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Releasing multiple episodes a week, the Bear Necessities crew is dedicated to bringing in analysis on the Bear's latest performance, free agency moves, trades, and draft. The NFL has a crowded landscape but no matter what, we here root for the Chicago Bears. Bear Down!
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Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
The Chicago Bears are going in to another week of Training Camp before the 2020 NFL season and so far the news is relatively good. Although David Montgomery and run game have been struggling, the Tight Ends have been dominating. Both Jimmy Graham and Cole Kmet have been making plays left and right over starters like Eddie Jackson and Kyle Fuller. Austin and Reece Breakdown their thoughts on these position groups thus far. Following that, Austin and Reece give their confidence level on the Bears offense and whether or not they believe the Chicago Bears Should sign recently released Probowl safety Earl Thomas.
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
This past week the Chicago Bears began open media training camp days and over the past couple of days an abundance of news has came out regarding the QB Battle between Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles and how players are performing. Austin and Reece breakdown this and all other Training camp news in the 40th episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast.
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Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
The Chicago Bears have officially moved Cordarrelle Patterson to Running back to create extra space in the WR room. Many national media minds have praised Nagy for this move, but Austin and Reece are unsure if the move will actually make any difference on this team. Anthony Miller and Allen Robinson were also given the opportunity to speak to media, both of which seemed excited to see their own development on the field this year. Austin and Reece give their quick thoughts on the interviews on what it means for the Chicago Bears
Over the Past week, the Chicago Bears have made plans to try out two Free Agent Quarterbacks: Mason Fine and 2019 Preseason star Kyle Sloter. This came as quite a shock to the BN Crew as the Bears seemed to not value any additional QB talent in the later round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Austin and Reece Give their thoughts on the QBs coming in and whether or not they will bring anything to the Chicago Bears
Bleacher Report named the Chicago Bears as a team likely to break out in the 2020 NFL Season. This came as a surprise to Austin and Reece as it seems like the National Media has been greatly against the Chicago Bears this past offseason. Austin and Reece give their thoughts on whether or not the Chicago Bears could be a breakout team this year, and what would need to happen in order for that to occur.
Finally, the BN Crew finish the Episode with their 53 Man Roster Predictions and discuss who might be off the team come the beginning of the Season.
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
This week in Chicago Bears News, The Chicago Bears Sign Marquee Christian and Waive Ramiz Ahmed. NFL Teams are now allowed to have try outs and the NFL is showing very low rates of covid positivity.
Matt Nagy and Chuck Pagano gave interviews this past week to update the media and fans on the ongoing QB and Safety Competitions. The BN Crew breaks down there views on the current state of the Chicago Bears safety competition between Deon Bush and Trashaun Gipson and the Quarterback Competition between Nick Foles and Mitchell Trubisky.
This past week, Brett Farve also voiced his desire to see Aaron Rodgers in a Bears uniform in 2020. The BN Crew talks about their view on a potential Rodgers-Bears union in 2021 and how the Chicago Bears can make that happen.
The Chicago Bears also have a massive need at Right Guard currently with only Germaine Ifedi potential breakout preventing them from having an absolute catastrophe at offensive line. However, many Bears fans have been using the Chicago Bears need at this position to discredit many of the other quality pieces along the offensive line. Austin and Reece speak on the true state of the Chicago Bears offensive line and what they can do to go from a poor performance in 2019 to a top 10 unit in 2020.
Finally, the BN Crew discusses the Positives and Negatives associated with Matt Nagy’s coaching tenure with the Chicago Bears and how 2020 can be a career altering season for him.
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Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
The Chicago Bears Acquired QB Nick Foles from the Jacksonville Jaguars this past offseason via trade in order to bring 2017 2nd Overall Pick Mitchell Trubisky due to an underwhelming performance from Trubisky over the 2019 NFL Season. Since this has occured the "open QB Competition" that Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace have been trying to create seems all but over in Bears fans minds. Austin and Reece breakdown the reasoning why Bears Fans are doing this and how Chicago Bears fans scapegoat Mitchell Trubisky or Matt Nagy in an attempt to further their view on the teams surrounding pieces.
David Montgomery had a fairly good season his rookie year in 2019, but this year many national media analysts believe the beloved Bears Running back will be in for an even better year in 2020. Austin and Reece discuss why David Montgomery has so much hype going in to the 2020 Season and wether or not they believe he will actually live up to his hype.
Finally, with the 2020 NFL season quickly approaching, the Chicago Bears still have some holes they could fill on their team. Austin and Reece breakdown current NFL Free Agents the Chicago Bears should pick up and Players on other teams they should consider trading for.
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Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
The Chicago Bears have yet to live down drafting current starting QB Mitchell Trubisky 2nd overall. Trubisky has mightily struggled over the past 3 seasons, but Bears fans had a bit hope now due to the press conferences with Mitchell Trubisky, Ryan Pace, and Matt Nagy. Mitchell Trubisky believes he has made major improvements with reading defenses and has supposedly changed his throwing mechanics for the first time ever, a trait that many people have been very critical of. Trubisky also mentioned that he has made major improvements with reading defenses and footwork. Matt Nagy also noted that the Bears athletic training staff has commented on just how good his shoulder looks and how well of shape he is in physically. But it hasn't just been the Chicago Bears front office and coaching staff that has voiced support for Mitchell Trubisky, but also players. Previously, Ted Ginn Jr. came out and said he views Trubsiky as the starter; the same sentiment has been echoed by Anthony Miller. In this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast, Austin and Reece discuss whether or not they are buying in to the Trubisky hype and how they believe these improvements could impact his play on the field.
