Podcast appearances and mentions of Dennis Allen

There's a type of quarterback that Dennis Allen defenses struggle with full 799 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:19:00 +0000 33CC5jijtV1Pchk8LieZTzt6txD38qHO nfl,chicago bears,sports Spiegel & Holmes Show nfl,chicago bears,sports There's a type of quarterback that Dennis Allen defenses struggle with Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwa

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The Bears are focused on not having a letdown against the three-win Browns on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down the matchup. The Bears could be getting a couple of key players back for this one, while the Browns are going to be missing a few important players. Of course, Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett will have the full attention of the Bears — what's the plan for slowing him down? And what could Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen do to throw off Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears are focused on not having a letdown against the three-win Browns on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down the matchup. The Bears could be getting a couple of key players back for this one, while the Browns are going to be missing a few important players. Of course, Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett will have the full attention of the Bears — what's the plan for slowing him down? And what could Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen do to throw off Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Tyler revel in Bear misery...but not enough Bear misery for Paul's taste, as much of Chicago is stoked by this loss. The boys point out why you shouldn't be happy about getting torched by Christian Watson and famous cornerback Bo Melton, why Josh Jacobs may have saved the season, the trouble with the late run defense, Keisean Nixon roasts, and Tom Brady not being able to tell the truth because of a big ol conflict of interest. And also he's bad at his job. Both of his jobs. Also, enter our raffle here!https://www.patreon.com/posts/mke-tailgate-rae-145397509?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

On a new Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Tyler revel in Bear misery...but not enough Bear misery for Paul's taste, as much of Chicago is stoked by this loss. The boys point out why you shouldn't be happy about getting torched by Christian Watson and famous cornerback Bo Melton, why Josh Jacobs may have saved the season, the trouble with the late run defense, Keisean Nixon roasts, and Tom Brady not being able to tell the truth because of a big ol conflict of interest. And also he's bad at his job. Both of his jobs. Also, enter our raffle here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/mke-tailgate-rae-145397509?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

The Chicago Bears have officially climbed to the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and Haize is here to break down exactly how Chicago got here — and what it means for the road ahead. With the Rams falling to the Panthers and the Bears sitting at 9–3, the path to the playoffs now runs straight through Soldier Field… if Chicago handles business.Haize dives deep into: • Why the Bears now control their playoff destiny • What Chicago must do to take down the Packers in back-to-back matchups • Full predictions for the final five games of the 2025 season • Kyle Monangai's historic rookie run and why he may be the steal of the draft • How Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, and Dennis Allen have reshaped this franchise • The NFC playoff picture and who the Bears should be watching closelyThis is the most important stretch of Bears football in nearly two decades — and Chicago has never looked more ready.Tap in, Bears fans. The run is just getting started.

The Chicago Bears walked into Black Friday and punched the defending champs in the mouth. 281 rushing yards. A statement from the defense. A culture-defining win.In today's episode, Haize breaks down the full list of winners & losers from the Bears' 9th win in their last 10 games — and what it means as Chicago enters contender territory.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether the Cubs erred in extending the qualifying offer to left-hander Shota Imanaga, who accepted it for a $22-million payday in 2026. After that, the guys took a trip down memory lane to when Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith had a heated exchange in previous coaching stops.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took a trip down memory lane to when Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith had a heated exchange in previous coaching stops.

Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor opened their show by discussing whether they want ailing Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play against the Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field. After that, they outlined the challenge that the Steelers will present for Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and his unit. Later, they wondered if the Cubs actually expected left-hander Shota Imanaga to accept the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer that they gave him. Imanaga took it and will return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.

Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor outlined the challenge that the Steelers will present for Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and his unit Sunday.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote recap what they heard from the Bears coordinators this week. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen finally cracked a smile for us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.

Kevin Fishbain, who covers the Chicago Bears for The Athletic, joins The Alec Lewis Show to preview the Vikings' matchup versus the Bears. They talk about Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson, QB development, the Bears' offense, Dennis Allen's defense, and they also predict who will win the game. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

The Chicago Bears just dropped their most creative offensive performance of the season, and Haize is here to break down EVERYTHING happening at Halas Hall.

The Bears sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down what his arrival means for a banged up defense. We dive into why this addition could inject attitude into the locker room, how his connection with Dennis Allen helps him fit fast, and what kind of spark he can bring right away in Cincinnati. Then we turn to the Bengals matchup: Joe Flacco availability, defensive line pressure problems, red zone failures, and why this week feels like a must-win for Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's offense.

