Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest developments from Halas Hall as the Bears continue their second round of offseason OTAs. 0:00 Rome Odunze 6:00 Kyler Gordon 16:00 NFL News & Notes The guys dive into Ben Johnson’s pointed comments directed at Kyler Gordon regarding his latest injury absence and hear from Rome Odunze as he opens up about the foot issue that impacted last s...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola react to the big news of Caleb Williams landing on the cover of Madden 27, and the buzz it’s creating around Bears fans. 0:00 Caleb 10:40 Bears - Bengals 14:20 Bears with the most to prove 19:00 Bears playoff chances 22:30 Aaron Donald 24:20 AJ Brown Listeners join the fun by submitting their own creative Chicago-themed Madden cover ideas, bringing some humor and...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down why the NFL commissioner has been called to testify before Congress, as lawmakers question the league’s massive broadcast deals and growing shift toward streaming platforms. 0:00 Kevin Warren 5:40 NFL and Congress 22:00 Myles Garrett Trade Plus, a full deep dive into the Myles Garrett trade and a surprising look at the question: what was Bob Ross really...

NFL breaking news rocks the league as the Cleveland Browns trade Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams—and Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola are not happy about it. 0:00 Bears Stadium 18:00 NFL Stuff 22:00 Myles Garrett 27:00 Abdul Carter / Jaxson Dart This blockbuster move sends shockwaves through the NFL and raises major questions about both franchises moving forward. Back in Chicago, frustratio...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down everything you need to know from Day 3 of Chicago Bears OTAs 0:00 Day 2 Takeaways from OTAs 7:00 Johnson on Burden 9:15 Number 1 WR 17:30 Toughest 2026 Schedule 28:45 Stadium Project 🚨 Why is Ben Johnson buying Luther Burden stock? The hype is building fast, and we dig into what’s standing out early in camp. 👀 Can Dillon Thieneman actually live up to...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break it all down in today’s show: Will Logan Jones take over at center for Week 1 of the 2026 season? The Bears drafted the Iowa standout as the future of the position—but can he beat out veteran Garrett Bradbury right away, or is this a midseason move waiting to happen? 0:00 Bears center 11:00 Most underappreciated Bears player 23:10 Jaxson Dart 33:00 Mike Vrabe...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest Chicago Bears news as voluntary OTAs officially get underway at Halas Hall. 0:00 Bears 13:30 Cole Kmet 18:45 Josh Jacobs 24:30 Travis Kelce 🔹 The Bears brought in veteran defensive end AJ Epenesa for a workout — could he be a fit for Chicago’s defensive line depth? 🔹 We react to a hypothetical ESPN trade scenario involving tight end Cole Km...

The clock is ticking in Springfield — with just days left before the Illinois Senate deadline, the future of the Chicago Bears’ proposed stadium project hangs in the balance. If the megaprojects bill doesn’t pass, it would represent a major setback — and a potential public embarrassment — for both the Bears organization and Governor J.B. Pritzker. 0:00 Stadium Project 24:00 Brian Flores 25:30 Tedd...

Jeremy Garrett, the Chicago Bears Defensive Line Coach, will coach harder this season which will in turn improve the pass rush from the players who weren't able to perform to a more successful level last season. 0:00 Kyler Gordon 7:15 Bears D-Line 19:00 ESPN - Mike Clay 23:00 Bears Stadium #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan B...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola discuss all things Bears including the latest on the stadium project, new player signings and does more rest equal more wins in the NFL? 0:00 Stadium Project 3:00 New Players 5:00 Net Rest Differential 15:00 Hall of Fame 18:00 DJ Moore #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola dive into the latest update from Roger Goodell and the league office on the Chicago Bears’ stadium situation — but there’s a catch… the update doesn’t quite add up. 0:00 Bears Stadium 5:00 George McCaskey 13:00 NFC Predictions 18:00 Rashee Rice 28:00 NFL International Games The guys also tackle the bigger question: with George McCaskey seemingly stepping back from...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest surrounding the Chicago Bears’ stadium project and why Kevin Warren’s handling of the situation has raised questions. Dan wonders why George McCaskey hasn’t taken the lead—was it self-awareness or pressure from inside Halas Hall? 0:00 Kevin Warren 23:00 NFL Travel 27:15 Aaron Rodgers Matt follows up with a look at how travel impacts NFL teams...

