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A new feed from 670 The Score and Audacy Sports brings you everything Chicago sports! Every weekday morning, Mark Grote will give you 15 minutes on the biggest Bears news and more from around the city. It’s your one-stop shop for everything Chicago sports. Be sure to follow on the Audacy app or wherever you find you podcasts.

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Bears' new dynamic receiver duo, NFL's quarterback development problem Mar 22, 2024

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On this edition of The Daily Score with Mark Grote, Bears receiver DJ Moore discusses the trade that sent quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers, the team's acquisition of receiver Keenan Allen from the Chargers and its new-look coaching staff. Later, NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks explains the league's quarterback "evaluation and development problem."

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Rhett Lewis shares takeaways from Caleb Williams' pro day Mar 21, 2024

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A large Bears contingent headlined by general manager Ryan Poles, head coach Matt Eberflus, offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and newly acquired receiver Keenan Allen were in attendance to watch USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick, work out at his pro day Wednesday. NFL Network host Rhett Lewis was there too, and he joins Mark Grote on this edition of The Daily Score to share his takeaways from Williams' day.

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Bears GM Ryan Poles fulfills promise to 'do right' by QB Justin Fields with trade to Steelers Mar 18, 2024

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The Justin Fields era in Chicago is over. On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reacts to the Bears moving on from their three-year starting quarterback by trading Fields to the Steelers in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick that could turn into a fourth-rounder. Grote explains how Fields' playing time could elevate the pick. Later, Grote reacts to the NFL Network reporting that there were a number of teams interested in Fields, but Bears general manager Ryan Poles chose to send him to his team of choice.

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Friends of The Parks calls for 'much larger public dialogue' about proposed Bears, White Sox stadiums Mar 14, 2024

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On this edition of The Daily Score with Mark Grote, Friends of the Parks spokesperson Fred Bates discusses the organization's opposition to the Bears' new proposal for a taxpayer-funded domed stadium on the lakefront. The Bears also pledged $2 billion in private funding for the project. Bates also discusses Friends of the Parks' opposition to the White Sox pursuing roughly $1 billion in funding from the city of Chicago and state of Illinois for a new baseball stadium in the South Loop.

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Will Bears' domed stadium end up on Museum Campus instead of Arlington Heights? Mar 12, 2024

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The Bears have pledged $2 billion in private funding to construct a new publicly owned domed stadium on the land south of Soldier Field along the lakefront, marking a stunning shift in focus from suburban Arlington Heights back to the city of Chicago. On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote is joined by NBC Chicago investigative producer Shelby Bremer to discuss the details on the Bears' new push to stay in Chicago.

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Grote's NFL mock draft Mar 11, 2024

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On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote unveils his NFL mock draft. Spoiler alert: It involves the Bears making a trade within the top 15 picks.

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Jaylon Johnson, Bears reach 4-year contract extension Mar 08, 2024

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On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reacts to Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson and the Bears reaching an agreement on a four-year contract extension worth up to $76 million. The deal came two days after Johnson was tendered the franchise tag Tuesday.

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Bears apply non-exclusive franchise tag to CB Jaylon Johnson Mar 06, 2024

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On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reacts to the Bears placing the non-exclusive franchise tag on star cornerback Jaylon Johnson on Tuesday. Grote also discusses Chicago reaching a deal to acquire veteran offensive lineman Ryan Bates from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick.

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Are Bears all in on Caleb Williams after NFL Scouting Combine? Mar 04, 2024

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On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares his takeaways from his week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. What intrigues presumptive No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams about the Bears? Which of the top wide receiver prospects already "talks to Caleb all the time"? Which of the top center prospects is fully aware of the early '90s Saturday Night Live sketch "Bill Swerski's Superfans" and deep dish pizza? Grote provides the answers to these questions and more.

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Caleb Williams brings unique approach, leverage to NFL Draft process Mar 01, 2024

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On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reports from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Grote is joined by Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network to discuss the unique approach and leverage that top NFL Draft prospect and USC quarterback Caleb Williams is bringing to the draft process. The Bears hold the No. 1 and No. 9 picks in the NFL Draft and could look to trade current quarterback Justin Fields and select Williams. Oregon safety Evan Williams then discusses how much he had to prepare to defend against Williams when the Ducks faced the Trojans this past season. Later, Georgia tight end Brock Bowers expresses his appreciation for Bears tight end Cole Kmet.

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