Mike Florio: Bears ‘should keep asking’ NFL for compensatory draft picks for Ian Cunningham’s exit

On the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk discussed how the Bears continue to appeal to the NFL for compensatory draft picks under the Rooney Rule for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham’s departure to become the Atlanta Falcons’ new general manager. Florio also discussed the latest news from the NFL owners meetings and outlined how the league schedule could change in the coming years.

00:00 – Discussion on the Bears’ stadium timeline and potential sites
01:31 – Leveraging the Indiana stadium option against Illinois
03:20 – Key takeaways from the NFL owners meetings and rule changes
04:08 – Details on kickoff rule changes and replay expansion
04:56 – NFL’s push for an 18-game season
05:46 – Mike Florio on why the Bears should keep asking for compensatory draft picks
06:57 – Confirmation of Ian Cunningham’s role as the Falcons’ main decision-maker
08:12 – New NFL scheduling policy and Friday game rules
10:32 – ESPN taking over NFL Network operations
13:25 – End of Monday Night Football doubleheaders and future scheduling

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13 comments

  2. Because of the structure of the Falcons' front office, Matt Ryan holds the senior decision-making title, failing to meet the criteria that the GM must be the highest-ranking football official.
    Is the reasoning……
    I think legally this would fall flat.
    The NFL bylaw says promotion not duties. What the falcons have their GM do and don’t has no relevance since it’s an internal decision.

  3. The Bears did not get the picks because they are not the Eagles, Steelers, or Ravens.
    Which teams have been awarded the most comp picks since 2003?
    The Eagles, Steelers, and Ravens.
    Which teams were awarded the most comp picks for 2026?
    The Eagles, Steelers, and Ravens.

  4. That’s not true that Indiana has no shot. The Bears have to show to do everything they can within a reasonable time frame so they can prove they were “forced into the decision” to go to IN because the IL governor/ment is a complete and utter failure. That way the fans can’t blame them.

  5. Watch how many injuries come now that these guys have endless short weeks. Who's going to watch all those prime time games when all the stars are in the hospital or on the sidelines?

  6. What are their options with Goodell? Is there an internal mechanism? I don't follow the Illinois legislature a lot, I imagine they're trying to gain votes

  8. The criteria said if any team hire an executive African American I.E G.M. who worked for another NFL team shall receive two 3rd rounders…. Ian Cunningham fits that criteria we lost a brilliant football mind!!!!!

  11. Nfl network is dead. Comp picks not being given is stupid. Playing games on a Tuesday and Wednesday is beyond stupid scarcity is the biggest selling point about the NFL its not longer the hard hitting sport it was its heavy offense just like basketball and the value is being dismissed seeing that basketball product is dying. Thursday games already suck they will be mad that returns are not as good as they desire

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