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Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
When it comes to Chicago Bears talk, Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola have been setting the agenda for decades. Now, they’re bringing that same unflinching insight — and Sunday-afternoon passion — to Forward Progress. From breaking down Bears game plans with analytical precision to unleashing the raw emotion every fan feels when the season’s on the line, Dan and Matt deliver the perfect balance of expertise and authenticity. It’s a show that lives and breathes the Bears, while never shying…
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- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
Chicago Bears could face Atlanta Falcons in NFL game in Madrid
0:00 Madrid 12:30 Atlanta Falcons 15:35 Jordan Reid new mock draft 27:20 NFL dates 30:00 CJGJ 33:00 Jonathan Greenard We dive into the growing possibility that…
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CHICAGO BEARS - NFL Combine players to watch | Indiana Shrimp & Illinois Horseradish
0:00 Bears Combine Notes 16:00 NFL FAs 21:00 Pavia 26:00 David Montgomery 32:45 Tremaine Edmunds In today’s episode, we break down everything you need to know…
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Ben Johnson gets an A | Green Bay gets a BAD GRADE from its players
0:00 Introduction 5:00 Salary Cap 8:30 Combine Notes 23:30 Combine Performances- Day 1 30:00 NFLPA Team Report Cards 38:00 Should Dan, or shouldn't he? 44:40…
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Should the Chicago Bears expect value in return for DJ Moore or is this a salary dump?
0:00 Bears offseason needs 22:10 DJ Moore 27:00 NFL replay issues As the Chicago Bears continue shaping their 2026 roster, we break down the team’s biggest…
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Tremaine Edmunds has permission from the Chicago Bears to seek a trade
0:00 Tremaine Edmunds 10:00 Kyle Monangai 15:15 Bears run game 30:30 Top 100 FAs 33:10 John Franklin-Myers The Chicago Bears have officially given veteran…
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Is Ryan Poles fighting for Bears draft picks? Tyson Bagent is a top 32 QB in the league
0:00 Bears Audio 25:00 Mel Kiper 29:00 Curtis Allen 31:00 International NFL Game Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles took the podium at the NFL Combine today, and two…
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Khalil Mack back to the Chicago Bears - realistic or bad idea?
0:00 NFL Combine 12:20 NFL Top 100 Free Agents 15:15 Khalil Mack 22:25 Javonte Williams Contract 28:21 Rondale Moore The NFL Combine kicks off today, and we’re…
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Kevin Fishbain, Senior Writer The Athletic - Chicago Bears
Kevin Fishbain joins the podcast to discuss all things Chicago Bears #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make sure to…
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Chicago Bears player evaluation and roster moves this offseason
0:00 Jeff King 10:00 Bagent and Monangai 18:36 Kenny Gainwell 22:30 Landon Robinson The Chicago Bears have officially named Jeff King as their new Assistant…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
The Bears should seriously consider any offers for Tyson Bagent
0:00 Bears coaching moves 8:30 Caleb Williams 9:45 Tyson Bagent 13:00 Players that need a change 27:20 Pat Mahomes The Bears made several coaching staff moves…
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D'Andre Swift wants to stay with the Chicago Bears. Will the Bears keep the veteran back at $8.8m?
0:00 Swift and the Bears 8:30 Matt Bowen 15:00 Daniel Jeremiah 34:00 Derek Carr 35:30 Brockermeyer redraft D’Andre Swift says he wants to stay in Chicago — and…
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The Chicago Bears have Caleb Williams and a trusted backup but not every team has that
0:00 Bears 8:35 NFL QBs 27:00 Miami 31:00 Maxx Crosby 35:00 John Fox 37:00 Emmanuel McNeil-Warren The Chicago Bears feel great about Caleb Williams — franchise…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
NFL wins against the NFLPA | Maxx Crosby trade | Good Will Lawing
0:00 Bears 10:30 NFL Report Cards 15:30 Playoff Teams in 2026 24:40 Caleb and Drake 30:00 Maxx Crosby 33:30 NFL Pardons The Bears have just one offensive…
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What will Caleb Williams achieve in year 3?
0:00 Halas Harbor 10:30 ESPN 2026 Predictions 14:15 QB Rankings for 2025 23:00 Bears Rookie Class 28:00 Combine Guys We dive into new details about the key…
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Chicago Bears - Halas had his eyes on Arlington Heights back in 1975
0:00 Halas Harbor 17:25 NFL Draft Picks 25:00 SB 60 30:00 FA QBs 35:00 Bears Draft There’s a new contender trying to lure the Chicago Bears out of…
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Chicago Bears cap moves - who stays and who gets cut?
0:00 Bears roster 18:30 Ryan Pace 26:00 NFL rankings 33:00 Mock draft The Bears’ offseason is officially here, and GM Ryan Poles has a massive challenge ahead…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
The biggest game of the season was just more of the regular season
0:00 The Game 20:20 Press Taylor 30:00 Combine 33:20 ESPN - Bears When the dust settled, the NFL “blob” took home the championship. Seattle’s defense — the…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots - the Big Game is almost here.
