The Bears have been active in the early parts of free agency and made the move to trade for QB Nick Foles. What does that mean for Mitch Trubisky? Why did Ryan Pace make Nick Foles the target over other QBs? NBCS Chicago Bears writers JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss all of this plus get into the thinking that went into other Bears moves.(1:42) - Nick Foles was the perfect Bears move(6:40) - Bears had to do something at QB(12:50) - Matt Nagy is comfortable with Nick Foles(20:30) - Why did the Bears sign Robert Quinn(27:00) - Reasons why the Bears signed Jimmy Graham(31:30) - Other moves the Bears should make in free agency

The Bears have been active in the early parts of free agency and made the move to trade for QB Nick Foles. What does that mean for Mitch Trubisky? Why did Ryan Pace make Nick Foles the target over other QBs? NBCS Chicago Bears writers JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss all of this plus get into the thinking that went into other Bears moves.(1:42) - Nick Foles was the perfect Bears move(6:40) - Bears had to do something at QB(12:50) - Matt Nagy is comfortable with Nick Foles(20:30) - Why did the Bears sign Robert Quinn(27:00) - Reasons why the Bears signed Jimmy Graham(31:30) - Other moves the Bears should make in free agency

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Why did the Bears choose Nick Foles as their QB target?

The Bears have made a couple of key moves as the NFL offseason starts, the most notable of which is a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for quarterback Nick Foles, seemingly bringing some competition for number 2 overall pick Mitch Trubisky. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by former Bears Lance Briggs and Alex Brown of the Football Aftershow on NBCS Chicago as they give their thoughts on the trade, and the acquisitions of Jimmy Graham and Robert Quinn.(1:28) - Nick Foles is a better fit than Mitch Trubisky(5:18) - Are we starting to see how Matt Nagy truly feels about Trubisky?(11:14) - Why not go after Teddy Bridgewater?(16:09) - Can Jimmy Graham still be productive?(21:30) - Robert Quinn's impact on the Bears(26:40) - Danny Trevathan is key to this Bears defense

The Bears have made a couple of key moves as the NFL offseason starts, the most notable of which is a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for quarterback Nick Foles, seemingly bringing some competition for number 2 overall pick Mitch Trubisky. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by former Bears Lance Briggs and Alex Brown of the Football Aftershow on NBCS Chicago as they give their thoughts on the trade, and the acquisitions of Jimmy Graham and Robert Quinn.(1:28) - Nick Foles is a better fit than Mitch Trubisky(5:18) - Are we starting to see how Matt Nagy truly feels about Trubisky?(11:14) - Why not go after Teddy Bridgewater?(16:09) - Can Jimmy Graham still be productive?(21:30) - Robert Quinn's impact on the Bears(26:40) - Danny Trevathan is key to this Bears defense

The Football Aftershow has thoughts on the Nick Foles trade

The NFL is conducting business as usual and the new collective bargaining agreement between the NFL CEOs and the players has been agreed upon meaning players can be signed and business can be done, but with all that out of the way, what does it mean for the Bears. Host Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss and give you the details of the new CBA that affect the Bears, and they discuss the Bears re-signing linebacker Danny Trevathan.(1:40) - Surprised that the NFL is still business as usual(7:00) - Why did the players accept the new CBA(11:00) - How does the new CBA impact Allen Robinson (17:00) - Danny Trevathan gets a 3yr deal(22:30) - Roy Robinson-Harris gets a tender offer from the Bears(26:40) - Ryan Tannehill is off the board for the Bears, who is left at QB

The NFL is conducting business as usual and the new collective bargaining agreement between the NFL CEOs and the players has been agreed upon meaning players can be signed and business can be done, but with all that out of the way, what does it mean for the Bears. Host Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss and give you the details of the new CBA that affect the Bears, and they discuss the Bears re-signing linebacker Danny Trevathan.(1:40) - Surprised that the NFL is still business as usual(7:00) - Why did the players accept the new CBA(11:00) - How does the new CBA impact Allen Robinson (17:00) - Danny Trevathan gets a 3yr deal(22:30) - Roy Robinson-Harris gets a tender offer from the Bears(26:40) - Ryan Tannehill is off the board for the Bears, who is left at QB

What does the new CBA mean for the Bears?

With all the craziness of COVID-19, the NFL is still proceeding with signings and that means the Bears are still in the market for some help at the QB position. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Chicago Bears writers JJ Stankevitz and Bryan Perez as they debate should Andy Dalton be Chicago Bear.(1:30) - Describe Mitch Trubisky's 2019 season(8:00) - Is Dalton the right choice for the Bears?(18:20) - What does competition at QB look like for the Bears(30:00) - Should the Bears give Leonard Floyd less money(37:00) - How would Leonard Floyd react to being offered less money(40:30) - Who do you wish the Bears would sign?

