Bears On Tap: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Join Q and Juice as they talk through todays press conference about the Bears new Stadium!

Our scouts, Steve Letizia, Tom Kavanaugh, Robert Schmitz, and Quinten Krzysko go to work to piece together their FINAL big board for the Chicago Bears 2024 draft class. They discuss 2024 NFL Draft prospects, how they fit the Chicago Bears specific needs, and where they should rank within the Bears top 100!

On this episode of Building the Board, join the Bears Draft team including Q, Robert Schmitz, and Steven Letizia live from Mobile, Alabama as they recap the Chicago Bears draft needs, potential draft capital expenditures, and Senior Bowl prospects that could be fits for the Bears going forward.

Look out for additional Building the Board episodes leading all the way up to the NFL Draft!

On this episode of Building the Board, join the Bears Draft team including Q, Robert Schmitz, and Steven Letizia live from Mobile, Alabama as they recap the events from the first day of Senior Bowl practices and discuss potential prospects for the Chicago Bears!

Look out for daily episodes from the Senior Bowl followed by additional Building the Board episodes leading all the way up to the NFL Draft!

On this episode of Building the Board, join the Bears Draft team including Q, Robert Schmitz, and Steven Letizia live from Mobile, Alabama as they recap the events from the first day of Senior Bowl practices and discuss potential prospects for the Chicago Bears!

Look out for daily episodes from the Senior Bowl followed by additional Building the Board episodes leading all the way up to the NFL Draft!

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, its Building the Board season! On the first show of the series, its time to meet all the contributors! Led by Quinten, the entire group of contributing scouts hopped on or recorded their conversations with Q so everyone can learn about them, their positions they're focusing on, and much more!

This is the first of many, with plenty of shows coming from the Senior Bowl and beyond, leading all the way up to the NFL Draft!

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Ron are back following the final regular season game. Now that the Chicago Bears' season is in the books, the focus shifts to the potentially franchise-altering offseason.

Before talking offseason, the guys discuss the putrid loss to the Packers. From being outplayed and out-coached, to never having a chance it seems, the game was simply bad. From there, the discuss shifts to the coaching decision and what's at stake with keeping or moving on from Matt Eberflus.

Finally, the hottest topic in Bears social media takes center stage. Do the Bears keep Justin Fields or draft Caleb Williams? Q and Ron discuss all the points to consider and share some of their personal thoughts and desires as well.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Juice are back discussing all things Bears. With the likelihood of the playoffs all but a fairly tale at this point, the 6-9 Bears have a lot of decisions on the horizon.

The duo dives into the Arizona game, what it means for the future, and where the Bears should go from here. This holiday week episode is full of plenty of speculation and a lot of analysis regarding the future of the organization.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Juice and Luce are back following the Bears' heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Browns in Cleveland. The guys open the show discussing the loss, and the lessons learned and questions created from Sunday's game.

The duo dives deeper into the loss, referencing those game-changing plays. No field goal before the half, the Mooney, Fields, Getsy, Eberflus criticism, and much more are discussed. From there, the conversation pivots to the future and what these next three games mean.

Finally, the crew wraps the show previewing the Christmas Eve showdown between the Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears. The guys share what they're watching for and some score predictions!

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Ron are back following a 28-13 Bears win over the Detroit Lions! On this episode, the boys open the show by begging the question... is this a tale of two different teams this season?

From there, the boys discuss what's been different, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The 'Tez Effect' is in full effect as the Bears defense has transformed with Montez Sweat joining the group. In addition the guys focus on how the other variables of the defense are benefiting from the former Commanders' arrival.

From there, the discussion shifts to the Bears being in a "best case scenario". With a likely No. 1 overall pick again, a No. 5 pick if things go bad, and a possible playoff birth in the cards still, the Bears are sitting pretty. The guys discuss what that means the rest of the way, how that impacts the futures of Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus, and so much more.

The guys conclude the show by previewing the upcoming Browns game and the hopes for another Bears win.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Ron are back getting ready for Bears/Lions after the week off! The boys start the show off welcoming each other and the listeners back after the RedZone Sunday. Now that the Bears are back, it was time to dive into some thoughts and rumors.

To start the show, the duo dives into the reports regarding the Bears doing their due diligence on Eric Bieniemy. The duo examines the fit, why the Bears would and would not bring him in, and more. In addition, the discussion transitions to Ben Johnson as a fit for the Bears and why he would be entering 2024.

Then, the boys address the big news of the weekend... THE BEARS ARE IN THE HUNT. The conversation translates into schedule talk, draft talk, and a hot take from Q regarding Marvin Harrison Jr.

Finally, the boys preview Sunday's Bears/Lions matchup and sign out until next week!

