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Can the Bears' offseason be a success without a splash move? (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by sharing how they view the Bears' offseason outlook after they missed out on star pass rusher Maxx Crosby on the trade market and center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. After that, they shared a history lesson relating to the Ravens trading two first-round picks to the Raiders for Crosby.

Mar 10, 202646 min

Benjamin Solak: New Bears safety Coby Bryant can 'do everything' (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Ben Solak, who shared his insight on the Bears' recent additions of safety Coby Bryant and center Garrett Bradbury. After that, Spiegel and Holmes shared their anger over the NFL failing to award the Bears a pair of compensatory draft picks for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham’s departure from Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons’ new general manager.

Mar 10, 202646 min

Pete Bercich weighs in on what the Bears are getting in Garrett Bradbury (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Vikings Radio Network analyst Pete Bercich to share insight on new Bears center Garrett Bradbury, who previously played in Minnesota from 2019-’24. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to the Packers trading defensive lineman Rashan Gary to the Cowboys.

Mar 10, 202645 min

Catching you up on the Bears' moves as free-agent negotiations opened (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the latest Bears and NFL news as the legal tampering period has opened. After that, they discussed how Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki is having a terrific performance in the World Baseball Classic and how he’s beloved in his native Japan.

Mar 9, 202643 min

Seiya Suzuki is beloved by his home country's fans

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki is having a terrific performance in the World Baseball Classic and how he’s beloved in his native Japan.

Mar 9, 202614 min

Catching you up on the Bears' moves as free-agent negotiations opened

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the latest Bears and NFL news as the legal tampering period has opened.

Mar 9, 202623 min

Jerry Jones helps out the Packers again

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Packers trading defensive lineman Rashan Gary to the Cowboys.

Mar 9, 202613 min

Pete Bercich weighs in on what the Bears are getting in Garrett Bradbury

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Vikings Radio Network analyst Pete Bercich to share insight on new Bears center Garrett Bradbury, who previously played in Minnesota from 2019-’24.

Mar 9, 202626 min

Jose Contreras' son faced Aaron Judge in the World Baseball Classic

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to a cool moment in the World Baseball Classic.

Mar 9, 20267 min

Bears don't receive compensatory draft picks for Ian Cunningham's departure

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared their anger over the NFL failing to award the Bears a pair of compensatory draft picks for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham’s departure from Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons’ new general manager.

Mar 9, 202612 min

Benjamin Solak: New Bears safety Coby Bryant can 'do everything'

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Ben Solak, who shared his insight on the Bears' recent additions of safety Coby Bryant and center Garrett Bradbury.

Mar 9, 202625 min

History of players who were traded for two 1st-round picks isn't great

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took a look at the history of players who were traded for a pair of first-round picks.

Mar 9, 20268 min

Can the Bears' offseason be a success without a splash move?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared how they view the Bears' offseason outlook after they missed out on star pass rusher Maxx Crosby on the trade market and center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency.

Mar 9, 202616 min

Best of the Bears: Chicago trades DJ Moore to Buffalo

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In the Best of the Bears on 104.3 The Score, Score football analyst Anthony Herron joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to react to Chicago trading receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to Buffalo for a second-round pick; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed which Bears receiver needs to step up the most with Moore now gone; and Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened up the phone lines for Score listeners to share their thoughts on the Bears' trade of Moore to the Bills.

Mar 8, 202650 min

Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: March 2-6

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In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to react to the Bears trading receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills for a second-round pick; Hall of Fame offensive tackle Joe Thomas joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss Bears center Drew Dalman's surprising retirement; and Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss what comes next for the Bears after their busy week of moves cleared a fair deal of salary cap space.

Mar 7, 202651 min

Best of the Bears: Drew Dalman stunningly retires

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In the Best of the Bears this week, Score football analyst Olin Kreutz joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to react to center Drew Dalman's stunning retirement from the NFL at 27 years old; Mike Mulligan and David Haugh debated what the Bears' biggest need is after Dalman's unexpected retirement; and Hall of Fame offensive tackle Joe Thomas joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss Dalman's retirement and to explain how the lucrative salaries for the top players in the NFL these days could lead to more players retiring early.

