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. 20H AGO

    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 Illinois—Portage, Indiana has officially entered the stadium sweepstakes. And funny enough, history is repeating itself: back in the 1970s, George Halas wanted to move the Bears to Arlington Heights, but Mayor Richard J. Daley threatened to sue and block the team from keeping the Chicago name if they dared leave the city. We also break down a potential new NFL rule that could allow teams to trade future draft picks up to five years out, which would completely reshape team-building strategies. Super Bowl 60 set a new viewing record for NBC but still didn’t top last year’s massive audience. Plus, the 2026 free-agent quarterback list is… rough. Really rough. And Field Yates just dropped his first-round mock draft—he’s got the Bears selecting an edge rusher. Chicago football drama, league-wide rule changes, and draft talk—we’ve got it all covered. #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. 1D AGO

    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. For the first time in years, Chicago is over the salary cap, which means the front office will have to get creative — restructuring deals, freeing up space for key free agents, and making some tough decisions on potential roster cuts. Meanwhile, former Bears GM Ryan Pace is officially out of a job after the Atlanta Falcons moved on. Post–Super Bowl NFL Power Rankings are out — so where do the Bears land after wrapping up the 2025 season? We break down the national perception and what analysts are saying. Plus, NFL.com’s Chad Reuter just dropped his new three‑round mock draft. Who does he have the Bears selecting, and how would those picks reshape the roster? All that and more on today’s show! #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.

    43 min

  3. 2D AGO

    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 league’s best in points allowed — did its job, but let’s be honest: they also beat an injured Drake Maye, who played exactly like an injured quarterback. With all the shaky QB play we saw around the league this season, why wouldn’t the biggest game be more of the same? Back in Chicago, the Bears have officially hired Press Taylor as their new offensive coordinator, and the NFL Combine is only 13 days away. According to ESPN, what are the Bears’ top offseason priorities? And is there any chance DJ Moore gets traded? We break it down on today’s show. #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.

    43 min

  4. 5D AGO

    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, football is happening too — and we’ve got thoughts. The Seahawks look ready to roll the Patriots, Matt Ryan dropped some interesting nuggets about Ian Cunningham’s role in Atlanta, and yes… we are absolutely rooting for the Bears to secure those two compensatory picks. We also break down last night’s NFL Awards — no real surprises, but let’s be honest: Ben Johnson deserved more than one first‑place vote. Plus, we review all our Big Game props courtesy of MyBookie.ag and let you know which ones we’re riding with. 🔥 Topics in This Episode: Big Game preview (and what we’re actually excited for) Seahawks vs. Patriots breakdown Matt Ryan’s comments on Ian Cunningham Why Bears fans should care about compensatory picks NFL Awards reactions Our favorite MyBookie prop bets 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NFL talk, Bears breakdowns, and weekly betting picks! #sports #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.

    57 min

  5. 6D AGO

    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 as their new running backs coach. Studesville actually spent time in Chicago decades ago under Dave Wannstedt and Dick Jauron — and now he’s back at Halas Hall to help shape the Bears’ ground game. Meanwhile, Joe Flacco had some eye‑opening comments about today’s NFL rules and how far the league goes to protect quarterbacks. Does he think the game has gotten too soft? We break down his perspective and what it says about how the sport has evolved. We also dive into a fascinating edition of The Huddle Up newsletter by Joe Pompliano, which outlined the NFL’s massive demands for any city hoping to host a Super Bowl. After reading it… let’s just say Illinois might want to pass on that opportunity. All that and more as we dig into the Bears’ coaching update, league‑wide storylines, and the business behind the NFL’s biggest event. #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.

    49 min

  6. FEB 4

    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: what does an OC actually do in a Ben Johnson offense? With Troy Walters declining an interview, Connor Senger looks like the frontrunner for the job. ESPN dropped a Class of 2025 redraft, so we take a look at where Colston Loveland would land now after a strong rookie season. The NFLPA is weighing in on the possibility of an 18‑game NFL schedule, and let’s just say their thoughts don’t match what Robert Kraft has been pitching. Plus, we’re hyped for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show — it’s going to be a scene. #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.

    58 min

  7. FEB 3

    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 several big issues — from Steve Tisch and the Epstein Files to the possibility of an 18‑game schedule and continued questions surrounding the Rooney Rule. Meanwhile, Robert Kraft will have to wait a bit longer for Hall of Fame induction. Matt Nagy is back in the mix as the Giants’ new offensive coordinator, and safety Kevin Byard says he wants to return to Chicago — but the price tag remains a major question. Our friend Matt Miller dropped his first mock draft of the season. Who does he have the Bears taking in the first two rounds? Plus, a look at Diego Pavia and where he could land in the NFL. #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.

    54 min

  8. FEB 2

    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 only one was filled by a minority candidate — Richard Saleh in Tennessee. The league keeps saying it cares about minority representation… but does it really? We break it all down. Plus, CBS Sports dropped their list of the Top 25 Storylines of the 2025 NFL Season. We take a closer look at the Top 10 — and yes, we ask the big question: Did the Bears make the list? Elsewhere around the league: The Colts turned to Philip Rivers after Daniel Jones went down, a level of desperation we’d never see from the Bears. Ben Johnson and his staff would roll with Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum — whoever — rather than call a retired QB off the couch. There’s also buzz about the NFL considering a new rule for reviewing plays involving player safety. We dig into what that could look like and why it matters. Let’s get into it. #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.

    42 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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