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Believe In Monsters
The Believe in Monsters podcast covers all things Chicago Bears The three hosts, Joe Gaither, Lukas Berry, and Chris Krogman pride themselves on being realistic on the outlook of the franchise and will have weekly episodes on relevant topics and frequent guest appearances.
The Bears have been at training camp for a couple weeks now and some major storylines have developed: injuries, a contract extension and some progress reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The guys are back after a small summer break! Bears football starts up again this week and the fellas discuss a handful of major storylines to monitor throughout camp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The crew breaks down the Bears freshly released schedule from Week 1 to Week 18. How many wins do the guys have them down for? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The guys break down the Bears most recent draft class in the Steel City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Bears come off a three phase win vs the Rams and the guys break down things that were "Bearable" and "Unbearable" in the Bears victory. Upcoming the Panthers visit Soldier Field on Sunday afternoon and the guys think this should be the start of a win streak.
The Titans are coming to town for Caleb Williams debut and football season is officially back. Justin Graver joins the show to breakdown what the Titans will bring to the table. The crew breaks down how the Bears match up, talks about the last episode of Hard Knocks and gives their final predictions for week 1.
The Bears wrapped up their preseason with another win and made their final cuts. The crew breaks down the roster, talks some hard knocks and also expectations for Caleb heading into week 1.
The Bears are through 3 weeks of the presason and the team looks good, including rookie QB, Caleb Williams. The crew breaks down the biggest storylines including what is going on in Hard Knocks.
The Bears are entering their third week of the preseason and the hype is mounting for the team. Caleb Williams looked solid in his debut, Hard Knocks Episode 2 dropped, and the Bears are only a few weeks away from the regular season. Lukas and Joe break it all down including an interesting Keenan Allen story line.
The Bears are through a couple weeks of camp already and have the hall of fame game on deck. The crew recaps the highs and lows of the training camp reports and talks about which topics to actually be worried about.
The guys bring you the last of their Bears position breakdowns (Special Teams, RBs, OL and DL) as camp is about to start. Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze both signed their rookie deals, and a new era of Bears football is about to kickoff.
The guys are back after the holiday to breakdown the Bears TEs, WRs, and DB rooms and discuss Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze still not being signed. Training camp is right around the corner!
The guys are back from their few week hiatus and covering all the ground that was missed in recent weeks: Hard Knocks, Caleb Williams performance at OTAs, whats happening at center, some disappointing Bears and a training camp preview.
The schedule is out and BIM is here to break it down for you! The crew goes through the schedule and gives their predictions for how the season will go for the Chicago Bears this year.
The crew is back to discuss what we should expect out of Caleb Williams as a rookie, re-visiting some recent rookie seasons of star prospects.
The guys recap the Chicago Bears entire draft class and begin to talk about some of the final pressing questions of the offseason.
The guys are back together for their annual Chicago Bears (full mock draft(s)) and give their final predictions for what the Bears will do with their SECOND 1st round pick. After a few mock draft iterations, the crew decides and breaks down what they think is the best way to approach this draft as GM Ryan Poles.
The BIM crew mock drafts each pick leading up to the Bears selection at 9 overall and previews all the routes the team can take with that selection.
The crew is back together to talk about the end of an era, some new additions and Caleb Williams and the NFL draft.
The crew is back together as the NFL season kicks off its free agency period off, and players all over the league are on the move. What did the Bears accomplish so far and where are they going in free agency? Should Bears fans be worried about what is going on? Why has Justin Fields not been traded yet? We have it all covered!
The crew gets together to discuss the Bears decision to keep Eberflus and fire the offensive staff, the end of season presser, OC interviews and the future of the franchise.
The crew gets together after the Bears demolished the Falcons at home. Justin Fields is ascending but a massive decision looms on his future. The trio talks Fields, the draft, the upcoming game and some important questions about the Bears future. The Bears are set to take on the Green Bay Packers in the season finale where Chicago could ruin the Packers playoff hopes.
The guys get back together to discuss a disappointing loss to the Browns and how that could impact some futures, and why the crew thinks the team will finish strong.
