On today’s show, I take a deeper look at the Bears’ strength of schedule for the 2020 season, and explore just how much that can determine the team’s success. In 2019, the Bears faced seven teams that made the playoffs, going 8-8 overall, but in 2018, they opposed only three […]
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Andy Dalton to Cowboys, Jeff Joniak Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-5-20)
On today’s show, I analyze Andy Dalton’s decision to sign with the Cowboys, and why it could result in a massive payday come 2021. I also talked about the Aaron Rodgers/Jordan Love saga, and why the Packers actually made the right move in drafting Love and planning for their future. […]
Bears Decline Trubisky’s Fifth-Year Option, Rajai Davis Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-4-20)
On today’s show, I analyze the Bears’ decision to decline Mitchell Trubisky’s fifth-year option, and what it means for his future in Chicago. I also broke down the Ted Ginn Jr. and Tashaun Gipson signings, while predicting their roles with the Bears in 2020. Later in the show, I caught […]
NCAA’s Historic Decision, David Haugh Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-1-20)
On today’s show, I detail the NCAA’s historic decision that allows athletes to profit off of their name and likeness beginning during the 2021-2022 academic year. This is a ruling that is long overdue, and it finally gives college athletes the freedom that they deserve. I also caught up with […]
Bears Draft Grades and Mike North Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 4-27-20)
On today’s show, I evaluate the Bears’ NFL Draft choices, which includes detailed analysis on Cole Kmet, Jaylon Johnson, Kindle Vildor, and Darnell Mooney. Later in the show, Mike North, sports talk radio legend, joins me to discuss the Bears’ quarterback situation, the Bulls’ hiring of Arturas Karnisovas, and the […]
Mike North Talks Bears News, Bulls Front-Office Shakeup, Sports Media Career, and More!
Mike North, sports talk radio legend and current host of The Odds Couple on ESPN 1000, joins the show! We discussed the current Bears quarterback situation, the reasoning behind the Nick Foles trade, and Mitchell Trubisky’s future in Chicago. We also talked about the Bulls’ hiring of Arturas Karnisovas, and […]
Greg Gumbel Returns to Talk March Madness Cancellation, NFL News, Astros’ Scandal, and More!
Greg Gumbel, NFL broadcaster and NCAA March Madness studio host for CBS, returns to the show! We discussed the cancellation of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and the reasoning behind not having a traditional selection show. We also talked about the prospects of the 2020 NFL season, along with the […]
Greg Cosell Talks Bears Football, NFL Draft, Sports Media Career and More!
Greg Cosell, Executive Producer/Analyst of NFL Matchup on ESPN and Senior Producer at NFL Films, joins the show! We discussed the Bears’ recent trade for Nick Foles, and whether he would end up starting more games than Mitchell Trubisky in 2020. We also talked about the team’s needs ahead of […]
Ross Tucker Talks Nick Foles Trade, Tom Brady to Tampa, and More!
Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman, Westwood One broadcaster, and host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast, joins the show! We broke down the surprising Nick Foles acquisition by the Bears, and debated whether he would become the team’s new starting quarterback come September. We also discussed Tom Brady’s move […]
Sam Panayotovich Talks Super Bowl LIV Odds, Kobe Bryant, Bears Football, and More!
Sam Panayotovich, sports betting analyst and NBC Sports Chicago contributor, joins the show! We previewed Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, while taking a look at the betting line surrounding the game. We also talked about Kobe Bryant’s tragic death, and the immense impact […]