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Listen in the appOn this LIVE episode of Hoge & Jahns, we take a temperature check on the Bears after a wave of roster changes. With veterans like Kevin Byard, Nahshon Wright, DJ Moore, Tremaine Edmunds and Drew Dalman heading out the door, the roster looks very different — and only one-quarter of the Bears’ 2025 Pro Bowlers remain. Are the Bears truly improving, or do they still need a major move like Maxx Crosby to elevate the defense? Hoge & Jahns break down the Bears key additions and they’ll revisit lingering concerns from last season — including left tackle, pass rush, and whether the Bears’ “draft and develop” philosophy is working. Later in the show we’re joined by Jesse Merrick of the Silver & Black Sports Network to discuss the Raiders’ aggressive spending, the Maxx Crosby conversation, and what it could mean for Chicago. Join us LIVE and drop your questions in the chat! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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"TEMPERATURE CHECK: Are The Bears A Better Team After NFL Free Agency? Or is Maxx Crosby Needed?" is an episode of Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears. Runtime 1 hr 0 min. Published March 12, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.