The Chicago Bears are in injury trouble — and it's hitting the offense hard.DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Luther Burden III all missed practice, leaving Caleb Williams without his top weapons. But there's some good news: Cole Kmet and Tyrique Stevenson are trending toward a return, and the Bears' new signing — C.J. Gardner-Johnson — could be a game-changer on defense.In this episode, Haize breaks down:

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma to share a Bears report with fresh audio from the locker room Friday. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will go about defending Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson on Sunday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will go about defending Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson on Sunday.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor, who praised Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's work in Chicago's current four-game winning streak.

Did Dennis Allen give the blue print to humiliate the Saints? The Dave Waffle House Injury portal is upon us, and where does the Devaughn Vele trade rank on the Mickey Loomis Trade Disaster scale?Plus we preview Saints -Bucs, the Hotline is a bit lost, and your listener questions.Get commercial free versions of all episodes AND access to our private Discord by becoming a Patron AT ANY LEVEL!! Amazon Prime users can support Saints Happy Hour FOR FREE! Instructions on how are here and link to help us is here. Saints Happy Hour is brought to you by Hardhide Ponchatoula Strawberry Whiskey and Chilton County Peach Whiskey!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pour ce huitième épisode de la saison 3 du French Quarter Podcast, la team Saints France revient sur le match de la Week 7 face aux Chicago Bears avec une défaite face à la défense d'un certain Dennis Allen.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears defense has thrived since cornerback Kyler Gordon and linebacker T.J. Edwards returned from injury. After that, they examined Bears head coach Ben Johnson's poor clock management near the end of the first half of Chicago's eventual 26-14 win against New Orleans on Sunday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears defense has thrived since cornerback Kyler Gordon and linebacker T.J. Edwards returned from injury.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.

Bears On Tap discusses the Chicago Bears' 26-14 win over the New Orleans Saints, their fourth straight victory of the season. Hosts Quinten Krzysko and Ron Luce break down Dennis Allen's revenge game against his former team, the Bears' dominant defensive performance, and how Chicago's ground game carried the day.We'll cover Tremaine Edmunds' huge impact, Montez Sweat's early strip-sack, and the defense's fourth straight game with three or more takeaways. Plus, we analyze D'Andre Swift's season-high 124 rushing yards, rookie Kyle Monangai's breakout performance, and Caleb Williams' uneven outing in a win that snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Saints.The guys also dive into Allen's emotional postgame moment, what this four-game win streak says about the Bears' growth under Ben Johnson, and how Chicago matches up with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7.Subscribe for more Bears postgame breakdowns, analysis, and debates from your favorite Bears podcast.

Pour ce huitième épisode de la saison 3 du French Quarter Podcast, la team Saints France revient sur le match de la Week 7 face aux Chicago Bears avec une défaite face à la défense d'un certain Dennis Allen.

The Chicago Bears continue their winning streak, securing a 4-2 record after defeating the New Orleans Saints. Caleb Williams faces his toughest game yet, struggling with accuracy and decision-making. However, the Bears' running game shines, with DeAndre Swift and Khalil Herbert both averaging over 6 yards per carry. The defense steps up, led by Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards, forcing turnovers and limiting the Saints' rushing attack. Dennis Allen's coaching prowess is evident as the Bears' defense continues to improve. Despite some offensive line struggles, particularly from Theo Benedict, the team finds ways to win. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Bears' performance and what it means for their upcoming matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ChiBearsCentralGet at us:Email: ChicagoBearsCentral@gmail.comTwitter:@ChiBearsCentralPhone: ‪(773) 242-9336‬Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code BEARSCENTRAL for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Bears secure their fourth consecutive victory, defeating the New Orleans Saints 26-14. Despite struggles in the passing game, the Bears' ground attack shines with 222 rushing yards. Caleb Williams faces challenges, but the defense steps up with four turnovers and four sacks. Montez Sweat, Kyler Gordon, and Tremaine Edmunds make significant impacts. The Bears' secondary continues to impress, even without key players. Dennis Allen's defensive scheme proves effective, limiting the Saints to under 50 rushing yards. Jay Moody's kicking performance contributes crucial points. As the Bears climb to first place in the NFC North, they look ahead to a matchup against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Tune in for in-depth analysis of the Bears' defensive dominance and offensive areas for improvement.Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ChiBearsCentralGet at us:Email: ChicagoBearsCentral@gmail.comTwitter:@ChiBearsCentralPhone: ‪(773) 242-9336‬Our Sponsors:* Check out Cigars International and use my code BEARSCENTRAL for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing how a revenge game awaits for Bears defensive coordinator as Chicago welcomes the New Orleans Saints to Soldier Field on Sunday. Later, Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly joined the show to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including kicker Jake Moody's heroics in the team's win against the Commanders.

