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GAME WEEK: Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears dialing up PHYSICALITY for Preseason Opener | CHGO After Dark

Aug 11, 2026 · 1h 29m

Summary

Hosts Greg and Shane Marsaw discuss the Chicago Bears' training camp intensity, highlighting the offense's improved cohesion under Ben Johnson. They provide injury updates, noting Luther Burden will miss the preseason but should return for Week 1, while Kobe Bryant's timeline remains uncertain. The episode also covers the left tackle competition between Braxton Jones, Jedrick Wills, and others, with guest Phil Atoshan analyzing the need for aggressive play.

Topics discussed

Intro and Training Camp Walkthrough Team Chemistry and Practice Intensity Injury Updates and Precautionary Measures Luther Burden Groin Injury Analysis Wide Receiver Depth and Jada Walker Ozzie Albies Injury and OL Competition Sponsors and Diehard Membership Promo Draft Dr. Phil on Left Tackle Battle Braxton Jones Critique and Jedrick Wills Colston Loveland and Defensive Struggles Dylan Thienemann Evaluation and Development Final Thoughts and Upcoming Scrimmage
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