Mar 7, 202648 min

Full Show — March 6, 2026

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears’ needs as the start of free agency looms and later reacted to the breaking news that Chicago has acquired center Garrett Bradbury in a trade with the New England Patriots.

Mar 7, 20263h 8m

We get you caught up on the latest Bears news & notes (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to the Bears opening up more salary cap space by releasing veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. After that, a special guest stopped by for a surprise visit in studio.

Mar 7, 202648 min

J.T. O'Sullivan talks DJ Moore trade, what's next for Bears offense (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by QB School host J.T. O'Sullivan to share his thoughts on the Bears trading receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills for a second-round pick. He also evaluated the Bears' wide receiver corps as currently constructed and discussed what they may do in the NFL Draft. After that, Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined stopped by the studio to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

Mar 7, 202645 min

We do a deep dive on potential Bears free-agent target Tyler Linderbaum (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes did a deep dive on star center Tyler Linderbaum, who's set to hit free agency and could be a target of the Bears. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened to veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers' latest whining on The Pat McAfee Show.

Mar 7, 202646 min

Breaking news: Bears acquire center Garrett Bradbury from Patriots (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the breaking news that the Bears have acquired center Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a fifth-round pick. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed if the Bears are now positioned to make an aggressive pursuit of Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby on the trade market.

Mar 7, 202647 min

Are the Bears all in on Maxx Crosby after the Garrett Bradbury trade?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed what the Bears might do next after acquiring veteran center Garrett Bradbury in a trade with the Patriots.

Mar 6, 202611 min

Breaking news: Bears acquire center Garrett Bradbury from Patriots

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the breaking news that the Bears have acquired center Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

Mar 6, 202627 min

Aaron Rodgers is playing the victim again

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers' latest whining on The Pat McAfee Show.

Mar 6, 202613 min

We do a deep dive on potential Bears free-agent target Tyler Linderbaum

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes did a deep dive on star center Tyler Linderbaum, who's set to hit free agency and could be a target of the Bears.

Mar 6, 202622 min

Dan Wiederer believes Kevin Byard will return to the Bears

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic live in studio to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

Mar 6, 202612 min

J.T. O'Sullivan talks DJ Moore trade, what's next for Bears offense

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by QB School host J.T. O'Sullivan to share his thoughts on the Bears trading receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills for a second-round pick. He also evaluated the Bears' wide receiver corps as currently constructed and discussed what they may do in the NFL Draft.

Mar 6, 202621 min

Olin Kreutz is in the studio for a live 'Feelings Corner'

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were surprised by a visit from friend of the show Olin Kreutz!

Mar 6, 202613 min

Bears free up cap space after releasing Tremaine Edmunds

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears opening up more salary cap space by releasing veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.

Mar 6, 202611 min

Full Show — March 5, 2026

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears trading receiver DJ Moore to the Bills for a second-round pick and also welcomed on Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to share his thoughts on the deal.

Mar 6, 20263h 3m

Remembering DJ Moore's Bears career (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reflecting on receiver DJ Moore's tenure with the Bears, who have agreed to trade him to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a second-round pick. After that, they discussed which Bears receivers need to step up after Moore's departure.

Mar 6, 202646 min

Dave Wannstedt likes the return the Bears received for DJ Moore (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt, who reacted to the Bears' trade of receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for a second-round pick. Wannstedt liked the deal for the Bears and had felt like it was inevitable that Moore would be traded. After that, Spiegel and Holmes opened up the phone lines for Score listeners to weigh in on the Bears’ trade of Moore.

Mar 6, 202646 min

James Palmer updates the Maxx Crosby trade sweepstakes (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by James Palmer of Bleacher Report to share his thoughts on the Bears trading receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills for a second-round pick. He also explained why Moore will be a great fit in Buffalo and detailed the mess in Las Vegas as Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby has demanded a trade. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how the Bears could address their need at center.