We preview Saints - Bears. Will it be Kendre Miller revenge game or will Dennis Allen get to chop wood all over the SaintsGet commercial free versions of all episodes AND access to our private Discord by becoming a Patron AT ANY LEVEL!! Amazon Prime users can support Saints Happy Hour FOR FREE! Instructions on how are here and link to help us is here. Saints Happy Hour is brought to you by Hardhide Ponchatoula Strawberry Whiskey and Chilton County Peach Whiskey!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the show to preview the Bears-Saints game Sunday. Later, they reacted to Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's comments about facing the Saints, his former team, this Sunday.

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and Zach Zaidman previewed Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen being set to square off against his former team in the Saints on Sunday. After that, Score reporter/host Mark Grote joined the show to preview the Bears-Saints matchup. Later, Mike Palm of Circa Sports joined the program to set the scene for the weekend from a sports gambling standpoint.

Sean Fazende and Andre Johnson Jr break down a #Saints game with a lot of layers to it, including the QB battle between Caleb Williams and Spencer Rattler, plus #Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen facing off against his former team

There's no question the New Orleans Saints have a little added oomph behind their sails this week as they travel to Chicago to play the Bears and former coach Dennis Allen. Meanwhile, there are some distractions, as the rumor mill swirls around Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave and whether they will be traded. Any of those rumors true? NOLA.com Saints editor and Times-Picayune / Advocate assistant sports editor Zach Ewing joins host Jim Derry for his weekly visit to talk about it on another “Fun Friday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 429) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will talk about whether one should listen to the chatter around the LSU Tigers being an underdog at Vanderbilt. Zach and Jim will make their predictions for the Saints, LSU and Tulane, and they will hear from fans, who also make their picks. To finish it off, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here for another edition of the “Pick Em” contest and their Best Bets for NFL Week 7 and CFB Week 8, and our meteorologist Damon Singleton has the Dat Weather forecast for where our teams are playing this weekend.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how a revenge game awaits for Bears defensive coordinator as Chicago welcomes the New Orleans Saints to Soldier Field on Sunday.

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Jon Heyman of the MLB Network and New York Post to discuss the MLB playoffs and what lies ahead for the Cubs this offseason. Later, Mully and Haugh reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's recent praise of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

Chicago Bears reporter Zack Pearson joins Bobby and Steve to give us an inside look at the Bears. He sings the praises of former Saints head coach, and now current Bears defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen. And with the generational struggles at the quarterback position, is the city of Chicago ready to believe in Caleb Williams?

We break down the Saints injury report and preview some of the match-ups with the Bears with our sports director Steve Geller.

Can Spencer fix his redzone ills? Is Ralph jinxing the Saints Good health, Blake Grupe hates technology, AND DA HATE WEEK IS HERE!Get commercial free versions of all episodes AND access to our private Discord by becoming a Patron AT ANY LEVEL!! Amazon Prime users can support Saints Happy Hour FOR FREE! Instructions on how are here and link to help us is here. Saints Happy Hour is brought to you by Hardhide Ponchatoula Strawberry Whiskey and Chilton County Peach Whiskey!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to share his takeaways from the Bears' 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday Night Football.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma, who shared a Bears report live from Halas Hall, with a focus on what defensive coordinator Dennis Allen wants to see from cornerback Tyrique Stevenson.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma, who shared a Bears report live from Halas Hall, with a focus on what defensive coordinator Dennis Allen wants to see from cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. Later, the Spiegel & Holmes crew played Categories.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes detailed how Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen got creative in Chicago's 31-14 win against Dallas on Sunday.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to legendary quarterback Tom Brady compare the relationship between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson to his union with legendary coach Bill Belichick. Later, Spiegel and Holmes detailed how Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen got creative in Chicago's 31-14 win against Dallas on Sunday.

In the third hour of the show Laurence & Spiegs are joined by Mark Grote who shares audio from Halas Hall including Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Alen.

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor diagnose the Bears' Monday night collapse against Minnesota—penalties, late-game defense, and Caleb's accuracy—before flipping the page to a hostile trip to Detroit. They dig into what Jaylon Johnson's return unlocks for Dennis Allen, why silent count and cleaner pre-snap ops are non-negotiable, how interior pressure can rattle Jared Goff, and what Ben Johnson must change in his Detroit homecoming. Plus: O-line accountability, run-game tweaks, and final picks for Bears-Lions.

Olin Kreutz on Dennis Allen: "A heckuva football coach" full 992 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:31:13 +0000 XYeSZmEEdM2MoUtfrgfZxS92WbpZSSNp sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Olin Kreutz on Dennis Allen: "A heckuva football coach" Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.co

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