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Juice hop on the mic and talk about everything and anything on this episode. With the Monday Night Football win fresh on the boys minds, the boys take a little detour and discuss the U.S. Bank Field and Warren's influence on the building of that stadium. They also inspect what that could mean for the Bears.

Then, the focus is on the game, from Justin Fields, to coaching, to season ticket holder experiences, and everything in between. The episode is a full banger of content!

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Ron recap and discuss the Bears' Lion-sized collapse in Detroit on Sunday. The guys lead off the show by diving into Justin Fields' outing discussing the good and bad from JF1's performance.

From there, the duo pivots their conversation away from Fields and into the coaching. Luke Getsy is too conservative, the Bears harp on not turning the ball over, and the plan is not working. In addition, the Bears have questionable decision making on a week-to-week basis, making us wonder what the hell is going on?

To conclude the show, the duo discusses some things they're thankful and not thankful for with the Bears, and look ahead to the Bears' matchup with the Vikings on Monday Night Football in Week 12.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, the Juice and Luce show takes a spin on the mics! With Q set to rejoin the group next week, the boys dive into Thursday night's win and Ron's experience at Soldier Field. Aside from the atmosphere, the guys discussed the Montez Sweat factor, or 'Tez factor', and what it was like seeing the Bears recapture an identity that fans are used to.

In addition, the guys discuss Justin Fields' expected return in Week 11 and what that means for the offense. At this point, the offense is as close to full strength as it has ever been in 2023, meaning we could see quite the performance on Sunday against the Lions.

Finally, the Tyson Bagent over Fields noise is put to bed as the guys discuss some future looking vision for the Bears. The next 7 weeks are about growth in different areas, building for 2024.

The guys wrap the show by giving some score predictions for Lions/Bears on Sunday.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and fellow On Tap Sports Net contributor Nick DeMao hop on the mic to get ready for some Thursday Night Football. After the disappointing loss on Sunday to the New Orleans Saints, the guys take the time to finally do some mid-season reviewing. At the halfway mark, what is an honest assessment of the Chicago Bears?

The duo discusses everything from expectations for the passing game, to their biggest woes on both sides of the ball. Again, this is an HONEST assessment of the team, so Q and Nick do not hold back when critiquing the Bears.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Ron hop on the mic to discuss all things Bears! The boys start by discussing Sunday Night Football's snoozer and what that game has done to Bears fans in 2023. In addition, the guys focus on the Tyson Bagent hype on the broadcast and the rumors regarding the Bears conspiring against Justin Fields.

After that, the boys get into the Halloween fun by discussing the trade deadline. From Ryan Poles lack of proper negotiating, to Jaylon Johnson's decision to not continue negotiations, everything is on the table. In addition, the boys break down the Montez Sweat trade and why they like the player, but other elements are concerning the duo.

Finally, to have some fun on the spooky holiday, the boys dial back the time machine and recall some spooky names in Bears history. Q and Ron tier the Bears' backup quarterbacks that have captured our hearts over the last 20+ years.

A quick score prediction for Sunday takes us to the end of the show! Happy Halloween! We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday!

On this brand new episode of Bears On Tap, Q and Juice recap the Bears' 30-12 win over the Raiders! The guys focus heavily on Sunday's biggest storyline and discuss Tyson Bagent's first NFL start. The guys not only share their thoughts on Bagent, but they also focus on what this process means for a player like Justin Fields, serving as the support and teacher for a young player. All of that and more on our latest episode!

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Ron are back diving into all the good and bad stuff from Week 6 and the 19-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. To lead off the show, the guys discuss Justin Fields' injury and what his timeline looks like. After sharing concern for the possible timeline (4-12 weeks), the boys transition to the possibility of Fields being moved following the season. With the current regime in danger of being fired following another unsuccessful campaign, it feels like its right for Fields to get a fresh start and let him leave the franchise that has not properly developed him. Trade value for Fields is discussed, as well as for a few other players that could be moved at the upcoming trade deadline.

In addition, the guys discuss what a "good" outcome is for Tyson Bagent on Sunday, why the OL tape has Q's head spinning, and more. The guys share some mind-blowing facts and look ahead to the Raiders game. Ron will be in attendance, so be sure to keep an eye out for content from Soldier Field on Sunday!

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Juice are back discussing... wait for it... A BEARS WIN! The losing streak is FINALLY over!

Despite the 40-20 win on Thursday night, the guys are still here to be critical and analytical about this Bears team. The tandem discusses the trenches and how the Bears are progressing on both sides of the ball. In addition, questions still rise regarding Justin Fields and his ability (or desire) to throw over the middle of the field. That and plenty more on our latest.

