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Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
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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 away from the bigger NFL picture. Whether you’re a diehard or just love the ride, Forward Progress is where Chicago’s football conversation starts.
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PFF Thinks 12 QBs Are Better Than Caleb Williams
Yesterday00:34:43Summary readyDan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola have plenty to dive into as they break down the latest Chicago Bears storylines and news from around the NFL. 0:00 PFF6:20 Terrion Arnold9:30 Mark Sanchez11:00 Top 10 Tight Ends16:30 Kevin O'Connell21:45 Chicago Bears Position GroupsThe guys react to PFF’s quarterback rankings entering the season and tackle an interesting debate: if you could choose one quarterback to lead your team this year, who would it be? They also discuss the latest legal developments involving Terrion Arnold and Mark Sanchez, review ESPN’s rankings of the NFL’s top 10 tight ends and examine more comments from Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell about his quarterback room. Plus, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times ranks the Bears’ position groups from strongest to weakest. All that and more on a packed episode.#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryChris Welch: Bears Stadium Talks Are Happening, But No Special Session Yet
2d ago00:35:50Summary readyDan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola bring you the latest on the Bears stadium saga as Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch confirms that “conversations are happening” between the Bears and state lawmakers. Plus, tickets are still available to hear Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren speak in Lake Forest on July 16. 0:00 Kevin Warren3:30 Bears Stadium12:00 Best Offensive Environments in the NFL20:30 Top 10 Defensive TacklesThe guys also take a trip around the NFL, breaking down the biggest news, notes, and storylines from across the league.#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryDraft Do-Over: Are the Chicago Bears Still Picking Caleb Williams No. 1?
3d ago00:33:18Summary readyDan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest twist in the Bears stadium saga after voters in Porter County, Indiana, made it clear they have no interest in paying new taxes to help fund a new home for the franchise. 0:00 Bears Stadium10:00 Ben Johnson12:15 2024 Draft18:00 Leonard Floyd21:30 Motivated Dayo26:10 Top 10 Edge RushersThe guys discuss what the latest development means for the Bears’ ongoing stadium search and whether the Indiana option was ever realistic in the first place.They also dive into a remarkable statistic highlighting Ben Johnson’s play-calling success on second-and-short situations and what it could mean for the Bears offense moving forward. Plus, with the benefit of hindsight, would Chicago still select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick if the 2024 NFL Draft were held again today?Later, the conversation turns to the pass rush. Should the Bears consider a reunion with veteran edge rusher Leonard Floyd for the 2026 season? The guys share an update on “Motivated Dayo” and react to ESPN’s ranking of the NFL’s top 10 edge rushers heading into the upcoming season. From stadium politics to quarterback debates and roster-building discussions, it’s a packed episode for Bears fans#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryThe NFL - It's a Young Man's Game
4d ago00:39:08Summary readyDan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest Chicago Bears news and storylines. 0:00 Top 25 Under 259:00 Stuff and Things17:00 Bears Rookies31:30 Top 10 - ESPNThey react to CBS Sports’ list of the 25 best NFL players under 25 and discuss which Bears earned a spot on the ranking. Plus, insights from the Bears’ official website help shed light on some of the team's newest rookie draft picks and what they could bring to the roster. Later, the guys examine ESPN’s rankings of the top 10 running backs and cornerbacks heading into the 2026 NFL season and debate where Bears players stack up against the league’s best.#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryDo the Chicago Bears have the 3rd Best Roster in the NFC North?
5d ago00:36:14Summary readyForward Progress brings you the latest Chicago Bears and NFL news, analysis, and debate with Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola. New episodes drop every weekday (Monday–Friday) at 1 p.m. CT.On today’s episode:0:00 Caleb and The Pope10:00 Bears Offseason Grade15:00 Best Roster in the NFL22:00 Taylor & Travis's Wedding30:00 NFL Viewership#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryCaleb Williams Fires Back at the Critics
1w ago00:35:38Summary readyDan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the biggest stories surrounding the Chicago Bears and the NFL. Get the latest news, analysis, and conversation every weekday on Forward Progress. New episodes drop daily at 1 p.m. CT.#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryWill the Chicago Bears Trade for Jonathan Taylor?
1w ago00:38:28Summary readyDan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down some of the biggest stories around the NFL, including ESPN’s removal of a report involving former Bear Mike Pennel and the latest on Brendan Sorsby’s pursuit to play this season. 0:00 Mike Pennel5:00 Brendan Sorsby9:00 Ben Solak's Bold PredictionsThe guys also dive into analyst Ben Solak’s bold NFL predictions — separating the realistic from the downright wild, just as Solak intended. Plus, they hit on what might be the most important storyline of all: Taylor and Travis’s upcoming wedding.#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryAnother Chapter in the Dianna Russini Saga
2w ago00:37:44Summary readyDan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola revisit the Dianna Russini situation as another questionable claim surfaces—this time over something so minor it raises bigger concerns about credibility and trust. The guys break down what it could mean and why it matters.0:00 Russini11:30 Ben Johnson15:30 Offseason GradesThey also shift to the NFL, asking an intriguing question: could Ben Johnson make a run at Coach of the Year in 2026? Plus, Dan and Matt go around the league with the latest headlines as the countdown to training camp continues.#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryThe Message to Caleb Williams for 2026
2w ago00:30:35Summary readyDan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest twists in the Chicago Bears’ ongoing stadium saga. SI.com’s Albert Breer sizes up every NFL team heading into the summer and preview what to watch as training camp approaches. The guys also discuss a key message for Caleb Williams entering the 2026 season: stay within the offense, do less, and let success come.0:00 Bears Stadium2:00 Albert Breer14:00 Buffalo and OJ20:00 Brendan Sorsby24:30 Detroit LionsPlus, they dive into the Buffalo Bills’ decision not to include O.J. Simpson in their new stadium plans, react to the CFL shutting down Brendan Sorsby’s opportunity, and revisit the developing Terrion Arnold story out of Detroit.#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary'Talk Football' with Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren
2w ago00:32:27Summary readyOn this episode, Dan Bernstein discusses Bears President Kevin Warren's upcoming "Talking Football" event, suggesting frustrated Bears fans should show up and make their voices heard. With emotions still running high over the stadium situation, team direction, and front office decisions, Bears fans have plenty of questions they want answered.In this episode, we break down:What Kevin Warren's event isCJ Gardner-Johnson is a 'firecracker'Praise for Declan DoyleThree Bears in a new Top 100 NFL Players listDrop your thoughts in the comments below!Make sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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