Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: April 13-17

The Mully & Haugh Show's 'Interviews of the Week' segment on April 19, 2026, dives deep into the Chicago Bears' upcoming 2026 NFL Draft strategy and the ongoing stadium legislation battle. The episode opens with a detailed discussion with NFL analyst Matt Bowen, who breaks down the Bears’ draft position at #25, emphasizing the shift in positional value—particularly the opportunity to land a high-impact safety like Dylan Thieneman or McNeil Warren, who fit Dennis Allen’s versatile defensive scheme. Bowen also evaluates defensive tackles like Peter Woods and Caden McDonald, and touches on offensive tackle Caden Proctor as a potential fit. The conversation then shifts to the broader draft landscape, with a focus on the Bears’ flexibility to trade up or back, and the importance of drafting players with high football intelligence and developable traits. Later, State Representative Cam Buckner provides an insider update on the stadium bill, dismissing rumors of legislative delays and affirming that the deal is nearing completion, with the Bears’ commitment to Illinois now a near certainty. The segment closes with Kevin Fishbane from The Athletic, who reflects on the draft’s unpredictability and the Bears’ strategic flexibility, while also discussing the potential for a trade for Dexter Lawrence and the importance of medical evaluations for high-risk, high-reward prospects like Caleb Banks. The episode underscores a theme of cautious optimism: the Bears are in a strong position to rebuild through the draft and secure their future in Illinois, but success hinges on smart, well-informed decisions under pressure.