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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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Jul 10, 2026

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Will Kirk Cousins and Deshaun Watson be starting quarterbacks? 01.05.2026

The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a game seven against the Boston Celtics, can they carry forward their momentum to take the series on the road? When will the Las Vegas Raiders turn to Fernando Mendoza at quarterback from veteran Kirk Cousins? Looking ahead at the 2027 NFL Draft, the top five appears loaded especially at quarterback. How did the New York Knicks throttle the Atlanta Hawks to advan...

Where will George Pickens be catching touchdowns? 30.04.2026

Star receiver George Pickens has signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys, will he actually play for Dallas this season or could he be traded? Could the Los Angeles Rams transition at quarterback from Matthew Stafford to Ty Simpson rival the Green Bay Packers when they went from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love? If the Houston Rockets complete the comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, will this go...

Will Mike Vrabel become too much of a distraction for the New England Patriots? 29.04.2026

Geoff Schwartz is in for Abdalla today, filling in with Bleck to give his thoughts on the NFL Draft. The guys discussed the Los Angeles Rams selection of Ty Simpson and how the quarterback will develop while sitting behind league MVP Matthew Stafford. Joel Embiid had a huge game for the Philadelphia 76ers last night, if he stays healthy could the Boston Celtics be in trouble? Will former Chicago B...

Did Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson lie to us? 29.04.2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers used a rare free agent tender on Aaron Rodgers, but are we any closer on a decision from the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s return? New Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson’s recent comments on the team’s interest in appear to contradict his earlier comments, what’s going on? The eight seed Orlando Magic have pushed the top seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink, can Cad...

Who was the big winner at the NFL Draft? 27.04.2026

The NFL Draft is in the books and we had a great time in Pittsburgh! Who was the big winner: the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys or Cleveland Browns? Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was wheeling and dealing again, acquiring linebacker Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. A few days later, does the Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson make any more...

Live from Day Two of the NFL Draft! 24.04.2026

It’s day two of the NFL Draft with Bleck and Abdalla continuing to broadcast live from Pittsburgh. The Los Angeles Rams selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the draft was the shocker of the night, Simpson sat down with us following his selection. We also had a chance to talk with his college teammate Kadyn Proctor who was selected by the Miami Dolphins. Notre Dame’s Jerem...

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh! 23.04.2026

The guys are at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh ahead of tonight’s NFL Draft where they’ll be interviewing several first round picks with all the latest rumblings. Bleck couldn’t pass up an opportunity to troll Abdalla over the new contract for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will not be at Patriots headquarters on Saturday during the NFL Draft as the fallout of his...

Abdalla is feeling the Love at the top of the draft? 22.04.2026

We’re one day away from the NFL Draft, where we’ll be broadcasting live from tomorrow in Pittsburgh. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left last night’s game with a concussion, can his team survive without him against the Portland Trail Blazers? What sites should Abdalla visit in Pittsburgh during the draft? No news yet on Aaron Rodgers return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, will we hear anythi...

Is Jalen Brunson the New York Knicks' fatal flaw? 21.04.2026

After the New York Knicks loss last night, did the Atlanta Hawks reveal the blueprint to beat New York is to attack Jalen Brunson? Billy Donovan will not be returning as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, where will Chicago go from here? Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson spoke about how the acquisition of quarterback Kyler Murray will push J.J. McCarthy. New England Patriots coach Mike Vra...

The Cincinnati Bengals-New York Giants trade is a win-win 20.04.2026

Dexter Lawrence was traded from the New York Giants to the Cincinnati Bengals for the tenth pick of the NFL Draft, could this be a rare deal that helps both teams? Where do the Bengals now rank among the NFL elite? Does the pickup of Lawrence help the Bengals convince star quarterback Joe Burrow they’ve done enough to compete? Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown appears headed to the New Engla...

Are tons of trades coming at the NFL Draft? 17.04.2026

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is expecting a lot of trades on Thursday at the NFL Draft, how aggressive should Kansas City be to catch the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West? The NBA Play-In Tournament wraps tonight with potential for fireworks between Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green? What first round series i...

Steph Curry is the greatest point guard of all time? 16.04.2026

We’re one week away from the NFL Draft! Have the New York Jets made their decision on the second overall pick after cancelling their visit with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey? Bleck believes after his performance last night in the NBA Play-In Tournament, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is the greatest point guard in history. Could Los Angeles Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard or even Los Ang...

Should the Raiders reconsider keeping the #1 pick? 15.04.2026

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said the team has received interest in the top pick, should he consider trading it instead of selecting Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza? Last night’s NBA Play-In Tournament game between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat was a classic, but should LaMelo Ball been ejected for taking out Bam Adebayo? The NBA is reporting record television numbers, are the n...

