and the... more

What did Jahns learn from his conversation with Kevin Warren about how he plans to address changes for the Bears? We dive inside the article before welcoming The Athletic's Zac Jackson to help preview the Browns game and make picks, Bold Predictions, and... more

You heard his voice narrate that beautiful Bears victory on Sunday, now Adam Amin returns to Hoge & Jahns to compare and contrast the two versions of the Bears he has covered this season, inside conversations with Matt Eberflus and Justin Fields, his crazy... more

How big was this win over a GOOD team, and a DIVISIONAL opponent for Matt Eberflus and Justin Fields? And how 'bout that defense? Hoge & Jahns broadcast LIVE on YouTube, with Jahns at Soldier Field, to react to it all.

What should we make of how Justin Fields ended this week's press conference? How important are these last games for him? Let's listen back to the audio and get Hoge & Jahns' reaction, open up the Mailbag for your questions, and let's not forget Bold... more

Should the Bears target Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh if they let Eberflus go? Long-time Michigan reporter and The Athletic's own Nick Baumgardner joins Hoge & Jahns to shed some light on if Harbaugh could be a fit. Plus, Jahns took a trip up to Michigan to... more

As we arrive at the BYE for the Bears, let's pull back and project a few months ahead. Who will be on the top of the Bears' board? What are they ultimately going to do with the QB situation? Let's bring in former Bears player personnel man Josh Lucas to shed... more

How important was this win for Justin Fields? How about Coach Eberflus? And what should we read, if anything, into this defense coming on so hot lately? Hoge & Jahns bring you postgame reaction to the Bears' 12-10 week 12 victory in Minnesota.

Is this a must-win game for Matt Eberflus to make his case to stick around? What about Justin Fields? Alec Lewis joins the show again for some nice Minnesota perspective, plus Hoge brings his Top 5 Coaching Candidates for the Bears job, the weekly 3 Big... more

Time to ASSEMBLE our Bears Media Roundtable as we find the Bears at yet another crossroads. Do they commit to Justin Fields, go draft a QB, stick with Matt Eberflus, start that cycle over again, etc? Dionne Miller, Chris Emma and Zack Pearson are along for the... more

Hoge & Jahns react to the fourth quarter disaster in Detroit as your Bears let a big lead fall away late against the Lions. Who is to blame? How did Justin Fields look back on the field? Let's get some initial reaction LIVE with Hoge & Jahns.

Will Justin Fields get the Bears back to winning divisional games against the Lions in week 11? We're previewing all the action with The Athletic's Colton Pouncy, plus 3 Big Questions, Bold Predictions, Over/Unders and tons more Bears vs. Lions talk.

Should the Bears be in on Drake Maye, or Caleb Williams, or even a QB at all in 2024? Nate Tice joins Hoge & Jahns for his evaluations so far of the QB field, and how they compare to what the Bears already have in Justin Fields and Tyson Bagent. Plus, your... more

The Bears (somehow) won on Thursday Night Football, keeping their hopes for the number one overall pick in 2024 in sight. How do we feel about Tyson Bagent's performance, Justin Fields not playing, the defense getting home, and what Eberflus did or didn't have... more

Thursday's game has big draft implications for the Bears for multiple reasons. Time to fully dig into both sides of the equation with our Panthers reporter Joe Person, plus an update on the health of Justin Fields, Over/Unders and your voicemails.

What should we think about the week 9 loss? It wasn't all bad, right? Jahns reports LIVE from New Orleans as he and Hoge react to Bagent, turnovers, lack of defense and all the rest that this loss brought to light as the Bears fall to 2-7 with the Panthers up... more

Who are the Bears getting in Montez Sweat, exactly? Ben Standig of The Athletic covered him in Washington, and joins Hoge & Jahns to give us a sense of what he might be like in Chicago. Plus, big news on the coaching front, and Ryan Poles has Eberflus' back in... more

What should we make of Jaylon Johnson's request for a trade? What moves, if any, do we expect or hope for? Hoge & Jahns go LIVE on YouTube with the latest.

The Bears couldn't stop Justin Herbert and the Chargers in week 8, as they fall to 2-6 as the trade deadline approaches. Kevin Fishbain fills in for Hoge as he and Adam Jahns bring you some instant analysis from LA following the L.

Will Bagent make it two in a row? Daniel Popper, Chargers writer for The Athletic, stops by to help preview the matchup the Bears are facing this weekend in LA. Plus, Bold Predictions, 3 Big Questions, picks, and a new drop that has to be talked about.

We're headed to week 8 and facing the Chargers. If both QBs are healthy, what do you do? Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO stop by for some Tuesday coffee talk as we all try to reckon with this current Bears situation.

