The 46 Podcast: A Chicago Bears Show

Ryan Dengel, host of the Bear Down Report joins Brendan Sugrue to discuss the Chicago Bears free agency frenzy and share his Bears fandom beginnings. The two recap a crazy first week of moves and share their reactions to the Kyle Fuller release, Mitchell Trubisky heading to Buffalo, Andy Dalton and more. Ryan also talks about how he got started with the Bear Down Report, his new friendships with fans across the world, what he thinks about the Bears possibly moving to Arlington Heights, and much more. Podcast - @The46PodBrendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrueRyan Dengel - @BdrDengelBear Down Report - @Beardown_ReportYou can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.Intro/outro music - Petrichor by Matt Zingale

The Chicago Bears opened up free agency with a giant thud when they signed QB Andy Dalton to a one-year, $10 million deal. Brendan Sugrue is back to react to the signing and has plenty of questions for Ryan Pace. Why didn't this happen last year? Did he panic? What does this mean going forward?Podcast - @The46PodBrendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrueYou can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.Intro/outro music - Petrichor by Matt Zingale

Brendan Sugrue gives his immediate reaction to the news that the general manager Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy are expected to return to the Chicago Bears for the 2021 season.Podcast - @The46PodBrendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrueYou can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.Intro/outro music - Petrichor by Matt Zingale

The Chicago Bears are who we thought they were as they were quickly dismissed from the postseason, losing 21-9 to the New Orleans Saints. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton react to the disappointing performance and debate what was the true turning point in the game. They touch on other key moments such as Javon Wims' crucial drop, Mitchell Trubisky playing scared, the sequence to end the first half, Anthony Miller's ejection, the decision to punt late in the game, and much more. The two also share their thoughts on the Nickelodeon broadcast and look forward to the offseason.Podcast - @The46PodBrendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrueJeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0nYou can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.Intro/outro music - Petrichor by Matt Zingale

Happy victory Monday? The Bears lost the game but still won by making the postseason for the second time in three years. The Bears lost 35-16 to the Green Bay Packers, but can't dwell on the game for long as they must get ready to take on the New Orleans Saints next weekend. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton discuss their feelings on the Bears clinching a playoff berth on a loss and touch on the possibilities of changes still to come despite making the postseason. They also talk about the offensive gameplan and what worked and what didn't. They get into the defensive woes that have continued to plague this team, what's been wrong with Eddie Jackson, as well as previewing the upcoming game against the Saints...on Nickelodeon!Podcast - @The46PodBrendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrueJeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0nYou can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.Intro/outro music - Petrichor by Matt Zingale

The Chicago Bears took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, winning 41-17 and setting themselves up for postseason football. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton discuss what they thought of Sunday's win and preview the week 17 finale with the Green Bay Packers. What's the formula for beating Green Bay? Can this defense stop Aaron Rodgers?Podcast - @The46PodBrendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrueJeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0nYou can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.Intro/outro music - Petrichor by Matt Zingale

Can the Chicago Bears actually make the postseason? Their chances got better after they defeated the Minnesota Vikings 33-27 to improve to 7-7. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton give their thoughts on the game and gush about David Montgomery's performance. They also give props to Mitchell Trubisky, talk about the defensive woes, discuss how much credit Matt Nagy deserves for this turnaround, and much more.Podcast - @The46PodBrendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrueJeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0nYou can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.Intro/outro music - Petrichor by Matt Zingale

The Chicago Bears long nightmare is finally over as they won a game for the first time in two months, beating the Houston Texans 36-7. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton are happy to celebrate a victory Monday, but does it change anything long term? The two also discuss Mitchell Trubisky's performance, what they liked from David Montgomery and Cole Kmet. Also, can we strap Robert Quinn to a cannon and send him into retirement? Finally, did Matt Nagy make the right call benching Trubisky in week three?

Joe George of 790 Sportstalk in Houston joins Brendan Sugrue to give his take on the Houston Texans, as well as the Bears. The two talk about the Texans interesting 2020 and discuss the possibility of Rick Smith coming to Chicago to become the Bears GM. They also preview the game and give their predictions.Podcast - @The46PodBrendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrueYou can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.Intro/outro music - Petrichor by Matt Zingale

The Bears blew a double-digit lead late in the fourth quarter to lose to the Detroit Lions 34-30, but Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton weren't really fazed. They talked about what happened in the game, but shifted focus to potential general manager replacements. Who would be a good fit for the Bears if/when they make changes? Who should absolutely stay on this team going forward and who do you want to see to see get more playing time during these final four games? Plus, Jeremy shares his gambling picks for Tuesday's game between the Ravens and Cowboys.Podcast - @The46PodBrendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrueJeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0nYou can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.Intro/outro music - Petrichor by Matt Zingale