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Summary: WCG Radio: Striving to give you the best Chicago Bears analysis with a touch of humor while not always revolving around football.

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 WCG Radio, Episode 52: The Seahawks and The Legion of Doom | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:00

Ben Baldwin of The Athletic Seattle joins the show.  The potential for an ugly primetime gameEncouraging and discouraging signs for Seattle's defense against the BroncosWhy Earl Thomas is the fabric that holds everything togetherGetting Jordan Howard goingShaquem Griffin's struggles and what can be doneProper expectations for the Griffin brothers this yearWhere should the Bears most be concerned about on offense?Slowing down Frank Clark's pass rushCan Trubisky put a quality game together?Final predictions

 WCG Radio, Episode 51: Russell Wilson and the Seahawks 10 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:00

Jacson Bevens of Field Gulls joins WCG Radio to talk Bears-Seahawks on Monday Night Football.  Von Miller and the Broncos ran roughshod on the Seahawks offense: what happened?Whether Seattle has any hope of slowing Khalil MackDo the Seahawks miss Marshawn Lynch or is it something more?Why the Seahawks' offense has shifted so much towards Russell WilsonThe Chris Carson ExperienceHow Brandon Marshall is fitting in SeattleA discussion on the future of offensive and defensive lines in footballKey matchups to watch aside from Mack (no Doug Baldwin?)Game predictions: this one could get ugly if Mitch Trubisky doesn't pick it up  

 WCG Radio, Episode 50: The Bears and Packers #UnderTheLights | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:00

  From the Packers’ perspective, what happened with the Mack deal?Is GB okay despite not getting Mack? What's the M.O.?What can we expect from how the Packers gameplan for Mack?The Packers' youth at WR vs. the Bears' secondaryThe Bears' offensive unpredictablity vs. the Packers' thin edge rushHow the Packers will fare in 2018Bold predictionsWeek 1 pickGoing through the NFL awards impartially

 WCG Radio, Episode 49: Bears 2018 season preview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:00

How does the Khalil Mack trade change expectations for the Bears?What amount of pressure is there on Ryan Pace?What to expect from Matt Nagy as a rookie coachMajor offensive questions Major defensive questions One bold offensive prediction (Hello, Trey Burton?)One bold defensive prediction (Kyle Fuller, step it up)Going through the Bears' 2018 schedule game-by-gameWeek 1 picks against the Packers

 WCG Radio, Episode 48: The Bears' Return of the Mack | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:00

Windy City Gridiron staff writer Aaron Leming joins the program to break down the Bears' blockbuster deal for Khalil Mack.  The Mack trade details are in: initial thoughtsThe Raiders' perspective: what is Jon Gruden thinking?Draft capital and financial flexibility is perennially overratedWhat adding Mack does for an evolving Bears defenseWhere do the Bears sit in the NFC and NFL landscape now?How acquiring Mack helps Mitch Trubisky, and what that says about himExpectations are justifiably astromically highApplauding Chicago and Ryan Pace for going all-in

 WCG Radio, Episode 47: Josh Allen and the pillars of a Bills rebuild | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:00

Cover 1 and The Athletic Buffalo's Erik Turner joins the show to preview the 2018 Bills.    Entering the second year of the Sean McDermott era: changed expectations and the aftermath of ending a playoff droughtDrafting Josh Allen: a controversial move. Initial thoughts and how that thought process has grownWhat Allen has to do to have a successful rookie season. When does he start?How Tremaine Edmunds projects in Buffalo's defenseOne underrated area people don’t talk enough about on the Bills roster (secondary for days!)One area that could be the team's Achilles Heel (the quarterback has to stay upright)Staying competitive amidst the end of the Patriots run: you don't, you wait it outFree agency review (Star Lotulelei paid handsomely)Draft review (Harrison Phillips' impact)Bears-Bills preview: Chicago should have complete advantage ... on paperFInding a breather in the last weekend free of pro football

 WCG Radio, Episode 46: Jimmy Garoppolo's perfect smile and the 2018 49ers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:00

SB Nation and Niners Nation's David Fucillo previews the 2018 49ers.  Second year of the John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan era: changed expectationsAppreciated aspects of the approach so far San Francisco perspective on the Mitchell Trubisky trade (it's fine!)Jimmy Garoppolo second season in the Bay Area: too much hype?The next step in Garoppolo's progressOne underrated area people don’t talk enough about on the 49ers roster (hello, weapons!)One area that could be the team’s Achilles heel Staying competitive in a growing NFC West with the Rams: is LA now the 49ers' rival?Free agency review (Richard Sherman's revenge!) Draft review (Notre Dame anchors)Bears-49ers preview: what Chicago has to do for an upsetHow to spend the last weekend without pro football  

 WCG Radio, Episode 45: Health and offensive line continuity, where art thou? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:42:00

Windy City Gridiron Editor-in-Chief Lester Wiltfong Jr. hops on to discuss Bears injuries, pass rush woes, and other fun.  Adam Shaheen and Leonard Floyd injuries: how can Chicago weather the storm?Matt Nagy's response to injuries is keyJames Daniels on a positional carousel: ending the madnessTin foil hat time: Does Mitch Trubisky or Cody Whitehair have more influence over center than originally believed?Breaking down Ryan Pace's poor planning on the edge: how the Bears got here, and options (trade for Mack!!!)What to watch for against the Chiefs: no one get injured. No one. And, Nagy "Revenge Game"!End-of-summer plans: Catch Em' All!  

