Carmen and Jurko

Carmen and Jurko look ahead to Bears-Seahawks, discussing how Chicago can slow down Jaxon Smith-Njigba, pressure Sam Darnold and establish its running game against one of the NFL's toughest defenses. A caller proposes trading Rome Odunze and a first-round pick for Maxx Crosby, sparking a debate about whether the Bears should sacrifice offensive talent to improve their pass rush. The guys examine C...

Carmen and Jurko discuss whether Chase Young could be a realistic Bears trade deadline target as Chicago looks to improve its pass rush. The guys also address Cole Kmet's injury, Kyle Monangai's recovery and the team's options at tight end. Ophthalmologist Dr. Mark joins the show to explain the dangers of sleeping in contact lenses after Jurko shows up with an irritated eye. The Brunch Rush featur...

Carmen and Jurko kick off Bears-Seahawks week by examining Jaxon Smith-Njigba's incredible season, Sam Darnold's turnover tendencies and the challenge awaiting Chicago in Seattle. The guys recap a chaotic NFL Sunday, including the undefeated Vikings, the Packers' costly kicking mistakes and Dan Campbell's controversial fourth-down decision against Green Bay. After revisiting Ben Johnson and Campbe...

Todd Fuhrman joins Carmen and Jurko to recap the Bears' 30-24 victory over the Patriots, evaluate Caleb Williams' development and explain what the betting market expects from Chicago's upcoming trip to Seattle. Furman delivers his NFL Week 7 best bets, backing the Seahawks against the Chiefs and the Lions against the Packers, while also sharing college football plays involving Vanderbilt and BYU....

Former Bears fullback and sideline reporter Jason McKee joins Carmen and Jurko to break down Chicago's 30-24 victory over the Patriots, Caleb Williams' continued development and DeAndre Swift's physical performance. McKee also discusses Ozzy Trapilo's difficult matchup, the defensive breakdown before halftime, Ben Johnson's illegal trick play and the concern surrounding Cole Kmet's injury. The guy...

Carmen and Jurko celebrate Bears Victory Friday after Chicago's 30-24 win over the Patriots, highlighting Caleb Williams' latest 300-yard performance, Luther Burden's explosive plays and Drake Maye's costly red-zone interception. The guys revisit the Bears' defensive collapse before halftime, their impressive response after the break and Cairo Santos' game-sealing 58-yard field goal. Jurko questio...

Carmen and Jurko make their final Bears-Patriots predictions, breaking down Chicago's injury advantage, Mike Vrabel's success as an underdog and what it will take for the Bears to improve to 5-2. Jack raises four major concerns about the matchup, including Drake Maye's deep ball, Chicago's running game, Hunter Henry and whether New England can find a way to slow down Kyler Gordon. Jurko explains h...

Jeff Joniak joins Carmen and Jurko to preview Bears-Patriots, breaking down Caleb Williams versus Drake Maye, Kyler Gordon's blitzing versatility and New England's injured offensive line. Joniak also discusses Chicago's offensive efficiency, the dangers of Drake Maye's deep passing and the special atmosphere expected at Soldier Field as the Bears honor Mike Ditka. Jurko delivers his keys to victor...

Carmen and Jurko get ready for Bears-Patriots on Thursday Night Football as Soldier Field prepares to honor Mike Ditka with a stadium-wide celebration. The guys examine Chicago's injury advantage, Jonah Jackson's encouraging status and whether Caleb Williams versus Drake Maye could become the NFL's next great quarterback rivalry. With Bears fans feeling confident, Carmen and Jurko debate Chicago's...

Carmen and Jurko defend Caleb Williams against the "Checkdown Charlie" criticism and explain why his efficient passing gives the Bears plenty of reasons for optimism heading into Thursday Night Football against the Patriots. The guys dig into the Milwaukee Brewers' controversial Timeless Ticket promotion, debating whether fans who paid $1,000 for premium World Series access are getting a fair deal...

Carmen and Jurko hold a midseason NFL quarterback draft with C-Katt and Jack McGrath, selecting 16 quarterbacks for the rest of the season and debating where Caleb Williams and Drake Maye belong among the league's best. Caleb comes off the board seventh overall, while the guys discuss their surprising selections and the advanced metrics they'll use to crown a winner. The focus then shifts to the B...

Carmen and Jurko preview Thursday Night Football between the Bears and Patriots, including a highly anticipated showdown between Caleb Williams and Drake Maye. The guys hear both quarterbacks praise each other, compare their advanced passing numbers and react to Mike Vrabel shutting down the suggestion that Caleb's mobility remains limited by injury. Producer Jack McGrath catches an error in an ES...

