The 46 Podcast: A Chicago Bears Show

Free agency with Ryan Dengel

Big Heads Media — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:02:27 -0500

Ryan Dengel, host of the Bear Down Report joins Brendan Sugrue to discuss the Chicago Bears free agency frenzy and share his Bears fandom beginnings.

The two recap a crazy first week of moves and share their reactions to the Kyle Fuller release, Mitchell Trubisky heading to Buffalo, Andy Dalton and more. Ryan also talks about how he got started with the Bear Down Report, his new friendships with fans across the world, what he thinks about the Bears possibly moving to Arlington Heights, and much more.

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Ryan Dengel - @BdrDengel
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You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Andy Dalton is coming to Chicago

Brendan Sugrue — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:44:45 -0500

The Chicago Bears opened up free agency with a giant thud when they signed QB Andy Dalton to a one-year, $10 million deal. Brendan Sugrue is back to react to the signing and has plenty of questions for Ryan Pace. Why didn't this happen last year? Did he panic? What does this mean going forward?

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You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Instant reaction to Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy returning to the Bears

Brendan Sugrue — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 20:06:12 -0600

Brendan Sugrue gives his immediate reaction to the news that the general manager Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy are expected to return to the Chicago Bears for the 2021 season.

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You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Bears get trampled by the Saints and lose in the playoffs

Brendan Sugrue — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:19:22 -0600

The Chicago Bears are who we thought they were as they were quickly dismissed from the postseason, losing 21-9 to the New Orleans Saints. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton react to the disappointing performance and debate what was the true turning point in the game.

They touch on other key moments such as Javon Wims' crucial drop, Mitchell Trubisky playing scared, the sequence to end the first half, Anthony Miller's ejection, the decision to punt late in the game, and much more.

The two also share their thoughts on the Nickelodeon broadcast and look forward to the offseason.

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Brendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrue
Jeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0n

You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Bears lose to the Packers but clinch a playoff berth

Brendan Sugrue — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:05:58 -0600

Happy victory Monday? The Bears lost the game but still won by making the postseason for the second time in three years. The Bears lost 35-16 to the Green Bay Packers, but can't dwell on the game for long as they must get ready to take on the New Orleans Saints next weekend.

Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton discuss their feelings on the Bears clinching a playoff berth on a loss and touch on the possibilities of changes still to come despite making the postseason. They also talk about the offensive gameplan and what worked and what didn't.

They get into the defensive woes that have continued to plague this team, what's been wrong with Eddie Jackson, as well as previewing the upcoming game against the Saints...on Nickelodeon!

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Brendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrue
Jeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0n

You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Bears tame the Jaguars and preview the Packers

Big Heads Media — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:06:28 -0600

The Chicago Bears took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, winning 41-17 and setting themselves up for postseason football. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton discuss what they thought of Sunday's win and preview the week 17 finale with the Green Bay Packers. What's the formula for beating Green Bay? Can this defense stop Aaron Rodgers?

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Jeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0n

You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Bears sink the Vikings 33-27

Big Heads Media — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 02:03:45 -0600

Can the Chicago Bears actually make the postseason? Their chances got better after they defeated the Minnesota Vikings 33-27 to improve to 7-7. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton give their thoughts on the game and gush about David Montgomery's performance. They also give props to Mitchell Trubisky, talk about the defensive woes, discuss how much credit Matt Nagy deserves for this turnaround, and much more.

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Jeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0n

You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Bears mess with the Texans

Big Heads Media — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:01:10 -0600

The Chicago Bears long nightmare is finally over as they won a game for the first time in two months, beating the Houston Texans 36-7. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton are happy to celebrate a victory Monday, but does it change anything long term? The two also discuss Mitchell Trubisky's performance, what they liked from David Montgomery and Cole Kmet. Also, can we strap Robert Quinn to a cannon and send him into retirement? Finally, did Matt Nagy make the right call benching Trubisky in week three?

