Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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On this episode, Dan Bernstein discusses Bears President Kevin Warren's upcoming "Talking Football" event, suggesting frustrated Bears fans should show up and make their voices heard. With emotions still running high over the stadium situation, team direction, and front office decisions, Bears fans have plenty of questions they want answered.

In this episode, we break down:

• What Kevin Warren's event is
• CJ Gardner-Johnson is a 'firecracker'
• Praise for Declan Doyle
• Three Bears in a new Top 100 NFL Players list

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the upcoming Hallmark movie featuring cameo appearances from Bears coaches and players. Plus, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranks the NFL’s top wide receivers, tight ends, and running backs, and the guys react. They also share the latest details on Bears Training Camp as key dates and info are released.

0:00 Bears Hallmark Movie

8:30 ESPN Bill Barnwell

12:45 Lions

16:45 Caleb Williams

25:00 Training Camp

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest New York Times report on Dianna Russini, diving into the irony and hypocrisy that stand out most.

0:00 Russini

25:00 Bears/NFL notes

They also share a quick update on the Bears’ ongoing stadium saga from today’s Dan Bernstein Unfiltered, take an early look at the team’s depth chart, and recap the highlights from Tight End University.

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola applaud the Chicago Bears for finally stepping into negotiations with Illinois lawmakers on a new stadium proposal.

0:00 Bears Stadium

7:00 Xavier Carlton

9:00 NFL-UFL

13:00 Bears TEs

18:00 Top 100 Players

Plus, a breakdown of the Bears’ tight ends, a look at the UFL, and the top standout performers from NFC West spring workouts.

All that and more in a packed podcast loaded with NFL content you’ll only find on Forward Progress.

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest developments in the Chicago Bears’ stadium situation—full details on today’s episode of Dan Bernstein Unfiltered.

0:00 Bears Stadium

3:30 Ben's Circle of Trust

10:00 NFC North

18:15 Mike Pennel

29:45 NFL.com - Playoff Drought

They also dive into which two contracts could have the biggest negative impact on the Bears this season and examine Ben Johnson’s “circle of trust” heading into the year.

Plus, a disturbing story involving former NFL player Mike Pennel sends the guys down a rabbit hole, and they highlight four players who stood out across the NFC North this spring. To wrap things up, Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com joins the conversation with a look at the teams most likely to snap their playoff drought in 2026.

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