We Are Trusting Ben Johnson's Draft Decisions + Billy Donovan Stepping Down
The Stretch
Barstool Sports
4.8 • 2.9K Ratings
🗓️ 27 April 2026
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
On today's episode of The Stretch we recap the Chicago Bears 2026 draft class. While some picks may seem questionable and some needs appear to not be addressed, we have decided to trust Ben Johnson's process. We talk about some of the Bears newest rookies, Billy Donovan stepping down, the Cubs 10 game winning streak snapped and more. On today's episode of The Stretch we recap the Chicago Bears 2026 draft class. While some picks may seem questionable and some needs appear to not be addressed, we have decided to trust Ben Johnson's process. We talk about some of the Bears newest rookies, Billy Donovan stepping down, the Cubs 10 game winning streak snapped and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW Mountain Dew - Enjoy the refreshing citrus kick of Mountain Dew: an American Original. Grab a Dew. Tasting Great Since 48. Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.com/stretch Kraken - Kraken's giving you $25 inBitcoin, new users go to kraken.com/barstool, use code BARSTOOL25 when you sign up, deposit and trade $100 boom -- $25 in BTC. Disclaimer: Securities and brokerage services offered by Kraken Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Digital asset services offered by Payward Interactive Inc., (NMLS ID:1843762) a FINCEN registered money services business, not a member of FINRA/SIPC and not FDIC insured DraftKings - Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 18+ (21+ in certain states) to open, own, or access an advance deposit wagering account and resident of a state where DK Horse or DK Racing is available. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Opt-in req. Min. $5 wager. Only the first straight single horse win wager on the Kentucky Derby placed after opt-in is eligible. Wager must win to qualify for an equal share of $1,000,000. Reward issued in cash within 7 days of race completion via a click to claim, which expires 30 days (720 hours) after receipt. Unclaimed rewards will be forfeited. Ends at the closing of the betting pool for the Kentucky Derby on 5/2/26. Terms: www.dkhorse.com/bet/offers/details; www.racing.draftkings.com/promos Sponsored by DraftKings.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, the stretch listeners. |
| 0:01.3 | You can find us every Monday and Friday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. |
| 0:06.1 | Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. |
| 0:09.7 | All right, everybody, coming up on the stretch today, we recap the Bears NFL draft. |
| 0:13.4 | We also talk about Billy Donovan leaving the Chicago Bulls. |
| 0:16.5 | We get into the Cubs. |
| 0:18.3 | Their winning streak has come to an end at 10 games, and as well as some white socks. |
| 0:23.0 | A lot of good NHL playoff talk there, too, Chief. |
| 0:25.1 | I know you enjoyed that. |
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