# Offseason Reactions | Did the Chicago bears do Enough to Position themselves for success in 2026?

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Podcast: [Bear Necessities: Chicago Bears Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bear-necessities-chicago-bears-podcast-250542)
Published: 2026-07-28T18:09:16+00:00
Episode link: https://bearnecessities.podbean.com/e/offseason-reactions-did-the-chicago-bears-do-enough-to-position-themselves-for-success-in-2026/
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Duration seconds: 5008

## Resource

The Bears are heading into the 2026 season with plenty of optimism—but did they actually do enough this offseason to become a legitimate contender? In this episode of Bear Necessities, Austin and Reece break down the Chicago Bears' offseason from top to bottom, with a deep dive into the team's draft class, biggest additions, and remaining question marks. We discuss whether Ryan Poles addressed the roster's biggest needs, which rookies could make an immediate impact, and if this team is finally built to compete for the NFC North. In this episode: Full breakdown of the Bears' 2026 NFL Draft class Biggest offseason wins and potential misses Which rookies will make the biggest impact? Remaining roster holes and concerns Expectations for Caleb Williams and the offense Can the Bears contend in 2026? Did the Bears do enough to position themselves for success, or is another move still needed before Week 1? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 🐻 Bear Down! #ChicagoBears #NFLDraft #BearsPodcast #CalebWilliams #RyanPoles #NFL #BearDown #DaBears #NFLPodcast

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