Believe in Monsters

The Chicago Bears are on the clock...almost. Its NFL Draft time again and new GM Ryan Poles is ready to attack his first draft. The gang breaks down the draft by each creating a Bears mock draft and talking through multiple scenarios and players. If you need last minute draft preparation, we got you covered. 

Its April and you know what the means... ITS NFL DRAFT SEASON! The gang recaps everything the team has done up until this point and then start to dive into draft possibilities, given the current state of the roster. 

The Chicago Bears free agency period has been...quiet... and yet, its everything GM Ryan Poles told us it would be. Poles has brought in some cheap talent after not doing much when free agency opened. Are the Bears doomed? Or is this all part of the plan? The crew breaks it all down and what could be next for the team. 

The NFL free agent market is heating up and rumors and flying wildly. When the legal tampering period starts, what names will be linked to the Bears and what names will be out of Ryan Poles' price range? Poles' first free agency should be a fun one, and the gang gives you a run down of who the Bears might be after. 

The gang is joined by special guest Joe DeLeone as they prepare for the NFL combine and some names to keep an eye on for the Chicago Bears.

The Super Bowl just passed and free agency is already rapidly approaching. Ryan Poles hiring as GM has shown that the Bears will be committed to building the trenches first and foremost. The crew talks about what the Bears can and should do on the offensive line amongst other things with a special guest, former offensive lineman and coach, Michael Gus!

Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles have been hired with the task of fixing the Chicago Bears. The crew is excited about the hires and breakdown what the hires could mean for the Bears moving forward, including roster changes and what fans can expect. 

The McCaskey's and Bill Polian formed a Chicago Bears hiring committee to find the succors to Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy. The crew has a handful of over 10 GM candidates and almost as many coaching candidates. As interviews take place and rumors leak, the possibilities for the Bears next move is endless. Chris, Luke and Joe break down their favorites for the job and who they absolutely do not want. (Note: after this episode was recorded Ed Dodds removed his name from contention for the GM job). Will the Bears finally get this right, or will they once again mess up slam dunk hires right in front of their eyes? And now, we wait...

The Chicago Bears lose another one at the feet of Green Bay and the tone of the Bears community can be considered apathetic at best. The Bears host the Vikings on Monday Night in yet another instance where the team is a home underdog. More of the interest has shifted recently about what kind of change the organization will go through this offseason, and the crew hits on it all. New Coach? New GM? New President? Wholesale change might be coming... but first, 4 more games to play. 

The Arizona Cardinals are fresh off their bye and ready to take on the Chicago Bears with a rejuvenated and healthy squad. The Bears, fresh off a win vs the lowly Lions, are beat up and the season is on life support. The gang discusses the Bears win and the upcoming matchup vs Arizona. Former professional baseball player and NFL Tight End, Ed Smith, joins the show to discuss this matchup. 

The Bears are in the midst of yet another head coaching crisis as rumors are flying out about the locker and coaching staff from every direction. Matt Nagy is most definitely a dead man walking, but will ownership let him finish the year? The Bears are coming off yet another embarrassing loss to a back-up QB, and the questions now turn to who is part of the Bears long term plans and who is not. The guys give their unfiltered opinions on the mess going on in Chicago. Oh yeah, the Bears play another game on Thanksgiving after an abbreviated week. The Lions normally can cure most ailments. 

The Bears are coming off a heart-breaking loss to the Steelers and had the week off. Justin Fields looks like the real the team is trending in the right direction - but is it too little too late? Is there any way they stand a chance vs Baltimore? 

The Bears put up 3 points and got embarrassed on national TV once again. Matt Nagy's seat is as hot as the inside of a volcano and the team is on the verge of a tailspin. At this point, the most important thing is developing Fields, something Matt Nagy has been failing to do. Who might be the next coach? How do the Bears turn the season around? Can they beat the 49ers? The gang doesn't hold back.

After getting owned by Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, the Bears .500 record is floating in the balance as they take the road to take on the Tom Brady led Bucs. Although a 3 and 3 record is all Bear fans could've hoped for thus far, there are reasons to be concerned about Matt Nagy and the development of Justin Fields. The gang chimes in on how bad the offense has been and what the result of this weekend might look like. Can the Bears overcome being 12.5 point underdogs on the road and pull off an upset? 

F*** THE PACKERS! Its rivalry week and the gang does not hold back their feelings for the team up north. Packers week always brings out the worst from the fanbase and this week is no different. The Bears are coming off an emotional win in Las Vegas and riding a two game win streak back to Soldier Field. The trio discusses what the Bears have to do to win, and what they have to avoid to not lose. Can Justin Fields set the new precedent for the next decade of the rivalry? Embrace the rivalry with this action packed episode. 

