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How Jalen Carter charges affect Chicago Bears NFL Draft plans Mar 02, 2023

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The arrest warrant for Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter could influence how the Chicago Bears handle the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox discusses how far Carter could fall in the draft, how it affects the draft pick trade value for Chicago and how Ryan Poles should view Alabama's Will Anderson compared to other top edge rushers.

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Why won’t Ryan Poles unequivocally commit to Justin Fields, without caveats? Mar 01, 2023

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The Chicago Bears aren't going to trade Justin Fields and draft a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick. So why won't general manager Ryan Poles come out and say it definitively to end all of the speculation?

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox expresses his frustration with how the GM leaves the door open for unnecessary drama around Chicago from his latest press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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How far is too far for Chicago Bears to trade down in 2023 NFL Draft? Feb 28, 2023

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It's a foregone conclusion that the Chicago Bears will trade down from the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The next question is how far they would be willing to move down.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox looks at what considerations Ryan Poles will be working through in any potential trade when it comes to draft pick compensation and which prospects might be available depending on how far down Chicago moves.

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Offensive Line or Wide Receiver: Which is more important for Justin Fields? Feb 27, 2023

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The Chicago Bears need to improve both their offensive line and wide receivers. But if you had to prioritize one group over the other, which one is more important for the growth and success of Justin Fields?

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox makes the case for each position and looks at how positional value might play into the team-building strategy in Chicago.

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What if top free agents aren't available for Chicago Bears? Franchise tag for Daron Payne, Saquon Barkley? Feb 24, 2023

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Chicago Bears fans want to see Ryan Poles go after big free agents at their biggest positions of need, but what if those top free agents don't hit the free agent market?

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox looks at what the other options would be for Chicago if the likes of Daron Payne and Saquon Barkley get franchise tagged or if other top targets re-sign with their own teams in the next few weeks.

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Should Chicago Bears pursue Tennessee Titans cuts: Robert Woods, Taylor Lewan or Zach Cunningham? Feb 23, 2023

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The Tennessee Titans cut some veteran players to clear salary cap space, and they all happen to be at positions of need for the Chicago Bears.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox explores whether Ryan Poles should try to sign WR Robert Woods, OT Taylor Lewan and/or LB Zach Cunningham as free agents.

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Biggest Chicago Bears salary cap questions: Extensions for Mooney, Kmet and Jaylon Johnson? Feb 22, 2023

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The Chicago Bears have the most salary cap space of any team in the NFL this offseason by a wide margin, but that doesn't mean they're going to spend it all on big-name, splashy free agents.

Brad Spielberger of PFF joins Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox to set the proper expectations for how Chicago will use its cap space this offseason and what potential contract extensions could look like for Cole Kmet, Darnell Mooney and Jaylon Johnson.

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Chicago Bears biggest offseason need is pass rush | Al-Quadin Muhammad released Feb 21, 2023

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The Chicago Bears released defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, highlighting how big of a need pass rush will be this offseason.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox looks back at what went wrong with Muhammad in Chicago and how Ryan Poles can improve both defensive end and defensive tackle in free agency.

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Chicago Bears best potential NFL Draft trade down partners Feb 20, 2023

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Only a handful of teams are in a good position to trade up to the Chicago Bears No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, but one in particular is the ideal spot for Chicago to move down.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox explains why the Indianapolis Colts make the most sense for a trade down, but a double trade down from 1 to 2 to 4 with the Houston Texans isn't likely.

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Why Chicago Bears fans should hope Aaron Rodgers stays with Green Bay Packers Feb 17, 2023

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If Aaron Rodgers returns to the Green Bay Packers for one more season, it will put them in a worse position for their long-term future. That's a good thing for the Chicago Bears.

Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox goes through the different outcomes for Rodgers after he finishes his darkness retreat to look at which possibilities would be best for Chicago to take over the NFC North in the future.

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