0:00 Introduction 4:40 Matt Ryan 16:30 NFL Awards 24:00 Prop Bets It’s Big Game weekend and we’re fired up… mostly for the food and the commercials. But hey…
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The Big Game isn't coming to Chicago, ever!
0:00 Bears 4:40 Flacco 8:00 NFL Demands for SB The Chicago Bears have added a familiar face to their coaching staff, hiring veteran assistant Eric Studesville…
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Where would COLSTON LOVELAND get drafted now?
0:00 Bears OC 11:00 Tony Dungy 16:00 Loveland 23:00 NFLPA 33:00 Bad Bunny The Bears still need to hire an offensive coordinator — but the real question is…
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Will Kevin Byard be back in a BEARS uniform? | Roger Goodell meets the media
0:00 Roger Goodell 13:30 Robert Kraft 23:10 Matt Nagy 29:50 Byard 33:00 Matt Miller Mock Draft 37:25 Diego Pavia Roger Goodell met with the media and addressed…
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Chicago Bears BACKUP plan at QB | Coaching Hires | NFL Reply Review
0:00 NFL Coaching Hires 15:00 CBS Sports - Top 25 Stories of 2025 27:50 Bears Backup QBs 34:30 NFL Replay Review The NFL had 10 head‑coaching openings, and…
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Charles Tillman - a man of integrity and one of our favorite Chicago Bears | RIP Catherine O'Hara
0:00 Minnesota Vikings 3:45 Ian Cunningham 9:15 NFL Hirings 15:00 NFL Kickoffs 23:30 Charles Tillman A lot is happening across the NFL, and we’re starting…
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Bring on the DRAFT - Ben Johnson has changed how we view the NFL Draft
0:00 Bears and the draft 12:25 BJ and the Bear 20:00 Belichick 23:00 Bo Nix 26:00 NFL coaching hires 30:00 Matt's got a list Ben Johnson may have called the…
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Bill Belichick has been denied the HOF | Bo Nix has an ankle | Todd Monken got a job
0:00 Belichick 14:00 Bo Nix 27:00 Jets 30:00 Browns 38:45 Bears The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee has spoken — and somehow, Bill Belichick is…
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Should the Bears go after Trey Hendrickson in free agency?
0:00 Free Agency 15:00 Diego Pavia 19:00 Andy Reid and Matt Nagy 24:00 NFL Job Openings The Bears’ offseason is here, and one name just won’t go away: free…
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NFL games belong in DOMES | Sharks in Olympic swimming | Super Bowl XX
0:00 NFL Championship weekend 15:30 NFL coaching jobs 39:15 Wright to the Pro Bowl It’s NFL Championship Weekend, but let’s be honest — the real Super Bowl was…
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NFL Championship weekend - you taking Mike or Sean?
0:00 Championship weekend 4:00 Bears 11:00 Wright 12:00 McDaniel The Chicago Bears’ offseason is loaded with huge decisions and major storylines. Cornerback…
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What is Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles number one priority to address this offseason?
0:00 Introduction and stuff 9:00 Bears free agents 27:00 Top 100 NFL MVP candidates With starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo sidelined until late next season…
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What were the factors that led to Ben Johnson moving Joe Thuney to left tackle?
0:00 Bears hangover 4:00 The Thuney move - Theo Benedet 14:00 Bears notes to end the year 20:00 Possible FA target and coach possibilities 25:00 NFL coaching…
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Chicago Bears loss to the LA Rams - crazy stats | NFL head coaching jobs
0:00 Bears - Rams 14:20 Bears schedule 2026 17:20 Caleb on the final INT 22:10 Rome Odunze 28:00 NFL coaching jobs The Bears’ season comes to a close after a…
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Caleb Williams does it again, but Bears lose in OT to the Rams
Despite Caleb Williams pulling off another improbable comeback—connecting with Cole Kmet on an unbelievable 4th‑down touchdown—the Bears fall to the Rams in…
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POSTGAME: Chicago Bears fall in OT to the LA Rams | Caleb Williams throws three interceptions
The Chicago Bears fall in overtime to the L.A. Rams, 20–17, at Soldier Field. Caleb Williams threw three interceptions as Los Angeles won the turnover battle…
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Clay Harbor - NFL Insider | 9-year NFL veteran
0:00 Bears - Rams preview 23:00 Clay Harbor Clay Harbor - former NFL tight end and Chicago guy joined the show to discuss Bears and Rams before the divisional…
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Carmen Vitali, FOX Sports Radio and Marquee Network
Carmen Vitali of FOX Sports Radio and Marquee Network stopped by for a visit and conversation about the Bears - Rams game. #chicagobears #bears #chicago…
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Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and NFL Insider
Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and NFL Insider, joined the show for his weekly hit to discuss, Bears, NFL playoffs and the college championship game…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
Tim Jenkins - All Things QB / NFL Analyst
Tim Jenkins joined the show for a Bears conversation. We recap the Packers win and look ahead to the Rams game on Sunday night. #chicagobears #bears #chicago…
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Colston Loveland makes history in win over Green Bay
0:00 Bears - Rams 17:00 Bears audio 44:00 Around the NFL playoffs and other stuff too As the Bears prepare to host the Rams in the divisional round of the NFC…
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PLAYOFF POSTGAME: Caleb Williams does it again. Bears WIN 31-27 over Green Bay.