Can the Bears go to Allegiant Stadium and steal a win from the first place Raiders? The crew has guest, Dennis Ackerman, on the show to break down the upcoming matchup. Justin Fields looked great in a bounce back game vs Detroit but should we buy the momentum? The crew breaks down the keys to victory as well as reasons why they still don't trust the team. 

Matt Nagy and the Chicago Bears got absolutely embarrassed in Justin Fields debut game. The offense as a whole played bad and the future all the sudden looks a whole lot bleaker. The gang goes unfiltered on their feelings about the team and what can be done to salvage the season and the QB moving forward.

After the Bears defeated the Bengals on Sunday, the team moved to 1-1 after a bounce back performance from the D and a roller-coaster on offense. Andy Dalton got knocked out for the foreseeable future and Justin Fields will take over as QB1 in Cleveland. The gang dissects the scenario and breaks down the upcoming opponent. 

The Chicago Bears looked flat in Week 1. Can the squad bounce back vs Cincinnati or will this be the beginning of the end for Coach Nagy? Hear the crews thoughts and their predictions for Week 2. 

Week 1 of the NFL season is here! The Bears are set to head to LA to take on the Rams on Sunday Night football. The gang discusses their final thoughts on the roster, the latest adds and breakdown what needs to happen for a Bears W. 

On this week's episode of the Believe in Monsters podcast we discuss the Bears cutting the roster to 53. What is the strategy behind the construction of this roster and what problems may creep up further down the line. 

The Bears played BAD in the second pre-season game and the crew has some bones to pick. Who is at fault for such a bad performance? Is Matt Nagy on the hot seat if his team doesn't get it together in the regular season? Should Nagy keep his promise to Dalton week 1? Believe in Monsters checks in.

Training camp pushes forward and the Bears played their first game of preseason football. The gang discusses how Justin Fields was the best player on the field, the defensive resurgence will happen this year and how the offensive line is a questionable unit even with a Hall of Fame addition. 

Lukas, Joe and Chris get insight from the shows own Chicago area scout Usayd Koshul on how the Bears looked in their open practices. The gang talks QB's (per usual), offensive line concerns and camp standouts among other things. The Chicago Bears are gearing up for their first pre-season game vs the Miami Dolphins in the coming days. 

A lot has happened in Bears world this week as Joe has come down with sickness and even spread it to a few players? The arguments get heated as the gang discuss the lack of depth on the offensive line and if letting Charles Leno to start the young kid was a mistake. Chris, Joe and Lukas even debate which QB should possibly be traded.  Injuries and questions of depth are brought up. Week one of camp already has a few sleepers but early reports are ALL about the QB's - something the Bears haven't seen in a long time. 

Aaron Rodgers is back in Green Bay while Anthony Miller is out in Chicago. The gang discusses the major transactions of the week and then dives into training camps biggest defensive battles. 

There is only one week left until training camp! The gang discusses who is a lock to make the roster and who is on the chopping block on the offensive side of the ball. Two linebackers also got massive extensions and the trio discusses what it means for Roquan Smith and the Bears cap situation. 

The crew adds a new member as Chris Krogman joins the show in his inaugural episode. The trio talks about contract issues with rival Aaron Rodgers and with their own player, Allen Robinson. Chris, Joe, and Lukas dive into the relevancy of Chicago Bears in fantasy football and provide some league winning advice. 

Joe and Luke dive into the odds against the Bears and their players heading into the season and give advice to try and beat Vegas. 

Joe and Lukas are accompanied by Juan Gutierrez and special guest - Aaron Leming to discuss the Bears roster construction, Justin Fields, Matt Nagy, a possible move to the suburbs and more!

The crew has a new guest on as Joe and Lukas welcome a PFF intern, Tej Seth to the show. The trio discusses Tej's recent study on what makes Justin Fields the most accurate college QB recorded and what it means. Joe and Lukas discuss some OTA rumors and concerns for the team this season. 

Joe and Luke hit the ground running as June brings a lot of new story lines - QB controversy, OTA's, player cuts, player visits, injuries, player beef and a possible move? 

Joe and Lukas are joined by a member of Pro Football Network, Matt Valdovinos, as he shares his input on how the Bears draft class shaped up. Justin Fields was a homerun pick, but Matt has his concerns about Tevin Jenkins. The Pro Football Network analyst also likes some of the Bears late round selections. 

Joe and Luke dissect the Chicago Bears schedule and make some way too early predictions. The balance of the NFC North hinges on decisions from Aaron Rodgers and Matt Nagy.

Joe and Luke go guest-less this week... but it does not matter! The Chicago Bears got Justin Fields. The crew discusses what this draft class means for the future of the Chicago Bears. Is this a rebuild year? Tune in to find out. 

The crew has a new guest as they speak their mock draft into existence...especially for the Bears who have a specific player all the hosts are high on. The trio covers all 31 teams and one team that won't be mentioned and provides a deep dive for the possibilities at each pick. Tune in to get your final fix on the latest mock draft coverage before the actual draft.