The crew gets together to celebrate two wins in a row as the Bears enter the playoff hunt. A massive test awaits in Cleveland this Sunday.
The Bears beat the Vikings in ugly fashion and the guys break it down: whats good, whats bad and the latest on Fields with a bye week on deck.
The Bears blew a late lead to the Lions, and the guys chime in on if Matt Eberflus has any chance to retain his position as head coach. Justin Fields had a solid game but can he do enough to convince the Bears' decision makers to not take a QB in April?
The Bears with Tyson Bagent drop another game to the Saints and head into a pivotal draft position matchup on Thursday vs Carolina. The team made a major move at the trade deadline and the guys discuss the state of the team.
The crew is back together with a special guest after the Bears dismantled the Raiders behind a strong run game and defense in Tyson Bagent's first NFL start. Raul Bennington joins the crew to talk about the Bears rookies and what direction the Bears are heading toward for the future. The Bears will play the Chargers on primetime for their next game.
The crew gets back together to recap another loss and QB1 got hurt in the process. Tyson Bagent takes over for the foreseeable future and the Bears will take on Brian Hoyer and the Raiders this weekend.
The Chicago Bears won a game! After almost a year, the Bears beat the Commanders on Thursday night. What does this win ultimately mean and whats next for the Bears and Justin Fields?
The Bears once again find an astonishing way to not win a football game and Matt Eberflus and co. has now lost 14 straight. The Bears head to Washington on a short week to take on the Commanders on Thursday Night Football.
The Chicago Bears dropped another game and start the season 0-2. For a year where fans thought something changed, we are back in an all too familiar spot.
The guys get together to VENT about the demoralizing Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on deck.
The regular season is here and Joe is fired up... thats because the Bears play the Packers this week and we don't like them guys from Wisconsin. The crew breaks down the game and is getting more nervous about it as it creeps closer.
The Bears cut their roster to 53 players, and the crew breaks it all down for you from QB to specialists. The guys are a bit down in the dumps following the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills but all sights are now looking ahead to Green Bay in two weeks.
Chris and Joe handle the mics as they go through a recap of the Bears and Colts pre-season matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The crew is back together! A reporter falls for a fake Randy Moss quote much like our own Joe Gaither on last weeks episode. The Bears beat the Titans in a preseason game and BIM breaks down how each position and a specific players did in the game.
The crew is back together for another week and its been an eventful one. The Bears brought in two more free agents, have gotten into multiple fights in camp, and the offense looks ready to take a huge leap. Bears insider Usayd Koshul joins the podcast to tell us what he has seen so far at Bears camp.
The crew is back together after an action packed week and giving you the recap after a week of training camp. Theres been some free agent rumors, a Kmet extension, and a lot that has happened at camp so far. The trio breaks it all down in addition to some things to keep an eye out for once the pads come on.
The crew speaks for the last time this offseason as training camp is about to start. The trio discusses Chase Claypool and other major headlines heading into camp. Each host gives their top 5 players to watch at camp. Football is back!
We are almost at training camp and Chris and Luke break down the final positions in the 'Camp Preview' series as they talk about defensive backs, linebackers and special teamers. They discuss the latest running back saga across the NFL and also talk about the newly released Madden ratings.
The crew is back together to discuss what camp battles might transpire along the offensive and defensive lines. As always, the show takes a short detour to talk about Justin Fields and the ramifications of the upcoming season.
Chris and Luke discuss how the Bears "fantasy football players" (QB, RB, WR, TE) position groups look heading into camp and each name some players who they think will be locks for the roster.
Chicago Bears mini-camp has wrapped up and now the team is on summer vacation for a few weeks until training camp. The crew discusses Jordan Love's fathers day, why fans shouldn't be angry at beat reporters and some training camp battles to look forward to.
The Bears held mandatory mini-camp this week and the reports were a rollercoaster. The crew dives into their thoughts about these practices and some other concerns are discussed. The trio plays a little game of "over/under" on some random player and team props for the season.
