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Bleck & Abdalla

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Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation. From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments,  in  the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital p...

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Nov 6, 2026

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Is Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson a redemption story? 02.10.2026

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football, with the story of the game being quarterback Deshaun Watson. Tony Romo will not be returning to the broadcast booth with CBS. We go through our 14 questions for 14 games this NFL Sunday. Has new Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. miraculously recovered from his back injury? Is Browns coach Todd Monken the best hi...

Can Joey Porter, Jr. help fix the Dallas Cowboys defense? 01.10.2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys, how much can Porter help the Dallas defense improve? The Steelers face the Cleveland Browns tonight on Thursday Night Football, is the game more important to Cleveland than Pittsburgh? The Chicago White Sox advanced in the playoffs and delivered memorable post-game interviews. Who has the coaching advantage tonight b...

Can struggling NFL quarterbacks turn their season around? 30.09.2026

Who is more likeable between tomorrow’s quarterbacks: Cleveland Browns passer Deshaun Watson or Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers? Is too much pressure being put on the Dallas Cowboys? Will the early success of new coaching hires influence owners to make more changes across the NFL? What is the best rivalry of week four? We look at struggling quarterbacks and discuss who can turn it around am...

Can the Chicago Bears defense keep it up? 29.09.2026

The Chicago Bears took care of the Philadelphia Eagles last night behind third string quarterback Case Keenum. Can the Bears defense continue to play as well as it has during the last two weeks? Are there any signs Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert can turn around his season? Will the New York Giants eventually turn to newly acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy? The NFL flexed the Bear...

J.J. McCarthy is officially a bust, will Drake Maye join him? 28.09.2026

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil, how did the Dallas defense allow Baltimore to move into position for the winning field goal? Breaking news as the Minnesota Vikings have traded quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants, is it surprising how quickly Minnesota gave up on the top ten pick? Did the officials gift wrap a win to the Denver Broncos against the Los Angeles Ra...

Time to have a conversation about Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love 25.09.2026

The Green Bay Packers were throttled by the Atlanta Falcons last night. How much pressure is on Packers coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Jordan Love? Can Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel put it together to keep pace with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen? How will Cleveland Browns fans treat quarterback Deshaun Watson? Can New York Jets q...

Is tonight a must win for the Green Bay Packers? 24.09.2026

The Green Bay Packers face the Atlanta Falcons tonight on Thursday Night Football, are the Packers just treading water until star edge rusher Micah Parsons returns? Will quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. give the Falcons a spark? The guys respond to our teammate Lynnell Willingham’s thoughts on Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald and Denver Broncos...

Should the New York Giants and Washington Commanders move on from their QBs because of health? 23.09.2026

We have breaking news at the start of the show, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will have surgery that’s expected to end his season. Will Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll be out for revenge against the Giants? The Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears also have to plan for the week three without their quarterbacks, with Ben Johnson’s Bears possibly down to third string...

Is the New York Giants season over without QB Jaxson Dart? 22.09.2026

The Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Giants last night with quarterback Jaxson Dart leaving with an injury, can Jameis Winston keep the team afloat? Rams coach Sean McVay took the blame for the team’s travel plan to Australia, are they ready to become the juggernaut that was expected? The Indianapolis Colts will be without receiver Alec Pierce for a few weeks, can they turn it around? The Atlant...

Can the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders survive without their QBs? 21.09.2026

We open the show with an update on the injury to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, did Chicago dodge a bullet? The Commanders also lost their quarterback to injury, how will Washington fare without Jayden Daniels? The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-2, how much blame should fall on quarterback Justin Herbert? Can the Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers bounce back from their 0-2 starts? LSU coach L...

Are the Buffalo Bills the NFL’s best team? 18.09.2026

The Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions last night, should Lions fans be concerned about the team’s defense? We go through 14 questions for 14 games across Sunday’s NFL slate. Has LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt had a miraculous recovery, or was coach Lane Kiffin playing games with the injury report? Should Lions fans be concerned by how the team has played since coach Dan Campbell lost his coordinat...

Is Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff the NFL's most underrated player? 17.09.2026

Big Thursday Night Football matchup with the Buffalo Bills opening their new stadium tonight against the Detroit Lions. Are the Bills and Lions championship windows still open? Is LSU coach Lane Kiffin employing gamesmanship with quarterback Sam Leavitt’s status heading into Saturday’s game with Ole Miss? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars being overlooked across 1-0 teams? Will the scoring in tonight’s...

Who should be most concerned heading into week two of the NFL season? 16.09.2026

What 0-1 team should be most concerned heading into week two of the NFL slate? Is Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett being overlooked? Can Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock keep Seattle winning while Sam Darnold recovers? Will Saints quarterback Tyler Shough continue putting up big numbers for New Orleans? Can New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart build on his week one win? What is the o...

