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'85 at 40: Joe Theismann on playing against the 1985 Bears

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 1d

Washington great Joe Theismann was a recent guest on @billtzimmerman.bsky.social's Bears Banter, and he shared what it was like playing against the 1985 #Bears.

Spoiler Alert: Painful

Check out this quick segment that we repurposed for our #85at40 series!
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'85 at 40: Joe Theismann on playing against the 1985 Bears

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 1d

Check out this quick clipped edition of our '85 at 40 podcast series!

It's a quick segment from @billtzimmerman.bsky.social's latest Bears Banter featuring former Washington QB Joe Theismann on playing against the 1985 #Bears and his 1-yard punt!

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Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 10/12/2025 · 6m

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 3d

Huge game on Monday night, and both the #Bears and #Commanders have several key players on their injury report. @westsportspt.bsky.social runs through those, plus the important matchups, in his latest Bear Bones!

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Bear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Week 6: Bears @ Commanders

Bear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Week 6: Bears @ Commanders

2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 3d

@westsportspt.bsky.social gets you ready for #Bears vs #Commanders with a solo version on Bear Bones!

He runs through the injury lists, matchups to watch, and so much more!
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Joe Theismann Talks Bears vs Commanders

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 4d

Check out the video version of @billtzimmerman.bsky.social's latest Bears Banter for his discussion with Washington legend Joe Theismann, who touches on a bunch of fun stuff. #Bears vs #Commanders on #MNF, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, playing the '85 Bears & more!
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Bears Over Beers: Chicago Looks For Revenge Against Commanders

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 4d

Our latest Bears Over Beers is a must listen! Join @ryandroste.bsky.social and Bryan Orenchuk talking all things #Bears, the Monday night revenge game, Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, the defense, and so much more!

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Bears Over Beers: Chicago Looks For Revenge Against Commanders

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 5d

Pull up a stool and crack open a cold one with @ryandroste.bsky.social & Bryan Orenchuk on their latest Bears Over Beers! The fellas talk about the importance of Monday's #Bears vs #Commanders game and so much more!
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Chad Vonk @chadvonk.bsky.social · 5d

This was a fun one. Good work, fellas.

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 5d

#Bears vs #Commanders on #MNF, and @billtzimmerman.bsky.social talked with one of Washington's All Time Greats! Joe Theismann joins to discuss the game, the QBs, Ben Johnson, the Hail Mary, plus he shares what it was like to face the '85 Bears!

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Bears Banter Ep. 219: Joe Theismann joins!

'85 at 40 + Bear & Balanced Special Edition: Super Bowl XX Rewatch

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 7d

We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1985 #Bears in our limited series, '85 at 40, and our latest features @berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social putting Super Bowl XX through their Bear & Balanced cooled-down review.

This one was a lot of fun!
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'85 at 40 + Bear & Balanced Special Edition: Super Bowl XX Rewatch

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 7d

With the #Bears on their bye week, @berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social used their Bear & Balanced as a vehicle to get in on some '85 at 40 limited series fun by breaking down SBXX.

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Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 10/06/2025 · 1h 2m

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New Chicago Bears Stadium Design Underwhelms

2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 8d

Check out this segment from the last Bears Over Beers with hosts @ryandroste.bsky.social and Bryan Orenchuk getting all into the latest about the #Bears ongoing new stadium project.
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'85 at 40: Gary Fencik on the leter to keep Buddy Ryan, the Super Bowl Shuffle, and more

2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 9d

Huge thanks to #Bears legend Gary Fencik for being so generous with his time and conversation in our latest '85 at 40 limited series!

@billtzimmerman.bsky.social and @berckes.bsky.social had a great time discussing the Super Bowl, the Shuffle, the Letter, and more!
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'85 at 40: Gary Fencik discusses the 46 Defense, the Super Bowl Shuffle, and more!

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 9d

In our next episode of '85 at 40, Bears legend Gary Fencik joins @billtzimmerman.bsky.social and @berckes.bsky.social to discuss his letter to George Halas, Buddy Ryan, the 46 defense, William Perry, the Super Bowl Shuffle, and so much more!

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Bears Banter is Breaking Down the Bears at the Bye!

2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 10d

Video version of @billtzimmerman.bsky.social’s brand new Bears Banter breaking down the #Bears at the bye week!
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Bears Banter Ep. 218: A culture defining win as the Bears head to the bye!

2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 10d

Back by popular demand, we have @billtzimmerman.bsky.social going solo on this week’s Bears Banter!

Bill dives into all the latest surrounding the #Bears in this special bye week edition of his show!

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Making Monsters: Getting to know Noah Sewell

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 10d

What a fun convo between Taylor Doll and Gabriel Sewell about his son, #Bears linebacker Noah Sewell!

🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ to her latest Making Monsters right here:
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Making Monsters: Getting to know Bears Linebacker Noah Sewell

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 11d

On her latest Making Monsters, Taylor Doll spoke with Gabriel Sewell, the father of #Bears linebacker Noah Sewell. They chat about Noah’s time in high school and college, and about Noah's offseason, which put him in a position for a bigger role.
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Bears Over Beers: Bye Week Vibes, New Stadium Thoughts

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 11d

Join @ryandroste.bsky.social & Bryan Orenchuk for a fresh episode of Bears Over Beers!

The fellas talk the big #Bears win, trade possibilities, the new stadium in Arlington Heights, and so much more on a jam-packed show!

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Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 10/02/2025 · 1h 5m

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 12d

The video version of tonight's Bears Over Beers with @ryandroste.bsky.social & Bryan Orenchuk is a must-see! The fellas had a good time talking #Bears vs #Raiders, the bye week, and what's next for this team.
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Bears Over Beers: Rome Odunze, Bears Feeling Good Heading Into Bye

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2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · 13d

The Mac & Read Show is the perfect way to recap all the latest news about the #Bears with a sprinkle of pop culture mixed in to keep you on your toes!

🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ to the latest from Mac & @rossread.bsky.social right here!
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