The crew is back together as they examine the rosters of the NFC North and how the Bears stack up.
The crew is back together and talking about DE trade or free agent possibilities, the best NFL schedule releases, and how the Bears schedule looks on paper.
The Bears held their rookie mini camp and the crew goes further into depth about each draft pick and their role on the team.
The trio is back together to celebrate Luke's mock draft top 10 finish and discuss how the Bears draft went. The team added 10 new players in the draft along with some UDFA's and the crew touches on all of them.
Draft week is finally here and the crew does a first round top 9 picks mock draft as well as a Bears 7 round mock draft.
Its another week closer to the draft and the crew brings you the latest Bears news including Brugler's latest mock draft, some interesting dilemmas at pick 9, and a breakdown of some players at positions of need on the defensive side of the ball.
The trio is back and the NFL draft is only two weeks away. This week the crew breaks down some early round offensive lineman and mid round TE/RB/WR prospects to help you prepare for draft day.
Chris and Luke host three of Chicago Bears' twitter most controversial figures as they discuss the state of the Bears offensive line and how Ryan Poles might be able to salvage it in the draft and the rest of free agency.
Luke and Joe break down the latest Bears news which includes: chatter from the annual league meetings, how Ryan Poles is building the team, and which prospect makes the most sense for the Bears at pick 9.
The crew talks about some signings the Bears made in free agencies second wave and a few other off the cuff topics.
The crew gets together for the first time since the Bears made a massive trade for a handful of picks & DJ Moore. The first wave of free agency is over and the trio recaps the Bears big moves and what might be next.
John McClain makes a guest appearance to break down the biggest stories of the combine and the Bears first overall pick. The crew breaks down the combine and goes through the free agent class position by position.
The NFL combine has arrived and the Bears will definitely be wheeling and dealing in Indy. The crew breaks down some recent NFL transactions and the Poles and Eberflus combine presser. The trio touches on free agency, the combine, and draft.
The crew is joined by Joe DeLeone of BLEAV as he reports on his experience at the Senior Bowl and some prospects that had solid weeks of practice. The crew recaps the super bowl and prefaces what should be a busy offseason.
The crew is in full off-season mode as the NFL enters its final week. Special guest Dennis Ackerman joins the show to talk about trade possibilities between the Raiders and Bears. The trio hits on the senior bowl, the NFL draft and trade compensation and gives their predictions for who will be king of the NFL after this week.
The Chiefs and Eagles will square off in the Super Bowl and the Bears have high level execs from both teams. The crew talks about Hard Knox and how far the team is from being among the leagues elite. Desmond Johnson joins the show to talk about a Panthers trade up possibility.
The crew has special guest Raul Bennington on as they discuss how the Bears as an organization faired last season and what they need to do to fix their roster this offseason.
The Chicago Bears hold the number 1 pick in the NFL draft and will have multiple suitors looking to move up. One of the most ideal candidates is the Indianapolis Colts who sit at pick 4. The crew hosts special guest Stephen Burton as they pick his brain about possible trade back scenarios and Colts rumors. The gang finishes up with the latest Bears' news.
The Bears finish their season with a loss to the Vikings and the Texans pull out a franchise altering upset, giving the Bears the first pick. The crew recaps the game, the Texans miracle victory + offseason implications and also dissects Ryan Poles end of year presser.
The Bears got demolished by the Lions and now have their sights set on potentially landing the number 1 pick. Fields was roughed up in the game and the Bears may sit many of their starters vs Minnesota. Lukas and Chris sit down and discuss the game and look forward once again to the offseason and the draft.
The Bears losing skid continues as they lose to Buffalo on Christmas Eve and the crew dissects the game and some of the guys who stood out in the loss. Impending free agency and the NFL draft make their way into the conversation and the guys breakdown the upcoming game vs Detroit.
The Bears put up a fight against a mighty Eagles team, but lost a close one at Soldier Field. Luke recaps his time at the game and the crew came away impressed with a lot in this one. The Bears host Buffalo in what is shaping up to be a game in an arctic blast and the hosts think the Bears match up decently well.
