Best of the Bears: Best strategy for using 25th overall pick in NFL Draft
04/18/2026 | 41 mins.
In the Best of the Bears this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes debated what the best strategy is for Chicago to use in the early rounds of the NFL Draft; Marshall Harris and Gabe Ramirez discussed the Bears' left tackle problem and where veteran Braxton Jones fits in the mix; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh pondered whether it would be wise for the Bears to trade up or down from No. 25 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Full Show — April 17, 2026
04/17/2026 | 56 mins.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs' offensive surge that helped pave the way for the club's 12-4 win against the Mets on Friday afternoon.
Bears stadium conversation has turned aggressive
04/17/2026 | 19 mins.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the latest developments in the Bears' stadium saga.
Who steps up as Cubs closer with Daniel Palencia hitting the injured list?
04/17/2026 | 19 mins.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Cubs closer Daniel Palencia landing on the injured list and discussed how that will affect the team's bullpen.
Cubs trounce the Mets and Nico Hoerner is on fire
04/17/2026 | 10 mins.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs' 12-4 win against the Mets on Friday afternoon.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app.