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The Phinsider's Kevin Nogle hops on the show to preview Bears-Dolphins in October, and break down Miami's off-season.  Ryan Tannehill's progress from a knee injuryMusing fondly about Jay Cutler and of course: Dowell LoggainsShould the Dolphins have taken a quarterback high in this year's draft?A make-or-break season for Adam Gase: discussing his expectations thus farA weird off-season of spending defines the Dolphins in 2018: what's the plan?Albert Wilson and slot receiver galore in free agencyMike Gesicki and an abundance of weapons for Tannehill in the draftBears-Dolphins preview: where can Chicago exploit Miami (Allen Robinson, hello again) and vice-versa (Florida weather being unkind)?A debate about the greatest summer movie of all time (it's Independence Day, okay?)

Bucs Nation's Alex Salvarezza joins the show to preview the 2018 Buccaneers and determine how they match up with the Bears. Tampa Bay's defense had minimal pass rush success in 2017, and alarmingly, James Winston regressed. All of this after major expectations. What happened last year?Winston antics. How many games can the Bucs withstand without their QB?Evaluating a Winston contract extension given his play and off-field issuesDeSean Jackson disappointed last year as well. Any trade value or rebound in play?Where Tampa Bay fits in a tough NFC SouthFrom Jason Pierre-Paul to Vinny Curry, a productive free agency for the BucsVita Vea and a look at Tampa Bay's draftBears-Buccaneers preview: meeting for the fifth straight season, a potential shootout?Where can the Bears exploit Tampa Bay (hello, Allen Robinson)?What shoud Chicago be concerned about (hello, Mike Evans)?All things "LeBron Watch"

Blake Murphy of SB Nation's Revenge of the Birds hops on the latest WCG Radio to break down the 2018 Cardinals.  What's went wrong for Arizona since playing in the 2015 NFC Championship Game?How much will the Cardinals miss Bruce Arians, and do you have any regrets from his tenure?Steve Wilks takes over, with Josh Rosen as the future at QB (or Mike Glennon!). How long before Rosen actually plays?Christian Kirk's March arrest: what's the lowdown (Honey Badger comparisons)The Cardinals are still hanging their hats on their defense: getting a sense of whyWhether the Cardinals are in a full-fledged rebuild, or retoolingArizona's plan and timeline to get back to relevancy (similar framework of the Bears)Free agency recap in one word: "stopgap"Draft recap in one word: "hopeful"How the Cardinals now match up with the Bears (hint: Akiem Hicks and Eddie Goldman can have a field day)Least impressive athletic thing you’ve ever done that you’re proud of  

The Ringer's Danny Kelly breaks down recent developments with the Seahawks and helps preview Week 2's matchup with the Bears. The end of the “Legion of Boom”: the next step after a dominant defensive eraRichard Sherman with the 49ers: Are you worried? Are you rooting for Sherman?Is 2018 inching towards a hot seat year for the Seahawks' regime? Are there still rose-colored glasses for Pete Carroll?Focus of the franchise shifting more towards Russell Wilson, but Seattle still has no one to block Aaron Donald (offensive line): why?A journeyman's haul of the Seahawks' 2018 free agencyDrafts haven't been kind to Seattle lately. Can 2018 reverse the trend? (Brothers reunited!)How Seattle matches up with Chicago on "Monday Night Football." Can the Bears stop Russell Wilson? Do the Seahawks have an answer for Akiem Hicks?

Zach Jacobson of Cheesehead TV joins the show to preview the 2018 Green Bay Packers and what the Bears can expect this season.  Picking up the pieces from the 2017 season: did Aaron Rodgers' injury show cracks in the armor?What’s the deal with Rodgers’ contract and future in Green Bay? (Sensationalization!)Unpacking the firing of Dom Capers and hire of Mike Pettine: what does it mean for Green Bay's defense?Brian Gutekunst the new GM: what to like about him so far. Diagnosing the Ted Thompson eraHow Jimmy Graham becomes the needed security blanket and red zone target for the PackersWhere Muhammad Wilkerson slots in while reunited with PettineWhat to expect from the Packers’ 2018 draft class (Jaire Alexander against Anthony Miller will be fun)How the Packers now match up with the Bears (strengths, weaknesses, bonus)Career and background depth talk

Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic Chicago breaks down Bears' camp season. The Ryan Pace plan in full motion, remaining questions for Bears heading into camps The onus is now on Trubisky with everything in place. Reasonable expectations for his performance. What happens if he fails? Rookie minicamp starting this week, and OTAs starting next: what we're watching out for (the skill discrepancy)Is James Daniels really starting at guard by Week 1?Newcomer to make the biggest impact (receivers galore!)Can Roquan Smith be a Defensive Rookie of the Year?Rookie to make the biggest impact Bears that need a big 2018 season The safest starting player on the Bears’ roster going in?Positional battles to watch out for (hello edge rushers)

NBC Sports Chicago's J.J. Stankevitz joins to help analyze the results of the Bears' 2018 Draft, discuss ideal pro comparisons, and open the Bears' "window." An immediate impact draft sets the Bears' up well. What does their future look like now?Did Ryan Pace's draft philosophy change?Opening Chicago's title windowHow Roquan Smith and James Daniels fit (totally *responsible* comparisons here)Who does Anthony Miller compare to as a professional, not necessarily as a player?Joel Iyiegbuniwe representing inside linebacking futures (we can pronounce his name!)*Trying* to calm the "panic" on Chicago's edge rush and tackle situationsShould the Bears be putting as much stock into Vic Fangio's coaching as possible with Kylie Fitts?Kevin White's fifth-year option not picked up: No future hindsight here, no sirAll eyes are on Mitchell Trubisky nowMailbag on fifth and sixth receiver Twitter mentions    