The Bears are fresh off the bye and enter week 15 as heavy home underdogs against Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. Chris and Luke break down the game and how the Bears matchup vs the leagues best.
The Bears lose to the Packers in only a way the Bears could lose to the Packers. Justin Fields shined again however, and now the team heads into their late bye week. With only a handful of games left, the Bears are picking 2nd in the NFL draft. The crew breaks down the game and then dives into some possibilities for the NFL draft.
It's every Bears fans most anticipated week of the year when they face Green Bay. Both teams are struggling this year but the Pack still have Rodgers at the helm while the Bears are on a downward spiral. The Fields-less Bears lost easily to the Jets last week and are now counting down till the end of the year. The only thing fans want to see at this point is Justin Fields and a top 5 pick.
The Bears dropped another one score game, this time to the Detroit Lions. They move to 3-7 on the season and now possess pick number 6 in the upcoming draft. Justin Fields had another solid performance but the team as a whole couldn't finish against one of the worst teams in football. Chris and Luke break down all the emotions following the loss and discuss whats up next vs the Atlanta Falcons and Ryan Pace.
The Bears dropped another close game but the offense once again showed out. Justin Fields has now strung together multiple starts of franchise QB level play and the Bears may have finally found their guy. Up next is a date with the Lions who are among the worst in most defensive metrics. Can the Bears once again put up 30 plus points? Will the defense rebound after two poor weeks?
It was one of the busiest NFL trade deadlines in recent memory and the Bears were among the most active teams. The Bears shipped off Robert Quinn a week ago and followed it up by sending away Roquan Smith and acquiring Chase Claypool at the deadline. The crew breaks down the recent trades as well as the game vs Dallas and overall trajectory of the team. Miami is on deck for a Sunday afternoon matchup.
The Bears waltzed into Foxborough and dominated the Patriots in every facet of the game. Matt Eberflus out-coached Bill Belichick and the Bears suddenly have life in a weak NFC. Next up is a date with the fierce Dallas defense where the Bears are 10 point underdogs on the road.
The Bears suffered a brutal loss at the hands of the Washington Commanders at home, and now hit the road to take on Bill Belichick on Monday night. The crew breaks down the game against Washington and touches on Fields, the line, some positives and overall direction of the team. The gang gives a brief breakdown of the matchup with the Patriots... and it doesn't look good.
The crew breaks down what they view as a positive loss to the Vikings and give you the keys to winning on a short week vs the Commanders.
The Bears dropped a winnable game vs the Giants and stay on the road against Minnesota this week. The crew is joined by Michael Gus as they discuss the offensive line woes and if the pressure could eventually ruin Justin Fields. The gang breaks down the Giants game and what few positives came out of it. The crew briefly discusses what to expect in Minnesota and aren't too positive on the outlook against the Vikings.
The Bears dropped a winnable game vs the Giants and stay on the road against Minnesota this week. The crew is joined by Michael Gus as they discuss the offensive line woes and if the pressure could eventually ruin Justin Fields. The gang breaks down the Giants game and what few positives came out of it. The crew briefly discusses what to expect in Minnesota and aren't too positive on the outlook against the Vikings.
- Concerns about Justin Fields and Luke Getsy?
- The good and bad from the Texans game
- Bears @ Giants: predictions and keys to the game
- Concerns about Justin Fields and Luke Getsy?
- The good and bad from the Texans game
- Bears @ Giants: predictions and keys to the game
Chris, Luke and Joe talk about the Bears loss to the Green Bay Packers and then move on to the Week 3 matchup with the Houston Texans.
Chris, Luke and Joe talk about the Bears loss to the Green Bay Packers and then move on to the Week 3 matchup with the Houston Texans.
The Bears stunned the world with their week 1 win over the 49ers in a monsoon. They head to Lambeau on Sunday night to take on an angry Aaron and Packers team who fell to 0-1 on the year. BIM breaks down the victory and the upcoming game. As always FTP and Bear Down!
