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Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation. From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday sports escape that’s as entertaining as it is connected.
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- 2 days ago2h 21m
Is Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson a redemption story?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football, with the story of the game being quarterback Deshaun Watson. Tony Romo will not be returning to the broadcast booth with CBS. We go through our 14 questions for 14 games this NFL Sunday. Has new Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. miraculously recovered from his back injury? Is Browns coach Todd Monken the best hire from this coaching cycle? How is Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers part two going to end for the Steelers coach and quarterback? What team and person under the most pressure on Sunday? What will be Sunday’s best game? Among teams with winning records, who needs a victory most this Sunday? The Baltimore Ravens will be without edge rusher Trey Hendrickson Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, will they miss him? Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson won’t reveal who is starting at quarterback against the New York Jets on Sunday. We head to Fairlyand for a week four edition of “What If?” What are the best college and NFL games this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 days ago2h 20m
Can Joey Porter, Jr. help fix the Dallas Cowboys defense?
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys, how much can Porter help the Dallas defense improve? The Steelers face the Cleveland Browns tonight on Thursday Night Football, is the game more important to Cleveland than Pittsburgh? The Chicago White Sox advanced in the playoffs and delivered memorable post-game interviews. Who has the coaching advantage tonight between Steelers coach Mike McCarthy and Todd Monken of the Browns? College football viewership is down, should we be concerned about the future outlook of the sport? Which quarterback will play better tonight: Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson or Aaron Rodgers of Pittsburgh? Will Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson continue running the football while dealing with a back injury. How effective will Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua be in his return to the lineup? Will the Chicago Bears start Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum at quarterback? NBC analyst Mike Tomlin gave us a look at his Minecraft city, does he have a future as a streamer? We catch up with the Fat Jack to take a look at the week four NFL slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 days ago2h 20m
Can struggling NFL quarterbacks turn their season around?
Who is more likeable between tomorrow’s quarterbacks: Cleveland Browns passer Deshaun Watson or Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers? Is too much pressure being put on the Dallas Cowboys? Will the early success of new coaching hires influence owners to make more changes across the NFL? What is the best rivalry of week four? We look at struggling quarterbacks and discuss who can turn it around among Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles, Justin Herbert from the Los Angeles Chargers, Green Bay Packers passer Jordan Love, Cam Ward of the Tennessee Titans, CJ Stroud from the Houston Texans and New England Patriots passer Drake Maye. Was Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James bullied out of joining the New York Giants? What is now the most competitive division in the NFL? Should Baltimore Ravens fans be concerned quarterback Lamar Jackson isn’t practicing? Will the Arizona Cardinals trade wide receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr.? Who are the five best and worst teams in the NFL? Can San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continue to avoid sacks against the Denver Broncos on Sunday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 5 days ago2h 21m
Can the Chicago Bears defense keep it up?
The Chicago Bears took care of the Philadelphia Eagles last night behind third string quarterback Case Keenum. Can the Bears defense continue to play as well as it has during the last two weeks? Are there any signs Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert can turn around his season? Will the New York Giants eventually turn to newly acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy? The NFL flexed the Bears week five game with the Green Bay Packers out of the late window, why? What NFL teams are better than their record, and which are worse? The postseason begins in baseball, what are the teams to watch? Has the balance of power in the NFC shifted after last night’s game? Can you like two NFL teams? We take an early look at the lines heading into the week four NFL slate. Should the Bears consider trading backup quarterback Tyson Bagent after Keenum’s performance last night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago2h 20m
J.J. McCarthy is officially a bust, will Drake Maye join him?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil, how did the Dallas defense allow Baltimore to move into position for the winning field goal? Breaking news as the Minnesota Vikings have traded quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants, is it surprising how quickly Minnesota gave up on the top ten pick? Did the officials gift wrap a win to the Denver Broncos against the Los Angeles Rams last night? We go through our answers from Friday’s 14 questions of week three in the NFL. Who is the best non-undefeated team and the best 3-0 squad? Who is the NFL’s most disappointing quarterback and surprisingly good quarterback so far? What is wrong with New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye? Are the Los Angeles Chargers the league’s most helpless 0-3 team? The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0, will Bleck finally admit they made the right choice starting Kirk Cousins at quarterback? Will USC move on from coach Lincoln Riley after their blowout loss to USC? We take a look at tonight’s matchup between the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles, without quarterback Caleb Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago2h 19m
Time to have a conversation about Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love
The Green Bay Packers were throttled by the Atlanta Falcons last night. How much pressure is on Packers coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Jordan Love? Can Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel put it together to keep pace with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen? How will Cleveland Browns fans treat quarterback Deshaun Watson? Can New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith take advantage of the Detroit Lions defense? Can Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud keep up with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Jonathan Taylor? Are the Kansas City Chiefs the best team in the NFL, about to play the worst in the Miami Dolphins? How will New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston play in his first start of the season against the Tennessee Titans? Will Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers survive against Dexter Lawrence and the revamped Cincinnati Bengals defense? What will Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold look like if he returns to the lineup Sunday against the Washington Commanders? Can New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye avoid turnovers and sacks against the Jacksonville Jaguars defense? Will San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continue his MVP campaign as the team keeps losing players? How will Minnesota quarterback Kyler Murray look in his Vikings debut? Will travel, distractions and the field factor into the game between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys in Brazil? Will we see a shootout between Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and New Orleans Saints passer Tyler Shough? Will the Los Angeles Rams miss receiver Puka Nakua against the Denver Broncos? Was Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels listening to the show yesterday? Did we see a coming out party from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix, Jr.? What’s the biggest story from last night’s beatdown? Who is under the most pressure to win on Sunday? What will Sunday’s best game be? Did you know the President of the United States can affect how a football game is played? What college football matchups do the guys have their eyes on this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago2h 20m
Is tonight a must win for the Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers face the Atlanta Falcons tonight on Thursday Night Football, are the Packers just treading water until star edge rusher Micah Parsons returns? Will quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. give the Falcons a spark? The guys respond to our teammate Lynnell Willingham’s thoughts on Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald and Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton spoke on Macdonald’s leaked comments about Payton. When will the Los Angeles Chargers win their next game? How well will Packers quarterback Jordan Love play tonight? Will Jameis Winston start the majority of the season at quarterback for the New York Giants? Can Daniels get Washington back to the NFC Championship Game in his career? If Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returns this weekend, how should we expect him to play? Is San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy an MVP candidate? The guys give their thoughts on the upcoming John Madden movie. The Fat Jack joins the show for his week three picks. Does your family eat dinner together naked? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago2h 20m
Should the New York Giants and Washington Commanders move on from their QBs because of health?
We have breaking news at the start of the show, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will have surgery that’s expected to end his season. Will Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll be out for revenge against the Giants? The Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears also have to plan for the week three without their quarterbacks, with Ben Johnson’s Bears possibly down to third stringer Case Keenum. Seattle Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald revealed Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton accused the team of foul play. How will Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. look in his season debut? Is Jameis Winston a future media superstar after replacing Dart as the Giants quarterback? Will new San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandin Cooks and returning Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz make impacts on their new teams. The Toronto Raptors have a new deal with Kawhi Leonard, can he have a good season back in Canada? Hall of Famer Drew Brees spills the tea on nearly returning to play for the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. Should Giants fans just check out on the rest of the season? Will the Commanders consider moving on from quarterback Jayden Daniels because of health? Who are the five best and worst teams in the NFL? What is the fakest city in the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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About Bleck & Abdalla
Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation. From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday sports escape that’s as entertaining as it is connected.
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