Mar 6, 202645 min

Anthony Herron is re-evaluating the Bears' offseason needs (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including their trade of receiver DJ Moore to the Bills and their offseason needs. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed which Bears player will break the franchise's current all-time career receiving record of 5,059 yards, which is held by Johnny Morris (1958-'67).

Mar 6, 202645 min

Who will break the Bears' all-time receiving record first?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed which Bears player will break the franchise's current all-time career receiving record of 5,059 yards, which is held by Johnny Morris (1958-'67).

Mar 5, 20269 min

Anthony Herron is re-evaluating the Bears' offseason needs

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including their trade of receiver DJ Moore to the Bills and their offseason needs.

Mar 5, 202629 min

Olin Kreutz is very high on Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes revisited Score football analyst Olin Kreutz's recent praise of center Tyler Linderbaum, who's set to hit free agency.

Mar 5, 202611 min

James Palmer updates the Maxx Crosby trade sweepstakes

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by James Palmer of Bleacher Report to share his thoughts on the Bears trading receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills for a second-round pick. He also explained why Moore will be a great fit in Buffalo and detailed the mess in Las Vegas as Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby has demanded a trade.

Mar 5, 202624 min

Callers weigh in on the Bears' trade of DJ Moore

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened up the phone lines for Score listeners to weigh in on the Bears’ trade of receiver DJ Moore to the Bills.

Mar 5, 202614 min

Dave Wannstedt likes the return the Bears received for DJ Moore

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt, who reacted to the Bears' trade of receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for a second-round pick. Wannstedt liked the deal for the Bears and had felt like it was inevitable that Moore would be traded.

Mar 5, 202621 min

Who needs to step up the most for Bears with DJ Moore gone?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed which Bears receiver needs to step up the most with former top Chicago receiver DJ Moore having been traded to Buffalo.

Mar 5, 20269 min

Remembering DJ Moore's Bears career

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reflected on receiver DJ Moore's tenure with the Bears, who have agreed to trade him to the Buffalo Bills.

Mar 5, 202614 min

Full Show — March 4, 2026

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears can fill their void at center after Drew Dalman's sudden retirement. They also welcomed on Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to discuss Dalman's decision to hang up his helmet.

Mar 5, 20263h 3m

Bears should prioritize Tyler Linderbaum in free agency (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by explaining why it would be great to see the Bears sign center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. After that, they reacted to the latest trade speculation surrounding Bears receiver DJ Moore.

Mar 5, 202644 min

Marvin Freeman talks about how Fergie Jenkins inspired his career (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former MLB pitcher and Chicago native Marvin Freeman to reflect on how Cubs legend Fergie Jenkins has been an inspiration to him and to discuss a variety of other baseball storylines. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to NBC naming friend of the show and Tigers television broadcaster Jason Benetti its lead MLB play-by-play voice.

Mar 5, 202647 min

Olin Kreutz discusses the Bears' difficult task of replacing Drew Dalman (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Olin Kreutz, who reacted to Bears center Drew Dalman's surprising retirement at 27 years old. Kreutz wished Dalman the best and explained how playing in the NFL takes a mental and physical toll on linemen. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed the Atlanta Hawks’ interesting upcoming promotion.

Mar 5, 202646 min

Mark Potash believes Bears will overcome Drew Dalman's retirement (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Laurence Holmes was joined by veteran Chicago sportswriter Mark Potash to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including center Drew Dalman's sudden retirement. After that, Holmes and the crew discussed the grades the Bears received in the recent NFL Players Association team report cards.

Mar 5, 202645 min

Bears receive mixed grades in NFLPA report cards

Laurence Holmes and the crew discussed the grades the Bears received in the recent NFL Players Association team report cards.

Mar 4, 202613 min

Mark Potash believes Bears will be able to overcome Drew Dalman's retirement

Laurence Holmes was joined by veteran Chicago sportswriter Mark Potash to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including center Drew Dalman's sudden retirement.

Mar 4, 202626 min

Terron Armstead hints that Dan Roushar will want a veteran center

Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to former NFL offensive lineman Terron Armstead's comments about what Bears offensive line coach Dan Roushar will want in a new center.

Mar 4, 20268 min