EXCLUSIVE: Kevin Byard Opens Up About NFL Free Agency, Possible Return to Bears | Hoge and Jahns

EXCLUSIVE: Kevin Byard Opens Up About NFL Free Agency, Possible Return to Bears | Hoge and Jahns

Author: ALLCITY Network, CHGO Sports February 3, 2026 Duration: 1:10:13
Hoge & Jahns are LIVE from Radio Row in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. We’ve got a stacked episode featuring exclusive interviews from around the league. First, Chicago Bears captain Kevin Byard joins the show to reflect on the 2025 season, working with impactful coaches like Al Harris, Ben Johnson, and Declan Doyle, and playing with who he believes will be one of the best quarterbacks in the league — Caleb Williams. Byard walks through some of the most memorable moments from the season, including comeback wins and key takeaways alongside Tremaine Edmunds and Nahshon Wright, and shares his hopes of returning to Chicago with insight into his conversations with Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson. We also hear from Thomas Brown, the Bears’ former interim head coach following the firing of Matt Eberflus, as he discusses what it was like to hold three different coaching roles in one season. Plus, Andrew Janocko, former Bears QB coach and current Seahawks QB coach. He joins to talk about working closely with Sam Darnold and his impact on Seahawks’ offense. A jam-packed episode from Radio Row you won’t want to miss!

For anyone following the Chicago Bears, the weekly rhythms of hope and heartbreak are familiar. Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears exists to navigate those currents with a level of expertise and straightforwardness that fans can rely on. Hosts Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns, both seasoned reporters with deep connections to the team, avoid the hype and noise to deliver clear-eyed analysis. Their conversations feel like the kind you’d have with a well-informed friend who actually knows what they’re talking about. Each episode of this podcast, produced by CHGO Sports under the ALLCITY Network, digs into the specifics-breaking down game film, previewing upcoming matchups, and offering post-game takeaways that go beyond the scoreboard. What sets it apart is the access and perspective they provide, often sharing insights straight from Halas Hall that you won’t find elsewhere. It’s real football talk for dedicated fans, covering everything from roster moves and draft strategy to the larger narratives shaping the franchise. Whether it’s the height of the season or the long offseason, Hoge and Jahns provide a consistent, trusted voice for understanding the Bears. You’ll find new episodes dropping regularly, offering a smart and honest companion to the endless chatter surrounding one of the NFL’s most storied teams.
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