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The Chicago Bears are 2-1, national expectations are rising, and some major roster questions are already beginning to take shape.First, Cole Kmet's role has changed dramatically. Through three games, Colston Loveland has played 84.2% of Chicago's offensive snaps, compared with 62% for Kmet, while Kmet has just two receptions for 35 yards and one touchdown and has gone without a catch in each of the last two games. That doesn't mean Kmet has become a bad player — but it does raise a legitimate question about what his future looks like if Loveland has clearly become TE1. Pasted textAnd the economics make the conversation even more interesting. Kmet's restructured deal carries a cap hit of roughly $7.78 million in 2026, but that jumps to $15.425 million in 2027, the final year of his current contract. If Sam Roush continues developing into a cheaper blocking and multiple-tight-end option, Ryan Poles may eventually have a real decision to make. Pasted text Pasted textThen there's Darnell Wright.Chicago gave Wright a massive four-year, $116 million extension with $93 million guaranteed, and early returns have been excellent. Through three games, Wright has played every offensive snap while independent charting credits him with zero sacks allowed, zero QB hits, three pressures allowed and zero penalties. Pasted text Pasted textFinally, the national conversation around Chicago has shifted dramatically after the 27-7 win over Philadelphia without Caleb Williams. NFL.com moved the Bears up four spots to No. 12 in its Week 4 power rankings, while other rankings have pushed Chicago into the top 10 discussion. The question isn't whether the Bears deserve more respect — it's whether fans and media are moving too quickly from “interesting team” to “NFC contender.” Pasted textHaize breaks down:

Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece break down the Bears' dominant Monday Night Football win over the Philadelphia Eagles behind backup quarterback Case Keenum. They react to the backup quarterback victory, Ben Johnson's coaching masterclass against Vic Fangio's defense, the eight-minute statement touchdown drive that put the game away, and the reshuffled offensive line with Jonah Jackson and Darnell Wright. They also dive into Dennis Allen's defense confusing Jalen Hurts, standout performances from Grady Jarrett, Dayo Odeyingbo, Austin Booker, Malik Muhammad, and Dylan Thienemann, plus Khalif Raymond's emergence, Rome Odunze's drops, Kyle Monungai's downhill running, and the Case Keenum versus Tyson Bagent backup quarterback debate. They finish with a look at Caleb Williams' hamstring recovery timeline, the Week 4 matchup against Aaron Glenn's New York Jets, and why this Bears team has real Super Bowl hopes in a wide-open NFC. Subscribe to Bear Necessities Podcast for Chicago Bears analysis throughout the NFL season, and leave a rating or review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. For Business Inquiries please reach out to: Bearnecessitiespodcast@gmail.com

Harbor previews the Eagles-Bears matchup from Chicago with Case Keenum, the Bears rushing attack and an Eagles pick. Complete former NFL tight end and Bears analyst Clay Harbor interview on Chicago quarterback depth, Ben Johnson, Darnell Wright's run blocking, Caleb Williams and Eagles-Bears prediction.Birds 365 airs live weekdays 8–10 AM ET at youtube.com/@JAKIBSports. Articles and every episode: jakibsports.com/shows/birds-365. Presented by Fritz & Bianculli Law, (215) 458-2222, fbesq.com.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bears On Tap reviews the all-22 tape of the Bears offensive line from their week 12 loss to the Vikings. Ron and Q answer questions about the Bears OL performance as they review the tape from Braxton Jones, Joe Thuney, Garrett Bradbury, Jonah Jackson, and Darnell Wright! Jump in to talk through the trenches with Bears On Tap!#Bears #ChicagoBears #offensiveline #NFL #DarnellWrightBears On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bears news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates.Support the show! Purchase the most comfortable Chicago Bears gear that you can own from our partners at ⁠⁠⁠HOMAGE⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BearsOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButkusStats⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LuceOnTap⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@thesunnyv⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@smpatel06

