Waddle & Silvy

Waddle & Silvy recap the Bears Insider roundtable and discuss the latest developments in the Kyler Gordon saga, including workout videos that appear to show a disconnect between Gordon and the Bears’ medical staff. The guys debate whether the relationship can be repaired and whether Gordon should remain with the team. They also discuss Caleb Williams potentially taking less money to help the Bears...

Waddle and Silvy commence their annual Chicago Bears Media Roundtable with Courtney Cronin, Adam Jahns, Patrick Finley, Adam Hoge, Dionne Miller, Peggy Kusinski and Pat the Designer.

Waddle & Silvy continue the countdown of Tom Waddle’s 10 most important Bears, with Austin Booker landing at No. 5—or possibly No. 6 after Waddle accidentally lists two players at No. 6. The guys discuss Booker’s pass-rushing potential and how much the Bears need their defense to improve. In Waddle’s World, the crew covers Tiger Woods’ suspended license, Penn State’s Paterno family football experi...

Waddle & Silvy break down the latest twist in the Kyler Gordon saga after workout videos surface on social media, creating more questions about his rehab and relationship with the Bears. The guys also discuss the Cubs’ bullpen struggles, their fading chance to catch the Brewers and the White Sox’s huge upcoming start from Davis Martin. Plus, they compare Ryan Poles and Jed Hoyer, debate whether th...

Waddle & Silvy lead off with the latest on Kyler Gordon’s ongoing injury mystery after Ryan Poles said he does not know whether the cornerback will play for the Bears again. The guys discuss the growing frustration, Gordon’s future with the team and how the Bears are preparing to move forward without him. Jesse Rogers joins the show to discuss the Cubs’ postseason outlook, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s hi...

Waddle & Silvy celebrate the 35th anniversary of Tom Waddle’s first career touchdown catch with a special edition of “Tales From the Stylist's Chair.” Tom shares the story behind the catch, getting cut and re-signed, buying tickets for his family and the unforgettable moment with Mike Ditka afterward. The guys also discuss the Bears’ offensive potential, debate their minimum expectations for the s...

Waddle & Silvy continue Tom Waddle’s countdown of the 10 most important Bears with Colston Loveland landing at No. 6. The guys also debate the Packers’ handling of Josh Jacobs, react to the NFL’s projected top 100 players and discuss whether Caleb Williams could statistically outperform Patrick Mahomes. Plus, John Lester joins the show to talk about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s incredible stretch, the Cu...

Waddle & Silvy dive into the growing mystery surrounding Kyler Gordon after Ryan Poles admits he is unsure whether the Bears cornerback will play for the team again this year. The guys debate Gordon’s future, the frustration surrounding his ongoing injury and whether the Bears should try to salvage the relationship. They also discuss the Bears’ development under Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles’ mixed reco...

Waddle & Silvy recap the Bears’ preseason finale, including standout performances from Tyson Bagent, Zavion Thomas, Roshon Johnson, Maurice Alexander and Jordan Van Den Burg. The guys discuss how Ben Johnson’s coaching has influenced the development of the Bears’ young players and debate Ryan Poles’ record as general manager. The show also features Waddle & Silvy’s “Good, Bad and Dirty” weekend re...

Waddle & Silvy break down the Bears’ preseason finale, including Zavion Thomas’ game-breaking speed, Tyson Bagent’s strong performance and the team’s offensive potential under Ben Johnson. The guys also debate Ryan Poles’ tenure as Bears general manager, weighing his successful moves against the lack of defensive draft hits. In Waddle’s World, Tom reveals ESPN’s preseason NFL power rankings, with...

Waddle & Silvy react to an eventful weekend in Chicago sports. The guys break down the Bears’ preseason win over Tennessee, including Tyson Bagent’s impressive performance, Zavion Thomas’ breakout game and the team’s growing offensive potential. They also discuss the Bears’ defensive concerns, Gervon Dexter’s trade, roster moves and the importance of players like Jayln Johnson, Kyler Gordon and Jo...

Jeff Meller joins Waddle & Silvy to discuss the White Sox's push for the AL Central, Tristan Peters' remarkable breakout season, and whether the starting rotation can hold together through the stretch run. Meller also shares his favorite fantasy football draft values, why he's avoiding a couple of early-round running backs, and why D'Andre Swift could be one of the better values on the board. The...

