On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul discusses the Bears’ blockbuster trade with Carolina, and what it means for their future! Tune in at 5pm Central on Thursdays to hear Sports Talk Chicago on AM 1230 WJOB and JED TV! https://media.blubrry.com/stc/sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Sports-Talk-Chicago-Show-366.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Sam Darnold Is Dealt, Benjamin Allbright Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 4-8-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the Sam Darnold trade, and explains why the Bears made the right decision in not pursuing him. Jon also catches up with Benjamin Allbright, national NFL insider for the Pro Football Network and host of Broncos Country Tonight on KOA NewsRadio 850 AM […]
LeBron Is Not The G.O.A.T., JJ Stankevitz Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-13-20
On today’s show, I explain why LeBron James is still not the G.O.A.T., despite winning his fourth NBA Finals Championship on Sunday. I also catch up with JJ Stankevitz, Chicago Bears Beat Reporter, and host of the Under Center Podcast for NBC Sports Chicago (18:49)! We discuss the Bears’ win […]
Harden And Giannis Fall, Todd Fuhrman Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-15-20)
On today’s show, I analyze the “stardom” of James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and explain why their superstar label is misguided. I also catch up with Todd Fuhrman, host of the Bet The Board Podcast, and sports gambling analyst for FOX Bet Live and CBS Sports (18:37)! We discuss the […]
Cam Newton’s Decision, Greg Gumbel Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-8-20)
On today’s show, I address the controversy surrounding Cam Newton’s 2020 plans, and why teams have been hesitant to sign him. In a sport that values recent success, and not memories of yesteryear, Newton must rethink his priorities if he wants a job in the NFL. Later in the show, […]
Benjamin Allbright Talks Bears’ Struggles, NFL News, and More!
Benjamin Allbright, national NFL reporter and host on KOA 850-AM, joins the show! We discussed the Bears’ 2019 struggles, and examined the true reasoning behind Mitchell Trubisky’s sudden regression. We also talked about Vic Fangio’s coaching tenure in Denver, Drew Lock’s emergence as a starting quarterback, and Ron Rivera’s firing […]
Bears Hint At Rebuild With Allen, Bostic Trades
For the second time in the past three years, the Chicago Bears have learned yet another lesson regarding washed-up defensive ends, and hopefully, the moral of this story will remain ensconced in the memory of the front office personnel, coaches, and fans. Reports have surfaced that Jared Allen, the active sack leader in […]
Foxes and Bears Now Rule Chicago Football
John Fox will become the first head coach in Chicago Bears history to hone a last name that also resembles an animal. Putting aside the humor, reports have confirmed that the Bears have hired John Fox to be their fifteenth head coach in franchise history, seceding Marc Trestman and hoping […]
Bears Drop First Preseason Game to Panthers
The Bears lost a close game against the Carolina Panthers yesterday 24-17. Although the Bears did not prevail, they were working well together as a team. The starters only appeared in 5-10 plays, giving the backups a chance to shine. Jonathan Bostic returned an interception 51 yards to score a touchdown. Michael Ford […]