With all the craziness of COVID-19, the NFL is still proceeding with signings and that means the Bears are still in the market for some help at the QB position. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Chicago Bears writers JJ Stankevitz and Bryan Perez as they debate should Andy Dalton be Chicago Bear.(1:30) - Describe Mitch Trubisky's 2019 season(8:00) - Is Dalton the right choice for the Bears?(18:20) - What does competition at QB look like for the Bears(30:00) - Should the Bears give Leonard Floyd less money(37:00) - How would Leonard Floyd react to being offered less money(40:30) - Who do you wish the Bears would sign?

The debate of the offseason, should the Bears sign Andy Dalton

The 2019 Chicago Bears had a lot of issues which resulted in a subpar season, one of which was the offensive line. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Chicago's Bears reporter JJ Stankevitz to discuss what were the issues for the poor line play, and how can they fix it for the 2020 season.(1:45) - Could the Bears land Trent Williams from Washington?(5:15) - Evaluation of the Cody Whitehair and James Daniels switch and switch back(9:15) - Is it Mitch Trubisky's fault the O-Line didn't play better?(12:30) - Can Rashaad Coward be the answer at tackle(15:30) - Firing of offensive line coach Harry Hiestand(18:32) - Matt Nagy on new offensive line coach Juan Castillo(22:00) - Can the Bears find offensive linemen in the draft

The 2019 Chicago Bears had a lot of issues which resulted in a subpar season, one of which was the offensive line. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Chicago's Bears reporter JJ Stankevitz to discuss what were the issues for the poor line play, and how can they fix it for the 2020 season.(1:45) - Could the Bears land Trent Williams from Washington?(5:15) - Evaluation of the Cody Whitehair and James Daniels switch and switch back(9:15) - Is it Mitch Trubisky's fault the O-Line didn't play better?(12:30) - Can Rashaad Coward be the answer at tackle(15:30) - Firing of offensive line coach Harry Hiestand(18:32) - Matt Nagy on new offensive line coach Juan Castillo(22:00) - Can the Bears find offensive linemen in the draft

How can the Bears fix the offensive line in 2020

Mitch Trubisky didn't have a great season last year. But after looking at all the available options for the Bears this offseason, is Mitch still the best path to win a Super Bowl? Host Laurence Holmes and JJ Stankevitz discuss and debate what should the Bears do this offseason at the most important position. Should Bears fans be more cautious before being willing to give up on Trubisky?(1:54) - Andy Dalton IS NOT better than Mitch Trubisky(5:50) - Fans reaction to the possibility that the Bears should stick with Mitch Trubisky(12:00) - Should Mitch still get a chance to prove he can be good?(17:08) - How will fans react to all the QBs in the offseason(21:00) - Will the Raiders trade Derek Carr to the Bears?(25:02) - Players should be happy Tony Romo got his new TV deal

Mitch Trubisky didn't have a great season last year. But after looking at all the available options for the Bears this offseason, is Mitch still the best path to win a Super Bowl? Host Laurence Holmes and JJ Stankevitz discuss and debate what should the Bears do this offseason at the most important position. Should Bears fans be more cautious before being willing to give up on Trubisky?(1:54) - Andy Dalton IS NOT better than Mitch Trubisky(5:50) - Fans reaction to the possibility that the Bears should stick with Mitch Trubisky(12:00) - Should Mitch still get a chance to prove he can be good?(17:08) - How will fans react to all the QBs in the offseason(21:00) - Will the Raiders trade Derek Carr to the Bears?(25:02) - Players should be happy Tony Romo got his new TV deal

Have Bears fans thrown away Mitch Trubisky too fast?

Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Chicago Bears writer Bryan Perez as they discuss the most important and interesting things about the 2020 NFL Combine for the Bears. They get into what teams get wrong about the Combine, and some realistic free agent options for the Bears.(1:29) - Ryan Pace needs to get this off-season right(5:30) - What teams get wrong about the NFL Combine(8:24) - Biggest need the Bears should address in the draft(12:40) - Which player had the biggest impact at the Senior Bowl and the Combine(16:27) - Can the Bears grab an instant impact player in the 2nd round(19:55) - How can the Bears upgrade the quarterback position(24:18) - The most interesting thing from the Combine

Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Chicago Bears writer Bryan Perez as they discuss the most important and interesting things about the 2020 NFL Combine for the Bears. They get into what teams get wrong about the Combine, and some realistic free agent options for the Bears.(1:29) - Ryan Pace needs to get this off-season right(5:30) - What teams get wrong about the NFL Combine(8:24) - Biggest need the Bears should address in the draft(12:40) - Which player had the biggest impact at the Senior Bowl and the Combine(16:27) - Can the Bears grab an instant impact player in the 2nd round(19:55) - How can the Bears upgrade the quarterback position(24:18) - The most interesting thing from the Combine 