The Chicago Bears head into Monday Night Football shorthanded — but are the 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles really as unbeatable as their reputation suggests?Philadelphia has won its first two games by a combined six points, beating Washington 24-22 before needing a late touchdown drive to escape Tennessee 24-20. That deserves respect — good teams know how to survive close games — but it also means the Eagles haven't separated from anybody yet. And Philadelphia enters Week 3 with several injuries worth monitoring. Dallas Goedert is dealing with an MCL sprain, DeVonta Smith missed Thursday practice with a hamstring issue, and Saquon Barkley and Jalen Carter were among the players limited. The final injury picture still matters, so the correct question isn't whether Philly is “decimated” — it's whether Chicago can exploit whatever limitations remain Monday night. But the Bears have their own problems.Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent began the week as non-participants, along with Kyle Monangai, Cairo Santos and Tyrique Stevenson, potentially setting up a game where coaching, defense, the running game and mistake-free football matter even more than usual. Haize also asks whether Bears fans are blaming the wrong people for the offensive disaster against Minnesota.PFF currently has Chicago's offensive line ranked No. 5, while Jonah Jackson and Darnell Wright have been among its highest-graded linemen through two weeks. Minnesota blitzed Caleb Williams on 27 of 33 dropbacks — 81.8% — meaning some of the chaos came from pressure design, protection recognition, quarterback processing and play design rather than simply offensive linemen losing blocks. We're breaking down:

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright will be ready to go for Sunday's season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field after he was a full participant at Friday's practice and had no designation for the game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Bears On Tap reviews the all-22 tape of the Bears offensive line from their week 1 victory over the Panthers! Ron and Q answer questions about the Bears OL performance as they review the tape from Braxton Jones, Joe Thuney, Garrett Bradbury, Jonah Jackson, and Darnell Wright! Jump in to talk through the trenches with Bears On Tap!#Bears #ChicagoBears #offensiveline #NFLPlayoffs #DarnellWrightSupport the show! Purchase the most comfortable Chicago Bears gear that you can own from our partners at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HOMAGE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BearsOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButkusStats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LuceOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesunnyv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@smpatel06⁠

The NFC North just opened up for the Chicago Bears.Detroit fell to Buffalo 41-31, dropping the Lions to 1-1, while Chicago and Minnesota remain 1-0. A Bears win Sunday would move Chicago to 2-0 and 1-0 in the division, giving them an early chance to make the rest of the NFC North start chasing.But there's a major storyline up front: Darnell Wright missed Wednesday's practice with a knee injury before returning limited Thursday, while Ozzy Trapilo remains limited as he works back from his surgically repaired knee. That puts Chicago's offensive tackle depth under the microscope against Brian Flores' pressure-heavy Vikings defense.Haize breaks down why this Week 2 game suddenly carries real divisional leverage, what Wright's status could mean for Ben Johnson's offense, and whether Chicago is ready to become the team everybody else in the North has to chase.

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Tribune reporter Brad Biggs to discuss the latest Bears storylines as they prepare to face the Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright returned to practice in limited fashion Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as the team continued preparing for Sunday's home-opener against the Minnesota Vikings.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Week 1 of the NFL season produced the highest-scoring opening weekend in league history. DJ and Kelcey survived it — barely — and are back to make sense of everything. This week on the High Low Sports Podcast: the biggest overreactions from NFL Week 1, a full college football chaos recap headlined by Texas defeating Ohio State and the simultaneous implosions of Oregon and Oklahoma, the inaugural edition of Kelcey's Heisman Hierarchy, two Better Than the Rest MVPs, an upset pick powered by Outlier, and the top prop of the weekend. On the overreaction front, DJ goes all in on the theme of the weekend: offense is back. The NFL just posted its most explosive opening week in history. The Bears and Panthers combined for 91 points — Ben Johnson almost went for two to push it to 60. Kenneth Walker ran 173 yards on a Monday night and won fantasy leagues for people who were already asleep. Kelcey's overreaction: the New York Giants are legitimate. The trio of Nabers, Dart, and Scadaboo ran the ball directly down the Cowboys' throats all game. Isaiah Likely scored twice in his debut. Matt Nagy, Greg Roman, and Brian Callahan — three offensive minds who have each been fired from previous posts — somehow combined to produce one of the cleanest game plans of the week. In college football, Texas took down Ohio State in one of the great fourth-quarter comebacks of the young season, with Arch Manning leading the final drive. Oklahoma got humiliated at Michigan. Oregon looked unrecognizable. All three had been top-11 teams in the AP Poll. Now only Ohio State remains ranked, sitting at sixth after a five-spot drop. Kelcey's inaugural Heisman Hierarchy puts Darian Mensah of Miami at No. 1, Malachi Tony at No. 2, Arch Manning at No. 3 for that fourth-quarter performance alone, and Jeremiah Smith at No. 4 after a 9-138-2 showing despite two drops. Devin Dampier of Utah gets an honorable mention — worth watching as the season develops. For MVPs of the week, Kelcey goes Kenneth Walker on 23 carries for 173 yards and two scores. DJ gives the award to Bears right tackle Darnell Wright — who anchored a running game that averaged eight yards per carry to his side 65 percent of the time and never allowed a sack. The upset pick: Troy Trojans +26.5 at Missouri at plus odds. Five-and-one ATS in their last six road games. Nine of ten against the spread overall. Big spread, underdog, plus odds — the exact situation Outlier surfaces. The top prop: Kenneth Walker over 79.5 rushing yards. He just gave you 173 against Denver. The Colts allowed nearly 200 rushing yards to the Ravens and are playing on their own turf in Indianapolis. DJ is putting multiple units on this one.

