# The NFL Is Finally Respecting the Chicago Bears | Top 100 Players List

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Podcast: [The Chicago Bears Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chicago-bears-podcast-6321799)
Published: 2026-06-26T17:06:51+00:00
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🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears Getting National Respect? Hosted by Pat The Designer Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group The Chicago Bears are finally getting some national respect. Pat The Designer breaks down CBS Sports' Top 100 NFL Players rankings and reacts to where several Bears landed on the list — and whether they deserve to be even higher. Pat discusses Joe Thuney's ranking, why Caleb Williams cracking the Top 100 is another sign of his rapid rise, and the biggest surprise of all: rookie Colston Loveland already making the list before playing an NFL snap. Plus, with training camp right around the corner, Pat identifies the players on bubble watch who will be fighting for a roster spot this summer. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Joe Thuney ranked No. 55 on CBS Sports' Top 100 00:06:30 – Caleb Williams checks in at No. 70 00:12:00 – Rookie Colston Loveland makes a surprising Top 100 appearance 00:18:00 – Pre-training camp Bears bubble watch 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, roster analysis & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CalebWilliams #JoeThuney #ColstonLoveland #NFLTop100 #BearDown

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