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Do the Chicago Bears need another move before the NFL Trade Deadline?

Nov 10, 2026 · 43m

Summary

Hosts Dan Bernstein and Matt Abedicola analyze the Chicago Bears' approach to the NFL trade deadline, arguing the team will likely stand pat after the Jeffrey Simmons acquisition. They discuss the defense's improved pass stats, the run game's struggles against top-tier defenses, and potential upgrades like Kobe Bryant's return. The episode also covers the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback crisis and other NFL trade rumors.

Topics discussed

Burger King Quarter Pounder ad Sponsors: Giordano's, Window Guys, Kern Heating Bears trade rumors and cornerback debate Bears defense potential and Super Bowl odds Injury updates: Menungay, Stevenson, Gordon Jeffrey Simmons' impact on pass defense Kobe Bryant injury prognosis and timeline Bears bye week and secondary upgrades Kyle Monungay and the run game analysis Bears rushing stats vs top defenses Lack of explosive plays and game management DeAndre Swift usage and injury risk Offensive line depth and Cole Kmet loss Strategy for Week 11 vs New Orleans Giordano's holiday party promotion Kern Heating Heat for Heroes nomination Mental toughness and ignoring opponents Vikings QB options: Cousins, Jones, Herbert Vikings trade rumors and Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson drops and quarterback fit Vikings defense and offense stats NFL betting podcast and Cardinals QB room Carson Beck vs Jacoby Brissett starter debate Development of number one draft picks Bears perspective on Vikings QB upgrades Daniel Hardy's defensive snaps and sacks Looking ahead to Week 11 and bye week Paul Abdul kick return incident Humor: Jason's 'set back a decade' joke Chicago Window Guys owner Russ Armstrong Story: Wrong house renovation mix-up Story: Purple house painting and horse race Harrison Butker and closing remarks
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