Best of 104.3 The Score

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Radio.com Sports NFL insider Brian Baldinger to discuss the Bears placing right guard Kyle Long on injured reserve, the need for the team's offensive line improve, why he believes the Saints are the most exciting team in the league right now and more. (10/15/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the controversial penalties called in the fourth quarter of the Packers' win over the Lions on Monday night, his thoughts on the development of Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on the heels of Houston's win over Kansas City on Sunday and more of the latest NFL storylines. (10/15/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Bears safety Eddie Jackson to discuss the team's matchup against the Saints on Sunday, the loss of defensive lineman Akiem Hicks to a gruesome left elbow injury and more. (10/15/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by football analyst Dave Wannstedt to discuss the NFC North outlook, how losing right guard Kyle Long to a season-ending hip injury hurts the Bears and much more. (10/15/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune to discuss who will likely start at right guard now that Kyle Long has been placed on injured reserve, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky's return to practice on Monday and more. (10/15/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky returning to practice Monday. Is this good news, bad news or just news? The guys then discussed the season-ending hip injury suffered by right guard Kyle Long. If Long never plays another snap for the Bears, should the 20th overall selection in the 2013 NFL Draft be considered a successful pick or an unsuccessful one? The morning crew also discussed where the Bears rank in the NFC North after the Packers' win over the Lions on Monday night. And will the NFC North remain the toughest division in the league this season? The guys also debated who should get more criticism for the Bears' struggles: coach Matt Nagy or general manager Ryan Pace? Finally, the crew had a discussion about the Cubs interviewing Astros bench coach Joe Espada and reaching out to former Phillies manager Gabe Kapler regarding their managerial opening. Are they viable candidates? (10/15/19)

CBS' NFL Analyst, Boomer Esiason, joined the McNeil and Parkins Show to talk about Sam Darnold's last start, Kirk Cousins' performances over the past two games, and if Kyle Allen or Cam Newton should start for the Panthers.

NFL on Fox Rules Analyst Dean Blandino joined the McNeil and Parkins show to talk about the lack of consistency fans have seen over the first six weeks of the NFL.

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the Cubs' managerial search, including the interviews that they have lined up this week with Astros bench coach Joe Espada and recently fired Phillies manager Gabe Kapler. (10/14/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Rich Campbell of the Tribune to discuss the Bears' decision to place guard Kyle Long on injured reserve and what it means for the offensive line. (10/14/19)