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Chicago Bears will see most improvement from new additions in these key areas in 2023 May 31, 2023

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We know which positions the Chicago Bears upgraded this offseason, but the new faces on the roster will have a broader impact than just their individual assignments.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox looks at the aspects of the team that are most improved by Chicago's free agent signings, draft picks and trades.

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Chicago Bears kick returner matters MORE after NFL changes fair catch rule May 30, 2023

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The NFL changed its rules to promote more fair catches on kickoffs. That's going to make the Chicago Bears kick returner matter more, not less.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox looks at the how the rule will affect special teams in Chicago and what it means for the upcoming training camp competition for the kickoff return job between the likes of Velus Jones, Khalil Herbert and others.

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How Chicago Bears' roster stacks up with rest of the NFL (from an outsider's perspective) May 26, 2023

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The Chicago Bears should be a much improved team this season compared to last, but every team in the NFL thinks they got better this offseason, and not every team will improve their record in 2023.

Joe Marino from Locked on NFL Scouting joins Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox to go through the roster in Chicago to get a sense of where the Bears are strong and where they have significant concerns.

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Chase Claypool brings new 'attitude,' Tremaine Edmunds brings new leadership to Chicago Bears OTAs May 25, 2023

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Justin Fields said Chase Claypool brought a "attitude change" to Chicago Bears organized team activities, and Tremaine Edmunds is already showing off his strong leadership skills.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox shares the biggest off-field storylines coming from OTAs in Chicago, with audio directly from the players themselves.

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Jaylon Johnson skips Chicago Bears OTAs: Too early to panic May 24, 2023

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Jaylon Johnson isn't at the start of Chicago Bears organized team activities (OTAs), but it's too early to panic about a potential contract dispute causing problems for the team.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox brings you the latest from Halas Hall with audio from Matt Eberflus and a closer look at the dynamics surrounding the cornerback's contract situation this offseason.

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Chicago Bears OTAs: Biggest storylines and position battles to start the summer May 23, 2023

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Organized team activities (OTAs) are the first chance for the Chicago Bears to see their new roster in action on the practice field.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox breaks down the biggest storylines and position battles that will set the stage for what Chicago needs to accomplish before the 2023 season.

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Who is Chicago Bears second-most valuable player after Justin Fields? May 22, 2023

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Justin Fields is the most important player for the Chicago Bears success in 2023 and beyond, but who is second after him?

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox makes the case for DJ Moore, Tremaine Edmunds, Eddie Jackson and other top contributors for Chicago that will shape the franchise for the immediate future.

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Are Chicago Bears banking too much on young player development from coaches? May 19, 2023

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Having young talent across the roster is great, but the Chicago Bears need players at key positions to improve significantly in 2023, and it falls on the coaching staff to get the most out of them.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox wonders if Ryan Poles is expecting too much growth and progress from young players too quickly and overestimating how well his coaching staff can develop these players.

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How bright is Chicago Bears long-term future? Justin Fields, draft picks, cap space and more May 18, 2023

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Ryan Poles has built the Chicago Bears with the long-term future mind, but how well has he actually done that?

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox explores how well Chicago is set up for the next 3-5 years compared to the rest of the NFL when it comes to the quarterback position, draft capital, salary cap space and young talent on the roster.

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Why Ryan Poles broke trash cans in frustration during Chicago Bears losses May 17, 2023

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Chicago Bears general manger Ryan Poles admitted that he was frustrated during his teams' 3-win season in 2022, and he took his anger out on a couple of trash cans when his emotions got the best of him.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox tries to figure out which moments from last season elicited the strongest response from Poles. Then, he discusses the expectations Poles has set for the 2023 season, and he shares what we learned about the Bears draft from their latest behind-the-scenes video.

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