Carmen and Jurko welcome Tom Thayer to break down the Bears' win over Atlanta, Caleb Williams' impressive return, Ozzy Trapilo's development and Thursday's matchup against Drake Maye and the Patriots. Thayer explains how Dennis Allen created pressure and why Chicago must be prepared for A.J. Brown to bounce back after a rough return from injury. Jurko then heads to the video board for an X's and O...

Courtney Cronin joins Carmen and Jurko to preview Bears-Patriots on Thursday Night Football, discussing Caleb Williams' return, Kyle Monangai's injury and how Chicago is managing DeAndre Swift's workload. Courtney Cronin also reveals details of Kyler Gordon's decision to seek outside rehabilitation, explains his impact on Dennis Allen's defense and updates the offensive line situation involving Oz...

Carmen and Jurko get an early start on the holiday season with Christmas music before turning their attention to Thursday Night Football and the Bears' showdown with Drake Maye and the Patriots. The guys compare Caleb Williams and Maye using advanced quarterback metrics, debate which young star has the edge and discuss why Caleb might have extra motivation to silence his critics. Jurko also shares...

Carmen and Jurko continue Victory Monday by celebrating the Bears' 31-23 win over Atlanta and examining how Caleb Williams' efficiency, Ben Johnson's play-calling and 40 minutes of possession helped neutralize Bijan Robinson. The guys debate whether Chicago's defense can sustain its success, what Kyler Gordon's return means going forward and whether Montez Sweat could become a trade candidate. Jef...

Carmen and Jurko continue Victory Monday by examining the Bears' impressive 31-23 win over Atlanta, including Caleb Williams' command of the offense, Ben Johnson's aggressive play-calling and Kyler Gordon's impact on defense. The guys discuss Chicago's offensive line injuries, Ozzy Trapilo's return and the upcoming Caleb Williams versus Drake Maye showdown against the Patriots on Thursday Night Fo...

Carmen and Jurko celebrate Victory Monday after the Bears beat the Falcons 31-23 behind huge performances from Caleb Williams and Kyler Gordon. The guys debate whether Caleb just played the best game of his career, breaking down his 305 passing yards, remarkable accuracy, improved red-zone execution and the latest update to the Thromometer. Gordon steals the spotlight on defense with three sacks a...

Carmen and Shea Norling close Football Friday with Todd Furman breaking down the Week 6 betting board, including the Bears-Falcons line movement, Bo Nix's struggles, Texans-Jaguars in London, Panthers-Eagles, Chargers-Chiefs and Cowboys-Packers. Todd Furman also shares his best bets on the Titans, Wisconsin Badgers and Oklahoma while looking at Ohio State-Indiana and Notre Dame-BYU. The guys discu...

Carmen and Shea Norling welcome Jason McKie to Football Friday for a trip down memory lane, revisiting the Bears' legendary 2006 comeback against Arizona and Dennis Green's unforgettable postgame rant. Jason McKie also previews Bears-Falcons, explaining how Caleb Williams' return could transform the offense, why DeAndre Swift's limited carries are puzzling, how to get Colston Loveland more involve...

Carmen and Shea Norling kick off Football Friday breaking down Caleb Williams' testy press conference, including his exchanges with Courtney Cronin and Dan Wiederer, and debate whether the Bears' secrecy surrounding his hamstring injury has created unnecessary controversy. With Caleb trending toward a return against Atlanta, callers weigh in on the quarterback situation and whether Chicago can bou...

Carmen and Shea Norling close Thursday with a musical tribute to Mike Ditka that Carmen absolutely loved until the crew suggested it was created using artificial intelligence. After a hilarious attempt to transform Carmen's rendition of Nickelback's "Photograph" into AI-generated music, the song's creator confirms that the vocals and instrumentation were produced using AI. The revelation sparks a...

Carmen and Shea Norling discuss the Brewers' postseason home-run surge as Milwaukee moves within one win of the World Series, plus some interesting betting trends for Seahawks-Broncos. Jeff Joniak joins to preview Bears-Falcons, including the expected Caleb Williams-Michael Penix matchup, the challenge of stopping Bijan Robinson and Drake London, and how Chicago can generate pressure with Montez S...

Carmen and Shea Norling open Thursday by asking whether the Bears will need to win a shootout against the Falcons as Caleb Williams and Michael Penix trend toward returning for Week 6. The guys discuss Atlanta’s dangerous rushing attack, Chicago’s depleted defense and whether scoring 31 points will be enough to get a road win. They also debate Montez Sweat’s value during his suspension, compare hi...

Carmen and Shea Norling close Back to Work Wednesday with Ben Johnson’s live press conference as the Bears prepare for Atlanta. Johnson addresses Montez Sweat’s suspension, Dayo Odeyingbo’s injury, Austin Booker, Tyrique Stevenson, TJ Edwards, Caleb Williams being listed as full and the challenge of slowing down Bijan Robinson. The guys react to the quarterback situation, including Tyson Bagent’s...