Hoge & Jahns bring you some instant reaction to the Bears' 30-12 victory over the Raiders in week 7. Is there more to take away than just another win? How will Justin Fields feel about Tyson Bagent's performance? How should we feel? How should the Bears feel?... more

Time for the first ever Bagent Bowl in Chicago as your Bears host the also-struggling Raiders. Who comes out on top? We're welcoming The Athletic's Vic Tafur to shed some light on the Vegas side of the equation, plus talking Justin Fields, over/unders and 3... more

Kevin Fishbain sits in for the entire show as the Bears deal with the reality of Justin Fields' injury, Tyson Bagent moving to QB1, and the Raiders on the horizon. Plus, the guys throw out some very interesting hypotheticals regarding Justin Fields' future in... more

Hoge & Jahns react to the Bears' week 6 loss against the Vikings. What do we know as of now about Justin Fields' injury? How long will Bagent be the guy? And Jahns scouted a certain college QB in person this past weekend. Hear it all on a postgame edition of... more

Can the Bears make it two in a row? Will the Justin Jefferson-less Vikings stand in their way? Alec Lewis returns to break down the matchup with Hoge & Jahns, plus Bold Predictions, 3 Big Questions and picks!

Jarrett Payton joins Hoge & Jahns LIVE to discuss the Bears' season so far, DJ Moore coming on strong, Justin Fields this season and beyond, plus some TruMedia stats from week 5 that might shock you, and your WINNING voicemails!

The Bears got their first win of the season against the Commanders. So Hoge & Jahns have to react at the first possible moment, even if that moment might seem "inconvenient" for most podcasts. So with Hoge in Illinois, and Jahns on the road, it's time to react... more

What are the glaring concerns and needs following the week 4 loss to Denver? Josh Lucas returns to Hoge & Jahns to give his perspective on what he saw on tape, and what the front office might be thinking about as the Bears have a quick turnaround to face... more

The Bears' 14th consecutive loss game in ugly fashion as they blow a huge lead to arguably the worst team they'll face the rest of the season. So what should the reaction be, and where the heck was Chase Claypool? Time to discuss with your friends Hoge &... more

The Chicago Bears get the Denver Broncos coming off a 70 point loss. Surely this is the Bears' bounce back week, right? But what happens if it isn't? Hoge & Jahns bring you 3 Big Questions, Bold Predictions and picks for week 4, and welcome The Athletic's Nick... more

Hoge & Jahns take time away from the Justin Fields and coaching convo to ask some questions about this Bears defense, with some alarming stats to bring to the air. Plus, Bears fans bring some big picture questions about a hypothetical coaching search, trade... more

The Chicago Bears barely showed up to play Sunday with a 41-10 blowout loss to the Chiefs for their 13th straight loss. Have we hit rock bottom, or could the worst be yet to come? Is there hope on the horizon? Let's react with Hoge & Jahns.

Kevin Fishbain stops by Hoge & Jahns to help the guys process a wild 24 hours for the Bears, with Justin Fields' press conference going viral, coaching changes happening and more controversy swirling, let's get through it together, shall we? Plus, 3 Big... more

The Athletic's Dianna Russini joins Hoge & Jahns to share some insight on what she's hearing around the league regarding Justin Fields, and also some valuable insight on the temperature inside the Bears' building after two losses to start the season. Plus,... more

Hoge & Jahns bring you their initial postgame reactions following the Bears' week 2 loss in Tampa Bay, including the Fields pick six, coaching questions, and all that implies.

QB coach and frequent film breakdown-er of Justin Fields, Tim Jenkins joins the pod to shed some light on his recent analysis of Justin Fields' week one, as we head into week two against the Bucs. What can Fields focus on the most? Plus, 3 Big Questions, and... more

What did we learn about this Bears team from week 1? We looked at the stats, and Jahns has some to bring to the air that might be worth a discussion. Plus, your unhinged voicemails from week 1 and more as we move past the Packers loss.

Hoge & Jahns go LIVE on YouTube to give instant thoughts on the blowout loss to the Packers in the opener, updated perspective on Justin Fields and Jordan Love, and biggest areas of concern following the game, including the game plan, defense, line play,... more

Week 1 is officially here! Time to talk some Packers with friend of the show Mike Heller to get some Green Bay perspective. Who will he pick to take home the win? Plus Jahns brings 3 Big Questions about Packers vs. Bears and the guys pick each game across the... more

Kevin Fishbain is here to help us kick off week 1 AKA Packer Week already! How important is it for the Bears to not only start the year with a win, but for Fields to finally get that Packer W? How much will we learn about Matt Eberflus this year? Plus, Kevin... more

Hoge & Jahns react to the biggest moves on the Bears' 53-man roster, what Poles & Cunningham had to say and more before taking your LIVE questions about the roster and big questions before week 1.