Bears Blunders

Hosted by Matt Eurich, Bears Blunders takes a deep dive into some of the biggest mistakes throughout the history of the Chicago Bears.

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Episode 5 | The 2007 NFL Draft

We are back with another episode of Bears Blunders just in time for the start of Chicago Bears training camp. This week we are looking back at the 2007 NFL Draft that was riddled with questionable picks but still provided a pair of Bears who went on to do bigger and better things away from the organization. Dan Bazuin's brief—and head-scratching—tenure is examined, as well as the lofty expectations that were placed on linebacker Michael Okwo. Matt also discusses how Garrett Wolfe was ahead of hi...

Jul 27, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Bonus EPISODE | Drafting Justin Fields

Following the selection of Justin Fields in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Bears Blunders has turned into Bears WONDERS - at least for one episode. Instead of focusing on previous mistakes by the Bears regime, we are taking a look at all that came to be in order for Chicago to trade up and select Fields in the first round. We take a look back at everything that happened on draft night from Trey Lance going third overall to the rumors regarding Aaron Rodgers and the Denver Broncos. We als...

May 02, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 | Drafting Mitchell Trubisky

The NFL Draft is just days away and there is no better time than now to look back at one of the biggest blunders in recent Chicago Bears history. The Bears were hoping Mitchell Trubisky could be the long-term answer at the quarterback position, but after four seasons with the team, he was shown the door following the 2020 NFL season. In this episode of Bears Blunders we take a look back at Chicago's decision to trade up for Trubisky and how the two quarterbacks selected right after him easily ad...

Apr 26, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 | Trading Greg Olsen

Just as athletic tight ends were starting to become all the rage in the NFL, the Chicago Bears made the wise decision to select Greg Olsen out of Miami in 2007. What followed was a handful of years misusing his skillset that culminated in the organization trading him away. Olsen went on to become of the most productive tight ends of his era and notched three Pro Bowl nods. This week's episode focuses on Olsen's time in Chicago, how he was misused in a Bears uniform and how his trade actually wen...

Mar 23, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 | Acquiring Rick Mirer

The quarterback position for the Chicago Bears has been filled with few hits and plenty of misses in over 100 seasons. In this latest episode of Bears Blunders, we take a look back at Chicago's decision to trade for quarterback Rick Mirer in 1997 and the impact it had on the organization. Be sure to rate and review the podcast and send in any feedback, questions or episode suggestions to [email protected]. The host, Matt Eurich, can also be reached on Twitter: @MattEurich Links: Joseph Tybo...

Feb 22, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 | Trading Thomas Jones

In the first full-length episode of Bears Blunders, Matt goes back over Chicago's decision to trade away Thomas Jones following the 2006 season. This episode features Jones' history leading up to signing with the Bears, a look at the gaudy numbers he put up with awful QB play and how the addition of Cedric Benson killed any chance he had at solidifying himself as a Bears great. The episode features numerous quotes from Jones' time in and out of the league and we recommend giving Jack M. Silverst...

Feb 08, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Bears Blunders: An Introduction

In this preview episode, Matt Eurich sets the stage for the launch of Bears Blunder. This episode gives an explanation on what to expect from the podcast moving forward and how he plans on going back through some of the biggest mistakes in Chicago Bears history.

Jan 29, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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