Aaron Leming of The Bear Report previews the 2018 NFL Draft, Bears' scope, and overall storylines. Ryan Pace discussed having a draft cloud for Chicago: deciphering which prospects are in itQuenton Nelson and Mike McGlinchey (Trubisky support)Minkah Fitzpatrick and Derwin James (Secondary playmakers)Roquan Smith and Tremaine Edmunds ("Pepsi Challenge")Marcus Davenport and Denzel Ward (Pass defense freaks)Does Harold Landry or Saquon Barkley fit? Could Pace's strategy for the Bears in the first round change this year?The guys make their pick for the Bears' most likely trade, and selection if they stay at their slotGeneral NFL Draft prop bets from mom hugs to Odell Beckham Jr. Draft sleepers and UDFA's in the Twitter mailbag

Matt Eurich helps break down Bears' veteran mini camp storylines, discusses Chicago's prospect visit list, and more.  The refreshing Matt Nagy: how starkly different he already is from previous Bears coachesA beefier Tarik Cohen and his confidenceAkiem Hicks espousing about Chicago's "elite" defense: they have much to improve uponGoing through the Bears' prospect visit list and what it means for draft plans: a sneaky Ryan PaceFavorites for Chicago at No. 8 overall. Spoiler alert: potential!Top sleepers and fits for the Bears as the draft plays outDevin Hester and Matt Forte's retirement: remembering the good ol' daysThe horror, the literal horror, of "A Quiet Place."

Windy City Gridiron draft analyst E.J. Snyder talks Dez Bryant, and the edge and interior offensive line classes of the 2018 NFL Draft. Dez Bryant released by the Cowboys (sign him!): why he isn't a fit for the Bears and where he might end upThe Twitter insanity of released familiar players immediately being fits on any teamDraft edge preview: Boston College's Harold Landry leads the chargeDraft interior offensive line preview: Frank Ragnow is not getting enough loveSleepers on the interior: Auburn's Braden Smith is a technical beastSleepers on the edge: think Tulane's Ade Aruna

Windy City Gridiron staff writer Andrew Link hops on to break down Jordan Howard's Bears future and begin 2018 Draft outlooks. Social media reporting galore: what should the Bears do with Jordan Howard?Where there's smoke, there's fire: diagnosing the likelihood and benefits of a tradeThe devil you know, versus the devil you don'tHow does Howard fit in Matt Nagy's offense if he stays?Best potential trade destinations for the Bears' bulldozer and top valuePreviewing the draft's receivers featuring all around explosive "rockets"Draft running back positional previews featuring "ballerinas" with amazing feetHypotheticals of immediate impact and draft fantasy

Mark Schofield of Inside The Pylon and Locked On Patriots breaks down the Bears' Mitchell Trubisky in full. From his rookie season to expectations and precedents for the future.  Pre-draft evaluations of Trubisky and how those have evolved since April 2017 Trubisky's rookie season: high and low points, struggles, and where he shinedDetermining the best manner possible to develop a quarterbackThe Carson Wentz and Jared Goff ideal: why it's dangerousNFL comparisons, precedents, and history for Trubisky to followHow Matt Nagy's offense and new weapons will help Trubisky thriveSetting ultimate expectations for Trubisky for 2018Avengers Infinity War and hypothetical takes galore

Arthur Arkush of Pro Football Weekly joins the program to break down what we learned from the Bears at the 2018 owner's meetings. And, to dive in on some necessary fashion takes.  Trey Burton's comparison to Travis Kelce as a "U" tight end. How will he fit in Chicago's offense?How will Adam Shaheen's future develop?The different WR descriptions for Nagy and how versatility will define his offenseProjection: the mantra of the Pace-Nagy BearsKevin White's outlook for 2018 with a confident endorsementJordan (Rumble Pak) Howard's Bears' prospectusThe Bears offensive line might be in flux. Gauging concerns(No hyperbole) Is it fair to say that Mitchell Trubisky's success has been laid out on a platter?Breaking down five possibilities for the Bears at No. 8 and making a pickOur best #fashion thoughts on the Bears' orange jersey return

Robert is joined by Windy City Gridiron Editor-In-Chief, Lester Wiltfong Jr., to analyze what the Bears' aggressive foray into 2018's free agency means for Chicago's future.  Allen Robinson, Taylor Gabriel, Trey Burton, Cody Parkey, Chase Daniel: quite the haul for Bears' general manager Ryan Pace. What do these acquisitions say about the last three years in Chicago?The Bears' title window has opened and it's time to take advantage of the light breeze.Each new free agent fit and what they will mean to the Bears on and off the field. The Kyle Fuller offer sheet Packers' drama. What does this free agency say about what the Bears think of Mitchell Trubisky?Thoughts (a bit optimistic perhaps?) on where the Bears now stand for the 2018 season. "We're onto the draft": reviewing what else Chicago needs to do this off-season to be competitive (Tremaine Edmunds hype!)

A full-on, detailed Bears' free agency preview from staying calm, to rumored targets, fits, and needs.  Addressing the cabin fever fanbase elephant in the roomIt's Allen Robinson hype season. What his addition would mean for Trubisky and the team. (Oh, and Albert Wilson is fine too.)The Kyle Fuller saga continues. Finding a suitable partner for the No. 1 cornerbackFixing the Bears' defensive edge or lack thereofZach Fulton and the Harry Hiestand match made in heaven. How this affects Cody Whitehair's futureUnderstanding Trey Burton: really understanding Burton (he's not coming to take Adam Shaheen's job.)Building the hype to a fever pitch but staying calm until ink is dry on contracts