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On today's show we are joined by former Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery.

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On today's recap show get into the Bears 27-24 loss to the Vikings at home on Monday Night Football. With a gut wrenching loss how can Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams pick up the pieces from here?

Bears Blow Lead to Vikings in Primetime Immediate Reactions | Week 1 Recap

On today's episode of The Stretch we start by addressing an article that took Bears fans by storm online due its negative comments about Caleb Williams from former coaches. We then preview the Bears week 1 match up on Monday Night Football vs J.J McCarthy and the Vikings and give our gut feelings. Later, Big Cat gives us his official week by week breakdown of the Bears schedule and final prediction for the Bears 2025 record. We end with some talk of the Chicago Cubs, White Sox, and College Football. 

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Caleb Williams’ Article
8:54 - Jets vs Steelers
10:05 - Game Day Feelings
18:00 - Packers Look Great
21:18 - Official Schedule Breakdown 
31:00 - Bills vs Ravens SNF
36:02 - Cubs
38:34 - White Sox
39:35 - Big Noon Kickoff at Northwestern
44:05 - Wisconsin Football
47:36 - Eddie’s DJ Set In Vegas
49:27 - Official Week 1 Predictions

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On Today’s episode of The Stretch we are joined by former Chicago Bear and ESPN 1000 host, Tom Waddle. We get right into our emotional state going into the season (1:58) and break down some of Caleb’s biggest areas of concern (7:07). Next we get into the importance of building trust between the quarterback and wide receivers (15:02) and which personnel package we think works best for the Bears (18:52). Then we get into our expectations for this season (25:09) and predict the Bear’s record for weeks 1 - 4 (37:35). Next, we talk about some of the challenges the Bears will face when taking on the Vikings on Monday (41:04). We also get a preview of the upcoming Jesse Rogers vs. Tom Waddle family pickleball match (46:54). Waddle talks about Jim Harbaugh (48:11) and we ask him how he feels that Luther Burden changed his number from 87 (50:18). To wrap things up, we ask about the craziest ESPN 1000 host (54:36)

Bears 2025 Season Preview Ft. Tom Waddle

Today on The Stretch, we are joined in studio by Chicago legend Tommy Zbikowski. We get into what it’s like coaching St. Pats (3:57) and his involvement in football, boxing, and wrestling growing up. (7:10) Then we get into his time at Notre Dame (10:38) and recount some iconic games like ND vs. USC (17:14). Then we talk about his choice to coach St. Pats (30:03). Next he tells us about his passion for fighting and gives us his takes on MMA (35:49). To wrap up the show, Tom calls out Jake and the whole Paul family (59:37).

Tommy Zbikowski Reminisces on Notre Dame Days and Calls Out Jake Paul

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