Bleck & Abdalla

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Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation.From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday sports escape that’s as entertaining as it is connected. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleck-abdalla/id1863793630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50eAoYWPwECqw4wA2so6uQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BleckAndAbdallaShow

  1. VOR 1 TAG

    Is Kyler Murray an A+ signing for the Minnesota Vikings?

    Quarterback Kyler Murray is officially a Minnesota Viking. Is there anyway the former number one pick could lose a competition with former first round pick J.J. McCarthy? Could Baltimore Ravens franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson actually hit free agency in the future and leave the team? The Tennessee Titans have a new look, and our fashion expert Abdalla has strong thoughts on the new look. On the eve of the NCAA Tournament, whose idea was it to have an LED court? Should Miami of Ohio get to go dancing after losing their first game in the MAC tournament? How does the top of the NFC stack up now that Murray is in Minnesota? Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders, but will he be there when the season begins? What has been the best signing so far in free agency? Who is the most impactful free agent still available? Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history last night, but Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown called out his foul baiting. Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra shined a light on the Washington Wizards tanking. Professors Bleck and Abdalla grade the biggest signings in NFL free agency. Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night joined the show to look ahead to Selection Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 Std. 21 Min.

  2. VOR 2 TAGEN

    Is Kyler Murray heading to the Minnesota Vikings for the short or long term?

    After his trade to the Baltimore Ravens was cancelled, Maxx Crosby is saying that he’ll be staying with the Las Vegas Raiders. Will that be the case, or could Crosby still be dealt to a new home? Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta denied the team got cold feet about the deal, do Bleck and Abdalla believe him? Free agent quarterback Kyler Murray is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, but is also talking at a number of teams who may have openings next season. Who could those teams be? How would Murray’s arrival affect Vikings All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson? Will Murray’s expected arrival in Minnesota make the NFC North the best division in football? After signing edge rusher Bradley Chubb and trading for receiver D.J. Moore, are the Buffalo Bills now the best team in the AFC? How many sacks will Crosby and new Ravens edge rusher Trey Hendrickson register in 2026? Will new Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis win more games than Tua Tagovailoa did? How many games will Tagovailoa start for the Atlanta Falcons? Are the San Francisco 49ers being petty with receiver Brandon Aiyuk? What team is the biggest loser in free agency so far? Did the Los Angeles Chargers make a sneaky strong signing with former Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell? How would free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins fit in with the Raiders as a mentor to the expected number one pick in the draft, Fernando Mendoza? What kind of a pair would Cousins and Mendoza make hitting the strip in Las Vegas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 Std. 21 Min.

  3. VOR 3 TAGEN

    Shady Wednesday?

    The Baltimore Ravens shocked the NFL world by backing out of their trade for Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby, then agreeing to a deal with former Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson to fill the same position. Did the Ravens act unethically and simply get cold feet? Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scored 83 points last night, passing Kobe Bryant for second place all time. But was it an unethical record setting performance? What is going on Mark DeRosa not knowing where Team USA stood in the World Baseball Classic? The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a new two-year deal with Daniel Jones, do the guys buy or sell stock on the quarterback? Baywatch is rebooting and we have details on the new show. The NFL is looking to take over another date, Thanksgiving Eve. Is this a good decision for the league? Should the teams that missed out on Crosby a week ago try to circle back and get him? Or would the Raiders be best to just keep the star along with their other new additions? After the first days of free agency, who are the two best teams in the AFC and NFC? Former All-Pro Shawne Merriman joined the guys to give his perspective on the Crosby and Hendrickson news and compare the two pass rushers. Would you try an espresso tasting chicken wing? How about a chicken wing-tasting espresso? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 Std. 20 Min.

  4. VOR 4 TAGEN

    The NFL Offseason Champion is the Tennessee Titans?

    After day one of free agency, are the Tennessee Titans the biggest winner in the NFL with their additions led by defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. What is going on with the Las Vegas Raiders after they traded star edge rusher Maxx Crosby, then spent a ton of money on day one of free agency? Has free agent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson priced himself out from signing with potential suitors? Soren Petro from Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City joined the show to discuss the Chiefs signing of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker and the news future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce is returning for another season. What NFL teams have demonstrated mature fiscal responsiblity thus far during free agency? Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr think the NBA needs to play less games. Are the Los Angeles Lakers better without LeBron James and focusing the team on Luka Dončić? Why hasn’t quarterback Kyler Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings or another team yet? The Las Vegas Raiders are trading quarterback Geno Smith back to where his career began with the New York Jets. The guys play a game of quarterback musical chairs after all of the NFL movement thus far. What would you do if a Labubu landed on your arm? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 Std. 21 Min.

