Spotlight Guest: Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham + CeeDee Lamb’s Massive Extension

NFL Spotlight w/ Ari Meirov

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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