EZ, Smoke and the GM Podcast

Now that we’re officially into the Bears offseason, we give our thoughts on the team’s decision to keep Ryan Poles as General Manager. We also give our picks for who the next head coach should be. Ken Davis, the former host of NBC Sports Chicago’s Under Center Podcast joins us for some spirited Bears talk. 

The Bears losing streak is now at 10 after after their 6-3 loss to Seattle. Reports say the Bears may have already or are in the process of extending the contract of GM Ryan Poles. We discuss if that is the right move for the team and we delve into some problems that continue fester within the organization. We also compare what the Washington Commanders have done with Jayden Daniels as opposed to...

The Bears lost their 9th straight game, this time to the Detroit Lions 34-17. We recap the game and give our takes on what could happen within the front office in the next few weeks. We also give a preview of their game this week vs Seattle. Plus we recap the first week of the College Football Playoffs. With all the blowouts this weekend, were the right teams selected?

The Bears lost their 8th straight game, this time to Minnesota 30-12. We discuss if Ryan Poles' job as GM should be in jeopardy. We also discuss if the Bears' head coaching job is a desirable destination. Plus we give a preview of the College Football Playoffs and give our thoughts on Michael Vick taking the head coaching job at Norfolk State. 

The 49ers blow out the Bears 38-13 in Thomas Brown’s debut as the interim head coach. We give our thoughts on the players and coaches lackluster performances. The College Football Playoffs are set. We discuss the seedings and if the panel got the teams right. And Juan Soto signs a 15 year $765 million deal with the Mets. We discuss if this is good for baseball. 

After a 23-20 Thanksgiving Day loss to the Lions, the Bears fire Head Coach Matt Eberflus. We discuss game, the firing and who we think the Bears should hire as their next Head Coach. We also discuss how this affects the development of QB Caleb Williams. Plus we look back on Rivalry Week in College Football and who we think will make the playoffs. 

How much more pain can Bears fans take? Yet another heartbreaking loss, this time to the Vikings 30-27 in overtime. We recap the highs and lows of the game. We give our thoughts on Caleb Williams’ performance. And most importantly we discuss the job security of head coach Matt Eberflus.  

The Bears lose again in heartbreaking fashion, his time to the Green Bay Packers 20-19.  We breakdown the down the game and discuss whether or not the team played not to lose. We discuss what the Bears are missing from the top of the organization when it comes to ownership. We also look back on this weekend’s Mike Tyson/Jake Paul fight. 

The Bears lose their 3rd straight game falling to New England 19-3. The Bears were held to no touchdowns for the second straight week. In response they fire Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron. We discuss what this means for Head Coach Matt Eberflus and Caleb Williams. And we look at how much responsibility GM Ryan Poles takes for this dissappointing season.

The Bears lose in Arizona 29-9. Both sides of the ball were beaten up. The offense never got into rhythm. The defense gave up 213 yards rushing. We give our assessment on the game. We give you our thoughts on Caleb Williams’ performance. We also discuss the job that Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles have done to this point. 

You cannot be serious!!! The Bears lose in Washington on a Hail Mary as time expired. We discuss the heartbreaking play. We also take a look at the rest of the game and the many missteps taken by the team. Who is to blame for the lackluster performance by the offense? And who won the battle of QB’s between Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels?  

On this week’s edition of the podacst the fellas are in a good mood. GM’s Tennessee Vols took out Alabama. Coach Smoke’s New York Yankees are headed to the World Series. And we’re all pumped up about the Bears heading into their game in Washington. Was the London game a coming out party for Caleb Williams? Is this week a must win game for the Bears? And how good is the NFC North? We also discuss t...

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the Bears win over the Rams. We discuss what we learned and look ahead to next week vs the Panthers. We discuss the life and legacy of Pete Rose. We also look back on the career of Chicago legend Derrick Rose. Is he a Hall of Famer? 

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the Bears loss in Indy. GM blows his top and tells us his issues with the entire Bears organization. Its definitely worth the listen. 

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the Bears week 1 victory over the Titans. We give our thoughts on the performance Caleb Williams, the Bears offense and try to figure out why the offensive line wasn’t a priority in the offseason. We give our thoughts on Tyreek Hill being forcefully detained by police before the Dolphins game in Miami. Colorado suffers a loss in Nebraska. Is the honey...

On this week’s edition of the podcast we get you all set for Week 1 of the NFL season. We preview what to expect from Caleb Williams and the Bears. We give our NFL season predictions. And Glynn tells us what’s going on in Tallahasee, Florida as Florida State drops their first two games of the season. 

On this week’s edition of the podcast we discuss the Bears’ pre season. We give our thoughts on the early development of QB Caleb Williams and the new look offense. We also look back on the first three episodes of Hard Knocks as they follow the beloved Bear. Has this season of the show been as entertaining as past seasons? 

On this week’s edition of the podcast we have a passionate discussion about MLB’s decision to integrate the Negro League’s statistics with their lifetime statistics. We discuss the WNBA and their skyrocketing popularity. Is their an issue with the way rookie superstar Caitlin Clark is being treated by veteran players? And it wouldn’t be a complete show without talking Bears. Is Ez crazy for thinki...

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the 2024 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. Caleb Williams is officially a Bear. We give our thoughts on all the Bears draft picks and let you know if we are finally over the Justin Fields trade. We also take a look around the division to see what our rivals did in the draft. And we give our draft grades for the Bears.  

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the Women’s NCAA Championship as South Carolina took down Caitlin Clark and Iowa. We give our thoughts on what the future of women’s college hoops will bring. We also preview the Men’s NCAA Championship as defending champ UConn will face Purdue. Plus we discuss the NBA future of Purdue two time National Player of the Year Zach Edey. And we’re just 3 w...

Justin Fields has been traded. The QB we thought had a bright future for the Bears was sent to Pittsburgh for a 6th round pick. We spend the entire episode venting about the trade we hoped wouldn’t happen. 

NFL Combine week has come and gone. We discuss the latest happenings with the Bears, Caleb Williams and Justin Fields. Which way is Ryan Poles leaning with the #1 pick? And is Caleb Williams the future or is it another QB prospect in the draft. And Mad Dog Russo gave his top 5 toughest sports on First Take this week. We discuss our Top 5. 

On this episode we continue the discussion of what the Bears should do with the #1 pick in the draft. Should they take Caleb Williams, trade the pick and keep Justin Fields, or how about taking Marvin Harrison Jr? We go over all the scenarios. Glynn tells us who the Bears should pay close attention to at this week’s NFL Combine. We look back on the disater that was NBA All Star Weekend. And have t...

On this edition of the EZ Smoke and the GM Podcast we look back at the fallout of Colin Cowherd telling the world that USC QB Caleb Williams does not want to play for the Bears and then walking it back the next day. Is Ryan Poles's draft situation with the #1 pick the toughest one in NFL history? It looks like 3 Bears are headed to the Hall of Fame and we give our picks on the Super Bowl. 

On this week’s episode of the @Ez. Smoke. GM.Podcast we recap Championship Sunday in the NFL as Kansas City and San Francisco are heading to the Super Bowl. We look at what went wrong with the Ravens and Lions and look ahead to the big game in just under 2 weeks.        #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA