In this episode of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reacted to the Bears releasing quarterback PJ Walker and waiving offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood. Walker was signed to a two-year, $4.2-million deal in March. However, he struggled throughout the course of training camp while Tyson Bagent, an undrafted rookie out of Division-II Shepherd University, emerged when given the opportunity. A first-round pick of the Raiders in 2020, Leatherwood was claimed by the Bears off waivers last September. He played in four games for Chicago last season. Grote also discussed a shaky performance by QB Justin Fields and the staring offense in Chicago's preseason finale against Buffalo on Saturday.

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From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski react to the news the (healthy) Bears starters, including Justin Fields, will play in the preseason finale against the Bills.

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In the Friday edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote provided an injury update on the Bears' roster, reacted to NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock's assessment of the areas in which quarterback Justin Fields needs to improve, former NFL quarterback Sean King explaining why he believes Fields will display more refined QB play this season, coach Matt Eberflus saying he's keeping an open mind when it comes to the team's backup QB job and more.

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From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): We've got an emergency episode! Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael has been named a Senior Finalist for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class! Dan Wiederer spoke with Walter Payton's son, Jarrett Payton, and a pair of Bears Hall of Famers, Dan Hampton and Jimbo Covert, about Mongo's incredible career.

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In the Thursday edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote discussed the Bears' mounting injuries (00:47), why he'd like to see quarterback Justin Fields get playing time in the preseason finale against the Bills on Saturday (06:03), why QB PJ Walker will likely be solidified in his role as backup to Fields despite a flashy preseason from QB Tyson Bagent (07:53) and more.

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Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi explained why current White Sox assistant general manager/player development Chris Getz is unqualified to replace Rick Hahn as the team's next general manager. The expectation is the White Sox will promote Getz to general manager, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported.

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Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the shocking news Tuesday that the White Sox fired executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn.

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In episode No. 24 of The Daily Score, Mark Grote discussed Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds' return to practice (00:15), coach Matt Eberflus admitting left guard Teven Jenkins' injury is "bigger" than day-to-day (1:08), the likely impact Jenkin's injury will have on quarterback Justin Fields' playing time in Saturday's preseason finale against the Bills (04:14), defensive lineman Terrell Lewis' realistic view regarding his chance to make the Bears' roster (05:43), wide receiver Darnell Mooney's view regarding his contract negotiations (07:45) and his impression of what quarterback Tyson Bagent has shown through the first two weeks of preseason action (10:00).

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Matt Spiegel and Anthony Herron were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss the team's hot streak, a spectacular season for outfielder Mike Tauchman and more.

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Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs outfielder Ian Happ to discuss playing defense behind right-hander Javier Assad, the NL Central race, what it's like facing former teammate and current Tigers shortstop Javier Baez and more.

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