  5. VOR 5 TAGEN

    NFL Free Agent frenzy is here!

    Bleck is back from vacation for the launch of NFL free agency. The Miami Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa this morning to kickoff the day’s news. Wide receiver Alec Pierce is returning to the Indianapolis Colts, will that help lead to a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown? Future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs, does he just want to avoid staying home all day with Taylor Swift? Speaking of the Chiefs, they add Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. Can Walker help propel Patrick Mahomes back to the top of the AFC West? With Pierce back in the fold, the Colts traded Michael Pittman to the Pittsburgh Steelers while the Carolina Panthers spent big money to sign edge rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Eagles. Just hours after releasing their quarterback, Miami has a new one agreeing to a huge deal with Malik Willis. Is this an upgrade? Did the Baltimore Ravens give up too much to acquire Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby? The Raiders record contract to sign center Tyler Linderbaum away from the Ravens sends Abdalla into a tailspin. If former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray signs with the Vikings, is he an instant upgrade over J.J. McCarthy? Future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the San Francisco 49ers, should he be worried about the substation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 Std. 21 Min.

  6. 6. MÄRZ

    Is Duke vs. North Carolina the best rivalry in sports?

    Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night was in again for Bleck, joining Abdalla. A new team has emerged as a potential landing spot for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, the Baltimore Ravens. The Raiders also released Geno Smith, adding another quarterback to the free agent pool. Should the Arizona Cardinals pursue free agent quarterback Malik Willis or tank in 2026? With Duke and North Carolina renewing their rivalry tomorrow night, Abdalla and Josh debate the greatest rivalries in sports. Is it Duke/Carolina, Bears/Packers or another rivalry? After a loss last night for the Los Angeles Lakers, are we counting down until LeBron James returns home to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a farewell tour? Our colleague from Westwood One Sports Kevin Kugler joined the show to look ahead to the NCAA Tournament. Could the Denver Broncos find a way to add Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker and star receiver Stefon Diggs? What can’t regular baseball be as fun as the World Baseball Classic? What can the NBA learn from the popularity of college basketball? Which Super Bowl team is set to take the bigger step back after free agent losses: the New England Patriots or the Seattle Seahawks? Can Miami of Ohio’s men’s basketball team follow Indiana football as one of the year’s best sports stories? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 Std. 21 Min.

  7. 5. MÄRZ

    D.J. Moore is traded to the Buffalo Bills, is Maxx Crosby now Chicago Bears bound?

    Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night again joined Abdalla as the show kicks off with the massive news that the Chicago Bears have traded receiver D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Will Moore be the number one receiver that quarterback Josh Allen badly needs? Now armed with another draft pick, are the Bears in a prime position to trade for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby? What does the Moore trade mean for Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown’s trade value? The New England Patriots released receiver Stefon Diggs yesterday, could he be headed to the Denver Broncos? Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is set to return to the lineup, how effective will he be in the playoffs? How soon can the Pittsburgh Steelers expect a decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers? Will newly acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie give the Los Angeles Rams a top five defense? Are the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now the NBA’s villain? Could the NFL turn free agency into an in-person extravaganza? After trading McDuffie, are the Kansas City Chiefs taking a gap year in 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 Std. 20 Min.

  8. 4. MÄRZ

    NFL news is getting [Russell Wilson voice] spicy!

    Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night in for Bleck today to chat up the returning Abdalla. The Arizona Cardinals are going to release quarterback Kyler Murray, where is the best spot for the former number one pick? The Minnesota Vikings or the Pittsburgh Steelers? The Indianapolis Colts placed the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, did they put themselves in this position by trading two first round picks for cornerback Sauce Gardner? The Seattle Seahawks did not place the franchise tag on Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, is letting the running back hit free agency the right move for the world champions? Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza doesn’t grade out well compared to quarterbacks of past NFL Drafts, should the Las Vegas Raiders try to trade out of the number one pick? The Los Angeles Lakers have won three games in a row, but what should we make of star Luka Dončić arguing with coach J.J. Redick during a game? Did free agent quarterback Russell Wilson snipe back at his former coach with the Denver Broncos Sean Payton again? What’s the latest on trade talk surrounding Las Vegas Raiders edge Maxx Crosby and Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown? Are the Kansas Jayhawks already out of contention of legitimately competing for the national championship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 Std. 18 Min.
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Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation.From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday sports escape that’s as entertaining as it is connected. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleck-abdalla/id1863793630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50eAoYWPwECqw4wA2so6uQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BleckAndAbdallaShow

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  • Kanal
    Cumulus Sports
  • Erstellt von
    Westwood One Sports
  • Jahre aktiv
    2025 - 2026
  • Folgen
    59
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