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Today on DaBearsBeat Radio, hosts Phil and Lorin are joined once again by Bryan Perez, owner of DraftBreakdown.com, to go through how the Bears have played through the first five games, and what it means for their season moving forward. The guys talk Jay Cutler, Kyle Long, the youth on defense, and preview Sunday's game against the Lions Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn.

The Bears came up short against the Packers, but there was still a lot to learn from the game. Hosts Phil and Lorin got together for a quick reaction podcast to the game, going through everything they saw based on their immediate reaction to the game. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 1:00 - Overall reaction to the game and Jay Cutler's performance 7:04 - The impact of penalties, both called and uncalled 17:07 - The positives for the Bears: Cutler, Forte, the defensive line, and more 23:41 - The negatives for the Bears: Ducasse, the inside linebackers, and the receivers (early on) 30:33 - Lasting impressions and takeaways from the game

With the season on the brink, Phil and Lorin put together a roundtable discussion with three of the best Bears minds on the web. They were joined by Lester Wiltfong from the Windy City Gridiron, Andrew Dannehy from DaBearsBlog, and Chris Shanafelt from the C.S. Podcast and NFLDraftBible to break down the 2015 Bears as they prepare for the regular season. We split the podcast up into two parts. In part one, the five of them focus in on the issues along the offensive line and the injuries at wide receiver. Now in part two, they analyzed the defense from top to bottom. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 2:00 - Cornerbacks: Are you comfortable with Alan Ball, and does Sherrick McManis belong in the slot? 10:36 - Should Brock Vereen or Adrian Amos be used in the slot? How confident are you in the rookie starter? 16:54 - Is Shea McClellin "fixed"? Is Christian Jones playing well enough to start over Mason Foster? Does Jon Bostic make the final roster? 36:24 - Are there any lingering concerns at outside linebacker? 45:28 - Will this defensive line step up with Ratliff suspended and Goldman banged up? 59:47 - Do Terry Williams and Cornelius Washington stick on the final roster?

With the season on the brink, Phil and Lorin put together a roundtable discussion with three of the best Bears minds on the web. They were joined by Lester Wiltfong from the Windy City Gridiron, Andrew Dannehy from DaBearsBlog, and Chris Shanafelt from the C.S. Podcast and NFLDraftBible to break down the 2015 Bears as they prepare for the regular season. We split the podcast up into two parts. In part one, the five of them focus in on the issues along the offensive line and the injuries at wide receiver. You can listen to part 2 here. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 4:03 - Kyle Long: is it too late to move him to tackle? 15:07 - Did Ryan Pace fail by not addressing the tackle position this offseason? Is the coaching staff to blame? 27:55 - How concerning are the injuries at wide receiver? 34:17 - Is the depth at receiver strong enough to get by if the injuries persist?

We're right in the thick of training camp, and with the preseason already underway, we figured it would a good time to dive right into the battles on this roster. Phil and Lorin are joined once again by Jose Cotto to go position by position through this entire roster to break down every player in every competition. Because of the depth of analysis and coverage, we had to split this into two parts, part one for offense and part two for defense. Note: This was recorded prior to the Bears' first preseason game against the Dolphins. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 2:54 - Defensive line: who starts with Ratliff and how many stick around? 14:17 - Vic Fangio, Clint Hurtt, and the structure of the defensive coaching staff 33:38 - Outside linebackers: how do the Bears sort through all of the talent? 48:20 - Inside linebackers: what McClellin needs to show and if Bostic is in trouble 1:05:36 - Cornerback: balancing the veterans with the young, inexperienced players 1:17:39 - Safeties: does Hurst's versatility affect their decision on how many to keep?

We're right in the thick of training camp, and with the preseason already underway, we figured it would a good time to dive right into the battles on this roster. Phil and Lorin are joined once again by Jose Cotto to go position by position through this entire roster to break down every player in every competition. Because of the depth of analysis and coverage, we had to split this into two parts, one for offense and one for defense. Note: This was recorded prior to the Bears' first preseason game against the Dolphins. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 5:00 - Quarterbacks: should we be worried about the struggling backups? 12:03 - Running backs: sorting out the battle between Rodgers, Langford, and Carey 18:30 - Tight ends: how many do they keep, and who makes the cut? 33:52 - Wide receivers: balancing special teams and receiving ability on the bottom of the depth chart 41:39 - Offensive line: the young, versatile backup tackles and the right tackle spot

