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How Kevin Byard fits into Chicago Bears secondary next to Jaquan Brisker at safety Mar 20, 2024

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Kevin Byard is a solid short-term solution for the Chicago Bears at safety next to Jaquan Brisker, but Ryan Poles will still need a long-term answer in the secondary.

Tyler Rowland from Locked on Titans joins us to look at how Byard fits in Chicago, how much he has left in the tank and why Tennessee moved on from him this season.

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Why the Keenan Allen trade is EXACTLY what the Chicago Bears needed for developing Caleb Williams Mar 19, 2024

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Trading for Keenan Allen is the most impactful move Ryan Poles will make all offseason for his rookie quarterback. It's hard to overstate how critical the Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver will be for the development of Caleb Williams.

David Drogemeier from Locked on Chargers joins us to look at why Los Angeles traded Allen away and how much the veteran receiver still has in the tank.

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Why Chicago Bears only got a 6th round pick from Pittsburgh Steelers in Justin Fields trade Mar 18, 2024

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The Chicago Bears got less for Justin Fields in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers than most of us expected. Part of it was Ryan Poles miscalculating the QB market, and part of it was the general manager wanting to "do right" by Fields.

Regardless, the Fields era in Chicago is over, so we look back on what went wrong and what he could still do in Pittsburgh. And it's time to start getting excited for Caleb Williams.

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Chicago Bears trade for Keenan Allen shows Ryan Poles is serious about building around QB Mar 15, 2024

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Ryan Poles made his big free agent splash on the trade market, bringing in Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Rams. He and DJ Moore give the Chicago Bears a top-tier wide receiver duo that will be huge for the development of whatever quarterback is under center this season.

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How can Chicago Bears still "do right" by Justin Fields now, after trade market has dried up? Mar 14, 2024

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Ryan Poles said if the Chicago Bears trade Justin Fields, they would want to "do right" by him, But most of the starting quarterback jobs have been filled in free agency, so what's left of the trade market?

Could the Bears still keep Fields and draft Caleb Williams? Or will they have to trade him to be another team's backup and only get a Day 3 NFL Draft pick in return?

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Gerald Everrett opens up Chicago Bears offense as dynamic tight end pairing with Cole Kmet Mar 13, 2024

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Gerald Everrett is going to open up this Chicago Bears offense for new coordinator Shane Waldron. He's the dynamic No. 2 TE this team has been missing.

Plus, a couple of former Chicago Bears signed big contracts elsewhere as Darnell Mooney and Justin Jones moved on to new teams. But Ryan Poles was in on one wide receiver and is actively pursuing other pass rushers.

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D’Andre Swift upgrades Chicago Bears backfield, but running back isn’t good use of salary cap space Mar 12, 2024

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The Chicago Bears kicked off free agent negotiating by making a deal with Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift. He's a good player who will help the Bears, but he's not a great use of Ryan Poles' cap space.

Regardless, it's important that everyone takes a patient approach to free agency and waits to see all of Poles' moves before judging his offseason decisions in a vacuum.

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Chicago Bears buy low on Kevin Byard as veteran safety replacement for Eddie Jackson Mar 11, 2024

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The Chicago Bears shouldn't expect All-Pro level production from Kevin Byard, but the veteran safety should still be a valuable replacement for Eddie Jackson.

Plus, Jaylon Johnson's long-term contract looks like a win for both Johnson and Ryan Poles. And Chicago is rumored to be interested in Saquon Barkley... which wouldn't be the best use of their cap space.

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Chicago Bears free agency preview: Top targets, consolation prizes and backup plans at positions of need Mar 08, 2024

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The NFL free agent negotiation period starts Monday, and the Chicago Bears have an opportunity to add veteran players at key positions of need.

We put together a free agency wishlist for Ryan Poles, with top targets, backup options and players you could be happy with settling for.

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How ready are the Chicago Bears for a No. 1 overall pick rookie quarterback? (Caleb Williams) Mar 07, 2024

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The Chicago Bears have a history of not putting their young quarterbacks in good situations to develop and reach their full potential. Are they in a better spot now?

Carolina Teague from the League of Her Own podcast joins us to look at what Ryan Poles needs to do to get his team ready for a rookie quarterback (presumably Caleb Williams) and whether or not the Bears can accomplish that this offseason.

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