Texans talk with Joe George

Big Heads Media — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:56:46 -0600

Joe George of 790 Sportstalk in Houston joins Brendan Sugrue to give his take on the Houston Texans, as well as the Bears. The two talk about the Texans interesting 2020 and discuss the possibility of Rick Smith coming to Chicago to become the Bears GM. They also preview the game and give their predictions.

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Bears are shocked by the Lions and front office possibilities

Big Heads Media — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:07:16 -0600

The Bears blew a double-digit lead late in the fourth quarter to lose to the Detroit Lions 34-30, but Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton weren't really fazed. They talked about what happened in the game, but shifted focus to potential general manager replacements. Who would be a good fit for the Bears if/when they make changes? Who should absolutely stay on this team going forward and who do you want to see to see get more playing time during these final four games? Plus, Jeremy shares his gambling picks for Tuesday's game between the Ravens and Cowboys.

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Brendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrue
Jeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0n

You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Bears get blown out by the Packers

Big Heads Media — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:03:40 -0600

The Chicago Bears keep finding a new rock bottom, this time losing to the Green Bay Packers 41-25. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton are back to (briefly) dissect Sunday's loss, such as what happened to such a stellar defense and why Mitchell Trubisky still isn't the answer at the quarterback position. They also discuss the big picture after the season ends. Are the Bears a desirable job? Who might be on the Bears radar if they fire Matt Nagy. And can Nagy still be a good head coach later on down the road.

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Brendan Sugrue - @BrendanSugrue
Jeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0n

You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Anthony "Spice" Adams

Big Heads Media — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 01:17:47 -0600

Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle and social media star Anthony "Spice" Adams joined Brendan Sugrue to talk Bears and grilling! Spice, partnering with Kingsford grills, talked about grilling on Thanksgiving and what he recommends as an easy meal to prepare. He also gives his advice on what the Bears offense can do to right the ship, who on the defense reminds him of his younger self, making a case for Charles Tillman and Lance Briggs to make the hall, and more.

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Bears lose to the Vikings 19-13

Big Heads Media — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:19:08 -0600

The Bears thrilled the nation with their awful offensive formation yet again as they lose to the Vikings 19-13. Brendan Sugrue is solo for this recap as he struggles to find new adjectives to describe this Bears offense as they fall to .500. This team's season ended on Monday night after failing to score an offensive touchdown. Brendan goes over his thoughts, talks about how this season encapsulates 2020 as a whole, and shares if he thinks it's time for general manager Ryan Pace to be shown the door after the season ends.

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Bears fall to the Titans

Big Heads Media — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 23:56:21 -0600

The Chicago Bears continue their slide, losing to the Tennessee Titans and Brendan Sugrue is done with the Matt Nagy era while Jeremy Layton says the team winning five games was a mistake. The two go through the key issues during the game while talking about future moves and decisions that will need to be made with the franchise. PLUS, bonus Bachelorette talk at the end of the episode.

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Jeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0n

You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Bears lose to the Saints in OT

Big Heads Media — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:00:16 -0600

The Saints came marching in and dragged the Bears to yet another loss. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton react to the back-and-forth game, wondering where the team goes from here now that it's clear the offense won't get better. They talk about the game specifically, but also discuss larger questions about the team moving forward. Does a 9-7 or 10-6 season actually move the needle for 2021? Are the Bears stuck in football purgatory?

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Jeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0n

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Jack Silverstein

Big Heads Media — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:30:28 -0500

Chicago sports historian Jack Silverstein joined Brendan Sugrue to share his thoughts on Charles Tillman and Lance Briggs' chances to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The two also talked about Jack's piece on the 1936 throwback jerseys and what drew him to Chicago sports history.

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Bears get smashed by the Rams

Big Heads Media — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:10:27 -0500

The Bears were outplayed, outcoached, and embarrassed on national television as they lose to the Rams 24-10. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton have seen enough from head coach Matt Nagy's playcalling. Are they losing faith in him altogether given his questionable coaching decisions? They also discuss the offensive line woes, Ted Ginn Jr.'s inability to catch a punt, Nick Foles' play as well as his alleged comments and much more.