No short week this time around, so the guys wrap up their thoughts by looking ahead to Sunday's game against the Justin Jefferson-less Minnesota Vikings.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q, Juice, and Ron hop on the mic to discuss Sunday's tough loss. Following the 31-28 debacle against the Broncos, the boys have lots to say. Ron was in attendance and shares his frustration with the loss. As for Q, his thoughts are slightly more positive, but still not great.

The trio get into some talking points following the intro. The trio shares their thoughts on the final two drives of the game, Justin Fields' future in Chicago, and what the future could look like without Fields. The trio Bears Down once again and further discusses Ryan Poles' future, as well as possible head coaching candidates with Matt Eberflus' future hanging in the balance.

With the quick turnaround, the boys give some score predictions for Thursday and sit and wait for some Thursday Night Football.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q, Juice, and Ron are back discussing one hell of a week for the Chicago Bears. The boys discuss the chaos at Halas Hall, leading into a discussion about who's truly running the ship. From there, the question of "who's worth watching?" is kicked around. The trio give their thoughts on some of the names on offense and defense that they're watching the rest of the way. In addition, scheme analysis on both sides of the ball has the group wondering what the identity of this team is. That former coach's name is mentioned, the boys have final thoughts, and a quick preview of the upcoming Denver game are all in the program down the stretch.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Juice hop on the mic and discuss the Bears' loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. While discussing the loss, the guys turn a large majority of the attention to Justin Fields, and what to make of Sunday's performance. From discussing the leash that Fields is on in Year 3, to exploring how to optimize his weapons, and much more, the guys touch on all the bases. Although much of the conversation surrounds Fields, play calling, gameplan, and more are discussed as well.

In addition, the guys discussed some positives from specific players from the game and who showed out in a optimistic manner.

Finally, the tandem rounds out the show looking ahead to Kansas City, examining what the Bears need to do for an improbable win, and more!

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Ron are joined by special guest JC Allen of Bucs Gameday. JC is on the beat down in Tampa covering the Bucs, and was fully prepared to talk Bears/Bucs this Sunday! The guys asked JC plenty of questions about the Bucs, including questions about the offensive scheme, Baker Mayfield, Rachaad White, and so much more! The guys also discuss what they're expecting to see come Sunday and what the expectations are for the game.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Juice are back discussing the Bears' horrendous, embarrassing, and appalling loss to the Packers on Sunday. The guys discuss the lack of preparedness from the coaching staff, noting how lost the team looked. In addition, the duo discusses Justin Fields' future, especially if he doesn't continue to improve this season. However, it wasn't all Fields' fault. Luke Getsy has to take some blame and the duo discusses his role in the organization. Add on discussions of Chase Claypool's uselessness and the "rivalry" no longer being a rivalry and you have a juicy show on your hands.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, it's a full barn as the boys gear up for Week 1! Q, Juice, and Ron sit down and breakdown a handful of topics leading into Sunday's season opener. Upon discussing the opener, its difficult to avoid discussion about the two quarterbacks. The trio picks which QB needs to have the better game in order for their team to win. In addition, the boys discussed possible themes for the upcoming game, some players to watch, and breaking down Luke Getsy's play calling in their Week 13 matchup from the 2022 season. Each topic brings forward great points, but even better conversation. Side questions as a result of the prompt make for a detailed set of segments.

Finally, the guys officially get ready for Sunday with some hot takes and score predictions before wrapping up the show!

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Ron are back and discussing real football! With the preseason behind us, the guys discuss the 53-man roster entering the 2023 season. The guys analyze the cuts and depth, and give you names to watch for the practice squad. Then, the boys turn to the active roster and breakdown each position group and what the team looks like as a whole. Finally, the tandem discusses waiver options as the Bears look to use their waiver positioning strategically to improve the club. The guys will be back next week when it is officially GAME WEEK.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Ron are back talking more Chicago Bears football. The guys discuss a little about the preseason game against the Colts, but the focus is on other things. With other shows talking about the game, the boys give the listeners a different flare for the show! The duo each had a list of top 5 things that need to go right in order for the Bears to make the playoffs. The pair goes back and forth analyzing those players who need to step up for a fruitful season in Chicago on our latest episode!

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q is joined by special guest Kyle Morris (Start Kyle Orton). The duo discusses some of the storylines of training camp and preseason game number 1 and if they're buying or selling on the hype and notes.

On this brand new edition of Bears On Tap, Q and Ron are back on the mics talking Bears football! The guys open the show discussing training camp notes, specifically focusing on Justin Fields' interceptions, Chase Claypool's strong camp, the Justin Fields to DJ Moore connection, and more! The guys transition into the unofficial depth chart discussion and what the largest surprises are so far. Near the end, the guys discuss the Yannick Ngakoue and Marcedes Lewis additions and look ahead to Saturday's preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans!