Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

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 Thuney to left tackle and inserting Jordan McFadden at left guard. And the big question: where was Theo Benedet? How did he start games earlier in the season but not against the Rams?

We also dive into coaching moves around the league and take a closer look at Troy Aikman’s role as a consultant for Miami, who just hired Jeff Hafley and Jon‑Eric Sullivan.

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0:00 Bears - Rams

14:20 Bears schedule 2026

17:20 Caleb on the final INT

22:10 Rome Odunze

28:00 NFL coaching jobs

The Bears’ season comes to a close after a tough loss to the Rams, but there’s still plenty of optimism in Chicago.

Ben Johnson wraps up a successful first year as head coach, and Caleb Williams finishes his second season showing major growth. The future looks bright — and we’re already counting down the days until kickoff of the 2026 season.

We hear from Caleb as he breaks down the final throw of his season, the interception that sealed the game. Rome Odunze also shares what he needs to improve heading into next year.

Plus, we take a look around the NFL at the open head‑coaching jobs — and which team is most likely to move on from a first‑year head coach after the 2026 season

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Despite Caleb Williams pulling off another improbable comeback—connecting with Cole Kmet on an unbelievable 4th‑down touchdown—the Bears fall to the Rams in overtime. The season ends in disappointment, but Chicago showed real signs of a bright future under Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. The foundation is set, and the future looks promising.

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The Chicago Bears fall in overtime to the L.A. Rams, 20–17, at Soldier Field.

Caleb Williams threw three interceptions as Los Angeles won the turnover battle 3–0 — ultimately the deciding factor in a game where Chicago actually outgained the Rams 417–340 in total offense.

The Bears finish the season with a 12–7 record, while the Rams advance to face Seattle in the NFC Championship Game next weekend.

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0:00 Bears - Rams preview

23:00 Clay Harbor

Clay Harbor - former NFL tight end and Chicago guy joined the show to discuss Bears and Rams before the divisional round game this weekend.

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Carmen Vitali of FOX Sports Radio and Marquee Network stopped by for a visit and conversation about the Bears - Rams game.

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Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and NFL Insider, joined the show for his weekly hit to discuss, Bears, NFL playoffs and the college championship game.

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Tim Jenkins joined the show for a Bears conversation. We recap the Packers win and look ahead to the Rams game on Sunday night.

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0:00 Bears - Rams

17:00 Bears audio

44:00 Around the NFL playoffs and other stuff too

As the Bears prepare to host the Rams in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs, we take a look back at the historic win over Green Bay and hear from Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. Both the coach and quarterback had some amazing things to say about rookie tight end, Colston Loveland.

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In a game that saw the Chicago Bears trailing at the half 21-3, that didn't stop Caleb Williams from bringing his team back to outscore the Packers 28-6 in the second half to win their first playoff game since 2010.

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