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Paul Pabst of the Dan Patrick Show reflects on Buddy Ryan and talks Bears, Cubs Jun 28, 2016

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We reflect on the great defensive mastermind Buddy Ryan to open this week's podcast with guest Paul Pabst (@PaulPabst), executive producer for the Dan Patrick Show. Pabst talks about the ESPN 30 for 30 on the 1985 Bears, what that team meant to him, then reflected on Matt Forte's interviews on the Dan Patrick Show, his time living in Chicago, being a Cubs fan, Chicago pizza and much more. Kevin wraps up the show by revealing Bears ranked 20 through 16 in our 'Bear Necessities' series, which fans can read at profootballweekly.com/Bears.
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Bears Mailbag - Answering your questions about the 2016 Bears Jun 23, 2016

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It's Mailbag time on the Chicago Football Podcast! Kevin answers your Bears questions about the running back depth, Vic Fangio's exotic schemes, undrafted rookies with the best chance to make the roster, the secondary and much more. We also talk about John Fox's hair, then Kevin gives a Bachelorette update and then we close up shop talking about the O.J. documentary. We cover all the bases on the CF Podcast!
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Bears DE Akiem Hicks and CSN Chicago's Moon Mullin join CF Podcast Jun 16, 2016

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It's summer vacation time! For the Bears, that is. Minicamp and the offseason program came to an end this week, and Kevin recaps the big stories (Alshon Jeffery). Kevin talks with Comcast SportsNet's Moon Mullin (@CSNMoonMullin) (8:34) about what we can glean from the past few weeks of watching the Bears in shorts, the changes in covering the team over the years and some of the position battles to watch in Bourbonnais. Then we have an interview with new defensive end Akiem Hicks (27:54), who calls himself the strongest player on the team. Kevin puts a bow on the Bears' spring practices with some Jay Cutler talk and looking ahead to Bourbonnais in six weeks.
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Wrapping up Chicago Bears OTAs Jun 09, 2016

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Player interviews are back on the Chicago Football Podcast, because Kevin hit the record button! Rookie CB Kevin Peterson discusses his motivation after not getting drafted, what he’s learned at the corner spot, his affinity for Russell Westbrook and more. Then, third-year defensive tackle Will Sutton describes what he’s learned at the nose tackle position and why he’s always the first one out of the tunnel before games. Kevin and John break down the roster battles at the CB and DL positions, as well as recapping this week’s OTA. The guys conclude the show looking ahead to next week’s veteran minicamp and the return of Alshon Jeffery. Minimal ‘Bachelorette’ talk this week, we swear!
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SI.com's Melissa Jacobs joins Chicago Football Podcast Jun 02, 2016

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We've got another Bears OTA to recap, but no player interview — Kevin explains why, with an apology, but to make up for it, we have Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) of SI.com as a guest (5:34) to talk about her articles on Art Briles, Ray Rice, a 22-week NFL season, as well as life being married to a Bears fan (16:51) and, most importantly, if Bears fans should root for Aaron Rodgers' brother on the Bachelorette (23:48). The guys then make fun of Kevin for his TV habits and conclude the show with a breakdown of the upcoming competition amongst the Bears running backs.
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Chicago Bears OTA Recap with DB Omar Bolden and TE Ben Braunecker May 26, 2016

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We can talk football! Well, sort of. Kevin recaps the highlights he can report from the first open OTA to the media and puts in perspective these non-padded practices in May. Then we get to know two new Bears — safety/return man Omar Bolden (7:34) talked to Kevin about his experience with Denver last season, his brand #PositiveLiving, the Lakers and even dental floss. Rookie tight end Ben Braunecker (21:41) discussed life at Harvard, his hometown of Ferdinand, Ind and explained why it's ridiculous when someone says he's "too smart" to play football.
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Bears rookie minicamp recap May 17, 2016

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We got to watch some (sort of) football last weekend at Halas Hall, as Kevin recaps Bears rookie minicamp. We played an interview with new QBs coach Dave Ragone (3:15) and talked with friend of the program Pat Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times (14:15) about the quarterbacks and some of the undrafted rookies Bears fans should monitor this spring and summer. Sixth-round pick DeAndre Houston-Carson went one-on-one with Kevin discussing blocked kicks and famous William & Mary alums (36:00). Next week, OTAs begin, so stay tuned to the Chicago Football Podcast!
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Getting to know the Chicago Bears rookies - Part II May 10, 2016

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On Part II of our "Getting to know the rookie Bears" Podcast, we interview experts on the four remaining Bears picks. Former Georgia QB and current color commentator Eric Zeier (2:20) talks first-round pick Leonard Floyd, FloridaGators.com senior writer Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) (13:24) breaks down third-round pick Jonathan Bullard. Then two head coaches wrap up the draft — William and Mary's Jimmye Laycock discusses sixth-round pick DeAndre Houston-Carson (23:56) and Western Michigan's P.J. Fleck tells us about seventh-round pick Daniel Braverman (34:44). We wrap the show with some analysis of the 2016 draft class.
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Getting to know the Chicago Bears rookies - Part 1 May 05, 2016

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In Part I of our special 'Get to know the rookie Bears' podcast, we have 5 guests to talk about 5 of the 2016 Bears draft picks. We open with Kansas State offenisve line coach Charlie Dickey to discuss second-round pick Cody Whitehair (2:39). West Virginia play by play man Tony Caridi (@TonyCaridi) is next to talk about inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (10:20). CaneSports.com writer Matt Shodell joins the podcast then to analyze safety Deon Bush (22:48). Staying in the secondary, Northern Iowa defensive backs coach Brandon Lynch gives his insight on cornerback Deiondre' Hall (33:11), and Indianapolis Star writer Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) concludes the show with his thoughts on running back Jordan Howard (42:51).
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Former NFL player Stephen White of SB Nation talks NFL Draft prospects Apr 25, 2016

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In our final pre-draft podcast, we get the nitty-gritty nuts and bolts on Bears targets from former NFL player and current SB Nation writer Stephen White (@sgw94). Stephen breaks down Ronnie Stanley (5:16), Jack Conklin (10:15), DeForest Buckner (13:32), A'Shawn Robinson (17:58), Shaq Lawson (20:40) and Leonard Floyd (25:37). We conclude the show with Kevin's 7-round Bears Mock Draft (34:30) and a preview of our draft coverage.
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