Rahimi & Grote Show

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed Chicago's strong rushing attack and reflected on running back D'Andre Swift's praise of head coach Ben Johnson's leadership; Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined Score Mornings to discuss the latest Bears storylines after they held an intense joint practice against the Titans; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes detailed how Johnson gets annoyed when he's asked about the 2025 season.

The Bears went down to Tennessee for a joint practice with the Titans, and it was physical. Dan Wiederer was there and brings all the details to Mark Grote. We kind like that the Bears are pushing the line of aggression in these practices. Also in the episode, quarterback Caleb Williams described the way he's improving at coverage recognition — which is something head coach Ben Johnson continues to push him on. And was one of the reporters on the beat intentionally antagonizing Johnson during his press conference?!

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on former Bears receiver Allen Robinson to discuss his retirement from the NFL. They also conducted the 5 On It segment.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to Bears safety Xavier Woods' hard hit on Titans receiver Wan'Dale Robinson in a joint practice between the teams Thursday. Did Woods cross a line? After that, Sun-Times reporter Patrick Finley joined the show to share his perspective of the play and the latest Bears storylines. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the segment How Many Bears?

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by former Bears receiver Allen Robinson to discuss his retirement from the NFL and to reflect on his career. He also discussed the NFC North outlook in 2026. Later, Rahimi and Grote welcomed on Father Tom McCarthy to discuss his trip to deliver a White Sox pope hat to Pope Leo XIV.