Spiegel & Holmes Show

In a short show, Matt Spiegel pondered how Bears fans will react when Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky returns to Soldier Field on Saturday.

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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Mark Grote wondered whether Bears veteran quarterback Andy Dalton is Mike Glennon 2.0, given that Dalton made comments Wednesday that struck the same note as Glennon back in 2017.

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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Mark Grote were joined by Jon Morosi of MLB Network and Fox Sports to discuss the White Sox, who he has at the top of his power rankings. He also discussed the Reds' surge as they look to catch the Padres for the National League's second wild-card spot. Later, the crew played Spiegel's earlier interview with Bears defensive lineman Bilal Nichols, who discussed the team's outlook in 2021 and the mindset he's taking into the final season of his contract.

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Mark Grote were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Jon "Boog" Sciambi to discuss the suddenly streaking Cubs as they've won two straight and which players he's most excited to watch the rest of the season.

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Matt Spiegel and Mark Grote, who was sitting in for Danny Parkins, opened their show by discussing how Bears first-year defensive coordinator Sean Desai has already earned his players' respect in a big way.

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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Score host and reporter Mark Grote in studio to discuss the latest news and notes from Bears training camp. Then, we addressed Giants star Kris Bryant's comments that have been circulating recently. Did he take a clear shot at former Cubs teammate Javier Baez?

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In the second hour, Danny Parkins, Matt Spiegel and the crew debated an important question. Is Parkins a bad guy for calling Score football expert Hub Arkush out for a questionable opinion fewer than 24 hours after his dog died? Some folks are saying Justin Fields is the third-best quarterback on the Bears' roster? Fact or cap? Later, we’re back with another edition of Spiegs’ go-to game -- Categories.

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Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel opened their show by welcoming on legendary Bears offensive lineman and Super Bowl champion Jimbo Covert to discuss his recent Hall of Fame induction. He shared stories about the celebratory weekend and what it was like to play for coach Mike Ditka. Also, White Sox closer Liam Hendriks believes he might have been tipping his fastball. Do you still trust him in the ninth inning?

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In the third hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel were joined by Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields’ first on-field exhibit as a professional Saturday. Also, do you think the White Sox's trade for Craig Kimbrel ruined Liam Hendriks?

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In the second hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel discussed how watching Bears rookie Justin Fields play quarterback Saturday was as refreshing as it gets. In his first preseason game, he showed more composure than Bears fans have seen from a player at that position in quite a while. Also, executive producer Shane Riordan was on vacation for a week and had quite a few realizations -- one of which involves an addiction.

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