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Bears pounce on the Panthers

Big Heads Media — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 17:04:37 -0500

Another week and another opponent held under 20 points. The Chicago Bears continue to win football games as they beat the Carolina Panthers 23-16 to move to 5-1. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton discuss what they saw on the field and have a strong message to the pocket of fans who are calling for Matt Nagy's job. The two also talk about the offensive line issues, Jaylon Johnson's first rough game, the awful officiating, and much more in this instant reaction.

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Bears Beat Brady and the Bucs

Big Heads Media — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:34:00 -0500

It's a victory Friday! The Bears stunned almost everyone on Thursday when they narrowly beat the Buccaneers 20-19 in a sloppy affair. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton talked about the win and what it means going forward now that the Bears are 4-1. They also discuss the defense's signature performance, the offensive turnaround, why coach Matt Nagy wasn't wrong for being aggressive late in the game, and more.

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John Buffone

Big Heads Media — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:18:27 -0500

John Buffone, host of the Buffone 55 podcast and nephew of former Chicago Bears linebacker Doug Buffone, joined Brendan Sugrue on the latest fan feature to talk about his journey as a Bears fan. John shared stories of his uncle when he was younger, how he influenced him as he began his media career, how Doug would have viewed Matt Nagy's team, and what it meant to the Buffone family when Doug was named to the Bears Top 100 list.

John also talked about what led him to Bears Barroom and his reaction to the Bears benching Mitchell Trubisky. Finally, we give our predictions and thoughts on Bears-Colts.

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Allen Robinson Interview

Big Heads Media — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:55:28 -0500

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson joined Brendan Sugrue ahead of his Within Reach Foundation's annual gala, "An Evening Within Reach" taking place on October 19. Allen shared details of the event and what his foundation has been up to during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also shared his thoughts on Nick Foles taking over as quarterback during the Bears come-from-behind win against the Falcons on Sunday, how he felt after his overturned touchdown, and he sets the record straight on a hot topic...his hairstyle.

For more information on Allen's foundation and to purchase tickets for the gala, visit AllenRobinson12.org.

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Bears dig deep to beat Falcons 30-26

Big Heads Media — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:14:51 -0500

Another day, another stressful game as the Chicago Bears once again come from behind to win on the road against the Atlanta Falcons, thanks to Nick Foles. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton talk about the surprise benching of QB Mitchell Trubisky, why "Trubisky Truthers" hang on to Trubisky so much, Foles success, the lack of a true run stopper on defense, a plea to stop playing down to opponents, and so much more.

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You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Fan feature: Luis Medina

Big Heads Media — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:28:43 -0500

This week's fan feature is Bleacher Nation Bears writer Luis Medina. Luis joined Brendan Sugrue to share his stories on how he became a Bears fan, specifically thanks to one meaningful game. He talks about his days at the Chicago Tribune, how he wound up at Bleacher Nation, the one story that put him and BN Bears on the map, and of course we dive into his love of the Simpsons and Star Wars.

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Bears hold on to beat the Giants 17-13

Big Heads Media — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:00:56 -0500

Winning ugly is still winning! The Bears hang on for dear life to begin the season 2-0 as they beat the New York Giants 17-13. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton had many mixed emotions about this game. They recap the good first half, the bad second half, the questionable decisions, and everything in between such as Mitchell Trubisky's performance, MVP David Montgomery, the suddenly slow Danny Trevathan, and much more.

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Alyssa Barbieri and Allen Robinson drama

Big Heads Media — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 23:03:45 -0500

Alyssa Barbieri, Managing Editor of Bears Wire, joined Brendan Sugrue in the first fan feature. Alyssa shared her experience of growing up as a Bears fan in Michigan, how she got into writing, coming to Bears Wire, and so much more.

