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 […]
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 […]
Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 4-23-20
On today’s show, I broke down the misunderstood tale of Tyrod Taylor, and explained why he deserves to be the next starting quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers. I also caught up with K.C. Johnson, Bulls Insider at NBC Sports Chicago. We discussed The Last Dance, the film’s depiction of […]
AJ Vaynerchuk Talks NFL News, VaynerSports, Business Career, and More!
AJ Vaynerchuk, co-founder of VaynerMedia/VaynerSports, and certified NFL agent joins the show! We discussed his role as a sports agent, changes he’s made in his schedule due to COVID-19, and the process of attracting teams to his clients. We also talked about the prospects of the 2020 NFL season, the […]
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 […]
Darren Woodson Talks NFL News, Legendary Football Career, and More!
Darren Woodson, three-time Super Bowl Champion and Dallas Cowboys all-time leading tackler, joins the show! We discussed the NFL’s decision to expand the postseason, and whether it stands to benefit the league in the long run. We also talked about Tom Brady’s move to Tampa Bay, the Cowboys’ signing of […]
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 […]