Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola reflect on the legacy of Mike Ditka, remembering his influence not only on Chicago Bears football but also on 670 The Score and the growth of sports talk radio in Chicago.

0:00 Mike Ditka - influence on Bears football and radio
35:00 5 Keys to the Game
47:00 News and notes around the league

The guys then turn their attention to Bears-Packers, breaking down the key storylines ahead of the rivalry matchup as Matt shares his five keys to a Bears victory. They wrap up the show with a look around the NFL, covering the latest news, notes, and developments from across the league.

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola welcome Thor Nystrom of Sweating Sundays for his weekly visit as they preview the Bears-Packers matchup and highlight some of Thor’s favorite betting angles for Bears fans. The guys also break down the latest Bears injury report, discuss Ben Johnson’s comments on D’Andre Swift, and provide an update on Caleb Williams’ rehab progress. They wrap up the show with a look around the NFL, covering the biggest news, notes, and storylines heading into the weekend.

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola dive into one of the biggest questions surrounding the Bears: if Caleb Williams is expected to miss time, why wasn't he placed on injured reserve?

0:00 Why wasn't Caleb placed on IR?
16:00 What's Ben's tone this week?
28:00 Lane Johnson retirement

They also keep a close eye on Ben Johnson's comments throughout the week as the rivalry with Matt LaFleur and the Packers heats up ahead of Sunday. Plus, around the NFL, they discuss Lane Johnson's retirement, how the Bills' crowd noise may actually be creating challenges for their own defense at home, and an unlikely Vikings scenario Bears fan would love to see unfold. Minnesota is off to a 4-0 start, making a playoff miss highly improbable, but if they were to become just the fifth team in Super Bowl era history to start 4-0 and miss the playoffs, Chicago fans certainly wouldn't be shedding any tears.

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola revisit one of the biggest frustrations for Bears fans: the NFL's decision not to award Chicago compensatory draft picks after the Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as their general manager. The topic was thrust back into the spotlight during Monday Night Football when Troy Aikman and Joe Buck praised Cunningham's work in Atlanta, noting that he's been "busy" helping build the Falcons' roster ahead of the Bears-Falcons matchup in Week 6.

The guys also dive into the latest Bears storylines, including Tyson Bagent getting the start in Green Bay and more numbers that highlight just how impressive Chicago's defense has been this season. Plus, they debate what they'd be willing to give up to bring Khalil Mack back to Chicago before wrapping up the show with NFL news, notes, and the biggest stories from around the league.

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the numbers behind the Bears' defense through the first few games of the season.

0:00 Chicago Bears defense deserves a lot of praise
30:00 Tyson Bagent recap of his fifth NFL start
40:00 What's going on with the refs this week?

While the offense has rightfully earned praise during Chicago's 3-1 start, the defense and coaching staff deserve plenty of credit for helping set the tone early. Dan and Matt also recap Tyson Bagent's recent performance and look ahead to a pivotal Week 5 matchup at Lambeau Field. Plus, they discuss a bizarre moment from around the NFL: why are referees reportedly telling players "Fuck you" during games, and what should the league do about it?

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