In other news, Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list, ultimately meaning that he has either contracted COVID or was in contact with someone who tested positive- Austin and Reece discuss how this could impact the NFC North and What it means for the NFL. Bears UDFA Artavis Pierce has also been elevated from the COVID Reserve list which ultimately means he can join the team for training camp. Ryan Pace was also Quoted this past week describing that he has felt the full support of the Chicago Bears Organization- Austin and Reece Discuss whether or not Ryan Pace deserves that safety or not.
This past week also, Pro Football Focus came out in an article and claimed they believed that Allen Robinson could potentially be traded by the Chicago Bears. Austin and Reece discuss the possibility that Ryan Pace trades Allen Robinson away from the Chicago Bears, and give four other potential trade candidates.
Finally, Austin and Reece round out the show with a discussion about Six potential Bears breakout candidates that could have a huge season ahead of them this year.
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Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Eddie Goldman has been a Staple of the Chicago Bears Offensive Line for almost his entire career. He has been incredibly relaible and a force to be reckoned with at 3-4 DT. The Chicago Bears Recieved the unfortunate news Tuesday morning that he will not be playing in the NFL this season due to personal concerns about Covid-19. This leaves the Chicago Bears will added cap room in the 2020 NFL season, but also a major hole at an extremely important position on the Defensive Line. In this Episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast, Austin and Reece discuss the hole left by Eddie Goldman and players the Bears should target in Free Agency with their new added cap space.
There has also been a rumor swirling around that Chicago Bears Quarterback Nick Foles may in fact be opting out of the 2020 NFL season as well due to recently having a baby this past off season. Luckily, this rumor has been shot down by many NFL insiders who claim that the there is no validity currently. Austin and Reece discuss the logic behind this Chicago Bears Rumor and the impacts that it could have if it ever came to a reality.
Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace met with the media this past Wednesday to discuss the past offseason and the introduction to training camp. In this meeting both Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace made it abundantly clear the QB Competition is wide open and that there will be a collective effort in deciding who will win the job. Matt Nagy also made it clear that who ever wins will have a "tight leash" on them and that poor performance will be punished.
Finally, the Miami Marlins are struggling with Covid-19. 14 Players tested positive and thus the entire team had to go in to quarantine an abundance of games had to be rescheduled to accommodate for the outbreak. Austin and Reece discuss how the success of other teams in preventing Covid infections will impact the NFL and the Hometown Chicago Bears approach to the 2020 NFL Season.
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Finally, the Chicago Bears have been making some moves. This past week they traded Adam Shaheen to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a conditional 6th round pick. This move came following the release of Tight End Ben Braunecker both of which save the Bears about 1.5 Million dollars this year. Austin and Reece breakdown the reasons why the Chicago Bears decided to get rid of these two players and what it could mean for this season
Jamal Adams was traded to the Seattle Seahawks this past week for two first round picks and some change. This is a relevant move for the Bears who traded for Khalil Mack in 2018 for less draft capital than the Seahawks traded for Adams. Austin and Reece Discuss the Adams trade and how it reflects on the Chicago Bears move for Khalil Mack in 2018.
This past week the NFL and NFLPA came to a salary cap agreement on how to handle the revenue losses due to Covid-19 unfortunately that may result in a loss of 24M in cap between 2020 and 2021 Season. Austin and Reece discuss how this will specifically effect the Bears and other teams across the NFL
Finally, Austin and Reece finish off the show by giving three bold predictions each for the Chicago Bears 2020 Season and explain their reasoning behind the predictions.
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
The Chicago Bears and the rest of the NFL have had a less than ideal offseason thanks to Covid 19. However, the Chicago Bears are finally going to be returning to training camp in 3 phases. The first of which, on July 21st, Rookies will report to Halas Hall. Austin and Reece talk about the potential implications that returning to training camp may have for the team and express their concerns for player safety during the camp.
In recent Chicago Bears News, Khalil Mack is not a player that tends to be vocal, however, this past week he voiced his disatisfaction with the NFL's management of player concerns during Covid-19 on his twitter. He was also joined by players such as Richard Sherman and Patrick Mahomes. Austin and Reece discuss khalil's tweets and how the NFLs mismanagement of Covid concerns could potentially lead to detrimental efffects on the league this Fall.
During Bears training camp there is always a multitude of storylines to be aware of. This offseason however, Ryan Pace has established major depth at a multitude of positions that could lead to some unsuspecting players cut by the end of camp. Austin and Reece predict some suprising players that might find themselves without a job by the end of training camp.
With the Covid 19 inflicted NFL season, no team can be crossed out for going to the Superbowl. Austin and Reece round out the show by giving their individual milestones the Chicago Bears need to reach to go bowl to the super.
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