The Chicago Bears are getting plenty of national respect after their 59-point Week 1 explosion — but the first Week 2 injury report gives fans something new to watch.Starting right tackle Darnell Wright did not practice Wednesday with a knee injury, while D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Malik Muhammad and Dayo Odeyingbo were all limited ahead of Chicago's matchup with Minnesota.That comes during a week where the Bears are also collecting hardware. D'Andre Swift was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 124 yards and three touchdowns, becoming the first Bears running back to win the honor since Jordan Howard in 2016. Caleb Williams also received weekly recognition after accounting for four touchdowns in the Bears' historic opener.And the national hype is growing: Chicago jumped from No. 6 to No. 2 in FOX Sports' Week 2 power rankings, behind only Baltimore.Haize, Bobby & C-Dub breaks down the injuries, what losing Wright would mean against Brian Flores' pressure-heavy Vikings defense, the Caleb/Swift awards, and whether the Bears are REALLY ready for top-two expectations.

The Chicago Bears were without a few linemen during Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Right tackle Darnell Wright missed practice with a knee injury while defensive tackles Grady Jarrett and Neville Gallimore were also out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Ben Johnson knows the Chicago Bears cannot keep relying on Caleb Williams to become a fourth-quarter superhero. Over Chicago's final eight games last season, playoffs included, the Bears scored more points from the fourth quarter on than they did in the first three quarters combined. The next step for Caleb and this offense is learning to control games from the opening drive.Haize also breaks down how the 2023 Panthers trade became a full roster-building tree, eventually helping Chicago land Caleb Williams, Darnell Wright, Luther Burden III, Tory Taylor and more.Plus, is Cole Kmet quietly entering a decision year with his 2027 cap hit jumping above $15 million while Colston Loveland rises and Sam Roush develops?

Bears star right tackle Darnell Wright exited practice Tuesday with what looked like a right elbow injury. Dan Wiederer details what he saw for Mark Grote when Darnell Wright walked off the field. The Bears certainly can't afford for him to have a serious injury. In other news from training camp, head coach Ben Johnson indicated the Bears still aren't sure who their starting left tackle will be when they take on the Panthers in Week 1 of the regular season. When will they make that decision? Also, Johnson explained how pleased he is with quarterback Caleb Williams' progress. And there's a rumor the Bears could possibly trade defensive tackle Gervon Dexter.

The Chicago Bears are finally getting healthier at exactly the right time—and Luther Burden III is BACK on the practice field.On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down Burden's return, what it could mean for Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's offense, the latest Bears 53-man roster bubble battles, the still-unsettled left tackle situation and why the Atlanta Falcons could become a legitimate trade destination for Gervon Dexter Sr.Let's start with the good news.After missing multiple weeks with a groin injury, Luther Burden III returned to practice and participated in individual work as Chicago ramps toward the regular-season opener against Carolina.And Burden wasn't alone.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears report after the team had a light practice Wednesday ahead of a joint practice against the Titans on Thursday in Nashville. After that, Rahimi and Grote discussed Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson sharing a message for the team recently.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to Bears right tackle Darnell Wright exiting practice early Tuesday due to an apparent elbow ailment.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. After that, they discussed the White Sox's 11-7 win over the Rangers. Later, they reacted to Bears right tackle Darnell Wright exiting practice early Tuesday due to an apparent elbow ailment.