The Bears stunned the world with their week 1 win over the 49ers in a monsoon. They head to Lambeau on Sunday night to take on an angry Aaron and Packers team who fell to 0-1 on the year. BIM breaks down the victory and the upcoming game. As always FTP and Bear Down!
Regular Season football is back and the Bears are underdogs at home vs the 49ers. Can Matt Eberflus win his home debut vs a tough 49ers squad? The crew breaks down the latest in the Bears world and the keys to beating San Fran.
Regular Season football is back and the Bears are underdogs at home vs the 49ers. Can Matt Eberflus win his home debut vs a tough 49ers squad? The crew breaks down the latest in the Bears world and the keys to beating San Fran.
The Chicago Bears played their first preseason game and there was a lot of positives and some negatives to take away. The crew breaks down who's stock went up and who's went down after the game and breaks down some depth chart moves. The Bears get ready to play Seattle on a short week and the guys get you prepped on what to watch for.
Preseason is finally starting and as always... there is drama in Bearsland.
-Roquan Smith went public with a trade request after feeling disrespected in contract negotiations. Will the team trade him or let this ride out?
-Teven Jenkins is finally back out on the field and his situation is one of the weirder ones in recent memory...
-The Bears finally have a starting line unit! They'll be a group to watch in the first preseason game
-The injury bug is biting hard early in camp
The crew weighs in on all the biggest Bears stories and gets ready for week 1 of the preseason.
The crew wraps up their "Year 1 Rewind" series by discussing Matt Nagy's first year as Chicago Bears head coach and if the 2022 Bears are relatable in anyway.
The crew has a special guest on for the "Year 1 Rewind" series as they talk about John Fox's first year as head coach of the team and what similarities there are to the 2022 Bears' team.
Episode 2 of "Year 1 Rewind" examines Marc Trestman's first year as the Bears head coach in 2013 and compares it to what Matt Eberflus is walking into with this current Bears team.
The crew also touches on the latest Bears news which includes a trade, a firing and some legal trouble...
A new Believe in Monsters mini-series, "Year 1 Rewind," is launched! Every week, the crew will look back at previous Chicago Bears coaches between Lovie Smith and Matt Eberflus to see how their first year compared to what year 1 is looking like for Matt Eberflus. The first coach up is Lovie Smith and his 2004 Bears team looks eerily similar to the 2022 Bears team.
The crew is joined by Michael Gus as they breakdown the offensive line and scheme before heading into camp.
The Bears are in the midst of their first mandatory minicamp under new coach Matt Eberflus and there are several storylines early on:
-Robert Quinn is notably not present: is a trade in the works? -Bears lacking depth at multiple spots -Matt Eberflus going too hard, too early? -Teven Jenkins with "2nd string" - should fans be concerned?
-What does Vegas think about the Bears this season?
-Did the Bears do enough this offseason?
-Free agents that could exceed expectations?
-June 1st Cuts.
-Some former Bears in new homes.
Former NFL scout, Daniel Kelly, joins the show and shares his inspirational and improbable path to working in the NFL. Daniel's story should be an inspiration to many, and he discusses how he turned his dream into a reality. Daniel talks about working alongside Belichick and Parcells and shares some comical moments he had before rising through the ranks. The crew ties the conversation to the Bears and Daniel has some eyebrow raising takes when it comes to the team this season and his thoughts on Justin Fields.
The crew breaks down the freshly released schedule giving their predictions on how the Bears will do this season. Their season totals might surprise some people.
The crew brings in Bears' Twitter resident O-line expert, Michael Gus, to discuss the Bears' approach on day 3 of the draft and if any of their rookie lineman have a chance to crack the starting lineup. The gang breaks each prospect down, in-depth.
Ryan Poles had his first draft as Chicago Bears GM and turned 6 picks into 11. The crew breaks down each pick with in-depth analysis and discusses how the Bears did on draft night.
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.
EPISODE 1! The crew discusses what the Bears should do at pick 20, doing an in-depth dive on all positions of need. Some players are on the hosts good side, while others... are not.