Pick 6: Will the Bears trade up or down?

Mully & Haugh Show20mApril 23, 2026

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The Mully & Haugh Show's 'Pick 6' episode dives into the Chicago Bears' potential draft strategy, focusing on whether they'll trade up, down, or stay put at pick 6. Hosts debate the financial and strategic implications of moving up a few spots—especially to secure a high-impact player like a top-tier safety or left tackle—while emphasizing that any move must be bold and targeted at a day-one starter. They weigh the value of the Bears' two second-round picks and consider the possibility of trading down for additional assets, particularly if teams like the Jets or Vikings are willing to part with picks. The conversation shifts to the Cubs' recent eight-game winning streak, praising Matthew Boyd's return and the team’s offensive surge, including standout performances from Bregman, Suzuki, and Bush. The White Sox are highlighted for their historic home run streak by Colston Montgomery and Mune Murakami, the first duo in MLB history to hit home runs in four consecutive games. The episode also touches on the Illinois legislature’s passage of a major stadium bill, which has sparked political tension as the Bears express reservations about amendments, raising concerns about the team potentially relocating to Indiana. The hosts reflect on the irony and political theater surrounding the bill’s progress.

Key Takeaways
1

Any trade-up by the Bears should be bold and targeted at a day-one starter, not a contributor.

2

The Bears’ two second-round picks are a strategic asset that could be leveraged in a trade-down scenario.

3

Colston Montgomery and Mune Murakami's back-to-back four-game home run streak is a historic first in MLB history.

4

The Cubs' eight-game winning streak is fueled by a stabilized rotation and timely hitting from multiple players.

5

The Illinois stadium bill passed but includes amendments that may prompt Bears leadership to reconsider their stance, raising relocation concerns.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Bears Draft Strategy: Trade Up, Down, or Stay Put?

If you're going to trade up, then it's got to be a day one starter. It can't be a contributor.

Highlight
10:00
7 min

Cubs' Winning Streak and Matthew Boyd's Return

The discussion shifts to the Cubs’ eight-game winning streak, with praise for Matthew Boyd’s return from injury, his performance, and the team’s offensive resurgence. The hosts highlight the importance of rotation stability and timely hitting.

17:00
6 min

White Sox Power Surge: A Historic Home Run Streak

Two guys to hit homers in four straight games. The White Sox tandem just did something that Ruth and Gehrig never did.

Highlight
23:00
7 min

Illinois Stadium Bill: Progress and Political Tensions

It would be very typical. And it would be living up to every Illinois and Chicago political stereotype.

Highlight
30:00
1 min

The Bigger Picture: Sports, Politics, and Legacy

The hosts reflect on the intersection of sports and politics, questioning whether the Bears’ legacy and future are now tied to state-level negotiations and whether relocation could become a reality.

High-Impact Quotes
Two guys to hit homers in four straight games. The White Sox tandem just did something that Ruth and Gehrig never did.
Mully16:16
Viral: 90.0
If you're going to trade up, then it's got to be a day one starter. It can't be a contributor.
Haugh3:45
Viral: 85.0
It would be very typical. And it would be living up to every Illinois and Chicago political stereotype.
Haugh19:45
Viral: 75.0
Speakers

Hosts

MullyHaugh

Guest

Brendan Moore
Topics Discussed
White Sox Home Run Streak95%Bears Draft Strategy90%Illinois Stadium Bill88%Cubs Winning Streak85%Team Relocation Concerns80%Sports and Politics75%Player Development70%Injury Recovery65%
People & Brands

White Sox

other

12xPositive

Bears

other

12xMixed

Cubs

other

10xPositive

Matthew Boyd

person

8xPositive

Mune Murakami

person

8xPositive

Colston Montgomery

person

7xPositive

Jets

other

3xNeutral

Ryan Poles

person

3xNeutral

Vikings

other

3xNeutral

Brendan Moore

person

3xNeutral

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