Brendan also shared his thoughts on the Allen Robinson drama (twice) during the episode.

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Bears rally late to defeat the Lions 27-23

Big Heads Media — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:16:21 -0500

Don't call it a comeback! The Bears rallied back from a huge deficit to narrowly defeat the Lions 27-23. Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton catch their breaths to recap all that took place in Detroit. The two touch on Mitchell Trubisky's up and down day, concerns with the defensive front seven, Jaylon Johnson's first game as a Bear, the differences in coaching with Matt Nagy and Matt Patricia, and more.

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You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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2020 Bears preview: Defense and special teams

Big Heads Media — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 01:29:50 -0500

Brendan Sugrue and Jeremy Layton are back to finish their preview for the 2020 Bears season. The two give their analysis on each position, but also touch on the news of the day such as Tom Brady possibly wanting to come to Chicago this offseason and would you trade the Michael Jordan era Bulls to make sure the Bears drafted Patrick Mahomes?

Position discussions include concerns over Robert Quinn's injury, whether Akiem Hicks may slow down this year, did the Bears make the right extending Danny Trevathan over Nick Kwiatkoski, what to make of yet another kicker storyline and much more.

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Jeremy Layton - @JeremyLayt0n

You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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2020 Bears preview: Offense

Big Heads Media — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:30:00 -0500

The 2020 NFL season is upon us and the Bears take the field in just a few days! Brendan Sugrue is joined by Jeremy Layton to talk through the Bears offense and cover the hot topics from each position group. The two discuss Mitchell Trubisky getting the starting nod, concerns around the running backs, why Allen Robinson hasn't signed a contract extension yet, expectations for the tight ends, and what to make of the not-so revamped offensive line.

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You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

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Welcome to season 2

Big Heads Media — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0500

The 46 Podcast is back for the 2020 NFL season! Brendan Sugrue provides a brief update on the podcast and plans for this season. He also discusses his hiatus from the show over the NFL offseason.

Follow the podcast on Twitter @The46Pod and @BrendanSugrue. You can also check out Brendan's work at Bearswire.com.

Early offseason outlook with Joey Ricotta

Big Heads Media — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 23:55:00 -0600

The Bears aren't back yet but The 46 Podcast is! Host Brendan Sugrue catches up on the early offseason moves with the Scorecrow's Joey Ricotta. The guys discuss the newest additions to the coaching staff, whether QB Mitchell Trubisky should remain the starter going into next season, their love for Allen Robinson, and much more. Follow Joey on Twitter @Theriot326.

Follow Brendan on Twitter @BrendanSugrue and check out his work at Bearswire.com.

Bears beat the Vikings and where did the season go wrong?

Big Heads Media — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 19:05:00 -0600

Eddy Pineiro and the Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings JV team 21-19 to finish the season at 8-8. Brendan Sugrue shares his thoughts on the game and reflects on the season as a whole. When was the turning point for this team and how did we get to 8-8?

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Bears fall to the Chiefs

Big Heads Media — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:50:00 -0600

Can the 2019 season please end? The Bears were blown out by the Kansas City Chiefs, losing 26-3, proving yet again they picked the wrong QB two seasons ago. Brendan Sugrue searches for answers to try and fix this team and is already looking ahead to 2020. He still shares his thoughts on the game and what his take is on why the offense continues to fail.

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Bears lose to the Packers and get eliminated from playoff contention

Big Heads Media — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600

The Bears saw their playoff hopes vanish after losing to the Packers watching the Vikings beat the Chargers. Brendan Sugrue explains what he saw both good and bad from Sunday's game, including the Cordarrelle Patterson penalty, Mitchell Trubisky's day, the missed lateral opportunity, and Akiem Hicks' resolve.

