The Chicago Bears won their first (and only) Super Bowl 39 years ago yesterday. Dan Hampton, an anchor for the dominant defense that led to that championship, joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to preview Super Bowl LIX. The Pro Football Hall of Famer breaks down the results of the AFC and NFC Championship games and shares his thoughts on Ben Johnson’s coaching staff, as well as the ad for Uber Eats that has a Bears theme. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7170117/Dan_Hampton_012725_2025-01-27-143117.64kmono.mp3 More Coverage Chicago Bears Do you feel good about the Bears’ coordinator hires? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams .cls-4{fill:#000;} Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson .cls-4{fill:#000;} Dan Hampton previews Super Bowl LIX .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ben Johnson’s HS coach says ‘He’s the man for the job’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott What are your rights if approached by ICE? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} LaSalle Street could get a residential makeover .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} This Week in Chicago History: Bears win Super Bowl XX .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Billy Corgan and Bill Burr meet on Howie Mandel’s podcast .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kansas faces tuberculosis outbreak .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Chicago Bears’ 24-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the 2024-2025 season finale. The Bears started the game at the frigid Lambeau Field, playing like they had nothing to lose. With star wide receiver DJ Moore back to receive a punt in the first quarter, he drew everybody’s attention, allowing Josh Blackwell to steal a touchdown completely unnoticed. The historic rivals continued to throw punches at each other as the game continued. Early in the fourth quarter, with the Bears leading 14-13, Caleb Williams hit Moore on a screen pass, which he took 32 yards for a touchdown. Interim Head Coach Thomas Brown kept the offense on the field, looking to go up two scores with a 2-point conversion. The attempt was unsuccessful, but a penalty against Green Bay gave the Bears another shot at the points, this time from the 1-yard line. Instead, Brown sent out the kicking unit, and Santos kicked the extra point, keeping the contest as just a one-possession difference.After the teams traded punts, the Packers found the end zone thanks to an impressive drive from backup quarterback Malik Willis, with starter Jordan Love injuring his hand earlier in the game. On Green Bay’s 2-point try, the ball slipped out of Willis’ hand, and the score was held with Chicago still in front. The Bears’ offense took it down to the 2-minute warning, but a DJ Moore fumble gave the Packers the ball at midfield with a chance to take a late lead. Bears fans were ready to witness another unfathomable loss in this long season. Kicker Brandon McManus drilled a 55-yard field goal in freezing conditions to give his team a 22-21 lead. Williams and the Bears had just 48 seconds to get into Cairo Santos’ field goal range and attempt to steal the win. The rookie used the spacing on the field well to advance the ball, setting up a 51-yard try with two seconds remaining. Santos knocked it through as time expired, and the Bears’ 10-game drought was washed away. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7136020/7136020_2025-01-06-015520.64kmono.mp3 The Bears finished the 24-25 NFL season with a record of 5-12 (1-5 in Divisional games). Thank you to all the fans, listeners, and callers who contributed to the show. We will see you for the 2025 NFL Draft Special. More Coverage Chicago Bears Do you feel good about the Bears’ coordinator hires? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams .cls-4{fill:#000;} Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson .cls-4{fill:#000;} Dan Hampton previews Super Bowl LIX .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ben Johnson’s HS coach says ‘He’s the man for the job’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Chicago Bears’ 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, which is the Bears’ 10th straight loss. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7127661/Hamp_and_OB_12_27_24_2024-12-27-062201.128.mp3 The Hamp & O’B Show returns for the final game of the 2024 NFL Season, as the Bears (4-12) head to Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers (11-4) on Sunday, Jan. 5 with the time still to be announced. Check the WGN Radio upcoming programming schedule for updates. More Coverage Chicago Bears Do you feel good about the Bears’ coordinator hires? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams .cls-4{fill:#000;} Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson .cls-4{fill:#000;} Dan Hampton previews Super Bowl LIX .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ben Johnson’s HS coach says ‘He’s the man for the job’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Chicago Bears’ 34-17 loss to the Detroit Lions, the Bears 9th straight loss. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7124271/7124271_2024-12-22-234211.64kmono.mp3 The Hamp & O’B Show returns on Thursday, December 26th, as the Bears (4-11) host the Seattle Seahawks. The Pregame show is from 6 p.m. to kickoff. The postgame show with highlights and reactions is from 10:30 p.m. to Midnight. More Coverage Chicago Bears Do you feel good about the Bears’ coordinator hires? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams .cls-4{fill:#000;} Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson .cls-4{fill:#000;} Dan Hampton previews Super Bowl LIX .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ben Johnson’s HS coach says ‘He’s the man for the job’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Chicago Bears’ Monday Night Football loss to the Minnesota Vikings 30-12 in Minneapolis. The Bears’ losing streak has now extended to 8 games, having not won a game since beating the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13 in London. The Bears failed a 4th down conversion on their opening drive, and the offense never picked up, not reaching the end zone until late in the 4th quarter. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7114708/7114708_2024-12-17-061308.64kmono.mp3 The Hamp & O’B Show returns on Sunday, December 22nd, as the Bears (4-10) host the Detroit Lions (12-2). These teams last met on Thanksgiving in Matt Eberflus’ final game as Chicago’s head coach. The Pregame show is from 11 a.m. to kickoff. the Postgame show with highlights and reactions is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. More Coverage Chicago Bears Do you feel good about the Bears’ coordinator hires? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams .cls-4{fill:#000;} Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson .cls-4{fill:#000;} Dan Hampton previews Super Bowl LIX .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ben Johnson’s HS coach says ‘He’s the man for the job’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Chicago Bears draining defeat to the San Francisco 49ers 38-13. The Bears still struggle to find a way to win a game on the road, marking 20 straight losses away from Soldier Field. In Thomas Brown’s first game as interim head coach, the Bears stumbled out the gate and stayed flat for the rest of the game. Chicago totaled just four net yards of offense in the first half, compared to 319 from the 49ers. Rookie wideout Rome Odunze added two touchdown receptions, but ultimately, the offense stalled out. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7101969/Hamp_and_OB_12_8_24_2024-12-09-022709.64kmono.mp3 The Hamp & O’B Show returns on Monday, December 16th, as the Bears (4-9) head to Minnesota for a showdown with the Vikings (11-2). The Pregame show is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the Postgame show with highlights and reactions is from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. More Coverage Chicago Bears Do you feel good about the Bears’ coordinator hires? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams .cls-4{fill:#000;} Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson .cls-4{fill:#000;} Dan Hampton previews Super Bowl LIX .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ben Johnson’s HS coach says ‘He’s the man for the job’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Kevin Powell react to the Chicago Bears’ 23-20 loss to the NFL’s best Detroit Lions in another heartbreaking loss on Thanksgiving Day. Caleb Williams turned it on in the 2nd half, throwing for three touchdowns for 222 yards, setting up a chance for the Bears to tie the game with 3:31 left. Before the game’s last play, the Bears had 32 seconds left with one timeout remaining. The offense got to the line with 13 seconds left and didn’t snap the ball until 6 seconds left, resulting in the final play, which was incomplete to Rome Ozdunze when the clock hit zero with one timeout remaining. With that loss, head coach Matt Eberflus now has a record of 5-17 in games decided by seven or fewer points, winning 22.7% of those games and ranking 221st, making him last among coaches with at least 20 games that close. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7091340/Hamp_and_OB_11_28_24_2024-11-28-221140.64kmono.mp3 The Hamp & O’B Show returns on Sunday, December 8th, as the Bears (4-8) head to San Francisco for a showdown with the 49ers (5-6). The Pregame show is from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and the Postgame show with highlights and reactions is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. More Coverage Chicago Bears Do you feel good about the Bears’ coordinator hires? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams .cls-4{fill:#000;} Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson .cls-4{fill:#000;} Dan Hampton previews Super Bowl LIX .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ben Johnson’s HS coach says ‘He’s the man for the job’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Chicago Bears 30-27 overtime loss to division rival Minnesota Vikings. The Bears broke open the scoring in the first quarter with a Roschon Johnson touchdown before giving up fourteen straight points. Miscues and poor execution led to the Bears finding themselves down fourteen points in the fourth quarter before Caleb Williams helped lead a comeback to tie it. A Cairo Santos field goal sent the Bears to overtime, and then an 83-yard drive by Sam Darnold and the Vikings resulted in a game winning field goal by John Parker Romo. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7085995/7085995_2024-11-24-232935.64kmono.mp3 The Hamp & O’B Show returns on Thursday, November 28th, as the Bears (4-7) head to Detroit for a Thanksgiving showdown with the Lions (10-1). The Pregame show is from 10:30 a.m. to kickoff, and the Postgame show with highlights and reactions is from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. More Coverage Chicago Bears Do you feel good about the Bears’ coordinator hires? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams .cls-4{fill:#000;} Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson .cls-4{fill:#000;} Dan Hampton previews Super Bowl LIX .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ben Johnson’s HS coach says ‘He’s the man for the job’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

In this conversation, Andy Masur, a knowledgeable contributor and analyst for the Bears, breaks down the heartbreak of the recent loss to the Packers. He discusses the critical moments that led to the defeat, especially the blocked field goal at the buzzer. The team’s coaching decisions and offensive struggles come under scrutiny, as Masur highlights the need for better strategies moving forward. Despite the disappointment, there's a glimmer of optimism for improvement as they navigate through a challenging season.

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Chicago Bears loss to the New England Patriots 19-3 Bears have now scored only one touchdown in the past three games https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7066686/Hamp_and_OB_11_10_24_2024-11-10-230926.64kmono.mp3 The Hamp & O’B Show returns on Sunday, November 17th, as the Bears (4-5) take on the Green Bay Packers (6-3). The Pregame show will be from 11 a.m. to kickoff. The postgame show, with highlights and reactions, will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. More Coverage Chicago Bears Do you feel good about the Bears’ coordinator hires? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams .cls-4{fill:#000;} Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson .cls-4{fill:#000;} Dan Hampton previews Super Bowl LIX .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ben Johnson’s HS coach says ‘He’s the man for the job’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more