Adam Silver's NBA is fast food? 14.04.2026

Will Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown be traded to the New England Patriots before the NFL Draft next week? Should Eagles coach Nick Siriani take some of the blame for the current situation with Brown? The NBA Play-In Tournament is tonight and Bleck has a fast-food comparison what commissioner Adam Silver has done to the league. With talk of going to 18 games, are their lessons the NFL can...

Are Rory and Scottie the new Tiger and Phil? 13.04.2026

Did a team attempt a now-botched hit piece on Rueben Bain hoping the Miami edge rusher drops in the NFL Draft? Fresh of Rory McIlroy’s second straight win at The Masters, could the new rivalry with he and Scottie Scheffler be the new Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson? The NBA regular season has wrapped up and the guys give their thoughts on the Play-In Tournament that begins tomorrow. The Philadelphi...

Will Ty Simpson be in for a long wait at the NFL Draft? 10.04.2026

We now know what players will be present at the NFL Draft, and they include Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. How long will he have to wait before walking out on stage? The New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics and now own the tiebreaker in the chase for the second seed in the eastern conference. Has the coverage of The Masters become “broified?” New York Giants coach Matt Nagy spoke on how his ex...

Is the NBA’s 65 game rule actually working? 09.04.2026

Sean Little of NBA TV was in for Abdalla today joining Bleck. Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken explained why he missed the NFL head coaches photo, and seems pretty upset about it. What’s the worst excuse you’ve ever heard for missing work? New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins says the team should play their best quarterback, even if that’s not him. As the NBA regular season winds down,...

Are the Chicago Bulls hopeless? 08.04.2026

The Houston Texans picked up their fifth year options on quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive lineman Will Anderson. Can Stroud bounce back this season to earn a long-term deal as Houston’s franchise quarterback? The Las Vegas Raiders opened their OTAs with edge rusher Maxx Crosby in attendance, as well as minority owner Tom Brady. Should expected number one pick Fernando Mendoza already be prepa...

Is Michigan an all-time great champion? 07.04.2026

The Michigan Wolverines are national champions after their win over UConn last night. Will coach Dusty May’s team be remembered among the all-time greats? A day after North Carolina hired former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone, do we believe the Tar Heels were turned down by multiple choices? What’s next for the Chicago Bulls after nuking their front office and will it affect coach Billy Donov...

Is Michael Malone the right coach for North Carolina? 06.04.2026

Michigan takes on UConn tonight in the National Championship game with multiple huge storylines. Michigan’s dominance through the tournament gives the Wolverines a chance to be known as one of the greatest teams of all time. For UConn, Dan Hurley can win his third championship in four years and put his name among the greatest coaches in college basketball history. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lama...

Day two from Radio Row at the Final Four 03.04.2026

It’s day two from Indianapolis with our teammate from Westwood One Sports Robbie Hummel joining the guys to tip off the show from Final Four Radio Row. Another of our teammates P. J. Carlesimo then sat down with Bleck and Abdalla to look ahead to the games. Last night at dinner in Indianapolis, Bleck and Abdalla found the Michael Jordan of waiters. The Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the Okla...

Live from the Final Four in Indianapolis! 02.04.2026

After an adventurous road trip from Chicago, Bleck and Abdalla broadcasted live from the Final Four in Indianapolis. The Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, does that mean presumed number one pick Fernando Mendoza will be sitting his entire rookie season? Cousins new deal will pay him $20 million dollars guaranteed, and the guys ask has any pro athlete ever earned more...

Are the Denver Broncos actually interested in Aaron Rodgers? 01.04.2026

Talk of the NFL moving to an 18 game regular season is continuing, how quickly can the league push it through? A report has linked the Denver Broncos to Aaron Rodgers, how seriously should we take it? Where do the Pittsburgh Steelers go if Rodgers doesn’t return as their quarterback? The television ratings for March Madness have been through the roof, will that continue this weekend during the Fin...

Should the Steelers go with Kirk Cousins instead of Aaron Rodgers? 31.03.2026

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslem gave an optimistic point of view of quarterback Deshaun Watson, what is the team doing at the NFL’s most important position? Should NFL teams pause before planning for next year’s crop of quarterbacks in the NFL Draft? Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is talking with Aaron Rodgers as they await the quarterback’s decision. Would the Steelers be better off...

Thank you Duke? 30.03.2026

An all-time classic yesterday in UConn’s comeback win over Duke leads the guys to thanking the Blue Devils. With the NFL’s annual meetings going on, one of the highlights is the coach's breakfast. Bleck and Abdalla ask what NFL coach would you like to have breakfast with? Is the NFL expanding to 18 games a formality at this point? What are the Cleveland Browns doing at quarterback? San Francisco 4...

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