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Bears-Packers Preview

Big Heads Media — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 23:45:00 -0600

It's Packer week! The Bears head up north to Green Bay, hoping to stay alive in the playoff race at 7-6. Brendan Sugrue offers what he'll be looking for in the game and talks about Akiem Hicks' potential return, how the Packers may attack the defense, what the rematch between coach Matt Nagy and Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine might have in store, and how this game could make or break Mitchell Trubisky's redemption this season.

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Bears Defeat the Cowboys 31-24 and Playoff Prospects

Big Heads Media — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:50:00 -0600

The playoffs are still a possibility as the Bears take down the Cowboys 31-24 behind a historic performance from Mitchell Trubisky. Brendan Sugrue offers his analysis and describes the scene at Soldier Field for the game. He also talks through the defensive injuries and what the playoff possibilities now look like with just three games to go.

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Bears get a comeback win against the Lions and Bears fandom

Big Heads Media — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:35:00 -0600

We're thankful for playoff hopes! The Chicago Bears win on Thanksgiving for the 2nd year in a row, defeating the Detroit Lions to return to .500 and insert themselves back into the playoff discussion. Brendan Sugrue discusses Mitchell Trubisky's best performance of the season, Anthony Miller's return to relevancy, and what's going on with Prince Amukamara. He also discusses the Akiem Hicks interview on ESPN 1000 and goes off on what it means to be a Bears fan.

Follow Brendan on Twitter @BrendanSugrue14 and check out his work at Bearswire.com.

The Bears Take Down the Giants 19-14

Big Heads Media — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 23:50:00 -0600

The Bears took care of business against the lowly New York Giants, beating them 19-14 on the lakefront. But is it too late to celebrate? Does the win really matter? Brendan Sugrue dives into the game and shares what he liked and disliked in all three phases, including Mitchell Trubisky's up-and-down play, what David Montgomery needs to do to improve, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix's strong game and much more. He also has a message to Tarik Cohen when it comes to fan booing.

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Bears Lose to the Rams

Big Heads Media — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0600

Playoff hopes are officially dead as the Bears fall to the Rams 17-7.

Brendan Sugrue discusses the game, including the mysterious Mitchell Trubisky injury, Eddy Pineiro's fall from grace, what's going on with Anthony Miller, why the rookies should see the field sooner rather than later, and Roquan Smith's redemption.

Follow Brendan on Twitter @BrendanSugrue14 and check out his work at Bearswire.com.

Bears beat the Lions

Big Heads Media — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:45:00 -0600

The Bears are not the worst team in the NFC North! They beat a banged-up Lions team 20-13 to snap a 4-game losing streak. Brendan Sugrue disects the win and shares his takeaways from the game, including his thoughts on the Cody Whitehair-James Daniels swap and Danny Trevathan's injury.

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Bears Vs. Eagles Reaction and Big Picture Issues

Big Heads Media — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 22:50:00 -0600

The Bears continue to spiral out of control, losing their 4th straight game and setting dubious offensive records in their 22-14 loss against the Eagles. Brendan Sugrue touches on the game, but then goes in on the team for their continued failures and points the finger at Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy.

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Bears vs. Eagles Preview with Chris Michaels

Big Heads Media — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:35:00 -0500

It's a rematch of the 2018 Wildcard game as the Bears travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles. Brendan Sugrue is joined by Eagles super fan Chris Michaels, who offers his biased take on the game and shares his thoughts on the Eagles season and what he thinks of the Bears. The two also take a detour into the rest of the league and share their thoughts on teams like the Ravens, Patriots, Rams, and much more.

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Bears lose to the Chargers

Big Heads Media — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The Chicago Bears are falling off a cliff at this point, losing a heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Chargers 17-16 thanks to some inexcusable coaching decisions from Matt Nagy and uneven quarterback play from Mitchell Trubisky. Host Brendan Sugrue vents his frustration and declares the team's playoff hopes are over.

Follow Brendan on Twitter @BrendanSugrue14 and check out his work at Bearswire.com.