We sent our Editor-In-Chief Lorin Cox to Bourbonnais on Sunday. He returned and talked with Phil Ottochian about what he saw and learned from day four of John Fox's training camp. The two hosts talk everything from Kevin White and the injured wide receivers, to the fierce battle at cornerback, to the guys who are making an impact on special teams. Don't miss out on some exclusive information didn't make it into Lorin's training camp notebook article. Podcast Timeline 1:40 - How John Fox runs his camp and some players who stood out 16:03 - The deep outside linebacker group and the defense winning the day 31:52 - Alshon Jeffery, Kevin White, and the banged-up receiving corps 42:50 - The battles in the secondary and the growth of the defense 53:20 - The offensive line and the struggling backup quarterbacks  

Training camp has already begun. The pads go on Saturday, and we're finally back to football. Phil and Lorin are joined by Bryan Perez, owner of DraftBreakdown.com and FirstRoundGrade.com, to break down the team entering camp, from the rookie class coming in to the coaching staff that will teach them. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 3:09 - Kevin White and the Bears' draft class entering camp 17:45 - Jeremy Langford, Ka'Deem Carey, and the running back competition 26:52 - The questions marks at wide receiver and tight end 40:44 - Adam Gase's plan for Jay Cutler and the offense

DaBearsBeat Radio is back! Phil and Lorin engage in some passionate discussion about the issues of the offseason, breaking down John Fox, Jay Cutler, Kyle Long, and more, before looking ahead to the 2015 season and what is in store for the Chicago Bears. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 3:54 - Jay Cutler, running the ball, and what he can do in Adam Gase's offense 20:11 - Moving Kyle Long to tackle and building the best offensive line 36:22 - Trestman's failures and the outlooks for second year players 45:08 - The 2015 outlook, good coaching, and the learning curve for the new systems

One or two undrafted free agents always seem to play their way onto the Bears roster. Phil and Lorin are joined once again by Emory Hunt from Football Gameplan to break down the Bears' UDFAs, as well as the Martellus Bennett situation and the defensive line without Ray McDonald. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 1:45 - Emory's thoughts on Ryan Pace's first draft overall 7:16 - Terry Williams, Will Sutton, and the Bears' defensive line without Ray McDonald. 26:04 - Shane Carden and the other UDFAs who stand out 34:25 - The drafted competition on the team and the eight tight ends on the roster 43:57 - The Martellus Bennett situation and whether or not he gets traded

Late-round picks separate the good GMs from the great ones. Phil and Lorin, along with Jose Cotto, are joined once again by Jeff Lloyd from the swamps of New Jersey to break down the Chicago Bears' fourth, fifth, and sixth round picks, as well as a few undrafted free agents. We are unfortunately still resolving the technical issues with our RSS Feed and iTunes. The podcast can be downloaded directly here. We apologize for the inconvenience. Podcast Timeline 2:55 - What Jeremy Langford brings to the Bears, and what it means for Ka'Deem Carey and Matt Forte 19:51 - Adrian Amos' role as a hybrid cornerback/safety and how he can develop 37:24 - Tayo Fabuluje's potential as a late-round, home-run pick 49:31 - Undrafted free agents who could stick around

Ryan Pace's first draft as Bears' GM is in the books. Phil and Lorin are joined by staff writer Jose Cotto and later by host of the RSEN Draft Room, Jeff LJ Lloyd to break down the Bears' first three picks of the draft and how they fit on the team moving forward. We are still having technical issues with our RSS Feed and iTunes. We are hoping to have them resolved by the end of the week. We apologize for the inconvenience. The podcast can be downloaded directly here. Podcast Timeline 2:29 - The 7th overall pick and how Kevin White fits with the Bears 15:56 - The 39th overall pick and whether Eddie Goldman should start in 2015 25:48 - The 71st overall pick and what Hroniss Grasu brings to the table 30:41 - Phil, Lorin, and Jose are joined by Jeff Lloyd, who starts by breaking down White and how he will replace Brandon Marshall 41:37 - Eddie Goldman's time at Florida State and how the Bears can tap into his potential 50:02 - Hroniss Grasu's impact on the field and in the locker room.

The 2015 NFL Draft is just a few days away. John, Jose, Lance, Lorin and Phil get you ready for Thursday through Saturday as they break down all of the possibilities at the seventh pick in addition to trade discussion, sleepers, and bold predictions. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 1:46 - Biggest need heading into the draft 8:40 - Ideal pick at seven, and the player to go with him in the second round 23:22 - Worst case scenario with the seventh pick 32:48 - Danny Shelton versus Malcolm Brown 38:56 - Hypothetical first six picks: Winston, Mariota, Fowler, Cooper, Williams, Beasley. What do you do with the seventh pick? Who in the second round? 51:30 - The one player we hope the Bears draft (sleepers) 58:30 - NFL and Bears' draft bold predictions

It's been a busy offseason for the Chicago Bears as the NFL Draft approaches. We at DaBearsBeat put a bow on top of the first half of the offseason with our first ever DBB Roundtable discussion. Lance, Lorin, John, Jose, and Phil all got together to breakdown all things Bears' offseason, from free agency to training camp cuts. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 2:31 - Favorite signing of the offseason 11:44 - What position should Kyle Long play? 23:04 - Who is the 5th best OL on the roster right now? 30:42 - What should be done with Matt Forte? Pay him, play him, cut him, or trade him? 43:37 - Breakout Bears in 2015 55:24 - Do Shea McClellin and Khaseem Greene make the team?

