Podcast: Allen, McKinnie, Swift | Countdown to Kickoff originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
A great set of guests join David Kaplan and Adam Hoge for Countdown to Kickoff on Thursday. First up is Bryant McKinnie, a former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion with the Ravens. McKinnie joins to discuss offensive line play and the craziness that was Miami University.
After that, Lions running back D'Andre Swift joins the guys to discuss Detroit's new head coach and the departure of Matthew Stafford. Lastly, former Bear Jared Allen joins the podcast to discuss his days in Chicago and his thoughts on if the Bears can win a Super Bowl without a superstar quarterback.
(1:20) - Is Carson Wentz a realistic option for the Bears via trade?
(4:40) - Will there be offensive linemen available for the Bears in free agency and the draft?
(8:13) - Super Bowl champ Bryant McKinnie joins the podcast
(12:00) - McKinnie on his battles with Alex Brown and Lance Briggs
(14:28) - Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift joins the podcast
(15:15) - Reaction from the players in Detroit when Matthew Stafford got traded
(30:00) - Jared Allen joins the podcast
(33:00) - Can the Bears win a Super Bowl without a superstar quarterback?
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