Rahimi & Grote Show

Boomer and Mike breakdown the crazy NFL trades and project which may happen. They pick all the games in the NFL, and ask which of the current playoff teams can actually win the Super Bowl on a loaded Week 8 episode of Kickoff

Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali detailed how newly acquired star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is going to be game-changing force in the middle for the Bears. They also welcomed on CHGO host Adam Hoge to preview the Bears-Seahawks matchup on Monday Night Football.

Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali opened their show by discussing the impact that newly acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons will have on the Bears' defense. After that, they discussed whether the Bears need to win a Super Bowl in order to justify trading a pair of first-round picks for Simmons. Later, they took calls from Score listeners.

In the second hour, Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali listened and reacted to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference in which he addressed the team's blockbuster trade for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote reflect on the Bears trading for Khalil Mack in 2018, and how it could compare to trading for Jeffery Simmons. Was the Mack trade worth it? Do the Bears need to reach a Super Bowl for the Simmons trade to pay off?

In the third hour, Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the show to share his takeaways from Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference in which he addressed the team's blockbuster trade for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Later, Grote and Vitali listened and reacted to Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's comments about the addition of Simmons.

In the final hour, Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali were joined by former Titans general manager Ran Carthon, who explained what the Bears are getting in All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, whom Chicago acquired from Tennessee on Thursday. After that, CHGO host Adam Hoge joined the show to discuss the Bears' addition of Simmons and to preview their game against the Seahawks on Monday Night Football.

Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali were joined by CHGO host Adam Hoge to discuss the Bears' acquisition of All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and to preview their game against the Seahawks on Monday Night Football.

Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali were joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to share his takeaways from Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference in which he addressed the team's blockbuster trade for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali discussed why now was the time for the Bears to make an aggressive move on the trade market.

Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali listened and reacted to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference in which he addressed the team's blockbuster trade for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali took calls from Score listeners, who shared their thoughts on the Bears' acquisition of All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

Mark Grote and Carmen Vitali discussed whether the Bears need to win a Super Bowl in order to justify trading a pair of first-round picks for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey reacted to the Bears acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans in exchange for a pair of first-round picks and a fourth-round pick. Simmons has the ability to transform the entire Bears defense and helps make Chicago a legitimate Super Bowl contender.

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey opened their show by reacting to the Bears’ blockbuster trade to acquire All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans in exchange for two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick. After that, they explained how the Bears have entered their “eff them picks” era with the Simmons acquisition. Later, they opened up the phone lines for Score callers to share their thoughts on the Bears’ trade for Simmons.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey were joined by former Titans receiver and 102.5 The Game host Derrick Mason to share a scouting report on All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, whom Chicago acquired from Tennessee on Thursday in exchange for two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick. Mason explained why Simmons is such a “dominant” disruptor. After that, Rahimi and Dorsey took more calls from Score listeners who reacted to the Bears acquiring Simmons.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey explained how the Bears have put the NFL on notice with their acquisition of All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. After that, Score reporter Herb Howard joined the show to share a Bears report, with a focus on their addition of Simmons. How much can he uplift Chicago’s defense? Later, Rahimi and Dorsey detailed how Bears defensive end Montez Sweat should benefit from Simmons’ presence.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey were joined by FS1 host Danny Parkins to discuss the Bears acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans in exchange for two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick. After that, Rahimi and Dorsey took calls from Score listeners about the Bears' addition of Simmons. Later, they discussed how the Cubs have a lot of work to do to figure out how to compete at the highest level with the World Series champion Brewers.

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey were joined by FS1 host Danny Parkins to discuss the Bears acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans in exchange for two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick.

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey were joined by Score reporter Herb Howard to react to the Bears acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans in a blockbuster trade.

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey detailed how Bears defensive end Montez Sweat should benefit from newly acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons’ presence.

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey took calls from Score listeners who reacted to the Bears acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey were joined by former Titans receiver and 102.5 The Game host Derrick Mason to share a scouting report on All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, whom Chicago acquired from Tennessee on Thursday in exchange for two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick. Mason explained why Simmons is such a “dominant” disruptor.

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey opened up the phone lines for Score callers to share their thoughts on the Bears’ acquisition of All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey reacted to the Bears’ blockbuster trade to acquire All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans in exchange for two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the Bears' needs as the NFL trade deadline looms and welcomed on Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest headlines from around the league.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to Bears defensive end Montez Sweat’s comments Tuesday about his recent two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on using performance-enhancing substances. After that, they discussed which players the Bears could be looking at acquire ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the Bears’ mindset leading up to the NFL trade deadline and the latest storylines from around the league. After that, Rahimi and Grote discussed how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has adjusted his approach since returning from his hamstring injury. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Score reporter Herb Howard joined the show for a Bears report live from Halas Hall. Later, Rahimi and Grote wondered if the Bears are demoting cornerback Jaylon Johnson.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to discuss the latest Bears storylines and to preview their game against the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Later, the crew held the segment How Many Bears?

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat spoke Tuesday for the first time since his two-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's policy on using performance-enhancing substances. He took full responsibility for what happened, saying it was an accident. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what Sweat had to say about the incident. Regardless of how the violation happened, Sweat needs to be better for the Bears going forward. Also in this episode, rookie tight end Sam Roush will be taking on a bigger role now that Cole Kmet is out for the season. What are the Bears expecting from...

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to discuss the latest Bears storylines and to preview their game against the Seahawks on Monday Night Football.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote wondered if the Bears are demoting struggling cornerback Jaylon Johnson.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Score reporter Herb Howard for a Bears report live from Halas Hall, featuring the latest update on safety Coby Bryant's health as he recovers from knee surgery.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has adjusted his approach since returning from his hamstring injury.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the Bears’ mindset leading up to the NFL trade deadline and the latest storylines from around the league.