Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

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 major storylines jumped out: their clear enthusiasm for quarterback Tyson Bagent, and Poles’ surprising comment that receiving compensatory picks for former assistant GM Ian Cunningham would feel “strange.” We break down what both quotes real...

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 breaking down exactly what we want the Chicago Bears to accomplish this week—and which decisions are most important for the team’s long‑term success, especially looking ahead to the 2026 season. We also dive into the new Top 100 NFL Free Ag...

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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 General Manager, promoting a long‑time organizational leader who has spent 12 years inside Halas Hall. What does King’s rise mean for the Bears’ front office direction under Ryan Poles? We dive into two major offseason questions surrounding Ty...

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 official: – Will Lawing takes over as the new Offensive Analyst – Isaiah Ford becomes the Offensive Quality Control Coach – Press Taylor is officially named Offensive Coordinator Plus, there are rumors the Arizona Cardinals are interested in...

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 with an $8.8 million cap hit next season, his production more than matches the value for the NFL’s 12th‑leading rusher. But will the Bears keep their veteran running back, or look for a cheaper option to pair with rookie Kyle Monangai? We a...

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 quarterback, playoff ambitions, and future Super Bowl dreams. And with Tyson Bagent as a reliable backup, Chicago sits in a better spot than most teams. But around the league? The quarterback situation is getting messy. We’re talking Joe Fl...

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 coaching spot left to fill — Passing Game Coordinator. So how do Connor Senger or Will Lawing fit into Ben Johnson’s staff? The NFL also won its grievance against the NFLPA over team report cards — what does that actually mean for players and tea...

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 financial backer behind the proposed Chicago Bears relocation to Portage, Indiana and the creation of “Halas Harbor.” The latest information raises serious questions about the legitimacy and long‑term stability of the project, and what it could...

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 bloc...

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. Meanw...

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...

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 th...

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...

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 n...

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. Ma...

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...

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 right here in Chicago. Ian Cunningham, the Bears’ assistant GM, is heading to the Atlanta Falcons to become their next general manager under newly appointed President of Football Operations Matt Ryan. Big move for Atlanta, big ripple effects for...

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 Bears’ season “not good enough” after a Divisional Round exit, but his first year on the sidelines has completely changed the outlook in Chicago. His on‑field success, paired with this coaching staff’s ability to develop young players in seaso...

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 not a first‑ballot Hall of Famer. Whatever their reasoning, we think it’s wrong… and honestly, kind of hilarious. In a way, it’s perfectly fitting odd, twisted, uncomfortable — just like the coach himself. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos have s...

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 agent Trey Hendrickson. Should Chicago seriously take a swing at a top‑10 edge rusher, or is the price tag too steep? We’re also diving into the future of Nahshon Wright, who’s about to get paid—but maybe not by the Bears. Plus, Senior Bowl buz...

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 the showdown between the Rams and Seahawks, while the Broncos and Patriots battled it out in what looked like a full‑blown blizzard. And yes… we think it’s absurd. All NFL games should be played indoors, period. Meanwhile, Mike McDaniel off...

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 Nahshon Wright may have earned a major contract extension—will the Bears re-sign him? DJ Moore holds the largest 2026 cap hit, raising big questions about the roster after his 2025 season and Chicago’s playoff exit. Around the NFL, Mike McDani...

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, the Chicago Bears front office now has one clear offseason priority: finding a new left tackle who can protect Caleb Williams and stabilize the offensive line. We also break down every Bears free agent, looking at who should stay, who should w...

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 hires As the Bears’ offseason gets underway, there’s a long list of evaluations ahead: potential coaching hires (and losses), free‑agent targets, and eventually draft needs. We break down one of Ben Johnson’s biggest decisions—moving Joe Thun...