 WCG Radio, Episode 44: Roquan's return, Von Miller's love, and Bears-Broncos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:00

Aaron Leming joins the program to talk Roquan Smith, Von Miller and Mitch Trubisky, and Khalil Mack. Roquan Smith finally joins the Bears, and the end of the Nick Kwiatkoski hypeReasonable expectations for Smith as a rookieCody Whitehair and James Daniels center bonanza: what gives?Does Daniels start in Week 1?Allen Robinson being eased into debut: concern levelVon Miller loves Mitch Trubisky (you should care!)John Elway also loves Trubisky (but you shouldn't care!)Bears-Broncos preview (the edge rush situation is BAD)Khalil Mack: what a responsible trade would takeThrowing out scenarios for Mack (Floyd?)

 WCG Radio, Episode 43: Trubisky's progress and a Bears preseason visit to Cincy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:00

NBC Sports Chicago's JJ Stankevitz joins the show. Trubisky finally mastering Matt Nagy's scheme: what's the difference?Trey Burton being used as a well of knowledgeA comfortable camp defense going against a new offenseRoquan Smith holdout Day 22: how frustrated are Nagy and the Bears getting? When it's time to really worry?Envisioning a scenario of how the Bears miss Smith's impact if he misses regular season games (it could happen!)What to watch for in Cincinnati (don't get too high or too low)Standouts to watch (a certain No. 17, perhaps?)How Trubisky has to play in his first official game under NagyThe "John Franklin Episode" of WCG Radio!

 WCG Radio, Episode 42: Roquan Smith's battle and the Urlacher Hall of Fame Game | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:00

NBC Sports Chicago's JJ Stankevitz talks Roquan Smith holdout, helmet rule frenzy, and the impact of Brian Urlacher on the Bears and city of Chicago.  Congratulating JJ on his return before SmithSmith's holdout now the second-longest since 2011: who's to blame?Examining both Smith and the Bears' side objectivelyHow much will missed time hurt Smith in the long run, if at all?Helmet rule adjustments and a league of "I don't know".Matt Nagy and Vic Fangio have the right stance on the ruleIt's okay if we don't know what a tackle is if player safety does improve, right?Hall of Fame Game points to watch: special teams has never been more excitingThe legacy of Brian Urlacher from face of the franchise to inspiration: what the first-ballot Hall of Famer represents

 WCG Radio, Episode 41: Purple Reign and the Kirk Cousins-led Vikings | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:24:00

Seth Toupal helps break down Bears-Vikings 2018 and the impact of newcomer Kirk Cousins.  Kirk Cousins in town. What are reasonable expectations?Vikings new platform for the team, where they stand in the NFCNew contract situations: Danielle Hunter, Stefon Diggs What are the weaknesses on Minnesota's roster? (are there any?)Overcoming past demons and wasted Vikings teamsCousins’ alien slash bison slash mystery grill meatHow the Vikings view their North rivalsFree agency review (Sheldon Richardson, how!)Draft review (Mike Hughes steps in)Bears-Vikings preview (trying to poke holes)Wasted all-time great Vikings/BearsStar Wars cannot get over it's nostalgia

 WCG Radio, Episode 40: The Pride of Matt Patricia's Lions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:00

Mansur Shaheen of Bird Breakdowns and The Lions Wire joins the program.  Matt Patricia: His approach and concernsMatthew Stafford has been one of the NFL’s best QB’s for years now, but the Lions haven’t given him the same support. Where do they have to change? What does Stafford need to do to get respect (if it matters)?How big of an Achilles heel is the Lions' pass rush? Other areas of concern on Detroit's roster?The next step for Golden Tate, Marvin Jones, and Kenny "BabyTron" Golladay as a receiving trio NFC North more competitive than ever: how the Lions stay afloat in the NFL's likely best divisionFree agency review (The DeShawn Shead Redemption)Draft review (Frank Ragnow and a running back by committee)Bears-Lions 2018 preview (have the Bears done enough to turn the tide?)World Cup knockout predictions (heavy on the Liverpool bias)  

 WCG Radio, Episode 39: The Bears can fly high with the Jets | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:00

MacGregor Wells of SB Nation's Gang Green Nation joins the show to talk Darnold, Jamal Adams, and a potential battle of young quarterbacks with the Bears.  Coming off a last place finish, the Jets are in prime position to develop a contender the right way with Sam Darnold in the fold. How far away is New York from contending?Todd Bowles' coaching last year earned him an extension. Pros and cons of the moveTeddy Bridgewater hype duing minicamp. Setting expectations for the formerly injured QBDarnold the future: are the Jets equipped to build around him? Does he start Day 1?Do the Jets really have the worst receiving corps in the NFL?Free agency review (A rebound for Terrelle Pryor)Draft review: was the Darnold trade worth it?Bears-Jets preview: finding room to operate for Mitch TrubiskyMaking our case for the best Pixar movie (hard to top Toy Story)

 WCG Radio, Episode 38: The Bears are on to New England | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:00

Pats Pulpit's Brian Phillips joins the show to break down Brady vs. Trubisky, Belichick vs. Nagy, and more.  - Drama in Foxborough: is there anything to a Tom Brady-Bill Belichick-Bob Kraft schism? (Is it boredom?) - Guidelines of a Rob Gronkowski possible contract extension - Are the Patriots "okay" at receiver? Can they survive without Brandin Cooks? - Ranting about Chris Hogan, Adrian Amos, and Twitter - Fresh off the heels of a loss in Super Bowl LII, what do the Patriots need to do return and finish the job? - Georgia against Georgia: Patriots' draft recap - Jordan Matthews and free agency - Where can the Bears attack the Patriots (Tarik Cohen's time to shine)? What should Chicago be concerned about (late-game Brady heroics)? - Success and expectations for the young Bears against the NFL's upper crust - What we're unapologetically pedantic about in writing ("just" please "personally" stop)  

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