Waddle and Silvy react to Dan Campbell's thoughts on high school football before Waddle reflects on the end of his NFL career and why players should appreciate every opportunity they get. The guys mix in Cubs and White Sox talk before unveiling Rome Odunze as No. 8 on Tom Waddle's 10 Most Important Bears, explaining why the second-year receiver is poised for a breakout season in Ben Johnson's offe...

Tom Thayer joins Waddle & Silvy from Tennessee to break down everything he saw during the Bears' joint practices with the Titans. He discusses Rome Odunze's impressive week, Roschon Johnson's strong camp, Braxton Jones' development, Logan Jones' learning curve, and why the Bears' defensive tackles have caught his attention. Thayer also previews the preseason opener, highlighting the players he's m...

Waddle and Silvy ask Bears fans a simple question: what is the minimum level of success this season? The guys agree that simply seeing Caleb Williams improve is no longer enough and that making the playoffs has to be the expectation. They compare the Bears to recent Bengals teams, debate whether the defense can be good enough to support a high-powered offense, and discuss what it would take to fin...

Jeff Joniak joins Waddle and Silvy from Nashville to recap the Bears' second joint practice against the Titans, highlighting Caleb Williams' sharp performance, Colston Loveland's continued emergence, the offensive line, and the competitive atmosphere between the two teams. Joniak also discusses the Bears' special teams outlook, Trey Taylor, Daniel Hardy, and why he believes the unit has a chance t...

Quick Bitch takes over the hour as Waddle and Silvy and their listeners unload about bad parking etiquette, airport security, fantasy football mock drafts, spouses, gluten allergies, dirty bathrooms, and just about everything else that has annoyed them this week. The conversation then shifts back to baseball after Jeff Passan's report on Major League Baseball's latest labor proposal, with the guys...

Adam Hoge joins Waddle and Silvy from Nashville to break down the Bears' second joint practice against the Titans, including Caleb Williams' bounce-back performance, the offensive line, Braxton Jones, Rome Odunze, and the ongoing left tackle competition. Hoge also discusses the latest injuries, why the Bears appear further ahead than they were entering last season, and whether the starters have se...

Waddle and Silvy react to Titans head coach Robert Saleh comparing Caleb Williams to a young Russell Wilson and debate whether Bears fans would sign up today for Russell Wilson's first decade in Seattle. The guys also discuss a much better day for the Bears in Nashville after a rough practice in Cincinnati, including injuries to Austin Booker and Gervon Dexter and Ben Johnson's approach to managin...

Waddle and Silvy are joined by Jesse Rogers from Rate Field to discuss a tough series loss for the Cubs and a big 3 game stretch for the White Sox. Then, they run through LaMotta's List

Waddle and Silvy continue the Bears conversation with listeners before kicking off the annual countdown of Tom Waddle's 10 Most Important Bears. Waddle explains why the list is not simply the team's best players, but instead the players whose seasons will have the biggest impact on the Bears' success. The guys also revisit the anniversary of the Khalil Mack trade during Tales from the Stylist Chai...

Waddle and Silvy spend the hour taking Bears calls as fans share their biggest prediction, concern, or expectation heading into the 2026 season. The guys debate whether Caleb Williams can take another step without immediately becoming one of the NFL's elite quarterbacks, and whether the Bears could actually be a better football team even if they finish with fewer wins than last year. They also dis...

Waddle and Silvy react to another frustrating Cubs collapse in Arizona and debate whether Jacob Webb's recent struggles are simply regression, fatigue, or the league finally adjusting to him. They also discuss encouraging news on Darnell Wright, the discouraging setback for Ben Brown, and what it means for the Cubs' postseason bullpen plans. Then the conversation turns almost entirely to the Bears...

Michael Wilbon joins Waddle and Silvy to discuss the growing controversy surrounding players returning to college after NFL opportunities, the Big Ten's new policy, and why college athletics desperately needs clearer rules. Wilbon also weighs in on the Cubs' playoff chances, Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP race with Shohei Ohtani, and the Diamondbacks accusing Chicago of stealing signs. The guys continu...