# The Bears Are Better… So Why Won’t They Win More Games in 2026?

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Podcast: [The Chicago Bears Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chicago-bears-podcast-6321799)
Published: 2026-05-04T15:33:17+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2665

## Resource

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Are the Bears Better? Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group After a busy offseason, the big question is simple — but loaded: are the Chicago Bears actually a better team right now? Pat and Shea break it all down, weighing roster improvements against lingering concerns. The guys debate whether the upgraded roster will translate into more wins, highlight how the run defense has significantly improved, and explain why the Bears’ schedule could make it difficult to improve their record even if the team is better. They also address the elephant in the room — the Bears’ biggest hole still wasn’t fixed — and take a look at the NFC North, where the competition isn’t getting any easier. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Are the Bears actually better after the offseason? 00:07:00 – Will roster upgrades lead to more wins? 00:12:00 – Run defense shows major improvement 00:20:00 – Tough schedule could limit win growth 00:29:00 – Biggest concern: key hole still unaddressed 00:29:00 – NFC North concern levels 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason analysis, roster debates & insider breakdowns from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #RyanPoles #NFCNorth #BearsDefense

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