Episode
Jimbo Covert on the 1985 Bears, Blocking Lawrence Taylor and His WWE Debut
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- The Larry & Big Man Show
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- Jul 18, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3070
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Summary
Pro Football Hall of Famer and Pittsburgh native Jim Covert joins Larry Richert and Jay Caufield to revisit his remarkable journey from Western Pennsylvania’s steel country to Pitt, the Chicago Bears, and football immortality. Covert shares how his hardworking parents shaped his approach to life, why legendary Pitt offensive line coach Joe Moore moved him from defense to left tackle, and how wrestling helped him develop the leverage, toughness, and technique that made him one of the NFL’s greatest offensive linemen. The conversation moves inside the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears, including stories about Jim McMahon’s football intelligence, Walter Payton’s unmatched toughness and character, the intensity of the Bears-Packers rivalry, and the challenge of facing Lawrence Taylor. Covert also explains why Chicago’s loss to Dan Marino and the Miami Dolphins may have been exactly what the Bears needed before their Super Bowl run. Plus, Jim discusses the dramatic changes in NFL training, player safety, NIL and the transfer portal in college football—and tells the hilarious story of how a third offer from Vince McMahon convinced him to enter a WWE battle royal. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive, and Zerorez Commercial. Visit here for commercial cleaning details: zerorez.com/commercial Produced by 1TEAM Media.