12/31 Courtney Cronin On Bears Playoff Options & Bears Vs Lions

Hour 3: National Bears Reporter for ESPN Courtney Cronin Joined Carmen & Jurko with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines.  Carmen & Jurko discussed Hockey at the Winter Olympics February 6th , 2026, | Calls: Dave Portnoy says Bears fans are scared of the Packers ***BREAKING NEWS*** Chicago Cubs are close to acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins, reports The Athletic.  Jesse Rogers joined the show with updates on the Cubs moves.  

Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko discussed the top Coach and QB marriages in the NFL.  Where does Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams rank? The guys served the Brunch Rush and discussed a variety of sports topics.  Caleb Williams spoke to the media yesterday and shared his thoughts on Bears Packers Wildcard Playoffs. 

Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko discussed after18 seasons the Ravens are looking for a new head coach after John Harbaugh put together a Hall of Fame career in Baltimore. Harbaugh was fired Tuesday after guiding the Ravens to a Super Bowl title in 2012, six AFC North titles and 193 victories, including 13 in the postseason.

Hour 3: The guys listened to Ben Johnson as he met the media from Halas Hall, Generational Gaps, Drake Maye vs Matt Stafford for NFL MVP and Albert Breer on the NFC Playoffs and the Chicago Bears. 

Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Carmen & Jurko with the latest updates on the Chicago Bears.  The guys served the Lunch Rush and discussed comments from ESPN's Ryan Clark about the Bears defense.

Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko were puzzled by ESPN Milwaukee taking shots at Ben Johnson because "he said he don't rest his players".  This Saturday it's Wildcard Weekend, Bears vs Packers on Prime, does TV networks get to flex games? They guys did their NFL Playoff Draft for fun.  

Hour 3: The guys listened to The Coaches Show with Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson and Jeff Joniak. Carmen loses money on the Steelers vs Ravens game, fans reaction to the Bears loss to the Lions.   Ben Johnson still upset the way the Bears played, a super salty tone!

Hour 2: The guys served the Brunch Rush and their Players of the Weekend. The guys talk about the Bears loss vs the Lions and how. Do the Bears spend their first-round draft pick on a pass rusher, or trade their draft capital for a more established pass rush player? They also take calls on the Bears loss and how fans are feeling after the close loss

Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko recapped the Bears 19-16 loss to the Lions.  The miscues, mistakes and mishaps.  Will they show up for the playoff game against the Packers? Can you win a Super Bowl with this defense? 

Jurko and Jesse Rogers welcome Todd Fuhrman to the program as they breakdown the weekend betting slate as they highlight the best games. Bears head coach Ben Johnson takes the podium.