In the third hour, Ramie Makhlouf and Sam Panayotovich discussed a few concerns with the Bears. After that, Chicago Sports Network analyst Ozzie Guillen joined the show to break down the White Sox's 11-7 win against the Rangers on Tuesday. Later, Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios joined the program to discuss the latest on the Chicago sports scene.

Bears star right tackle Darnell Wright exited practice Tuesday with what looked like a right elbow injury. Dan Wiederer details what he saw for Mark Grote when Darnell Wright walked off the field. The Bears certainly can't afford for him to have a serious injury. In other news from training camp, head coach Ben Johnson indicated the Bears still aren't sure who their starting left tackle will be when they take on the Panthers in Week 1 of the regular season. When will they make that decision? Also, Johnson explained how pleased he is with quarterback Caleb Williams' progress. And there's a rumor the Bears could possibly trade defensive tackle Gervon Dexter.

The Chicago Bears are entering the final stretch of the preseason with legitimate NFC contender expectations—but injuries, roster uncertainty and Gervon Dexter trade talks are creating some HUGE questions.On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down everything coming out of the Bears' final open training camp practice, debates whether Chicago is a legitimate NFC heavyweight or one of the NFL's biggest regression candidates, and takes a deeper look at what trading Gervon Dexter Sr. would actually mean for Ryan Poles' defensive-line gamble.Tuesday's practice once again came with injury concerns. Darnell Wright left after having the same elbow that suffered a torn UCL last season examined, while Dexter also exited practice with a trainer.But Dexter's situation became considerably more interesting because reports of his exit came on the same day Chicago was reportedly involved in trade discussions surrounding the young defensive tackle.And who stepped into first-team work after Dexter left?

In the final hour, Laurence Holmes and Russ Dorsey were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears report following the conclusion of practice Tuesday at Halas Hall. After that, Holmes and Dorsey played and discussed the songs that elicit nostalgia among Chicago sports fans.

Laurence Holmes and Russ Dorsey were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears report following the conclusion of practice Tuesday at Halas Hall.

Laurence & Russ Dorsey discuss the news that Bears right tackle Darnell Wright left today's practice with an elbow injury.

Cam Lewis has a chip on his shoulder as he battles for a starting safety job with the Chicago Bears heading into the final weeks of training camp. Plus plenty of more notes from Tuesday's practice, including an injury scare from Darnell Wright.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Cam Lewis has a chip on his shoulder as he battles for a starting safety job with the Chicago Bears heading into the final weeks of training camp. Plus plenty of more notes from Tuesday's practice, including an injury scare from Darnell Wright.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali reacted to an interesting comment from Bears defensive end Montez Sweat.

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The Bears training camp storylines keep coming as Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are joined by The Bigs Media's Herb Howard to break down the biggest takeaways from camp so far, including Caleb Williams' continued growth, key injury updates, and the left tackle battle. They also discuss under-the-radar standouts, Darnell Wright's record-setting extension, and what to watch as the Bears inch closer to the start of the NFL season.

Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron listened and reacted to Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright explain how much offensive line coach Dan Roushar has meant to his career.

In the final hour, Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron were joined by Ozzie Guillen Jr. to discuss his father's legacy as the White Sox are set to retire his No. 13 in a ceremony Saturday. After that, Holmes and Herron listened and reacted to Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright explain how much offensive line coach Dan Roushar has meant to his career. Wright recently signed a four-year, $116-million contract extension with the Bears.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the importance of the massive contract extension the Bears have agreed to with right tackle Darnell Wright.

Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer break down the latest news from Halas Hall after the Bears locked up offensive lineman Darnell Wright with a long-term contract extension earlier this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darnell Wright's massive new NFL contract has sparked a fascinating conversation for Tennessee football fans—and it raises an important question about former Volunteers offensive lineman Lance Heard. On this episode of the Big Orange Podcast, Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan discuss whether Lance Heard made the right decision by transferring from Tennessee to Kentucky after reportedly wanting to remain at left tackle. With Darnell Wright becoming one of the highest-paid offensive linemen in NFL history after embracing a move to right tackle during his Tennessee career, the hosts examine whether Heard may have sacrificed long-term NFL development in pursuit of a different opportunity. Darnell Wright's journey has become one of the best player development stories of the Josh Heupel era. After arriving at Tennessee as a five-star recruit, Wright played both tackle positions before willingly moving back to right tackle, where he developed into a first-round NFL Draft pick. Now, after signing a four-year, $116 million extension with the Chicago Bears, Wright has shown that NFL teams value elite offensive tackles regardless of whether they play on the left or right side. Charlie and Zach compare Wright's career path with Lance Heard's situation. Tennessee appeared set to move Heard to right tackle with freshman standout David Sanders taking over on the left side. Rather than embracing that transition, Heard transferred to Kentucky. The discussion explores whether staying at Tennessee, continuing under offensive line coach Glen Elarbee, and demonstrating positional versatility may have provided a better path toward maximizing his NFL Draft stock. The conversation also dives into one of college football's biggest modern debates: NIL versus long-term player development. While every top player is earning compensation in today's game, the hosts question whether constantly chasing the largest NIL offer can sometimes come at the expense of coaching continuity, scheme familiarity, and ultimately NFL readiness. They argue that players who prioritize development, consistency, and team success often put themselves in better position to earn substantially more money at the professional level. The episode also highlights Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter as an example of a player whose actions may resonate with NFL evaluators. Rather than seeking the highest bidder after briefly entering the transfer portal, Carter returned to Tennessee, embraced a changing role under a new defensive coordinator, and demonstrated the type of leadership and team-first mentality that NFL organizations often value. As Tennessee prepares for another season under Josh Heupel, roster decisions like these continue to shape the future of the Volunteers. Did Lance Heard make the right choice by leaving Knoxville, or will Darnell Wright's remarkable NFL success eventually be viewed as the blueprint Heard should have followed? Join Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan as they break down one of the most interesting Tennessee football discussions of the offseason. Topics Covered - Tennessee Football - Josh Heupel - Lance Heard - Darnell Wright - Tennessee Offensive Line - Tennessee Transfer Portal - NIL - College Football NIL - NFL Draft Development - Kentucky Football - Chicago Bears - SEC Football - Tennessee Football News - Big Orange Podcast - A to Z Sports Tennessee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farace, Tim, and Anthony are back for Episode 142 of Unsportsmanlike Conduct, and this week is all about the NFL doing what it does best in August: handing out huge contracts, fueling comeback rumors, creating injury timelines that make fans nervous, and giving us ranking graphics specifically designed to make everyone yell at their phone.The money conversation leads the way, because the NFL running back market apparently woke up and chose violence. Bijan Robinson reset the top of the market, Jahmyr Gibbs followed with a new Lions extension worth up to $75.75 million, and Jonathan Taylor landed a two-year Colts extension worth up to $47 million. So much for “running backs don't matter,” huh? Turns out teams still love elite backs when those elite backs are the difference between having an offense and just punting with extra steps.And it's not just the backs getting paid. Zay Flowers, Darnell Wright, Matthew Bergeron, Stefon Diggs, and Henry To'oTo'o are all part of the contract conversation too, giving the guys plenty to argue about when it comes to who got paid properly, who got overpaid, and which team is going to be pretending this was genius when the cap sheet starts looking like a crime scene.Then there's Aaron Donald, because apparently retirement is just a suggestion now. Donald worked out for the Rams this week, creating even more speculation that he could come back and join a Los Angeles defense that already added major firepower. If Donald really returns, the Rams instantly go from interesting to terrifying, and Sean McVay officially loses the right to complain about anything.Micah Parsons also gives the show a big injury-return storyline. He's recovering from ACL surgery, and Week 6 against the Cowboys has been floated as a realistic return window. That would be spicy enough on its own, but doing it against Dallas after everything that went down? That's not just a game. That's an NFL scriptwriter looking directly into the camera and smirking.And then we get to Peter Rosenberg's 2026 QB Tables, which might be the most argument-friendly thing on the entire rundown. Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Matthew Stafford at Table 1. Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels, Justin Herbert, Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, Dak Prescott, Jordan Love, Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold, and Drake Maye at Table 2. C.J. Stroud and Brock Purdy sitting at Table 3. Aaron Rodgers and Tua down at Table 4. And Table 5 is just the Browns and Cardinals as entire organizations, which is less of a quarterback ranking and more of a wellness check.So Episode 142 has everything: big NFL money, running backs getting respect again, Aaron Donald possibly unretiring just to ruin offensive coordinators' sleep, Micah Parsons eyeing a dramatic return, and QB rankings built to start fights. Farace, Tim, and Anthony are locked in, the takes will be loud, the patience will be low, and somebody is absolutely going to defend a quarterback ranking they should have abandoned immediately.Business as usual.

