The Nicholas Moreano Show

Nicholas Moreano

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Bears news, roster math, real-time reactions.

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The Nicholas Moriano Show tracks the Chicago Bears with a newsy rhythm and a fan’s impatience for real answers. Episodes move quickly from reports to roster consequences, trade math, roster fit, stadium chatter, and what Caleb Williams or the pass rush needs next.

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About The Nicholas Moreano Show

The Nicholas Moriano Show is built for the daily grind of Chicago Bears obsession. It does not wait for the whole offseason picture to settle. A sudden retirement, a Maxx Crosby rumor, a stadium report, or a new draft quote is enough to start the episode, and the show then works through the football consequences in real time. Short answer first. Then the complications arrive. Trade compensation matters. Age matters. Cap space matters. So does whether Montez Sweat needs a true opposite-side threat, whether Joe Tooney can really cover left tackle, and whether Caleb Williams can turn flashes into steadier quarterback rhythm. The show’s best mode is practical debate. Edge rusher or left tackle. Draft pick or veteran trade. Arlington Heights or Indiana. Packers rivalry noise or something that actually shapes the season. It has the looseness of a live Bears room, with comments, self-corrections, sponsor interruptions, and personal asides occasionally passing through the frame. But the center of gravity stays football-specific. Reports from names such as Adam Schefter, Jeremy Fowler, Tom Pellicero, and Daniel Jeremiah are treated as evidence to be translated for Bears fans, not as finished conclusions. The show is especially comfortable in the offseason, where rumors, combine notes, free agency, and draft needs all collide. Caleb Williams is a recurring measuring stick. The pass rush is another. Stadium fatigue also shows up, mostly as a weary acknowledgment that the topic keeps returning without shovels in the ground. The style is warm, fast, and unvarnished. It sounds like a reporter-fan hybrid thinking through roster construction while the news cycle is still moving. For Bears listeners who want clean polish, it may feel too live. For Bears listeners who want the argument while it is still forming, that immediacy is the point.

Made for: For Chicago Bears fans who follow offseason rumors, draft boards, roster holes, and rivalry arguments closely. It especially fits listeners who want fast reactions with enough football detail to make the debate useful.

What sets it apart: The show turns reports into Bears-specific consequences quickly, then keeps testing the idea against roster fit, trade cost, and positional need. Its edge is the mix of news immediacy and visible, conversational football reasoning.

In their own words

Nicholas Moreano, a credentialed Chicago Bears beat reporter, hosts The Nicholas Moreano Show. You can expect in-depth analysis, film reviews, news updates, special guests and plenty more. This will be a show that balances fun football conversations with the goal of making listeners more informed football fans. This is The Nicholas Moreano Show.

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Nicholas Moreano turns Bears film, practice notes and roster movement into clear explanations of how the team is actually functioning.

Nicholas Moreano treats each Chicago Bears development as a football problem to be worked through. The solo format moves from practice observations and game reactions to All-22 review, with Moreano explaining what a throw, block, route or personnel decision reveals about the…

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Could Maxx Crosby be traded THIS week? What NFL insiders are saying about the Bears' interestMar 2, 2026

A timely Bears-focused trade debate tests Max Crosby's price against a tightening edge-rusher market.

The episode treats a possible Max Crosby trade as a moving roster-market story rather than a fixed rumor. Nicholas Moriano follows Tom Pellicero's supply-and-demand framing as edge rushers come off the board, then weighs Jeremy Fowler's reporting on a quieter Crosby market, a…

​Caleb Williams & The 2026 Bears: From Contenders to CHAMPIONS? Why the Bears are feeling the loveFeb 13, 2026

Caleb Williams is presented as a higher-upside Bears quarterback, with Moriano pressing for cleaner execution.

Nicholas Moriano starts with an early Valentine's Day aside, then shifts into the growing national attention around Caleb Williams, including the ESPN mention he points to as a sign that the Bears are drawing notice.

