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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