Stories with Earl Bennett

Big Heads Media — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:05:00 -0500

Former Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett joins host Brendan Sugrue to discuss his playing days while sharing stories of his former teammates and coaches. Hear what he has to say about the Marc Trestman-Jay Cutler dynamic, his most memorable interaction with former OC Mike Tice, and his thoughts on the 2011 team's trip to London.

Earl also provides thoughts on the 2019 team, such as what they need to do coming out of the bye week, what he thinks of QB Mitchell Trubisky, why he thinks Riley Ridley will be a star in 2020 and more.

Follow Earl on Twitter @EarlBBennett and visit Prostylemedia.com.

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Bears Lose to the Raiders

Big Heads Media — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 23:45:00 -0500

London wasn't calling for the Bears as they were outplayed for most of the day by the Oakland Raiders, losing 24-21. Brendan Sugrue shares his thoughts, including critical comments surrounding the offensive line and QB position.

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Bears vs Raiders Preview

Big Heads Media — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500

London is calling and the Bears are ready to answer against the Oakland Raiders. Brendan Sugrue recaps the week's storylines and looks ahead to this week's game and what the Bears need to do to secure a win. He talks through the Roquan Smith situation, the QB questions surrounding Chase Daniel and Mitchell Trubisky, what the Raiders might do against the Bears defense, and the keys to the game.

Follow Brendan on Twitter @BrendanSugrue14 and check out his work on Bearswire.com

Bears-Vikings Reaction

Big Heads Media — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 23:55:00 -0500

The Bears are on a 3-game winning streak and the defense has never looked better under Matt Nagy as they pummeled the Vikings 16-6. Brendan Sugrue shares his thoughts following the game and gets into the defense's stellar play, Chase Daniel stepping in for Mitchell Trubisky, the backups stealing the spotlight, and what to expect heading into week 5.

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Bears 31 - Redskins 15 Reaction

Big Heads Media — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:20:00 -0500

"Primetime" Mitchell Trubisky finally arrives, the defense gets five takeaways off Case Keenum, and the Bears beat the Redskins for the first time since 2003 to go 2-1. Brendan Sugrue dives into the game, sharing his thoughts on what went right for the Bears, specifically Trubisky's first half and how the coaching staff finally used David Montgomery correctly. He also talks through some of the key injuries that may be a factor as the Bears prepare to take on the Minnesota Vikings in week four.

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Bears vs. Redskins Preview with Alex Zeese

Big Heads Media — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Week 3 is upon us and Brendan Sugrue is joined by Hogsty Podcast co-host and producer Alex Zeese to preview the matchup between the Bears and Redskins. Brendan also discusses the Eddy Pineiro victory tour, why it's alright to criticize Mitchell Trubisky's performance, and his keys to a Bears victory.

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Bears-Broncos Reaction

Big Heads Media — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Eddy Pineiro kicks the Bears to victory! Brendan Sugrue breaks down what he saw during the Bears last-second win against the Denver Broncos. He dives into Mitchell Trubisky's lackluster performance, the return of the running game, another stout performance from the defense, and who the 2019 team reminds him of.

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Bears-Packers Reaction

Big Heads Media — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 01:15:00 -0500

The Bears opened their season with a thud, losing to the Green Bay Packers 10-3. Brendan Sugrue shares his immediate thoughts following the game and issues such as the play of QB Mitchell Trubisky, Matt Nagy's play calling, and how did the Bears end up with so many penalties?!

2019 Bears Season Preview

Big Heads Media — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 21:00:00 -0500

The first episode of the 46 Podcast kicks off with a recap of the Chicago Bears biggest offseason stories as the charter franchise gets ready to open their season against the Green Bay Packers. Hosted by Bearswire's Brendan Sugrue, he's joined by Chicago sports and Iowa State football expert Sean Jankowski to breakdown David Montgomery, the team's kicking woes, Matt Nagy's preseason philosophies, what to expect from QB Mitchell Trubisky in 2019 and much more.

Read all of Brendan's articles at https://bearswire.usatoday.com/author/bdsugrue/