Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

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**Forward Progress – A Chicago Bears Podcast**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Bears Trade - "in the mix" / Playoffs and Division Title Nov 05, 2025

Show notes

0:00 Introduction / Bears Trade

4:50 Rome Odunze Blocking

9:02 Bears Celebrations - a "cartwright"

13:13 Colston Loveland

15:58 NFL Trades

27:15 Jordan Battle

39:15 Pope Leo / Bulls Jersey

The Chicago Bears made a move at the trade deadline — but what does it really mean for this season and the current roster? Head coach Ben Johnson says the Bears are “in the mix” for a playoff spot and a division title. We break down the impact of the Joe Tryon-Shoyinka trade, defensive injuries, and what’s next for Chicago.

Plus:

Jordan Battle’s "honest" take on missed tackles vs. the Bears

Darnell Wright’s viral cartwheel after Colston Loveland’s game-winning TD

Loveland named NFC Offensive Player of the Week — first Bears rookie TE to do it since Mike Ditka!

What are the Jets doing? We look at their draft pick stockpile and future strategy

And yes… the Pope got a Chicago Bulls jersey. You read that right.

🔥 Subscribe for weekly Bears breakdowns, NFL news, and wild moments from around the league.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:

Are the Bears legit playoff contenders?

Who won the trade deadline?

Best moment from Week 9?

#ChicagoBears #NFLNews #BearsTrade #ColstonLoveland #DarnellWright #JordanBattle #Jets #NFLWeek9 #PlayoffPush #BearsVsBengals #BenJohnson #NFCNorth #Bulls #PopeLeoXIV

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Chicago Bears Swap Picks add Joe Tryon-Shoyinka Nov 04, 2025

Show notes

0:00 Dayo Odeyingbo Injury

17:20 MNF

26:20 NFL Injuries

32:25 Kicking Game in NFL

48:00 Bob Trumpy

After recording this episode of Forward Progress, the Chicago Bears swapped picks with the Cleveland Browns sending a 6th round pick to the Browns for a 7th round pick and DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. You can hear our Breaking Bears News Special Episode here:

https://youtube.com/live/eHEAetQ_5Rw?feature=share

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Chicago Bears Breaking News Nov 04, 2025

Show notes

The Chicago Bears trade a 6th round pick to Cleveland for a 7th round pick and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

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Bears Win - One for the Record Book Nov 03, 2025

Show notes

0:00 Introduction / Coleston Loveland

5:17 Explosive Plays in the NFL

9:00 Bears Locker Room Post Game

13:37 Ben Johnson Audio

26:00 Caleb Williams Audio

30:00 Coleston Loveland Audio

32:00 Kyle Monangai Audio

34:00 Bears History - it's good stuff

The Chicago Bears delivered a record-breaking offensive performance in their win over the Cincinnati Bengals — and it’s one for the history books!

In this postgame breakdown, we dive into:

Key moments from the Bears' explosive offense

Audio from Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, Colston Loveland & Kyle Monangai

Where this game ranks in Bears franchise history

Is this the most impressive Bears win of the season? Let us know in the comments!

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#ChicagoBears #BearsWin #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #NFLHighlights #BearsVsBengals #PostgameReaction #BearsHistory #ColstonLoveland #KyleMonangai #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk

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Chicago Bears - Cincinnati Bengals Postgame Nov 02, 2025

Show notes

The Chicago Bears win a wild game 47-42 over Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals. Kyle Monangai had a career-high 176 yards rushing in his professional breakout game. The 40-year-old Flacco finished with 470 passing yards and 4 touchdowns while Caleb Williams threw for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Colston Loveland led the Bears with 6 receptions and 118 yards and 2 touchdowns on the day. The rookie tight end not only had his first NFL TD but also the game winning score on a 58-yard reception with under a minute to go in the game.

The Bears are now 5-3 on the season. The Green Bay Packers lost today while Minnesota Vikings won on the road taking down the Detroit Lions.

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Chicago Bears - Secret Practice Techniques Oct 31, 2025

Show notes

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

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Patrick Finley / Sun-Times Bears Beat Reporter Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

Chicago Sun-Times Bears beat reporter, Patrick Finley, joined the show to preview Bears and Bengals.

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Chicago Bears - Cincinnati Bengals Preview Oct 29, 2025

Show notes

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.

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Ben Johnson Issued a Code Red Oct 28, 2025

Show notes

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.

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#ChicagoBears #BenJohnson #CalebWilliams #NFLNews #BearsOffense #PresnapPenalties #FootballTalk #SportsRecap #NFL2025

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Ben Johnson Calls Out Team Leaders Oct 27, 2025

Show notes

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.

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#ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #NFLWeek8 #RavensDefense #BearsOffense #ChicagoSports #NFLRecap #BearsVsRavens #SportsTalk

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✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀

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