Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Chicago Bears: The Rise of Darnell Wright: Top 10 in the NFL Jul 13, 2026

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Forward Progress is here to help you survive the barren wasteland of the NFL offseason. Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola keep things entertaining with football takes, food talk, and plenty of laughs along the way.

On today’s list-heavy episode, the guys discuss the 10 best quarterbacks and offensive linemen in the NFL. They also dive into the bizarre, cowboy-themed retreat hosted by Aaron Rodgers and discuss what exactly is going on there.

New episodes of Forward Progress drop Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. CT.

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PFF Thinks 12 QBs Are Better Than Caleb Williams Jul 10, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola have plenty to dive into as they break down the latest Chicago Bears storylines and news from around the NFL.

0:00 PFF

6:20 Terrion Arnold

9:30 Mark Sanchez

11:00 Top 10 Tight Ends

16:30 Kevin O'Connell

21:45 Chicago Bears Position Groups

The guys react to PFF’s quarterback rankings entering the season and tackle an interesting debate: if you could choose one quarterback to lead your team this year, who would it be? They also discuss the latest legal developments involving Terrion Arnold and Mark Sanchez, review ESPN’s rankings of the NFL’s top 10 tight ends and examine more comments from Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell about his quarterback room. Plus, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times ranks the Bears’ position groups from strongest to weakest. All that and more on a packed episode.

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Chris Welch: Bears Stadium Talks Are Happening, But No Special Session Yet Jul 09, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola bring you the latest on the Bears stadium saga as Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch confirms that “conversations are happening” between the Bears and state lawmakers. Plus, tickets are still available to hear Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren speak in Lake Forest on July 16.

0:00 Kevin Warren

3:30 Bears Stadium

12:00 Best Offensive Environments in the NFL

20:30 Top 10 Defensive Tackles

The guys also take a trip around the NFL, breaking down the biggest news, notes, and storylines from across the league.

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Draft Do-Over: Are the Chicago Bears Still Picking Caleb Williams No. 1? Jul 08, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest twist in the Bears stadium saga after voters in Porter County, Indiana, made it clear they have no interest in paying new taxes to help fund a new home for the franchise.

0:00 Bears Stadium

10:00 Ben Johnson

12:15 2024 Draft

18:00 Leonard Floyd

21:30 Motivated Dayo

26:10 Top 10 Edge Rushers

The guys discuss what the latest development means for the Bears’ ongoing stadium search and whether the Indiana option was ever realistic in the first place.

They also dive into a remarkable statistic highlighting Ben Johnson’s play-calling success on second-and-short situations and what it could mean for the Bears offense moving forward. Plus, with the benefit of hindsight, would Chicago still select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick if the 2024 NFL Draft were held again today?

Later, the conversation turns to the pass rush. Should the Bears consider a reunion with veteran edge rusher Leonard Floyd for the 2026 season? The guys share an update on “Motivated Dayo” and react to ESPN’s ranking of the NFL’s top 10 edge rushers heading into the upcoming season. From stadium politics to quarterback debates and roster-building discussions, it’s a packed episode for Bears fans

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The NFL - It's a Young Man's Game Jul 07, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest Chicago Bears news and storylines.

0:00 Top 25 Under 25

9:00 Stuff and Things

17:00 Bears Rookies

31:30 Top 10 - ESPN

They react to CBS Sports’ list of the 25 best NFL players under 25 and discuss which Bears earned a spot on the ranking. Plus, insights from the Bears’ official website help shed light on some of the team's newest rookie draft picks and what they could bring to the roster. Later, the guys examine ESPN’s rankings of the top 10 running backs and cornerbacks heading into the 2026 NFL season and debate where Bears players stack up against the league’s best.

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Do the Chicago Bears have the 3rd Best Roster in the NFC North? Jul 06, 2026

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Forward Progress brings you the latest Chicago Bears and NFL news, analysis, and debate with Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola. New episodes drop every weekday (Monday–Friday) at 1 p.m. CT.

On today’s episode:

0:00 Caleb and The Pope

10:00 Bears Offseason Grade

15:00 Best Roster in the NFL

22:00 Taylor & Travis's Wedding

30:00 NFL Viewership

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Caleb Williams Fires Back at the Critics Jul 02, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the biggest stories surrounding the Chicago Bears and the NFL. Get the latest news, analysis, and conversation every weekday on Forward Progress. New episodes drop daily at 1 p.m. CT.

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Will the Chicago Bears Trade for Jonathan Taylor? Jul 01, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down some of the biggest stories around the NFL, including ESPN’s removal of a report involving former Bear Mike Pennel and the latest on Brendan Sorsby’s pursuit to play this season.

0:00 Mike Pennel

5:00 Brendan Sorsby

9:00 Ben Solak's Bold Predictions

The guys also dive into analyst Ben Solak’s bold NFL predictions — separating the realistic from the downright wild, just as Solak intended. Plus, they hit on what might be the most important storyline of all: Taylor and Travis’s upcoming wedding.

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Another Chapter in the Dianna Russini Saga Jun 30, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola revisit the Dianna Russini situation as another questionable claim surfaces—this time over something so minor it raises bigger concerns about credibility and trust. The guys break down what it could mean and why it matters.

0:00 Russini

11:30 Ben Johnson

15:30 Offseason Grades

They also shift to the NFL, asking an intriguing question: could Ben Johnson make a run at Coach of the Year in 2026? Plus, Dan and Matt go around the league with the latest headlines as the countdown to training camp continues.

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The Message to Caleb Williams for 2026 Jun 29, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest twists in the Chicago Bears’ ongoing stadium saga. SI.com’s Albert Breer sizes up every NFL team heading into the summer and preview what to watch as training camp approaches. The guys also discuss a key message for Caleb Williams entering the 2026 season: stay within the offense, do less, and let success come.

0:00 Bears Stadium

2:00 Albert Breer

14:00 Buffalo and OJ

20:00 Brendan Sorsby

24:30 Detroit Lions

Plus, they dive into the Buffalo Bills’ decision not to include O.J. Simpson in their new stadium plans, react to the CFL shutting down Brendan Sorsby’s opportunity, and revisit the developing Terrion Arnold story out of Detroit.

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