Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

0:00 Introduction and Injury Report7:10 Declan Doyle - "Unorthodox" practice strategies18:50 Dennis Allen on CJ Gardner-Johnson26:33 Richard Hightower - special teams or circus32:50 Montez Sweat gets to 50The 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 gamesHit that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on NOTIFICATIONS for more Bears breakdowns, NFL milestones, and football fun every week!#ChicagoBears #NFLStats #MontezSweat #CJBGardnerJohnson #BearsVsBengals #NFLHistory #FootballFun #GridironTalk #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago Sun-Times Bears beat reporter, Patrick Finley, joined the show to preview Bears and Bengals. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Bears sign CJ Gardner-Johnson15:50 Bears - Bengals18:06 Matchup and the numbers33:00 Carlie Irsay-GordonThe 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. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Introduction9:00 Ben Johnson audio - opening comments/injury update18:58 Ben Johnson on Caleb Williams21:48 Ben Johnsson on False Start Penalties24:00 Ben Johnson on message to team leaders28:30 Drew Dalman audio on offensive issues34:00 Ben John's Code RedChicago 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.Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bears updates, NFL insights, and bold takes.#ChicagoBears #BenJohnson #CalebWilliams #NFLNews #BearsOffense #PresnapPenalties #FootballTalk #SportsRecap #NFL2025#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Introduction and Game Recap11:18 Ben's opening comments21:14 Ben - it's on the leaders to clean it up30:13 Ben - on Caleb's INT31:06 Caleb on the INT37:19 Caleb on the Intentional Grounding penaltyThe 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.Hit that like button, drop your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more Bears breakdowns and Chicago sports updates!#ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #NFLWeek8 #RavensDefense #BearsOffense #ChicagoSports #NFLRecap #BearsVsRavens #SportsTalk#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago Bears lose to the Baltimore Ravens without Lamar Jackson and drop to 4-3 on the 2025 season.#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Brian Wacker - Baltimore Sun30:00 NFL NotesLead reporter for the Baltimore Sun covering the Ravens joins for a preview of the Chicago Bears and Ravens week 8 matchup. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Lou Canellis23:00 Two Bears - one Dan is disappointed with and one he is pleased with that deserves recognition32:55 Ben Johnson FactorBeer Church Brewing — New Buffalo’s brewery-pizzeria in a historic church. Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. Small batch craft beer. Brunch every day. Visit BeerChurchBrewing.com.Go to Lucy/co/FP20 and use promo code (FP20) to get 20% off your first orderVisit Rugiet.com/FORWARD and get your game plan from a licensed ED doctor. Use promo code FORWARD at checkout for a special offer.#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Bears Injury Update3:32 Kyle Monangai - run game9:50 Caleb Williams - how far away from taking a next step forward?19:1#FootballTalk1 Jets owner, Woody Johnson doesn't like Justin Fields25:52 Sean Payton and Russ Wilson - war of words29:14 Bears TV coverage this weekendThe Chicago Bears head to Baltimore for a highly anticipated Week 8 matchup against the Ravens. We break down key storylines including:Kyle Monangai shares insights on the Bears' run gameIs Caleb Williams ready to take the next step in his NFL journey? NFL headlines: Jets owner Woody Johnson puts his head coach in a tough spot Sean Payton and Russell Wilson - won't spend the holidays together this year Subscribe for more Bears coverage, NFL news, and weekly game previews.#ChicagoBears #NFLWeek8 #CalebWilliams #KyleMonangai #BaltimoreRavens #Jets #RussellWilson #SeanPayton #NFLNews See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Chicago Bears - Baltimore Ravens spread6:10 Caleb Williams debate16:13 Bears defense - Turnovers25:04 MNF37:20 Doug Martin41:56 HOF CoachThe Chicago Bears are heading to Baltimore in Week 8… as 6.5-point underdogs to the 1-5 Ravens?! What’s going on here?Meanwhile, the Caleb Williams debate is getting crazy —he’s not meeting sky-high expectations, but maybe that’s okay? Especially with head coach Ben Johnson in the mix.Week 7’s Monday Night Football brought the heat with some solid matchups and we’re talking about former Buccaneers RB Doug Martin, who died after being arrested.Plus—one coach is inching closer to the Hall of Fame… can you guess who it is?#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Bears Recap & The Ben Johnson Factor13:35 Ben Johnson - Defense won that game16:08 Ben Johnson - run game success19:03 Ben Johnson - cleaning up the offense23:15 Ben Johnson - getting more from secondary plays in offense31:00 Ben Johnson - challenge call33:40 Caleb Williams - his inconsistent play38:50 Caleb Williams - why secondary plays struggled in the offense40:15 Caleb Williams - run or throw?44:00 Other Bears notes/news46:00 Week 7 Recap50:00 NFL Trivia for DanThe Chicago Bears continued their hot streak with a 26-14 win over the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field. The defense stepped up big, and D’Andre Swift led a dominant rushing attack. However, Caleb Williams continues to face challenges under center.Hear postgame reactions from Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams following the Bears' victory.We also break down the biggest moments from NFL Week 7, including standout performances, surprises, and key storylines.Test your football knowledge with our NFL trivia challenge for Dan.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly NFL recaps, player interviews, and sports trivia fun!#ChicagoBears #NFLWeek7 #DAndreSwift #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #SoldierField #NFLRecap #FootballTrivia #SportsTalk #BearsWin #NFLHighlights#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A win for Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears that left Matt speechless. Some plays in football don't go as planned. The same is true with technology today. Due to technical issues, our postgame show was not what you have come to expect from us even in the short time that 312 Sports has been active. Our postgame show will return to its normal form when the Bears defeat the Baltimore Ravens in week 8. Beer Church Brewing — New Buffalo’s brewery-pizzeria in a historic church. Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. Small batch craft beer. Brunch every day. Visit BeerChurchBrewing.com.Go to Lucy/co/FP20 and use promo code (FP20) to get 20% off your first orderVisit Rugiet.com/FORWARD and get your game plan from a licensed ED doctor. Use promo code FORWARD at checkout for a special offer. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk--Make sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Introduction & Bears run game vs. Commanders 4:15 Bears outside zone run game5;55 Bears run game creating passing opportunities9:25 Caleb Williams growth under Ben Johnson 13:00 Ben Johnson's creative offense15:40 Penalties impacting Ben Johnson's scheme26:45 Ryan Poles drafting28:30 - Who is good in the NFL?31:00 How do the Bears beat the Saints?Dan Durkin of The Athletic and Windy City Gridiron joins the show to dive deep into the Chicago Bears' Week 7 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Introduction6:22 PFF grade for Caleb Williams29:31 Caleb Williams throwing on the run39:00 Injury Report update40:20 Ben Johnson endorses Cairo Santos?42:38 Jonathan Gannon cutChicago Bears QB Caleb Williams had a lower PFF grade than former Bears QB Justin Fields, despite leading the Bears to a clutch road win over the Commanders. Meanwhile, Fields and the Jets took a loss. Williams also opened up about his accuracy struggles when throwing on the run, showing maturity and self-awareness.But that’s just the beginning…The radioactive shrimp saga continues! We’ve got the latest update on the bizarre contamination scandal that’s rocked the food world — and yes, it’s as wild as it sounds.And in Arizona, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon left the media speechless with a jaw-dropping answer during his press conference. His comment about a quarterback going to jail stunned the room and instantly went viral.Caleb Williams vs Justin Fields: PFF grades - we have questions. Williams’ comments on accuracy and developmentRadioactive shrimp recall update and FDA responseJonathan Gannon’s viral press conference momentSubscribe for weekly NFL breakdowns, sports drama, and entertainment crossovers.#CalebWilliams #JustinFields #ChicagoBears #NFLWeek6 #PFFGrades #RadioactiveShrimp #NFLDrama #JonathanGannon #CardinalsCoach #NFLPressConference #SportsNews #NFLControversy #EntertainmentBuzz #FootballTalk #BearDown #JetsNation #CommandersVsBears #ShrimpRecall #NFLViralMomentsMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 - Recap of the Chicago Bears win over the Washington Commanders12:20 - Ben Johnson sound 28:51 - Inside the numbers - Chicago Bears defense34:01 - Sunday weather and Chicago Bears kicking game37:30 - Dan's role in a gang?#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk--Make sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A breakdown of the Chicago Bears win over the Washington Commanders. Caleb Williams leads all NFL QBs in one impressive stat that could mark the beginning of what's to come for Ben Johnson and his offense. The health of DJ Moore and Darnell Wright. Our new favorite Bear - Tory Taylor. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk--312/Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ / @312sportschicago ✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✅ https://open.spotify.com/show/5rZe7mM...Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast✅ / @forwardprogress312 ✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✅ https://open.spotify.com/show/0xIwkqx...SocialFacebook - / 312sportschicago X - https://x.com/312SportsChiInsta - / 312sportschicagoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chicago Bears beat the Washington Commanders 25-24 to get to a 3-2 record on the 2025 season.#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk--312/Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ / @312sportschicago ✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✅ https://open.spotify.com/show/5rZe7mM...Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast✅ / @forwardprogress312 ✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✅ https://open.spotify.com/show/0xIwkqx...SocialFacebook - / 312sportschicago X - https://x.com/312SportsChiInsta - / 312sportschicagoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears can make a statement with a road win tonight at Washington. What adjustments has Ben Johnson made with the Bears offense coming off a bye week.The Bears are getting healthier on defense with the return of Gordon and Edwards. What will Dennis Allen do to counter the Washington run game?Week 6 - who's real and who is done in the NFL?#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk--312/Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ / @312sportschicago✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✅ https://open.spotify.com/show/5rZe7mM...Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast✅ / @forwardprogress312✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✅ https://open.spotify.com/show/0xIwkqx...SocialFacebook - / 312sportschicagoX - https://x.com/312SportsChiInsta - / 312sportschicagoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the Bears prepare for MNF, the run game is evaluated as Ben Johnson explains what he sees on game film.The Bears are getting healthier. TNF - Giants over Eagles.Who is good in the NFL? #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk--312/Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ / @312sportschicago ✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✅ https://open.spotify.com/show/5rZe7mM...Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast✅ / @forwardprogress312 ✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✅ https://open.spotify.com/show/0xIwkqx...SocialFacebook - / 312sportschicago X - https://x.com/312SportsChiInsta - / 312sportschicagoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Herb Howard. Bears Beat reporter for The Bigs talks all things Bears and Commanders and shared an awesome locker room story about Caleb Williams. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk--312/Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ / @312sportschicago ✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✅ https://open.spotify.com/show/5rZe7mM...Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast✅ / @forwardprogress312 ✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✅ https://open.spotify.com/show/0xIwkqx...SocialFacebook - / 312sportschicago X - https://x.com/312SportsChiInsta - / 312sportschicagoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.