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Norm is digging deep into one of football’s most storied franchises — the Chicago Bears — just in time for their matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.
He takes us on a trip from the Bears’ Decatur Staleys days (yes, they were named after a starch salesman) all the way to their present-day rebuild under offensive wizard Ben Johnson. With rookie QB Caleb Williams showing promise — and running for his life behind that still-suspect O-line — the Bears are looking dangerous enough to make Cowboys fans sweat.
It’s football history, strategy talk, and a dash of “what if the first team to 40 points just wins?” anxiety — classic Norm at his finest. Plus, a quick look at Arch Manning’s Heisman odds taking a nosedive and why this weekend might be stat-padding season.
Chapters:
00:00:00 – The Chicago Bears’ Wild Ride: From Starch Salesman to Soldier Field
00:03:41 – Meet Ben Johnson: The NFL’s Math Nerd-Turned-Mastermind
00:06:39 – Caleb Williams, Rookie Record Breaker (and Future Cowboy Heartbreaker?)
00:08:22 – Why Dallas Better Fix Its Run Defense, Like, Yesterday
00:09:54 – Can Either Defense Stop a Pop Warner Team Right Now?
00:10:35 – Norm’s Must-Win Warning: Why This Game Matters Big
00:11:17 – Shoutout to Bob’s Steak & Chop House (and Wagyu Dreams)
00:11:55 – Norm’s Skin-Spot PSA (and Full Moon Healing Balm Fix)
00:12:31 – Betting on the Davey O’Brien: Arch Manning’s Odds Go Limp
00:13:47 – Cream Puff Watch: Sam Houston State Edition
Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw
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By Norm Hitzges, Bleav4.8
104104 ratings
Norm is digging deep into one of football’s most storied franchises — the Chicago Bears — just in time for their matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.
He takes us on a trip from the Bears’ Decatur Staleys days (yes, they were named after a starch salesman) all the way to their present-day rebuild under offensive wizard Ben Johnson. With rookie QB Caleb Williams showing promise — and running for his life behind that still-suspect O-line — the Bears are looking dangerous enough to make Cowboys fans sweat.
It’s football history, strategy talk, and a dash of “what if the first team to 40 points just wins?” anxiety — classic Norm at his finest. Plus, a quick look at Arch Manning’s Heisman odds taking a nosedive and why this weekend might be stat-padding season.
Chapters:
00:00:00 – The Chicago Bears’ Wild Ride: From Starch Salesman to Soldier Field
00:03:41 – Meet Ben Johnson: The NFL’s Math Nerd-Turned-Mastermind
00:06:39 – Caleb Williams, Rookie Record Breaker (and Future Cowboy Heartbreaker?)
00:08:22 – Why Dallas Better Fix Its Run Defense, Like, Yesterday
00:09:54 – Can Either Defense Stop a Pop Warner Team Right Now?
00:10:35 – Norm’s Must-Win Warning: Why This Game Matters Big
00:11:17 – Shoutout to Bob’s Steak & Chop House (and Wagyu Dreams)
00:11:55 – Norm’s Skin-Spot PSA (and Full Moon Healing Balm Fix)
00:12:31 – Betting on the Davey O’Brien: Arch Manning’s Odds Go Limp
00:13:47 – Cream Puff Watch: Sam Houston State Edition
Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw
Instagram: sunsetloungedfw
Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw
X: SunsetLoungeDFW
FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

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