While Cubs and White Sox fans may never agree on baseball, one thing is certain: both sides of the city can rally behind the Bears. And nothing screams “Chicago is a football town” quite like a loud “Green Bay sucks!” chant echoing through a baseball stadium. 0:00 Chicago Bears 4:00 NFL Team - Travel Miles 9:35 Bears Stadium 12:00 Von Miller 15:30 Aaron Rodgers 20:00 Eli Manning #chicagobears #bea...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Chicago Bears’ 2026 schedule and ask the big question: 👉 Did the NFL quietly help the Bears… or is it just pure coincidence? 0:00 Bears Schedule 10:30 NFL Team Videos 16:40 Burden and Loveland 22:45 Marquee From bye-week timing to travel stretches and divisional matchups, Dan and Matt analyze whether the schedule sets up favorably for Chicago—or if...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola share live and immediate reaction to the release of the Chicago Bears 2026 schedule See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the buzz ahead of the official NFL schedule release, diving into leaked and rumored matchups for the Chicago Bears and what they could mean for the upcoming season. Plus, they react to a new NFL.com analysis on which division winners are built to repeat—and which teams could be headed for a fall. The show also tackles the latest controversy surrounding...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest Brad Biggs mailbag from the Chicago Tribune — and one response about the Bears’ defensive line raises some serious eyebrows. Biggs suggests that improved coaching could be the key to unlocking better play up front, but Bernstein and Abbatacola aren’t buying it. The guys explain why that answer feels like organizational spin and why it could c...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola discuss the newest Bears signings. Special episode of Forward Progress LIVE - Thursday night 7pm with the release of the NFL Schedule. #chicagobears #bers #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Pod...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down comments from Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen at rookie minicamp, where Allen took responsibility for a lack of focus on sound defensive fundamentals. Dan and Matt aren’t fully buying it. 0:00 Chicago Bears 15:00 Scotty Miller 17:00 Bears Rookies 23:60 Jeremiah Love 26:00 QB Trivia To them, the explanation sounds a little too much like coach sp...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest developments surrounding the Mike Vrabel–Dianna Russini alleged relationship controversy and the growing questions about possible NFL tampering. With Vrabel serving as head coach of the Tennessee Titans at the time of the Julio Jones trade, the conversation turns to whether lines were crossed—and whether the dots now being connected tell a la...

Online chatter is buzzing after reports surfaced about a private boat ride involving Mike Vrabel and NFL insider Diana Russini — and Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola have thoughts. If it’s real, say it. If it’s not, stop letting the rumors lead the narrative. 0:00 Vrabel and Russini 21:30 Chicago Bears 25:45 Aaron Rodgers 27:00 Johnny Manziel 32:00 Tom Zbikowski The Bears’ biggest roster hole — a...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola analyze the 10 areas to watch for the Chicago Bears, based on insights from Tribune beat reporter Brad Biggs. 0:00 Chicago Bears - Brad Biggs 16:30 Malik Muhammad 20:00 NFL News and Notes Which Bears starter is most likely to be replaced by a rookie? The answer may surprise you. Plus, a look around the league with the latest NFL news and notes. #chicagobears #bear...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest developments in the Illinois legislature surrounding a potential new stadium deal. 0:00 Introduction 6:45 Bears Stadium 10:15 Bears D-Line 14:00 Green Bay 18:00 Bears Rookies The two also dig into some interesting facts about the Chicago Bears’ newest rookies, examine why the defensive line could look completely different after the 2027 seaso...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola breakdown ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller’s biggest steals of the 2026 NFL Draft, and the **Chicago Bears defense dominates the conversation. 0:00 NFL Draft 6:00 Bears Unsigned FAs 10:15 Rookie Jerseys 17:00 Diego Pavia 30:00 Pete Prisco The fellas explain why three Bears defenders landed on Miller’s steals list, highlighted by first‑round safety Dillon Thieneman,...

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Chicago Bears depth chart now that the draft is complete and most free agents are off the board. Why do so many questions still linger on defense? How confident should Bears fans really be at the left tackle position? Plus, Calais Campbell signs a one‑year deal with Baltimore to begin his 19th NFL season. We look back at the legendary 2008 draft cla...