On this episode of the Weekend Show, Adam Jahns tells us a whole bunch of stuff, including:

• How he views the situation with Glennon and Trubisky.
• What the locker room is seeing on the practice field (hint: it’s not good news for Glennon).
• Eddie Jackson may have been the best member of the Bears’ secondary this summer.
• McPhee ain’t McHealthy.
• Trevathan back.
• Long not so much.
• Lots and lots and lots on the whole Glennon playing thing…

And music from Mike and the Suspects!

Lamarr Houston: Forgotten Man?

Many figured Houston would not be part of the Bears plans in 2017. Patrick Finley opines otherwise in the Sun-Times:

The Bears think Houston still can be a pass-rushing threat three seasons after then-general manager Phil Emery signed him to a five-year, $35 million contract. They signaled that by not signing or drafting any significant outside linebackers this offseason.

After rehabbing in New York during the offseason, Houston has participated in OTAs. He said his recovery is on schedule, though he hesitated to predict when he would be at full strength.

‘‘All you can do is work day by day and try to get better,’’ he said. ‘‘I work to be impactful, and I work to be the best at what I do.’’

Outside linebacker Willie Young, for one, can’t imagine how he would have handled tearing both his ACLs in a span of three seasons.

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On this episode of the Weekend Show:

• Adam Jahns on his recent interview with Peter King on the Niners draft room, Trubisky’s near-term future, the rookie class, the fluctuating secondary and injuries on the offensive line. (It’s long. He talks about more.)
• The Reverend returns!
• I’m involved.

Have a happy Memorial Day, one and all. No new content (barring some unforeseen shit) until middle of next week as I will be on the road!

Who Cares About Glennon?

Seriously, who cares? Rich Campbell makes the argument in Monday’s Tribune that the Bears must repair their relationship with the recently-signed QB before the start of the 2017 season. But Thursday night was a concrete, definitive statement from Ryan Pace: Glennon, you’re not the guy. (Thank God)

And I don’t care what Pace and Fox say about Glennon being the starting quarterback. They both know the ideal scenario is Mitch Trubisky winning this job in OTAs and over the summer and making it impossible to keep him off the field. That validates the pick and means the future of the franchise starts now.

Jahns, In a Paragraph

From Sun-Times beat and all-around nice guy Adam Jahns:

My favorite pick …

Make it two: tight end Adam Shaheen and running back Tarik Cohen. Both players face major jumps in competition after playing at small schools. It has seemingly been forgotten that the Bears did have needs on offense. They ranked 28th in scoring last year. They needed more firepower.

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Two league sources confirm @JeffDarlington‘s report. #Bears QB Jay Cutler is on the trade market, story: https://t.co/QuV2UVCLiw

— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) February 21, 2017

On this episode of the Weekend Show, Adam Jahns for the entire half hour discussing:

• All Things Quarterback for about 75% of the conversation
• Is Alshon Jeffery returning? (Adam leans no)
• The overrated discussion of assistant coaches leaving the 3-13 Bears
• Shea McClellin about to win Super Bowl MVP

ON THE WEEKEND SHOW!

• Adam Jahns for a half hour, discussing what the postseason press conference means about the future of the Chicago Bears. Special focus on the quarterback position, Alshon Jeffery, Kyle Fuller, injuries to the 2015 draft and how to approach the secondary starting in March.
• Picks for the Wildcard Round: Raiders +3.5, Seattle -8, Miami +10, New York +4.5.
• Lots and lots of Shea McClellin talk!

On this longish episode of the Weekend Show:

• Jeff breaks down the issues the Bears face in finding the “quarterback of the future” this spring, with a little help from his well-placed scout friend.
• Adam Jahns tells you Pernell McPhee is playing at 60%, Kyle Fuller isn’t doing enough off the field to impress the coaching staff and confirms Jeff’s belief that Jeffery is headed for another tag and Hoyer to the starting lineup.
• Reverend Dave mails in his sermon on crab racing. (And I mean mails in!)
• Jeff picks the Bears out of tradition. He really believes the injuries at linebacker and inability to keep contain will lead to Kaepernick running wild Sunday.

On the Weekend Show:

• We lead off with Adam Jahns discussing the drama surrounding Jay Cutler’s return to the starting lineup and his general dismay with John Fox’s communication.
• Dolly Parton! In the Ghetto!
• Jeff discusses the three possible outcomes over the next 9 games for Cutler and why his starting in 2017 should not be ruled out yet.
• Reverend Dave compares the Cutler debate to…Scientology?
• The pick: Bears 13, Vikings 10. Expect Bears defense to control things but if Bears go into this game without their starting guards, Cutler won’t have a calm pocket all night.

On the sixth episode of the Weekend Show this season:

• Jeff breaks down why Brian Hoyer has made this season watchable in Jay Cutler’s absence
• Adam Jahns makes arguably his best appearance, breaking down Cutler/Hoyer, Cam Meredith’s emergence, Pernell McPhee, Kyle Fuller…etc. (One note on this: his words on Kevin White are not encouraging.)
• Jeff describes this season as “fascinatingly terrible”.
• Reverend discusses Missouri’s premier tourism destination.
• Jeff, while physically breaking down, still manages to pick the Bears.
• Elvis Costello tracks!