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The Chicago Bulls were the worst team in the NBA over the last four seasons, but they’ve almost completely turned over their roster around Zach LaVine in the last year. The result is a Bulls team that’s 14-8 to start the 2021-22 season, which has them near the top of the Eastern Conference. There was […]

2021 NFL Week 12 Bold Takeaways: Packers put Rams in their place Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 194 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 194 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 194 – […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to a strong 12-6 start to the 2021-22 season despite adversity in the form of a tough opening schedule and some key health issues. One of those health issues was the absence of Coby White as he recovered from offseason shoulder surgery. While the Bulls have played well to begin […]

2021 NFL Week 12 Predictions: Upset picks, betting locks, and more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 193 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 193 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 193 – Blake […]

2021 NFL Week 11 Bold Takeaways: Can the Patriots be stopped? Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 192 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 192 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 192 – Blake […]

2021 NFL Week 11 Predictions: Upset picks, betting locks, and more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 191 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 191 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 191 – Blake […]

Zach LaVine was the clear-cut best player on the Chicago Bulls heading into the 2021-22 season. The addition of DeMar DeRozan in free agency seemingly gave LaVine a stellar running mate who would take pressure off him on the offensive end. However, so far this season, DeRozan has been the best player on the team. […]

2021 NFL Week 10 Bold Takeaways: Watch out for the Patriots 👀 Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 190 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Google Podcasts link: Episode 190 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 190 – […]

The Chicago Bulls moved to 8-3 on the 2021-22 season after beating the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, 117-107. The Bulls led for most of the game, including the entire second half, and built a lead as big as 18 in the fourth quarter as they looked like a far better team than Dallas. The […]

2021 NFL Week 10 Predictions: Upset picks, betting locks, and more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 189 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 189 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 189 – Blake […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to a 7-3 start in the 2021-22 season, which is tied for the best record in the Eastern Conference. They’re one of four teams ranked in the top 10 in offense and defense. The defensive success has been one of the early surprises of this season, but it’s also notable […]

2021 NFL Week 9 Bold Takeaways: Are Titans the AFC’s best team? Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 188 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 188 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 188 – […]

2021 NFL Week 9 Predictions: Upset picks, betting locks, and more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 187 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 187 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 187 – Blake Lovell […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to a 6-1 start this season after their big offseason moves. While some of their success is thanks to excellent play from stars Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls are also getting key help from unexpected sources. One of the recent heroes was rookie Ayo Dosunmu, who scored a […]

2021 NFL Week 8 Bold Takeaways: Are NFL’s top 5 teams all in NFC? Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 186 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 186 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode […]

2021 NFL Week 8 Predictions: Upset picks, betting locks, and more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 185 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 185 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 185 – Blake […]

The Chicago Bulls are out to a 4-0 start for the first time in 25 years, so the vibes are mostly good in The Windy City. Zach LaVine’s thumb injury is a bummer, but the hope is he’ll be able to play through it and continue to play at a high level. There are some […]

The Chicago Bulls paid a hefty price to acquire DeMar DeRozan in the offseason, sending Thaddeus Young, a first-round pick, two second-round picks and Al-Farouq Aminu to the San Antonio Spurs as part of a sign-and-trade deal. DeRozan got a three-year contract worth around $82 million to come to Chicago. A number of critics panned […]

2021 NFL Week 7 Bold Takeaways: Are the Bengals for real? Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 184 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 184 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 184 – Blake […]

2021 NFL Week 7 Predictions: Upset picks, betting locks, and more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 183 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 183 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 183 – Blake Lovell […]

The Chicago Bulls entered the 2021-22 season with a fair amount of hype, and they wanted to get off to a strong start against a Detroit Pistons team that will likely wind up at or near the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The Bulls struggled through a rocky offensive performance with their new-look roster but […]

The Chicago Bulls made some splashy moves in the offseason by acquiring Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso, among others. The Bulls’ new front office of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley has overhauled this roster over the past year in an attempt to take a big step forward after a failed youth movement over […]

The Chicago Bulls targeted Lonzo Ball for a long time because they knew they needed an upgrade at point guard and that he would be an excellent fit next to Zach LaVine. The Bulls got their man right at the start of free agency, and they’re confident he’s going to be worth it even if […]

The Chicago Bulls knew they needed an upgrade at point guard for the 2021-22 season, and they had their eyes on Lonzo Ball going back to last season. After failing to trade for Ball at the 2021 trade deadline, the Bulls made the guard their top priority in the summer. They struck fast, working out […]

2021 NFL Week 6 Predictions: Upset picks, betting locks, and more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 182 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 182 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 182 – Blake […]

2021 NFL Week 5 Takeaways & top waiver wire pickups for Week 6 Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 181 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 181 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 181 […]

The Chicago Bulls made some of the biggest moves of the offseason to help out Zach LaVine, acquiring Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan in separate sign-and-trade deals and also poaching Alex Caruso away from the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bulls are trying to finally become relevant again after stinking it up since the Jimmy Butler […]

2021 NFL Week 4 Predictions: Upset picks, betting locks, and more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 180 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 180 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 180 – Blake […]

The Chicago Bulls have made a bunch of big moves over the last year, acquiring Nikola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso, among others, to help out Zach LaVine after four straight losing seasons since the Jimmy Butler trade. There are good vibes surrounding the Bulls as training camp begins, with the team […]

2021 NFL Week 3 Takeaways & top waiver wire pickups for Week 4 Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 179 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 179 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 179 […]

The Chicago Bulls struck fast in free agency by coming to terms with Lonzo Ball right out of the gate. That wasn’t the only big move the Bulls made on the first day of free agency, though, as they also nabbed Alex Caruso away from the Los Angeles Lakers. To many, it was surprising to […]

2021 NFL Week 3 Predictions: Upset picks, betting locks, and more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 178 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 178 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 178 – Blake […]

The Chicago Bulls made a big splash right at the start of free agency when they agreed to terms with Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, and then came the huge shocker of a DeMar DeRozan deal. The Bulls added a lot of talent this offseason as they try to change their fortunes. However, there are […]

Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine had a career season in 2020-21, but he’s still not getting the respect he deserves because the Bulls have been such a bad team since he came over in the Jimmy Butler trade in 2017. In fact, LaVine has never been to the playoffs in his career, as he was […]

2021 NFL Week 2 Predictions: Upset picks, betting locks, and more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 177 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Google Podcasts link: Episode 177 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 177 – Blake […]

2021 NFL Week 1 Takeaways & top waiver wire pickups for Week 2 Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 176 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 176 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 176 […]

2021 NFL Week 1 Predictions: Upset picks, betting locks, and more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 175 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 175 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 175 – Blake […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Chicago Bulls were totally irrelevant. The 2020 NBA All-Star Game was in Chicago, but the Bulls had very little presence during the festivities. Many Bulls fans only remember that weekend for the news that came out about possible changes in the front office, which came after fans chanted “Fire […]

2021 NFL Season Predictions: Division, wild card, & Super Bowl picks Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 174 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 174 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 174 – Blake […]