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On this edition of the Daily Score with Mark Grote, Bears quarterback Justin Fields gets real about the scrutiny he's facing as his third season in Chicago enters its final stretch. Coach Matt Eberflus then discusses his Bears defense forcing eight turnovers in the team's previous two games. Later, safety Jaquan Brisker talks about the residual anger he and his teammates will carry into the game S...

On this edition of The Daily Score, as rumors begin to circulate regarding potential candidates for the Bears' head coaching job, Mark Grote shares the names he wouldn't want to see as a replacement for Matt Eberflus if Chicago indeed moves on from him this offseason. Later, Robert Mays of The Athletic shares the names he believes could emerge as candidates for the Bears' job and former Chicago qu...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares Bears coach Matt Eberflus' response to another round of questions regarding his job security as the team returns from its bye week. Grote also shares what Eberflus had to say about facing the Lions on Sunday. Chicago lost 31-26 at Detroit in Week 11. Later, tight end Cole Kmet is thinking ... playoffs? To learn more about listener data and our...

On this edition of the Daily Score, Mark Grote explains why he believes the Bears, as a whole, are looking decent as they come off the bye week and prepare to host the Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field. Later, Audacy NFL insider Peter Kings shares a different angle regarding the way you should be watching quarterback Justin Fields during the final five-game stretch of the season. To learn more abou...

What if the Bears have already determined whether they'll stick with Justin Fields at quarterback next season? On this edition of the Daily Score, Mark Grote shares what Hall of Fame quarterback and Monday Night Football analyst Troy Aikman had to say about that idea during his recent appearance on The Score. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....

Why were there so many short passes in Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's game plan on Monday Night Football? On this episode of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares coach Matt Eberflus' explanation Tuesday for what the offense was doing in Chicago's bizarre 12-10 win at Minnesota. Grote then shares how Eberflus addressed the Bears' failure to capitalize on cornerback Jaylon Johnson's intercep...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote breaks down the Bears' ugly 12-10 win over the Vikings on Monday Night Football and assesses Chicago quarterback Justin Fields' rocky performance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote discusses the Bears players who will miss Chicago's game at the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. Grote then reacts to Sports Illustrated insider Albert Breer recently writing that he has heard Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren wants to be "more involved on the football side." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...

What part will president/CEO Kevin Warren play in making the Bears a better team? Mark Grote ponders that question on this edition of The Daily Score. Warren was named to his role in January. Later, Grote shares how embattled coach Matt Eberflus acknowledged that he's under great pressure to save his job with the Bears. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares what Bears safety Jaquan Brisker told the Bernstein & Holmes Show about quarterback Justin Fields' impressive performance in Chicago's stunning 31-26 loss in Detroit on Sunday. Fields made his first start since suffering a dislocated right thumb on Oct. 15. Grote also listened back to former Chicago quarterback Chase Daniel explain to the Parki...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares what Bears coach Matt Eberflus had to say when he faced questions regarding his conservative play-calling in the team's stunning collapse in a 31-26 loss to the Lions on Sunday in Detroit. Later, Grote shares offensive tackle Braxton Jones' explanation for why he was sent to the sideline midgame and why he had such an angry reaction to it. To l...

Justin Fields excelled in his return to action, but the Bears blew a late 12-point lead in a 31-26 loss to the Lions in Week 11. On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote breaks down Chicago's stunning meltdown in Detroit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.c...

On this edition of the Daily Score, Mark Grote shares what pass rusher Montez Sweat had to say about the impact he has had since joining the Bears' defense. Grote then shares offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's view of what consistency should look like for quarterback Justin Fields, who will return from a dislocated right thumb when the Bears visit the Lions on Sunday. Grote also shares Getsy's com...

Bears quarterback Justin Fields is ready to return. On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote discusses Fields being medically cleared to play when the Bears visit the Lions on Sunday. Fields has missed the last four games due to a dislocated right thumb, which he suffered in a loss to the Vikings on Oct. 15. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote explains why he's sick of currently suspended Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and why he doesn't want him anywhere near the Bears. Grote then discusses the critical final stretch of games that Bears quarterback Justin Fields faces when he likely makes his return from a dislocated right thumb this Sunday against the Lions. Later, Grote examines two of the...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote discusses the latest on Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who appears to be getting closer to playing this Sunday in Chicago's showdown at the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions. Fields has been working his way back from a dislocated right thumb, which he suffered during a game on Oct. 15. Grote also ponders what will happen when guard Nate Davis returns...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote examines the biggest question for the Bears as the team prepares for Week 11 against the Lions: Will quarterback Justin Fields make his return from a dislocated right thumb? Fields has been out since suffering the injury on Oct. 15 during Chicago's game against Minnesota. Grote also discusses the leap that cornerback Kyler Gordon has made in his secon...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote breaks down the Bears' ugly 16-13 win over the Panthers on Thursday Night Football. With quarterback Justin Fields getting closer to his return from a dislocated right thumb, has rookie Tyson Bagent started his final game for the Bears? Grote shares what Bagent had to say as he reflected on his time with Chicago. Coming out of halftime, Chicago coach...

Tyson Bagent will make his fourth straight start at quarterback for the Bears on Thursday as Justin Fields was listed as doubtful to play as he continues to recover from a thumb injury. On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares what Bagent said Wednesday about adjusting to NFL-level competition. Grote also shares what receiver DJ Moore had to say about facing his former team as Chicago...

In his first media session since making the shocking move Monday to fire David Ross and to install Craig Counsell as the Cubs’ new manager, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer on Tuesday explained the blockbuster change. On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reacts to what Hoyer told reporters at the annual GM Meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz. To learn more about listener data and our...

In a stunning move, the Cubs have hired Craig Counsell to be their new manager and fired David Ross, the club announced Monday afternoon. Counsell agreed to a five-year deal worth $40 million, sources told 670 The Score. The $8 million average annual salary is the most ever for a manager in MLB history. On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote was joined by Score teammate Chris Emma to react...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote breaks down the Bears' 24-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday in New Orleans. Rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent struggled for a second straight game as he committed four turnovers. Bagent has thrown six interceptions in four games since stepping in for starter Justin Fields, who's recovering from a dislocated right thumb. Fields returned to practice Friday...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares comments from Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings, who reflected on signing a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2025 season (00:13). The team announced news of the extension Thursday. Grote then shares what offensive coordinator Luke Getsy had to say regarding expectations for undrafted rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent, who wi...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote recaps a wild day at Halas Hall, including the Bears firing running backs coach David Walker and the organization working on a contract extension with newly acquired pass rusher Montez Sweat, whom Washington traded to Chicago in exchange for a second-round pick Tuesday. Grote also shares what cornerback Jaylon Johnson told reporters regarding his stal...

On this edition of the Daily Score, Mark Grote reacts to the Bears acquiring edge rusher Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick hours before the NFL trade deadline at 3 p.m. Tuesday (00:32). Grote then shares how Chicago linebacker and Illinois native T.J. Edwards reacted to learning the news of the Sweat trade while he was on the air with Bernstein &...