In a game that saw the Chicago Bears trailing at the half 21-3, that didn't stop Caleb Williams from bringing his team back to outscore the Packers 28-6 in the…
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Kayln Kahler, Senior NFL Writer for ESPN
Kayln Kahler, senior NFL writer for ESPN joined the show to talk Bears and Packers. #chicago #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make…
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Herb Howard, The Bigs Media - Chicago Bears beat reporter
Herb Howard, Bears beat reporter of The Bigs Media, stopped by for convo on Bears and Packers ahead of the playoff game on Saturday at Soldier Field…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and NFL Insider
ESPN NFL draft analyst and insider, Matt Miller, joins the show for his weekly visit. We discuss NFL playoffs, CFB playoff and QBs getting drafted this year…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
Ben Johnson knows what his teams needs to do to WIN NOW
0:00 Bears - Packers 7:00 Ben Johnson audio 13:42 Defense 30:00 Caleb Williams 37:00 Myles Garrett Ben Johnson understands his team inside and out—their…
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Caleb Williams and the offense need to play much better if Bears want to win
0:00 Bears 12:00 Ben Johnson audio 19:50 Bears defense 41:38 Around the NFL The Chicago Bears defense has struggled all season, especially in generating…
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POSTGAME: Chicago Bears LOSE despite Caleb's 4th quarter comeback against Detroit
Caleb Williams and the Bears offense didn't show up for the first three quarters of the game but rallied late to tie the Lions at 16. After a Kevin Byard…
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Is Ben Johnson out for REVENGE or just another WIN?
0:00 Bears - Lions 8:33 Dennis Allen 11:00 Bears coaches 18:45 Troy Aikman Week 18 is here as the Chicago Bears host the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field! How…
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Is this the best offensive rookie class in Bears history?
0:00 Bears injury report - playoff picture 12:15 Rush defense 37:15 Rookie class The Chicago Bears face the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field, and we’re breaking…
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Dennis Allen and the Bears defense - what can they do?
0:00 Bears playoff picture 6:37 Bears defense 27:40 SB and Coach of the Year odds 33:15 Caleb Williams As the Chicago Bears wrap up the regular season with…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
Ben Johnson is coaching for more than just the 2 seed in the NFC in week 18
0:00 Johnson - "we're playing to win this week" 5:00 Ben Johnson audio 35:00 Bears injuries 44:00 Caleb's completion percentage 51:00 NFL stuff The Chicago…
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Are Caleb Williams and the Bears actually good enough to win a Super Bowl?
0:00 Celebrate the Bears divisional championship 2:17 Bears audio - Ben and Caleb 25:00 Week 18 29:12 Burden 29:50 Bears 4 WRs 35:25 Jaylon Johnson 37:30 Bears…
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POSTGAME: Caleb Williams and the Bears LOSE 42-38 in San Francisco
The Bears defense came up immediately to start the game as Brock Purdy was intercepted by TJ Edwards who took the tipped ball to the house for an early 7-0…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
Matt Miller - ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and NFL Insider
Matt Miller - ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and NFL Insider for Forward Progress joins us for his weekly NFL and college football hit. #chicagobears #bears #chicago…
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Herb Howard - The Bigs Media / Chicago Bears beat reporter
Friend of the podcast, Herb Howard, stopped by for a holiday visit to talk Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears. Herb brings his unique approach…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
Patrick Finley, Sun-Times Chicago Bears beat reporter
Friend of the podcast, Patrick Finley, of the Chicago Sun-Times, stopped by for a holiday visit to talk Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
Chicago Bears - How can they get the #1 seed in the NFC?
0:00 Introduction 2:30 Ben Johnson audio 12:06 #1 Seed 22:44 Chiefs new stadium 31:20 Washington Commanders 40:25 Liam Coen Ben Johnson’s To-Do List for the…
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Caleb Williams delivers against the Packers - leads Bears to the playoffs
0:00 Bears - Packers 9:30 Bears audio 28:00 What's the next step for Caleb? 38:00 Around the NFL In a game with major playoff implications, Caleb Williams…
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POSTGAME: Caleb Williams leads the Chicago Bears to a comeback VICTORY against the Packers
It was an improbable win for the Chicago Bears as Caleb leads the team in their 6th come from behind victory this season. Williams finished with 250 yards and…
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Bill Huber - SI.com Green Bay Packers beat reporter
As the Chicago Bears take on the Green Bay Packers this Saturday night, Bill Huber of SI.com covering the Packers stopped by the show for a visit…
- Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
Matt Miller - ESPN NFL Draft Analyst / NFL insider
Matt Miller joins the show for his weekly hit as we discuss the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers game this weekend. What's in store for the weekend in…
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Caleb Williams: What's at stake for the Bears QB?
0:00 Bears - Packers / Grady Jarrett audio 9:30 Caleb's opportunity 24:30 Ben Johnson | Wide Receivers Caleb Williams has a huge opportunity this Saturday as…