Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest NFL headlines, starting with a Bleacher Report story suggesting former Detroit Lions standout Taylor Decker could extend his career into an 11th season — and potentially do it with the Chicago Bears.

0:00 Taylor Decker

5:15 Cam Skattebo

15:30 Ryan Gold

20:00 Albert Breer Storylines

23:45 Bill Barnwell's All-Backup Team

The guys also react to Cam Skattebo making news for all the wrong reasons and discuss Cardinals executive Ryan Gold's appeal of his league suspension. Plus, they dive into Albert Breer's intriguing 2026 NFL storylines and have some fun with Bill Barnwell's All-Backup Team.

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola discuss an eyebrow-raising turnout for a recent Kevin Warren football event, where roughly 75 people attended a presentation in a 300-seat auditorium. How does the president of Chicago's most popular sports franchise draw such a small crowd just months after a division title and a home playoff victory?

0:00 Kevin Warren

11:30 Bears D-Line

11:30 Bears Fan Survey

Three-plus years into his tenure, the Bears still don't have a new stadium project underway—no shovel in the ground, no finalized plan, and plenty of questions about the progress on the marquee assignment he was brought in to accomplish.

Plus, Dan and Matt dive into Kevin Fishbain's entertaining Bears Fan Survey from The Athletic.

New episodes of Forward Progress drop every weekday at 1 p.m. CT.

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola battle their way through another day in the NFL offseason content wasteland — and no, we're not talking about the Bears' rumored stadium site in Hammond.

0:00 Top 10 Safeties

6:00 Top 20 Coaches

17:00 Will Grier

19:00 Kevin Warren

22:00 Bears with most at stake

26:00 Best RB Duo

29:00 PFF Top 10 Coaches

With football news at a premium, the guys dive into ESPN's ranking of the NFL's top 10 safeties, debate CBS Sports' list of the 20 greatest coaches in NFL history, and take a moment to celebrate the remarkable career of former Bears preseason legend and quarterback Will Grier. It's another fun journey through the dog days of the football calendar.

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down ESPN’s ranking of the Top 10 wide receivers heading into the 2026 season and ask the big question: Did any Chicago Bears pass-catchers make the list?

0:00 Bears Training at Stevenson HS

5:20 Top 10 WRs

9:45 Best Division in NFL

20:30 Player Updates

21:40 Kevin Warren

27:10 Freedom Gas

They also dive into a heated NFL debate, examining comments from NFL Network experts on the league’s best division and predicting who will come out on top in the NFC North. Plus, the latest update on the speaking engagement featuring Bears president Kevin Warren.

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest reporting from the Chicago Tribune on the Bears’ ongoing stadium saga and a potential move to Indiana.

0:00 Bears Stadium

16:45 Top 10 Linebackers

21:00 All-Breakout Team

With questions surrounding the McCaskey family's ability to finance a new stadium project, the outlook remains uncertain as financial projections reportedly raise concerns about whether an Indiana development could generate enough revenue to make the plan viable.

Plus, the guys react to ESPN’s rankings of the NFL’s Top 10 linebackers and take a look at NFL.com’s 2026 All-Breakout Team, highlighting the players poised to make a major leap this season.

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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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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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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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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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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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