The most interesting things from the 2020 NFL Combine

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. In the final episode of the series, Laurence Holmes is joined by his "Football Aftershow" teammate and former Chicago Bear Alex Brown to discuss, making coaching in the NFL more diverse, is the Rooney Rule helping, and the common practice of moving black quarterbacks to other positions.(4:20) - Alex Brown on being pushed to not play quarterback in high school(9:15) - Jalen Hurts asked would he be willing to change positions in the NFL(17:03) - Alex Brown on playing in a Super Bowl that featured 2 black head coaches(22:12) - Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy not being mentioned for a head coaching job(26:00) - Does the Rooney Rule work?(40:35) - Overcoming unfairness(44:28) - Watching a NFL where there are successful black quarterbacks

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. In the final episode of the series, Laurence Holmes is joined by his "Football Aftershow" teammate and former Chicago Bear Alex Brown to discuss, making coaching in the NFL more diverse, is the Rooney Rule helping, and the common practice of moving black quarterbacks to other positions.(4:20) - Alex Brown on being pushed to not play quarterback in high school(9:15) - Jalen Hurts asked would he be willing to change positions in the NFL(17:03) - Alex Brown on playing in a Super Bowl that featured 2 black head coaches(22:12) - Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy not being mentioned for a head coaching job(26:00) - Does the Rooney Rule work?(40:35) - Overcoming unfairness(44:28) - Watching a NFL where there are successful black quarterbacks

Black History Month: The courage to be a black quarterback

Bears GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy spoke to the media live from the NFL Combine and talked as much as they could on solutions to the problems that plagued them this past season. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Bears reporter JJ Stankevitz from the NFL Combine to discuss what the plans are for Mitch Trubisky and the quarterback position, and how the new CBA could affect what the Bears can do this offseason.(1:30) - How were the Bears at the Combine(4:53) - Ryan Pace on evaluating Matt Nagy(8:28) - Matt Nagy talks about finding solutions to the Bears issues to the media(15:30) - Ryan Pace continues to compare Mitch Trubisky to Drew Brees(21:37) - Matt Nagy on what he needs Trubisky to get better at(26:00) - Matt Nagy's coaching hires(30:42) - Is Ryan Pace looking to replace Trubisky as the starter?(34:20) - What are the Bears looking for in the draft?

Bears GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy spoke to the media live from the NFL Combine and talked as much as they could on solutions to the problems that plagued them this past season. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Bears reporter JJ Stankevitz from the NFL Combine to discuss what the plans are for Mitch Trubisky and the quarterback position, and how the new CBA could affect what the Bears can do this offseason.(1:30) - How were the Bears at the Combine(4:53) - Ryan Pace on evaluating Matt Nagy(8:28) - Matt Nagy talks about finding solutions to the Bears issues to the media(15:30) - Ryan Pace continues to compare Mitch Trubisky to Drew Brees(21:37) - Matt Nagy on what he needs Trubisky to get better at(26:00) - Matt Nagy's coaching hires(30:42) - Is Ryan Pace looking to replace Trubisky as the starter?(34:20) - What are the Bears looking for in the draft?

What are the Bears looking for at the NFL Combine

When a guy gets Sylvester Stallone, Guy Fieri, and Al Pacino in the same room you have o discuss why and how. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NFL insider Jay Glazer to discuss how crazy Jay's career has been, plus an added bonus of Kyle Long stopping by for added fun.(2:33) - Jay Glazer's MMA style training schedule(7:00) - Kyle Long joins the podcast(10:14) - Stories of Jay's work with his Vets and Athletes program(14:44) - How did Jay end up at Sylvester Stallone's house

When a guy gets Sylvester Stallone, Guy Fieri, and Al Pacino in the same room you have o discuss why and how. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NFL insider Jay Glazer to discuss how crazy Jay's career has been, plus an added bonus of Kyle Long stopping by for added fun.(2:33) - Jay Glazer's MMA style training schedule(7:00) - Kyle Long joins the podcast(10:14) - Stories of Jay's work with his Vets and Athletes program(14:44) - How did Jay end up at Sylvester Stallone's house

The charmed life of Jay Glazer

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. Chicago Sun Times feature story writer Evan F. Moore sits down with former Blackhawk and analyst for NBCS Chicago Jamal Mayers to discuss being a black athlete in hockey and what he's doing to help grow hockey in non traditional hockey communities.(3:00) - Why was it important for Jamal to write about his life in his book(10:58) - Ray Emery's impact on hockey(16:00) - Describes what the NHL and the Blackhawks are doing to grow the game(21:37) - The Devante Smith-Pelly incident at the United Center(36:10) - Reasons that hockey hasn't addressed social issues(40:06) - Addressing ignorance in hockey