How does a player like Sam Acho go from Arizona to Chicago? Phil and Lorin talked to the man himself to find out why he came to the Bears and why he will be successful on this team in 2015. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 1:22 - Acho's time in Arizona and his journey to Chicago 8:17 - John Fox and Vic Fangio's plan for Acho and his ties to the team 16:36 - Acho's charity work for his Living Hope Christian Ministries 21:16 - What Bears fans can expect from Sam Acho, the man and the player 25:56 - Acho's fit on the defense and what it means moving forward 32:36 - How this affects the Bears drafting a pass rusher and their record in 2015  

The last three decades of Chicago Bears football have been a roller coaster. Phil and Lorin are joined by Dan Pompei of Bleacher Report, who's been there through it all, to talk some Bears football, old and new.  Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher or TuneIn. Podcast Timeline 2:24 - How Pompei got into covering the Chicago Bears and why he ended up leaving the Tribune 15:10 - Pompei's best football memories: Dave Duerson, Walter Payton, Ron Rivera, and more 23:02 - The modern Bears: What went wrong in 2014, Jay Cutler's future, and how Pace and Fox are handling the team 37:17 - The 2015 draft: edge rushers, wide receivers, Danny Shelton, and the pick at 7 44:48 - Advice for young writers

For this episode, Phil and Lorin are joined by Charlie Campbell of WalterFootball.com to breakdown the top players at the positions of need for the Chicago Bears, from receiver to safety and everywhere in between.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. We are still working on fixing technical issues with previous episodes, but this episode should appear on the iTunes store shortly. For your convenience, DaBearsBeat Radio is now also on Stitcher. Podcast Timeline 1:32 - Background on Charlie and WalterFootball 2:24 - Safeties 4:47 - Amari Cooper, Kevin White, and the wide receivers 10:58 - Offensive linemen 16:15 - 3-4 defensive linemen 25:10 - Inside linebackers and Shaq Thompson 30:36 - Sleepers at running back 32:51 - The value of the combine, game tape, and picking BPA

We here at DaBearsBeat were so happy to have Mason Foster on DaBearsBeat Radio. Phil and Lorin talked to Mason about free agency, why the Bears are a great fit for him, and how he spends his free time. Foster has a vibrant personality and is a great person. We are currently undergoing technical issues with iTunes. We're hoping to have the issue resolved soon. We are also exploring other services to broadcast our podcast. We apologize for any difficulties this may cause. Podcast Timeline 2:06 - Free agency and the offseason for Mason 10:09 - Mason's fit on the Bears' defense and in the locker room 17:19 - Mason's take on fellow Washington Huskies who are entering the draft 24:40 - More about Mason, his interests and his hobbies 31:41 - Discussing Foster, the person, and how he impacts the rest of the offseason

Adding Pernell McPhee gives the Bears' defense a versatile pass rusher who Vic Fangio can use in many ways. Phil and Lorin are joined by Turron Davenport of the Baltimore Times and FootballGameplan.com to take a look at where McPhee and other Bears' defenders will fit in the new scheme.Subscribe on iTunes to receive every podcast as they come out. Podcast Timeline 2:30 - Background on Turron 8:20 - McPhee signing and fit in Fangio's defense 19:28 - Jared Allen, Willie Young, and Lamarr Houston in Fangio's defense 26:59 - Antrel Rolle and Kyle Fuller's fit, and Ed Donatell 41:48 - Bears' options with the 7th pick and Jay Cutler 53:02 - Turron's top receivers, linebackers, and safeties in the draft

Have you ever wondered how NFL teams prepare for the draft? We've got you covered. Phil and Lorin are joined by former Chicago Bears' Director of College Scouting Greg Gabriel to break down the draft from the team's side of the spectrum, including the challenges that Ryan Pace will face in his first draft.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to receive every episode directly. Podcast Timeline 2:08 - Gabriel's scouting background 6:59 - Gabriel's years with the Bears 14:44 - Gabriel's experience with the Giants 19:08 - Challenges for Ryan Pace and the process 40:55 - Why Gabriel doesn't use the term "war room" 43:01 - John Fox and coaches' influences on the draft