Are the Kansas City Chiefs back or the Denver Broncos just that bad? 15.09.2026

The Kansas City Chiefs destroyed the Denver Broncos last night, how long until Broncos coach Sean Payton takes back playcalling from offensive coordinator Davis Webb? Did Kenneth Walker’s performance change the guys’ mind on paying running backs? Are the Chiefs back? We introduce the quarterback concern meter evaluating heat around the NFL. Why were television ratings for the Seattle Seahawks open...

The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills are the best teams in the AFC. 14.09.2026

Our first NFL Sunday is in the books and the guys were impressed with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills as the best teams in the AFC. Bleck’s guy John Harbaugh got a win in his first game coaching the New York Giants, beating the Dallas Cowboys. The Chicago Bears lit up the scoreboard with a staggering 59 points against the Carolina Panthers. The Texas Longhorns are the new number one team in...

Is it time to put some respect on San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy? 11.09.2026

The San Francisco 49ers put a beating on the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, did the team’s differing travel strategies play a role? Looking ahead to NFL Sunday, we ask and answer each game’s burning question. Our friend Lindsay Rhodes of SūmerSports joined us to break down yesterday’s game. The Patriots will be without receiver A.J. Brown for a few weeks due to an ankle injury, is New England the...

Is it time to have a talk about New England Patriots QB Drake Maye? 10.09.2026

The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots in last night’s first game of the season with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye not playing well. Are the Seahawks not getting enough attention because they’re boring? What are we looking for in tonight's game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in Australia. Our friend Anthony Herron joined the show as NFL Kickoff Weekend continues...

The NFL is back tonight! Who will win Super Bowl 61? 09.09.2026

The new NFL season kicks off tonight with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Has a defending Super Bowl Champion ever had less hype than the Seahawks? Abdalla takes a victory lap on the news Aaron Donald will not be playing for the Los Angeles Rams in their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams travel schedule for the game in Australia is...

Will LSU continue playing chicken with the SEC? 08.09.2026

The SEC will vote this week on kicking LSU out of the conference, will coach Lane Kiffin back down? The New England Patriots locked up star cornerback Carlos Gonzalez, have they successfully navigated an offseason of distractions? Our pal Geoff Schwartz joins us to look ahead to the NFL season. Could Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald be better than ever? Which NFL teams can afford to...

Does College Football have a blowout problem? 07.09.2026

A wild finish for Michigan to survive week one, should the Wolverines have received that final second to throw their Hail Mary? LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s team lived up to the hype in dominating Clemson, can they keep it up? The Atlanta Falcons will start Tua Tagovailoa in week one, but how long until Michael Penix, Jr. takes back over as starting quarterback? San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan...

NBC Sports’ Mike Tomlin gives strong thoughts on Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams 04.09.2026

The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on a blocked field goal, what does the victory mean for Deion Sanders outlook this season? The legal battle wages on as LSU tries to welcome NFL players back to its roster. with the latest ruling favoring coach Lane Kiffin. What will come next what teams can win the Super bowl this season, and among them which would be the best story?...

What will Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer’s response be to the harshest punishment in NBA history? 03.09.2026

The NBA came down hard on the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard, were the penalties too harsh? Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is the wealthiest owner in sports, will he take the NBA to war? Who do NFL executives expect to be the best teams this season? After Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s latest comments involving LSU coach Lane Kiffin, should the two coaches hav...

What is the reason your favorite team won’t win the Super Bowl? 02.09.2026

The San Francisco 49ers are leaving today for Australia, a week before the Los Angeles Rams. Will the travel plan affect who wins the game? Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams has lost his “goofiness.” Another day, no resolution in LSU’s fight to add former NFL players to their team. The Las Vegas Raiders announced Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback over first overa...

Are we sleeping on the San Francisco 49ers heading into the opener with Aaron Donald’s Los Angeles Rams? 01.09.2026

Can the San Francisco 49ers find a way to upset the Los Angeles Rams, with or without Aaron Donald, week one in Australia? Are we looking past the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks? When should the Green Bay Packers expect star pass rusher Micah Parsons back? LSU coach Lane Kiffin is holding firm on trying to add NFL players to his team despite pushback across college football including from Cl...

Are Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams the most hyped team ever? 31.08.2026

Future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald is back with the Los Angeles Rams, will he play week one against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia? Did the Minnesota Vikings make the right moving keeping quarterback J.J. McCarthy on their roster? Should we be surprised the New York Giants kept wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr.? Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels won on Saturday, how many more wins are...

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