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. Chicago Sun Times feature story writer Evan F. Moore sits down with former Blackhawk and analyst for NBCS Chicago Jamal Mayers to discuss being a black athlete in hockey and what he's doing to help grow hockey in non traditional hockey communities.(3:00) - Why was it important for Jamal to write about his life in his book(10:58) - Ray Emery's impact on hockey(16:00) - Describes what the NHL and the Blackhawks are doing to grow the game(21:37) - The Devante Smith-Pelly incident at the United Center(36:10) - Reasons that hockey hasn't addressed social issues(40:06) - Addressing ignorance in hockey

Black History Month: Making hockey accessible to everyone

NBC Sports Chicago Bears reporter JJ Stankevitz returns to the podcast after a long time off and joins host Laurence Holmes to discuss his thoughts on how the Bears season ended and what they need to do going forward.(1:48) - How much Bears did he watch at the end of the season(5:00) - What is the future of Mitch Trubisky look like?(9:40) - Could Case Keenum be the free agent answer for the Bears?(13:10) - Watching Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs(21:44) - This offseason is all about the quarterback

NBC Sports Chicago Bears reporter JJ Stankevitz returns to the podcast after a long time off and joins host Laurence Holmes to discuss his thoughts on how the Bears season ended and what they need to do going forward.(1:48) - How much Bears did he watch at the end of the season(5:00) - What is the future of Mitch Trubisky look like?(9:40) - Could Case Keenum be the free agent answer for the Bears?(13:10) - Watching Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs(21:44) - This offseason is all about the quarterback

The return of JJ Stankevitz

Host Laurence Holmes discusses what does it take for a team to win a Super Bowl with Chicago product and 2 time Super Bowl champion David Diehl. They also discuss his ties to Chicago, his extensive Jordan collection, and what he would do if he fixed the Bears.(3:10) - His connection with Brother Rice High School(6:20) - Blocking for Eli Manning during the Super Bowl runs(10:27) - Is Mitch close to being a QB you can win a Super Bowl with?(12:40)- His favorite Bears of all time(14:30) - Jordan collection

Host Laurence Holmes discusses what does it take for a team to win a Super Bowl with Chicago product and 2 time Super Bowl champion David Diehl. They also discuss his ties to Chicago, his extensive Jordan collection, and what he would do if he fixed the Bears.(3:10) - His connection with Brother Rice High School(6:20) - Blocking for Eli Manning during the Super Bowl runs(10:27) - Is Mitch close to being a QB you can win a Super Bowl with?(12:40)- His favorite Bears of all time(14:30) - Jordan collection

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Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long just retired from a long career in the NFL and who better to give him advice about what's next than his older brother Chris Long. Host Laurence Holmes sits down with Chris Long as they discuss the difficulties players face after they retire from the NFL and his relationship with his brother former Bear Kyle Long.(3:10) - Chances that Chris Long gets a Nobel Peace Prize(6:50) - Advice to Kyle Long on how to deal with retirement(9:54) - Does he miss football?(12:00) - Kyle Long's chance at playing baseball with the White Sox(13:22) - Laurence wrap up of the interview

Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long just retired from a long career in the NFL and who better to give him advice about what's next than his older brother Chris Long. Host Laurence Holmes sits down with Chris Long as they discuss the difficulties players face after they retire from the NFL and his relationship with his brother former Bear Kyle Long.(3:10) - Chances that Chris Long gets a Nobel Peace Prize(6:50) - Advice to Kyle Long on how to deal with retirement(9:54) - Does he miss football?(12:00) - Kyle Long's chance at playing baseball with the White Sox(13:22) - Laurence wrap up of the interview

What happens after retirement with Chris Long

Host Laurence Holmes is joined by executive producer of Sirius XM Mad Dog Radio and Bears fan Bill Zimmerman to discuss which team is the actual Bears. Is it the high flying offense and top 5 defense of 2018, or is the disappointing and underwhelming 2019 team?(2:06) - Best and worst part of the 2019 Bears season(4:30) - Which season is the real season? 2018? 2019? (5:30) - Is Mitch good?(8:15) - Bears defense suffered when Hicks got hurt(11:10) - What can the Bears build upon if anything for 2020

Host Laurence Holmes is joined by executive producer of Sirius XM Mad Dog Radio and Bears fan Bill Zimmerman to discuss which team is the actual Bears. Is it the high flying offense and top 5 defense of 2018, or is the disappointing and underwhelming 2019 team?(2:06) - Best and worst part of the 2019 Bears season(4:30) - Which season is the real season? 2018? 2019? (5:30) - Is Mitch good?(8:15) - Bears defense suffered when Hicks got hurt(11:10) - What can the Bears build upon if anything for 2020

Who are the real Bears? 2018 or 2019

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