Bear Necessities: Chicago Bears Podcast

Fan Mail, Eddie Goldman Retirement?! Is Jimmy Graham Possibly on the Cut List, and Offensive Key Player Expectations

Welcome back! Hope you all had a great 4th of July Weekend! Despite being in the summer lull of football news, there is actually some news to report. Austin and Reece go over an interesting piece of Bears Receiving History provided by a fan. The guys discuss the impact of Eddie Goldman's possible retirement. Rumors state that Jimmy Graham could be cut by the Bears, but Austin and Reece think this could be detrimental, even though there would be cap relief. In divisional news, the Aaron Rodgers drama continues, and Austin and Reece evaluate the most recent news on the topic. Finally, what can we expect of Fields/Dalton, Montgomery, A-Rob, and Cole Kmet in 2021? Thank you all for tuning into another Episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast. Appreciate the continued support and keep sending us emails and reviews!

Comparing Justin Fields to Patrick Mahomes, Arlington Heights Drama Flames, 2021 Expectations

Justin Fields has been a bright spot for the Chicago Bears through OTAs and Matt Nagy has taken notice. The young Bear's quarterback is getting comparisons from his own coach to NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes. In this episode of the Bear Necessities podcast, the boys break down Justin Fields' expectations in 2021, the growing possibility of the Chicago Bears leaving soldier field, Eddie Goldman's OTA absence, and other training camp news.

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OTA Coverage- Justin Fields Shining in Camp, Eddie Goldman a No-Show, Allen Robinson impressed, Kindle Vildor Shines

The Chicago Bears have officially wrapped up their OTA session and with that comes massive news. Justin Fields continues to impress coaches including Matt Nagy and Allen Robinson who sang their words of praise to the media after every practice. On the flip side, Eddie Goldman skips out on Mandatory camp and Matt Nagy is not happy about it. The Allen Robinson questions have been answered! The Chicago Bears star WR showed up and showed out at camp. Finally, the BN crew breaks down how Justin Fields ranks against quarterbacks drafted in the past 3 years.

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Justin Fields Won't Start Week 1, Allen Robinson not at Bears OTAs, Morgan Moses Visits Bears, Dazz Newsome Breaks Collar Bone

This week has been an eventful one for the Chicago Bears. Conflicting reports have came out regarding the possibility of Justin Fields starting. Some have said Andy Dalton has been guaranteed the Week 1 Job while others say the Chicago Bears have loved what they have seen from Justin Fields and want him to start immediately. Allen Robinson has also been missing from OTAs leading many to speculate the star wideout may not be happy with the team. This and more in this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast. 

Will the McCaskey's Actually Sell the Franchise? Possible Free Agent Adds to the Defense, and a Defensive Preview for 2021

Thank you for joining us on 75 episodes! The biggest news for the franchise recently is the rumors of the possible sale of the Bears. Austin and Reece discuss if the long time family owners will actually part ways with the Team. In contrast from last week, the guys touch on the defensive side of the ball. How will this defense compete? Have the Bears done enough to fill the vacancy that Kyle Fuller left? Austin and Reece breakdown each position and discuss how offensive improvements could lift this defense to the next level. Thank you all for the continued support! Manscaped is a paid sponsor of The Bear Necessities Podcast: to help support the podcast financially, please check out their website and use code BEARNECESSITIES for 20% off and free shipping! Bear Down!

Draft Aftermath, New Signings, Leno Cut, and More on Justin Fields

Welcome back y'all. A little bit less news this week but still exciting times to be a Bears Fan. More and more positive reports are rolling in about Justin Fields, and you can sense the expectations rising. The guys discuss cutting Charles Leno, and the new signings that the Bears brought in after the draft. How will the WR Room end up shaking out, Austin and Reece discuss the Bears' options. Also, much more on the aftermath of the draft, and of course the sprinkling of news on the Aaron Rodgers Drama. Thank you all for the continued support! Manscaped is a paid sponsor of The Bear Necessities Podcast: to help support the podcast financially, please check out their website and use code BEARNECESSITIES for 20% off and free shipping! Bear Down!

Mock Draft Season! Justin Fields News, Dwayne Eskridge, Marquise Goodwin, and Potential Top Ten Trade

70 episodes wow. Thank you all so much! Justin Fields has been diagnosed with epilepsy, but says he will grow out of it. Does this change anything? Will the Bears charge up the draft to make a splash? Or are we dreaming (probably). Dwayne Eskridge has been tied to the Bears as a potential pickup, would he be a good add? Finally the guys give their first mock drafts, and anticipate next week's draft. Thank you all for the continued support! Manscaped is a paid sponsor of The Bear Necessities Podcast: to help support the podcast financially, please check out their website and use code BEARNECESSITIES for 20% off and free shipping! Bear Down!

How Should Bears Approach Draft, Patterson Gone, Nagy at Fields' Pro Day, and Volunteer Workout Attendance

Austin and Reece are here to provide some clarity for the draft. Both Austin and Reece sauce out seven players that would be quality additions for the Bears. What impact will losing Patterson have? Should the Bears have resigned him? Austin and Reece break it down. Matt Nagy was seen at Justin Fields Pro day, but does this really surprise us? The guys discuss. Finally, should we be concerned most players are sitting out volunteer workouts? Thank you all for the continued support! Manscaped is a paid sponsor of the Bear Necessities Podcast: to help support the podcast financially, please check out their website and use code BEARNECESSITIES for 20% off and free shipping!

What Are We Doing with the 20th Pick, Potential Falcons Trade, Shopping Around Anthony Miller, Darnold Trade, and what should we expect in 2021

Austin and Reece are back! This week has been trade talk heavy. Darnold finally got moved to the Carolina Panthers, does this pave the way for the Bears to trade up in the draft? Are the Falcons at 4 an option? The guys discuss. Anthony Miller is being shopped around, we will see him go, and what can we expect to get back for him? In general, what the Bears will do in the first round is a mystery. Are they going QB? Trading up? Trading Down? The guys explore the possibilities. Finally Austin and Reece ponder what we should actually expect in 2021. At least we won't go .500! Thank you all for the continued support! Manscaped is a paid sponsor of the Bear Necessities Podcast: to help support the podcast financially, please check out their website and use code BEARNECESSITIES for 20% off and free shipping!

The Trask and Dalton Connection, Miami's Pick Moved in Trade with SF, Tier 2 Draft QB Options, Best FAs Still Available, Cap, and Any Chance Bears Trade Up

The boys are back and discussing much to do with second tier QBs. Mond, Trask, Newman, who'd be the best fit? Also discussed is the cap situation, and the best free agents still available for the Bears to pick up. The Miama- San Francisco trade shook up the draft landscape, do the Bears still have a chance to trade up? Austin and Reece ponder whether this is still a viable option. Thank you all for the continued support! Manscaped is a paid sponsor of the Bear Necessities Podcast: to help support the podcast financially, please check out their website and use code BEARNECESSITIES for 20% off and free shipping!