EZ, Smoke and the GM Podcast

Episode 146: Winning Free Agency

It looks like the Bears are big winners in the free agency market. They made some key aquisitions to bolster their offensive and defensive lines. We discuss those move plus look at the key signings across the rest of the NFL. We also delve into the LeBron James/Stephen A. Smith kerfuffel in LA. Who’s right in this dustup? 

Episode 145: Combine Time

As the NFL Scouting Combine wraps up in Indy, our GM breaks down some of the players the Bears will be looking at in April’s draft. We take a look at the Bulls and whether or not its smart for them to go for a spot in the play in tournament. Is LeBron James correct in his assessment that the media is too negative in their coverage of the NBA? And we talk a little college hoops as tournament time quickly approaches. 

   

Episode 144: Super Bowl Recap

This week we recap Super Bowl LIX. Patrick Mahomes had possibly the worst game of his career. Do we as fans and analysts put too much importance on the QB position? Josh Allen won the MVP. Did the media get that right? Plus we talk a little NBA. We discuss the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers and what in the world are the Bulls doing? 

Episode 143: The Bears Get Their Guy

The Bears have hired a head coach. Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson takes the job. We give our thoughts on the hire. Most importantly we discuss if this is a step in the right direction or if this will be the same old Bears blunder.  

Episode 142: The Bears Offseason Begins

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. 

Episode 141: Are The Bears Serious???

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 what the Bears have done with Caleb Williams. 

   

Episode 140: Bears Run Losing Streak To 9

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?

Episode 139: 8 Games and Counting

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. 

Episode 138: The Bears Are Screwed

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. 

Episode 137: Eberflus Fired, Bears Need Coach

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.