Bears' top needs in free agency and the NFL Draft, Edge Rusher vs. Left Tackle debateJan 24, 2026

A familiar edge-rusher answer gets measured against the Bears' unresolved left-tackle problem.

The Bears' roster debate opens with the answer most fans would probably reach for first: edge rusher. Nicholas Moriano does not dismiss that instinct, but he slows it down by setting it against the unsettled left tackle picture.

Bears vs. Lions recap: Top concerns for Ben Johnson's unit in wild-card matchup vs. the PackersJan 5, 2026

A blunt Bears defense check before Packers week.

Nicholas Moriano centers the Bears' 19-16 loss to Detroit on a blunt question for Dennis Allen's defense: what happens when takeaways do not show up to cover the rest?

Bears vs. Bills Preseason Recap: What Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson displayed on filmAug 18, 2025

Nicholas Moriano breaks down Caleb Williams' preseason drives against the Bills.

Nicholas Moriano frames the Bears' dominant preseason showing against the Bills through Caleb Williams' first-team drives on All-22, and the best stretch comes on the third-down throw to DJ Moore.

Chicago Bears Training Camp Report: Ben Johnson, Bears preparing for joint practice vs. the DolphinsAug 7, 2025

A focused Bears camp check-in that stays on reps, return duties, and roster pressure.

Nicholas Moriano keeps this Bears camp notebook grounded in the work that matters, from Tyson Bagent's completion to Cole Kmet and Ozzie getting first-team reps.

Rome Odunze 2024 Film Review: Why the Chicago Bears' wide receiver is primed for a breakout Year 2Jun 25, 2025

A stats-led look at why Rome Odunze's role could expand.

Nicholas Moriano gives Rome Odunze's rookie year a clean, stats-led frame, using 54 catches, 734 yards, three touchdowns, two 100-yard games against the Colts and the Cardinals, and 13 games under 50 receiving yards as the backbone before moving into tape notes.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Bears vs. Jets Preview Show: How Tyson Bagent can lead his team to a victory over the Jets

    Oct 3, 2026·13m
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    Chicago Bears Nickel CB Kyler Gordon Returns; Who Starts at QB vs. the Jets in NFL Week 4?

    Oct 2, 2026·27m
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    Chicago Bears Quarterback Room Being Tested With Injuries to Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent

    Sep 22, 2026·23m
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    Bears Offense Explodes With a Historic Performance vs. Panthers in Week 1 Win

    Sep 14, 2026·27m
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    Bears vs. Panthers Game Preview: Score Prediction, X-Factor & Matchup to Watch

    Sep 12, 2026·17m
  6. 6

    Bears Left Tackle Set For Now; Jaylon Johnson & Luther Burden III Ready to Set the Tone

    Sep 10, 2026·25m
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    Bears & Kyler Gordon Reaching a BREAKING Point?

    Sep 2, 2026·23m
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    Bears' First-Round Draft Pick Dillon Thieneman Has Arrived

    Aug 27, 2026·11m
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    Bears Activate Ozzy Trapilo Off PUP, Kyle Monangai Injury & Jordan van den Berg Film Review

    Aug 17, 2026·12m
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    Bears Training Camp Storylines: Kyler Gordon, Tyrique Stevenson's CB2 Battle & Austin Booker's RiseBears Training Camp Storylines: Kyler Gordon, Tyrique Stevenson's CB2 Battle & Austin Booker's Rise

    Jul 28, 2026·20m
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    Bears Training Camp Storylines: Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson's Intensity & Position Battles

    Jul 24, 2026·19m
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    Why Bears QB Caleb Williams Needs to Play 'More Boring Football'

    Jul 11, 2026·15m
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    Chicago Bears: Mark Schlereth Claims Caleb Williams is 'Not a Good Quarterback'

    Jul 10, 2026·15m
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    How The Bears' Run Scheme Breaks NFL Defenses

    Jul 10, 2026·14m
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    Which Chicago Bears Free Agent Has the Most to Prove During the 2026 NFL Season?

