Hour 2: Kap & J. Hood discussed Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson, Colin Cowherd called Ben Johnson the best first-time head coach since Sean McVay... Do you agree with him? Who are the best first-time head coaches in the NFL right now, and ever? Does Ben Johnson crack that team photo already?  The Shedeur Sanders Hype Train, who's on, who's off and why?

Hour 1:  Kap & J. Hood discussed the NFL top QB's, who's Better Than Caleb Williams and where does he rank?  In all likelihood, Caleb is not going to get 4,000 yards this year. He needs to get 850 yards in 3 games, which certainly can be done, but Caleb has never gone on a pace that torrid. Does getting a 4,000 yard passer really matter if you know the QB is good?

The Kap & J. Hood Morning Show,  weekdays 6a-9a (CT) on ESPN Chicago, listen live on the ESPN Chicago app.

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL: overreaction Monday and reacted to the 10-4 Bears after beating the Brown 31-3, beating the brakes off of a bad team at home, holding serve as they await hosting the Packers and the Kap & J. Hood Cut Of The Day.

Hour 2:  National Bears Reporter for ESPN Courtney Cronin Joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines.  reacted to the 10-4 Bears after beating the Brown 31-3, beating the brakes off of a bad team at home, holding serve as they await hosting the Packers.  At this point: is there any reason to think the Bears aren't winning the division?

Hour 1:  Kap & J. Hood reacted to the 10-4 Bears after beating the Brown 31-3, beating the brakes off of a bad team at home, holding serve as they await hosting the Packers.  The key: Micah Parsons has blown his ACL and will miss the rest of the season, and Christian Watson left with a shoulder injury. At this point: is there any reason to think the Bears aren't winning the division? Caleb Williams had a spectacular day against one of the NFL's best defenses, going for nearly 250 yards in the air with 2 TDs and 0 INTs. He also set a record for the fewest interceptions by any QB through their first 1,000 passes.

The Kap & J. Hood Morning Show,  weekdays 6a-9a (CT) on ESPN Chicago, listen live on the ESPN Chicago app.

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL: The Picks. They opened the Friday Folder and The Kap & J. Hood Cut Of The Day.

Hour 2:  National Bears Reporter for ESPN Courtney Cronin Joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines.  Kap & J. Hood discussed Bears vs Browns this Sunday.  Chicago Bears DC Dennis Allen spoke to the media regarding the defense against the Browns, Plus, Chicago Bears OC Declan Doyle spoke on the "Missing" DJ Moore and the guys had their DJ Moore Copium! A Hall of Famer? Is Myles Garrett a first ballot Hall of Famer?

Hour 1:  Kap & J. Hood previewed the Bears vs Browns this Sunday; the Bears take the field as 7.5-point favorites against Cleveland. The Bears haven't been favored by more than a full touchdown since 2020 against the Jaguars. Cleveland has a top 5 defense, and a QB who just threw for 360 yards. Are you nervous at all about Sunday? What's your confidence level the Bears get the job done?