We Might Owe the Bears & Caleb An Apology + A Shocking NFL Trade Is Brewing | Ep. 115
The Bears surprised the haters with a preseason win full of identity: WRs cracking down, cleaner operation, and a QB who looked in command. If that travels, we may owe Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson an apology... Then we dig into the Bengals opening the door on Trey Hendrickson, what that means for the Bengals playoff future, and quick hits on Ashton Jeanty, Abdul Carter’s number ask, and Shedeur’s media game.
Today’s lineup: - Bears’ statement win: why WR crack/replace changes the run game & play-action, and what looked different with Caleb - Ben Johnson buy-in: Luther Burden III finishing blocks = team standard - Bengals & Trey Hendrickson: the blindside/edge tax of moving your finisher; can anyone defend the decision? - Ashton Jeanty: contact balance = NFL role that plays on money downs - Abdul Carter’s LT request: rookie optics vs. legend protocol—how to handle it Shedeur: cool confidence or just take the compliment? what leaders say at QB
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Apology?: Bears Culture, Ben Johnson, & Caleb Williams 11:19 - Bengals Bungle: Trey Hendrickson Hits The NFL Trade Block 21:53 - Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty Is A Real Football Guy 26:26 - Giants Jaxson Dart & Abdul Carter: Welcome to the NFL Moments 31:55 - Browns GM and Shedeur Sanders
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