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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Chicago Bears - Secret Practice Techniques

    0:00 Introduction and Injury Report 7:10 Declan Doyle - "Unorthodox" practice strategies 18:50 Dennis Allen on CJ Gardner-Johnson 26:33 Richard Hightower - special teams or circus 32:50 Montez Sweat gets to 50 The struggling Chicago Bears offense heads to Cincinnati looking for redemption against a Bengals defense that's been... let's just say, generous. Can the Bears finally light up the scoreboard? Coaches are pulling out all the stops — including some unorthodox methods — to clean up those pesky penalties. Will it work? We break it down. Special Teams or Circus Act? Richard Hightower gives us the inside scoop on the chaos (and maybe comedy) happening on the field. Dennis Allen drops a maybe-kinda-possible endorsement of CJ Gardner-Johnson — is it legit or just coach-speak? Montez Sweat hits a major milestone with his 50th career sack! But how fast did he get there compared to NFL legends like Reggie White and Derrick Thomas? We’ve got the stats. Fastest to 50 Sacks in NFL History: 🥇 Reggie White – 40 games 🥈 Derrick Thomas – 54 games 🥉 Von Miller – 58 games Hit that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on NOTIFICATIONS for more Bears breakdowns, NFL milestones, and football fun every week! #ChicagoBears #NFLStats #MontezSweat #CJBGardnerJohnson #BearsVsBengals #NFLHistory #FootballFun #GridironTalk #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk 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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Patrick Finley / Sun-Times Bears Beat Reporter

    Chicago Sun-Times Bears beat reporter, Patrick Finley, joined the show to preview Bears and Bengals. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk 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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Chicago Bears - Cincinnati Bengals Preview

    0:00 Bears sign CJ Gardner-Johnson 15:50 Bears - Bengals 18:06 Matchup and the numbers 33:00 Carlie Irsay-Gordon The Chicago Bears face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in a must-watch Week 9 matchup. Will Joe Flacco suit up? Can Caleb Williams lead the Bears to a much-needed win? And will the offense finally stop shooting itself in the foot with penalties after Ben Johnson put his leaders in charge. We break down the impact of key injuries, the Bears’ bold move to sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and the unusual sideline strategy of Carlie Irsay-Gordon — yes, she’s wearing a headset now. It's a bold move that other owners should embrace. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk 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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    41 min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ben Johnson Issued a Code Red

    0:00 Introduction 9:00 Ben Johnson audio - opening comments/injury update 18:58 Ben Johnson on Caleb Williams 21:48 Ben Johnsson on False Start Penalties 24:00 Ben Johnson on message to team leaders 28:30 Drew Dalman audio on offensive issues 34:00 Ben John's Code Red Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson has officially issued a Code Red to his team leaders, demanding accountability for costly penalties and pre-snap mistakes. With the offense sputtering, Johnson is turning up the heat—will the locker room respond? We break down what this means for Caleb Williams, the offensive line, and the Bears' chances of bouncing back. Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bears updates, NFL insights, and bold takes. #ChicagoBears #BenJohnson #CalebWilliams #NFLNews #BearsOffense #PresnapPenalties #FootballTalk #SportsRecap #NFL2025 #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk 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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    47 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Ben Johnson Calls Out Team Leaders

    0:00 Introduction and Game Recap 11:18 Ben's opening comments 21:14 Ben - it's on the leaders to clean it up 30:13 Ben - on Caleb's INT 31:06 Caleb on the INT 37:19 Caleb on the Intentional Grounding penalty The Chicago Bears suffer a 30-16 loss in Baltimore, marking the first time this season they’ve failed to score at least 21 points. Caleb Williams had a rough outing, throwing a poorly timed interception while the game was still within reach. The run game stalled against a dominant Ravens defensive front, and frustrations are mounting. Head Coach, Ben Johnson, didn’t hold back, saying it’s now up to the team leaders to clean up the mistakes. Is the Bears offense hitting a wall? We break down the key moments, what went wrong, and what’s next for Chicago. Hit that like button, drop your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more Bears breakdowns and Chicago sports updates! #ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #NFLWeek8 #RavensDefense #BearsOffense #ChicagoSports #NFLRecap #BearsVsRavens #SportsTalk #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk 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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    47 min

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    Chicago Bears - Baltimore Ravens Postgame

    Chicago Bears lose to the Baltimore Ravens without Lamar Jackson and drop to 4-3 on the 2025 season. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk 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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    52 min

  7. 24 OCT

    Brian Wacker - Baltimore Sun / Chicago Bears - Baltimore Ravens Preview

    0:00 Brian Wacker - Baltimore Sun 30:00 NFL Notes Lead reporter for the Baltimore Sun covering the Ravens joins for a preview of the Chicago Bears and Ravens week 8 matchup. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk 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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min

  8. 23 OCT

    Lou Canellis - FOX 32 Chicago - Bears / Ravens Preview

    0:00 Lou Canellis 23:00 Two Bears - one Dan is disappointed with and one he is pleased with that deserves recognition 32:55 Ben Johnson Factor Beer Church Brewing — New Buffalo’s brewery-pizzeria in a historic church. Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. Small batch craft beer. Brunch every day. Visit BeerChurchBrewing.com. Go to Lucy/co/FP20 and use promo code (FP20) to get 20% off your first order Visit Rugiet.com/FORWARD and get your game plan from a licensed ED doctor. Use promo code FORWARD at checkout for a special offer. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk 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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min
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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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