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Greg Gabriel recalls stories from his days as an NFL scout.

The Carolina Hurricanes win their second ever Stanley Cup in franchise history by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in 6 games. You love hockey?Vinnie and Frank talk about the series in a way that demonstrates their love of the game.

We start this episode honoring Bulls legend Stacey King following his tragic passing. We talk about how he turned his personality into a unique broadcasting style, how he interacted with and gave back to the fans, and the moments he made legendary for Bulls basketball. Then, we transition into the Bulls new head coach in Tiago Splitter and if there's anything we can take away from his brief time in Portland to expect in Chicago. We shift into draft discussion and discuss all the possibilities of what could be an exciting night for the Bulls future. We wrap with our thoughts on the Knicks NBA championship win and what it means for general excitement in the league. 

Former Chicago Bears scouting director evaluates the team's defensive roster.- Why does Ryan Poles like building from the outside in?
- What skills are important for Dennis Allen's scheme
- What's does Gervon Dexter need to do to unlock his potential
- Is TJ Edwards being phased outAnd, much more!

THIS SHOW IS RATED R FOR LANGUAGE🔥 WHAT'S THE CEILING FOR THE BEARS OFFENSE? Can Ben Johnson's attack turn Caleb Williams and company into one of the NFL's most explosive offenses? Ever???  🎮 CALEB WILLIAMS' MADDEN RATING It's not out yet, but we'll talk about what it should be compared to other quarterbacks around the NFL. 🍔🎬 FOOD, MOVIES & ANYTHING GOES No topic is off limits during our fan-favorite free-for-all segment. Sports, food, movies, TV, life... whatever's on your mind is fair game. 

Bulls Gold returns to bask in the excitement of draft season with Big Dave from CHGO Bulls. We do a temperature check on Caleb Wilson, the likely #4 pick, and how he could change the culture and mentality of the Bulls. Then we open up the floor for who's catching our attention with the the 15th pick, and whether the Bulls should consider moving up to grab the right player. The Bulls are still interviewing head coach candidates, and we compare our wish list for coach, and whether there's a candidate who could come out of nowhere to get the job. We also react to Bryson Graham's first month on the job, the disappointment in Patrick Williams, and more. 

The Chicago Bears' new stadium plans in Illinois got sacked again by Illinois legislators. The Bears argue their vision extends far beyond football. With a proposed domed stadium, hotels, restaurants, retail, offices, and year-round events, supporters see a transformational economic development opportunity.
 
Critics see a risky public investment and question whether projected benefits will ever materialize. Greg Gabriel & Aldo Gandia examine the numbers, the politics, the infrastructure debate, and how other NFL stadium projects around the country have been financed. Also on this episode: 🏈 OTA Takeaways
Kyler Gordon needs to heal
Rome Odunze's new normal
Bears run game

Some of the finest Stanley Cup Playoffs talk you'll find in the podcast world

This week on GTF, we’re kicking things off with a fascinating Bears comparison: Did Ryan Poles just draft the closest thing we’ve seen to Devin Hester since... Devin Hester?
Zavion Thomas and the Hall of Famer share some eye-opening physical similarities, from size to speed, and we dig into whether the rookie has any real shot at making that kind of impact in Chicago.
Also on this episode:
🏈 Special Teams Scouting Session Which under-the-radar players could carve out roster spots by becoming core special teams contributors?
👀 OTA Watchlist What should Bears fans be watching for as OTAs ramp up later this week?
📊 The Caleb Completion Percentage Myth Is the “Caleb isn’t accurate” narrative complete nonsense? We break down why raw completion percentage without context tells a wildly misleading story.
Smart football. Healthy Bears obsession.

NSFWImagine three guys gathering every Wednesday night to talk Chicago Bears in a neighborhood tavern setting. Then a fourth comes in to join the conversation and spark discussion about Chicago food. 
That's the essence of BEAR THEIR SOULZ. 
Bonus this week, a parody song about the closing down of Schlitz beer.