The Chicago Bears signed right tackle Darnell Wright to a record contract extension. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the news and provide more training camp updatesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears signed right tackle Darnell Wright to a record contract extension. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the news and provide more training camp updates.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Bears locked up an elite tackle before the market explodes, creating a move that could look like one of Ryan Poles' smartest decisions in a few years, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

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Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest NFL headlines.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share the latest news and notes from Bears training camp.

In the final hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs spoiling ace Tarik Skubal's debut with the Dodgers on Tuesday. They also reacted to right tackle Darnell Wright agreeing to a four-year, $116-million contract extension with the Bears.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to right tackle Darnell Wright and the Bears reaching a four-year contract extension worth up to $116 million.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by the Tribune reporter Brad Biggs to discuss the latest Bears storylines from training camp, including right tackle Darnell Wright agreeing to a four-year contract extension worth up to $116 million that includes a record-setting $93 million guaranteed.

In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed how the Cubs will align their starting rotation and who will move to the bullpen after a pair of significant additions by the team at the trade deadline. After that, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the show to discuss the latest Bears storylines from training camp, including right tackle Darnell Wright agreeing to a four-year contract extension worth up to $116 million that includes a record-setting $93 million guaranteed.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears report, with a focus on All-Pro right tackle Darnell Wright agreeing to a record-setting four-year, $116-million contract extension with the organization.

In the final hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel were joined by Herb Howard of "The Bigs" who recapped today's Bears Training Camp practice.

Tennessee football officially opened fall camp, and one question continues to dominate every conversation around the Volunteers: Who will be Josh Heupel's starting quarterback in 2026? On this episode of the Big Orange Podcast, Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan break down everything they learned from Tennessee's first media availability of fall camp, including extended interviews with Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre, Josh Heupel, Joey Halzle, Jim Knowles, and several Tennessee players. After hearing both quarterbacks speak, does one player have the edge in the Vols' quarterback competition? Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre are battling to become Tennessee's QB1, and while Josh Heupel isn't tipping his hand, today's media sessions provided some interesting clues about where this competition could be headed. Charlie and Zach discuss Brandon's maturity, confidence, leadership, and football-first mentality, along with MacIntyre's continued development after spending last season in the Tennessee program. The guys also debate whether Tennessee should prioritize immediate success or long-term development when deciding who starts the season opener. Beyond the quarterback competition, the podcast also covers Josh Heupel's passionate defense of Arion Carter following the NCAA's decision regarding his eligibility, Jim Knowles' honest comments about Tennessee's edge rushers entering fall camp, and the latest injury updates involving the Volunteers' secondary. Tennessee officially begins preparing for the 2026 season, and these storylines will shape the Vols throughout August as the coaching staff works toward naming a starting quarterback and finalizing the depth chart. Charlie and Zach also discuss another major Tennessee football storyline: former Vol offensive lineman Lance Heard transferring to Kentucky after reportedly wanting to remain at left tackle. With former Tennessee star Darnell Wright signing one of the richest contracts ever for an NFL offensive lineman, the hosts debate whether Heard made the right decision by leaving Knoxville instead of embracing a move to right tackle. They examine how offensive line development, NIL, the transfer portal, and NFL evaluation all intersect in today's college football landscape. As Tennessee continues fall camp, every practice, scrimmage, and media session will provide new information about the quarterback battle between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre. The first scrimmage could be the biggest turning point of camp and may determine who takes the first snap when the Volunteers open the season. Until then, every comment from Josh Heupel and every observation from practice matters. If you're looking for the latest Tennessee football news, Vols recruiting, Tennessee quarterback updates, fall camp analysis, and daily coverage of the Volunteers, you've come to the right place. Topics Covered: - Tennessee Football - Tennessee Fall Camp - Josh Heupel - Faizon Brandon - George MacIntyre - Tennessee Quarterback Battle - Tennessee Football News - Vols Practice - Jim Knowles - Arion Carter - Lance Heard - Darnell Wright - Tennessee Offensive Line - SEC Football - Big Orange Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices