Spotlight Guest: Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham + CeeDee Lamb’s Massive Extension
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Insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) goes 1-on-1 with Chicago Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham and discusses how he went from personnel assistant to getting GM interviews. He reflects on the Bears’ recent moves that are helping set the path for the team for years to come. Plus, Ari breaks down how CeeDee Lamb ended up with a 4-year extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
00:00 - Cold open
00:26 - Welcome to the show!
2:19 - Ian Cunningham joins the show!
3:25 - Growing up with an agent for a dad
6:20 - Going from playing to working for a team
9:14 - What it was like working for Ozzie Newsome
11:21 - What it was like working with Eric DeCosta
13:07 - Winning Super Bowl with Ravens
14:48 - Being hired by the Eagles
16:22 - Winning Super Bowl with Eagles
18:33 - What Ian learned from Howie Roseman
19:54 - What Ian learned from Joe Douglas
21:06 - How Ian met Ryan Poles
23:02 - What Ian has learned from Ryan Poles
24:17 - How playing experience helps evaluating talent
26:03 - Bears on Hard Knocks
26:59 - What cutdown day is like
28:48 - Day in the life of an ast. GM
31:18 - Reflecting on Bears securing 1st pick in 2023 Draft
33:38 - Expectations for Week 1 at Soldier Field
34:37 - Who deserves a spotlight?
36:57 - Thanks to Ian Cunningham for joining NFL Spotlight
37:52 - CeeDee Lamb signs extension
38:52 - Ripple effect from Lamb extension
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