    Jun 30, 2026·15m
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    Bears should pursue a Dexter Lawrence trade, more stadium news and a risky 2026 NFL Draft prospect

    This episode discusses potential NFL moves for the Chicago Bears, including a trade for Dexter Lawrence, stadium updates, and a risky draft prospect.

    Apr 7, 2026·17m
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    Why the Bears will be fine without comp picks & Caleb Williams earns praise from opposing coaches

    This episode discusses the Chicago Bears' situation regarding compensatory draft picks after Ian Cunningham's departure and praises for quarterback Caleb Williams from opposing coaches.

    Apr 5, 2026·15m
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    Bears center Drew Dalman RETIRES, looking into Chicago's cap space and possible replacements

    This episode discusses the surprising retirement of Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman, analyzing its impact on the team's salary cap and potential replacements.

    Mar 4, 2026·19m
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    Could Maxx Crosby be traded THIS week? What NFL insiders are saying about the Bears' interest

    Nicholas Moreano aggregates NFL insider reporting from Tom Pelissero, Jeremy Fowler, and Albert Breer on the Maxx Crosby trade situation, with all three naming the Chicago Bears among the teams most interested.

    Mar 2, 2026·23m·1 clip
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    Bears 2026 NFL Draft targets with INSIGHT from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah

    This episode focuses on the Chicago Bears' potential targets for the 2026 NFL Draft, featuring insights from NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine.

    Feb 19, 2026·15m
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    Chicago Bears Pass Rush Targets: Maxx Crosby, Trey Hendrickson and Bradley Chubb | NFL 2026 Season

    Nicholas Moreano discusses potential upgrades to the Chicago Bears' pass rush, focusing on edge rushers and free agency.

    Feb 17, 2026·23m
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    ​Caleb Williams & The 2026 Bears: From Contenders to CHAMPIONS? Why the Bears are feeling the love

    Nicholas Moriano opens with a quick Valentine's Day check-in before turning to the Bears.

    Feb 13, 2026·25m·1 clip
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    Bears 2026 Pass Rush: Maxx Crosby Trade vs. Trey Hendrickson signing, which is better for Chicago?

    Feb 7, 2026·19m
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    Bears' top needs in free agency and the NFL Draft, Edge Rusher vs. Left Tackle debate

    Nicholas Moreano debates whether the Chicago Bears' top off-season need is edge rusher or left tackle, anchoring the argument in Ozzie Trapillo's torn patellar tendon.

    Jan 24, 2026·21m·1 clip
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    Bears vs. Lions recap: Top concerns for Ben Johnson's unit in wild-card matchup vs. the Packers

    Nicholas Moriano opens on the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions.

    Jan 5, 2026·29m·2 clips
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    Bears vs. Browns: Is this NFL Week 15 matchup between Chicago vs. Cleveland really a trap game?

    Dec 13, 2025·32m
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    Bears vs Steelers NFL Preview: Caleb Williams and Aaron Rodgers, key matchups and predictions

    Nov 22, 2025·39m
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    Bears' injuries cause for concern heading into Week 12 matchup vs. Steelers

    Nov 21, 2025·28m
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    Bears Wednesday Recap: Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams highlight the difficulties of playing the Vikings

    Nov 13, 2025·26m
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    Bears vs. Giants Preview: Caleb Williams, Kyle Monangai ready to face Brian Burns, Giants pass rush

    Nov 7, 2025·32m
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    Bears defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo is drastically underperforming for Dennis Allen's defense

    Oct 28, 2025·18m
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    Bears vs Ravens Preview: Lamar Jackson OUT, Kyler Gordon and Braxton Jones placed on IR

    Oct 25, 2025·46m
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    Bears vs Saints: Top 3 takeaways following Ben Johnson's fourth win of the 2025 NFL season

    Oct 21, 2025·35m
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    Bears vs. Commanders Preview: Caleb Williams looks to defeat Jayden Daniels on Monday Night Football

    Oct 11, 2025·46m
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    Bears offensive tackle shuffle: Where Darnell Wright, Theo Benedet and Ozzy Trapilo play on the line

    Oct 1, 2025·10m
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    Bears vs Raiders: Top Takeaways from the Week 4 road win in Las Vegas

    Sep 29, 2025·38m
  37. 37

    Bears Mailbag: DJ Moore a Trade Option, Running Back Targets and Much More

    Sep 24, 2025·49m
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    Bears vs Cowboys Preview: Caleb Williams vs Matt Eberflus' Defense, Can Chicago Stop Dak Prescott?

