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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 20m
Are the Buffalo Bills the NFL’s best team?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions last night, should Lions fans be concerned about the team’s defense? We go through 14 questions for 14 games across Sunday’s NFL slate. Has LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt had a miraculous recovery, or was coach Lane Kiffin playing games with the injury report? Should Lions fans be concerned by how the team has played since coach Dan Campbell lost his coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to head coaching positions with the Chicago Bears and New York Jets, respectively. What team and what person is under the most pressure to win on Sunday? What will Sunday’s best game be? Are Kiffin and LSU good for College Football? Could defense be the theme of week two across the NFL? We play a game of “What If” looking ahead to NFL Sunday? Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has been ruled out of Sunday’s game with the Bears, can backup Carson Wentz lead the Vikings to another win? The guys give their final thoughts on this weekend’s games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 days ago2h 20m
Is Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff the NFL's most underrated player?
Big Thursday Night Football matchup with the Buffalo Bills opening their new stadium tonight against the Detroit Lions. Are the Bills and Lions championship windows still open? Is LSU coach Lane Kiffin employing gamesmanship with quarterback Sam Leavitt’s status heading into Saturday’s game with Ole Miss? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars being overlooked across 1-0 teams? Will the scoring in tonight’s game keep up the same pace as week one? Will LSU’s offense be able to put up a lot of points on Ole Miss? Can Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears continue their big numbers against the Minnesota Vikings? Will New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye protect the football against the Pittsburgh Steelers? Can Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson play well in Sunday’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Will expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams ruin the sport? We take a look at week two of the NFL and the big college football slate with the Fat Jack. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has removed a few voters, and the guys aren’t complaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 days ago1h 36m
Who should be most concerned heading into week two of the NFL season?
What 0-1 team should be most concerned heading into week two of the NFL slate? Is Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett being overlooked? Can Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock keep Seattle winning while Sam Darnold recovers? Will Saints quarterback Tyler Shough continue putting up big numbers for New Orleans? Can New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart build on his week one win? What is the outlook for Ohio State coach Ryan Day? Television ratings were through the roof for Ohio State’s game with Texas, should we be surprised? Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is blaming the media for unfair criticism. Bleck and Abdalla give the five best and worst teams in the NFL. Is Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson getting too confident in his team’s offense? Is Bears quarterback Caleb Williams a serious favorite to be MVP? Will Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton take back play calling from offensive coordinator Davis Webb? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 5 days ago2h 21m
Are the Kansas City Chiefs back or the Denver Broncos just that bad?
The Kansas City Chiefs destroyed the Denver Broncos last night, how long until Broncos coach Sean Payton takes back playcalling from offensive coordinator Davis Webb? Did Kenneth Walker’s performance change the guys’ mind on paying running backs? Are the Chiefs back? We introduce the quarterback concern meter evaluating heat around the NFL. Why were television ratings for the Seattle Seahawks opener against the New England Patriots down? What was the bigger story last night: the Chiefs playing well or the Broncos looking awful? What is the worst movie sequel of all time? What is the worst movie sequel of all time? What NFL teams are we ready to push the panic button on after one week? Should the Baltimore Ravens try to get a deal done with quarterback Lamar Jackson soon? Were Texas quarterback Arch Manning’s recent comments alarming? Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees reportedly considered playing for the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. We take an early look at this weekend’s lines, what games stand out? LSU coach Lane Kiffin is the ultimate heel, is a genius taking pressure off his team heading into the Ole Miss game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago2h 20m
The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills are the best teams in the AFC.
Our first NFL Sunday is in the books and the guys were impressed with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills as the best teams in the AFC. Bleck’s guy John Harbaugh got a win in his first game coaching the New York Giants, beating the Dallas Cowboys. The Chicago Bears lit up the scoreboard with a staggering 59 points against the Carolina Panthers. The Texas Longhorns are the new number one team in the country after their comeback win against Ohio State. Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell deserves credit for going with Carson Wentz over J.J. McCarthy as the team’s backup quarterback. We look back on our questions from week one and what answers we got yesterday including on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Should the New Orleans Saints have kicked the extra point to play for the tie against the Detroit Lions? Who was the best QB yesterday: Caleb Williams of the Bears, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen from the Bills or Jacksonville Jaguars passer Trevor Lawrence? Who had the more disappointing Sunday: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love or Los Angeles Chargers passer Justin Herbert? Was Saturday’s comeback more about great play from Texas or a choke job from Ohio State? Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has a pain in the butt, literally. The guys argue if the 1pm eastern NFL slate still deserves good games. Bleck’s biggest losers from yesterday are the Chargers, Cowboys, Packers and Washington Commanders. The guys preview tonight’s Monday night matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos with quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix both returning from injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago2h 20m
Is it time to put some respect on San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy?
The San Francisco 49ers put a beating on the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, did the team’s differing travel strategies play a role? Looking ahead to NFL Sunday, we ask and answer each game’s burning question. Our friend Lindsay Rhodes of SūmerSports joined us to break down yesterday’s game. The Patriots will be without receiver A.J. Brown for a few weeks due to an ankle injury, is New England the NFL’s most likely regression candidate? What NFL game are the guys looking most forward to Sunday? What’s the biggest story coming out of the game in Australia? Who is on upset alert Sunday? We have breaking news the Atlanta Falcons will be without Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday, are they in the worst quarterback situation during week one? What should we expect from Texas QB Arch Manning against Ohio State tomorrow? Our colleague Josh Graham joins the show to introduce us to his new show. Is 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy a system quarterback? Who will win this weekend’s big matchups? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago2h 21m
Is it time to have a talk about New England Patriots QB Drake Maye?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots in last night’s first game of the season with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye not playing well. Are the Seahawks not getting enough attention because they’re boring? What are we looking for in tonight's game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in Australia. Our friend Anthony Herron joined the show as NFL Kickoff Weekend continues. Can Drew Lock keep Seattle afloat while starting quarterback Sam Darnold recovers from his hip injury? With a more difficult schedule, should we expect more turnovers from Maye this season? How well will quarterback Brock Purdy play tonight for the 49ers after missing both games against the Rams last year. Will Rams star Myles Garrett get to Purdy for multiple sacks? With Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers injured, did they make the right call at quarterback going with Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza? Could the Atlanta Falcons cut Tua Tagovailoa if the quarterback doesn’t play well Sunday? We catch up with the Fat Jack to preview tonight’s game and the weekend slate. Breaking news that Tagovailoa suffered an injury, could he miss the Falcons opener? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago2h 20m
The NFL is back tonight! Who will win Super Bowl 61?
The new NFL season kicks off tonight with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Has a defending Super Bowl Champion ever had less hype than the Seahawks? Abdalla takes a victory lap on the news Aaron Donald will not be playing for the Los Angeles Rams in their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams travel schedule for the game in Australia is wild. Our teammate from Westwood One Sports Ryan Harris joins the show to preview the season. Is the drama of LSU trying to add pro players finally over? With their latest step, is a 24-team College Football Playoff inevitable? Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield has a new contract with Buccaneers, what type of season will he have? Do we believe Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will stay in Cincinnati? Will the guys be watching the Manningcast of Super Bowl 61? Is Clemson coach Dabo Swinney going to make it through the season? Has Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers created followers? Are millennials the new boomers? We give our predictions for the season including who will win Super Bowl 61. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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