    Sep 18, 2025·31m
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    Bears-Lions Rewatch: Everything that went wrong for Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams in brutal loss

    Sep 15, 2025·36m
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    Bears vs Vikings Preview with Alec Lewis: What to expect from J.J. McCarthy, Brian Flores' defense

    This episode previews the Bears vs Vikings Monday Night Football game, focusing on expectations for rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy and Brian Flores' defense.

    Sep 5, 2025·25m
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    Caleb Williams vs. J.J. McCarthy: Bears versus Vikings on MNF NFL Week 1 insight

    This episode previews the Week 1 Monday Night Football matchup between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings, focusing on quarterbacks Caleb Williams and J.J.

    Sep 5, 2025·43m
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    Bears-Vikings News Updates: Bears name their left tackle, Jaylon Johnson's playing status

    Sep 2, 2025·27m
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    Bears takeaways from Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles following roster cuts; Plus a sloppy Bears practice

    Aug 27, 2025·36m
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    Chicago Bears-Kansas City Chiefs Preseason Takeaways: Montez Sweat, starting defense room to improve

    Aug 25, 2025·32m
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    Bears vs. Bills Preseason Recap: What Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson displayed on film

    Moriano opens on the Bears' dominant preseason showing against the Bills.

    Aug 18, 2025·34m·2 clips
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    Chicago Bears Training Camp Recap: Caleb Williams finds consistency, left tackles struggle vs. Bills

    Aug 15, 2025·39m
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    Chicago Bears Training Camp Recap: Caleb Williams finds Rome Odunze, new player in LT competition

    Aug 13, 2025·36m
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    Chicago Bears Preseason Week 1 Recap: How Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo performed against the Dolphins

    Aug 11, 2025·31m
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    Chicago Bears Training Camp Recap: Bears get PHYSICAL with Dolphins in joint practice at Halas Hall

    Aug 9, 2025·18m
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    Chicago Bears Training Camp Report: Ben Johnson, Bears preparing for joint practice vs. the Dolphins

    Nicholas Moriano opens with Thursday's Bears practice at House Hall.

    Aug 7, 2025·41m·2 clips
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    Chicago Bears Training Camp Report: Caleb Williams making progress, defense bringing pressure

    Aug 2, 2025·37m
  52. 52

    Chicago Bears Report Day: Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson set goals for training camp

    Jul 23, 2025·35m
  53. 53

    Chicago Bears Offseason Mailbag: Top positions to watch in training camp I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Jun 30, 2025·39m
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    Rome Odunze 2024 Film Review: Why the Chicago Bears' wide receiver is primed for a breakout Year 2

    Nicholas Moriano opens by talking through Rome Odunze's rookie year.

    Jun 25, 2025·32m·2 clips
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    Top storylines to follow when the Chicago Bears return for training camp I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Jun 12, 2025·44m
  56. 56

    Chicago Bears Mandatory Minicamp Day 3: What stood out from Caleb Williams and Case Keenum I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Jun 6, 2025·40m
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    Are the rankings too low for Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams and TE Cole Kmet? I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Jun 2, 2025·36m
  58. 58

    Tremaine Edmunds and Ozzy Trapilo stand out during Week 2 of Chicago Bears OTAs. I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    May 29, 2025·41m
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    UTSA cornerbacks coach Nick Graham on why Chicago Bears' Zah Frazier creates 'Tough Completions' I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    May 20, 2025·30m
  60. 60

    Texas A&M D-line coach Sean Spencer on why Chicago Bears' Shemar Turner was 'The Alpha in the Room' I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    May 19, 2025·26m
  61. 61

    Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp Takeaways, Plus Early 2025 Schedule Release I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    May 13, 2025·33m
  62. 62

    Top rookies to watch as the Chicago Bears open Rookie Minicamp I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    May 8, 2025·44m
  63. 63

    Will the Chicago Bears add another RB? Plus, a battle on special teams and Arlington Heights news I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    May 6, 2025·45m
  64. 64

    Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles says Montez Sweat is 'locked in', Roschon Johnson set for physical role I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    May 2, 2025·42m
  65. 65

    Top 3 biggest questions about the Chicago Bears following the 2025 NFL Draft I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    May 1, 2025·44m
  66. 66

    How do Chicago Bears fans feel about RBs Nick Chubb or J.K. Dobbins? Plus, Bears-Packers rivalry

    Apr 29, 2025·48m
  67. 67

    2025 NFL Draft: Chicago Bears have a new playmaking TE in Colston Loveland, Plus Day 2 Prospects I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 25, 2025·40m
  68. 68

    2025 NFL Draft: FINAL Chicago Bears Mock Draft, who should Ryan Poles select No. 10 overall? I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 23, 2025·1h 21m
  69. 69

    Why Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles thinks the NFL Draft can get 'Wild.' Plus, Ian Cunningham talks RBs I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 22, 2025·43m
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    2025 NFL Draft: Reports state the Chicago Bears are 'praying' Ashton Jeanty falls to pick No. 10 I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 21, 2025·44m
  71. 71

    Chicago Bears coaching staff exhibits excitement for the upcoming 2025 NFL season I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 18, 2025·49m
  72. 72

    2025 NFL Draft Scenario: Omarion Hampton or Shemar Stewart, who should the Chicago Bears prioritize? I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 15, 2025·49m
  73. 73

    What makes Chicago Bears nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon a valuable defender with Cody Alexander I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 14, 2025·49m
  74. 74

    Chicago Bears Mock Draft 2.0: Ryan Poles gives Caleb Williams more weapons for the 2025 NFL season I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 12, 2025·45m
  75. 75

    Chicago Bears voluntary offseason program begins, plus Kiran Amegadjie film breakdown vs. Commanders I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 7, 2025·41m
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    Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles adds roster depth with QB Case Keenum, WR Miles Boykin and DB Shaun Wade I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 4, 2025·1h 2m
  77. 77

    Is Braxton Jones the LT of the future or will Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles draft his successor? I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 2, 2025·54m
  78. 78

    Moreano's 2025 Chicago Bears Mock Draft 1.0: Ryan Poles upgrades the trenches and adds a new RB I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Apr 1, 2025·46m
  79. 79

    2025 NFL Draft: Should the Chicago Bears consider selecting Penn State TE Tyler Warren with pick 10?

    Mar 31, 2025·43m
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    2025 NFL Draft: Ranking NFL Network's mock drafts and the Chicago Bears' No. 10 overall pick I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Mar 28, 2025·1h 2m
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    2025 NFL Draft: What Texas draft prospects should be on the Chicago Bears' radar? I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Mar 26, 2025·43m
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    Key stats Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams must improve with Ben Johnson next season I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Mar 25, 2025·41m
  83. 83

    2025 NFL Draft: Should the Chicago Bears target Michigan DT Kenneth Grant or Oregon OT Josh Conerly?

    Mar 24, 2025·45m
  84. 84

    Are the Chicago Bears looking for a return specialist? Plus, Daniel Jeremiah reveals Mock Draft 3.0 I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Mar 18, 2025·39m
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    Ranking the Chicago Bears' top five position needs following free agency I The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Mar 17, 2025·39m
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    Drew Dalman and Dayo Odeyingbo introduced at Halas Hall, Bears sign WR Olamide Zaccheaus | The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Mar 14, 2025·41m
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    Top Takeaways from new Chicago Bears Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Grady Jarrett | The Nicholas Moreano Show

    Mar 13, 2025·37m