Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
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Episodes: 208
Tim S
Oct 24, 2025
Really nice pod. Dan seems much happier now that he's off the radio.
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When it comes to Chicago Bears talk, Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola have been setting the agenda for decades. Now, they’re bringing that same unflinching insight — and Sunday-afternoon passion — to Forward Progress. From breaking down Bears game plans with analytical precision to unleashing the raw emotion every fan feels when the season’s on the line, Dan and Matt deliver the perfect balance of expertise and authenticity. It’s a show that lives and breathes the Bears, while never shying away from the bigger NFL picture. Whether you’re a diehard or just love the ride, Forward Progress is where Chicago’s football conversation starts.
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Chicago Bears 2026 SCHEDULE
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May 15, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears schedule leaks are HERE
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May 14, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears won't play in Spain, Germany, or Hammond in 2026
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May 13, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears: roster signings and schedule release
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May 12, 2026 |
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Dennis Allen's comments raise more questions than answer
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May 11, 2026 |
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Mike Vrabel - Diana Russini and the Julio Jones Trade
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May 08, 2026 |
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The Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini boat ride - True Love or Media Storm?
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May 07, 2026 |
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The Chicago Bears starter most at risk from a rookie
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May 06, 2026 |
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Sam Roush’s NFL Roots, a D-Line Reset & the Latest from Springfield
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May 05, 2026 |
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Diego Pavia - a stretch to make the Ravens roster | Chicago Bears steal of the draft
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May 04, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears Depth Chart: What Did We Learn?
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May 01, 2026 |
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How Protected is Mike Vrabel?
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears UDFA List and the latest Stadium News for Arlington Heights
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Mike Vrabel. An airport. A shopping bag. And a whole lot of speculation.
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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The Chicago Bears Draft Recap - SPECIAL EPISODE with player-by-player analysis
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Mike Vrabel should be fired
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Did Ryan Poles believe what he said?
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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The Chicago Bears drafted Dillon Thieneman
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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New Photos Surface of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini from 2020
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Which defensive player fits best for Dennis Allen & the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft?
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Caleb Williams speaks + Chicago Bears stadium update that is nearing the END GAME
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Former NFL player Clay Harbor on the NFL Draft strategy and more for the Chicago Bears plus perspective on Dianna Russini + Mike Vrabel scandal
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Dianna Russini Controversy Grows as USA Today Reporter, Crissy Froyd, Is Fired
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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The Chicago Bears need to address this position in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Russini's Exit: Reading Between the Lines
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Should the Chicago Bears move up in the draft?
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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The Russini-Vrabel mess isn't going away
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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What in the Wide Wide World of Sports is going on here?
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Should the Chicago Bears call about Dexter Lawrence?
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini drama is not what the NFL needs
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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The Chicago Bears aren't going to Hammond
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Caleb Williams needs a new nickname.
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears DENIED in final appeal for Comp Picks
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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The Chicago Bears want their draft picks for Ian Cunningham
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Goodell pushes Chicago Bears on stadium solution | NFL Rule Changes
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Ryan Poles sets the tone: the Defense that will define the Bears
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Ben Johnson - "uncertainty" at left tackle | What's wrong with Kevin O'Connell? New Mock Drafts
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears stadium UPDATE + Dan Durkin on the offseason and upcoming NFL Draft
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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NIL is changing NFL prospect evaluations by NFL, Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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ESPN's Kalyn Kahler on Tush Push, CBA and potential lockout, the Chicago Bears stadium drama!
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears superstar Caleb Williams wants trademark "Iceman"
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Ben Johnson's appearance at the Blackhawks game, and how JSN's contract impacts Rome Odunze down the road
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Patrick Finley of the Sun-Times Shares Hit Thoughts on the Off-Season for the Chicago Bears
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Will the Chicago Bears draft a defensive tackle?
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears add depth at D-Line | WR3 | Maxx Crosby is "livid"
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Bears Draft Takes, NFL Power Rankings & UFL Changes
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Who should start at LT? Bears turnover edge & Justin Fields lands in KC
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears Shake‑Up: Secondary Gone, defense will build through the DRAFT
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears add Devin Bush - the PERFECT FIT and take a swing on Jedrick Wills Jr. at LT
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Bears Make More Moves… Should Poles Call About Maxx Crosby?
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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The Chicago Bears landed their priority players, what's next in FA before the draft?
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Bears bring back D'Marco Jackson and Daniel Hardy | Trade for C Garrett Bradbury
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears clear cap space and targets by trading DJ Moore to Buffalo
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears TRADE DJ Moore & 5th round pick to Buffalo Bills for a SECOND-ROUND draft pick
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Carmen Vitali - Fox Sports Radio talks Drew Dalman's retirement and all things Chicago Bears
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Drew Dalman RETIRES from the Chicago Bears
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears could face Atlanta Falcons in NFL game in Madrid
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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CHICAGO BEARS - NFL Combine players to watch | Indiana Shrimp & Illinois Horseradish
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Ben Johnson gets an A | Green Bay gets a BAD GRADE from its players
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Should the Chicago Bears expect value in return for DJ Moore or is this a salary dump?
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Tremaine Edmunds has permission from the Chicago Bears to seek a trade
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Is Ryan Poles fighting for Bears draft picks? Tyson Bagent is a top 32 QB in the league
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Khalil Mack back to the Chicago Bears - realistic or bad idea?
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Kevin Fishbain, Senior Writer The Athletic - Chicago Bears
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears player evaluation and roster moves this offseason
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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The Bears should seriously consider any offers for Tyson Bagent
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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D'Andre Swift wants to stay with the Chicago Bears. Will the Bears keep the veteran back at $8.8m?
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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The Chicago Bears have Caleb Williams and a trusted backup but not every team has that
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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NFL wins against the NFLPA | Maxx Crosby trade | Good Will Lawing
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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What will Caleb Williams achieve in year 3?
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears - Halas had his eyes on Arlington Heights back in 1975
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears cap moves - who stays and who gets cut?
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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The biggest game of the season was just more of the regular season
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots - the Big Game is almost here.
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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The Big Game isn't coming to Chicago, ever!
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Where would COLSTON LOVELAND get drafted now?
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Will Kevin Byard be back in a BEARS uniform? | Roger Goodell meets the media
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears BACKUP plan at QB | Coaching Hires | NFL Reply Review
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Charles Tillman - a man of integrity and one of our favorite Chicago Bears | RIP Catherine O'Hara
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Bring on the DRAFT - Ben Johnson has changed how we view the NFL Draft
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Bill Belichick has been denied the HOF | Bo Nix has an ankle | Todd Monken got a job
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Should the Bears go after Trey Hendrickson in free agency?
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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NFL games belong in DOMES | Sharks in Olympic swimming | Super Bowl XX
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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NFL Championship weekend - you taking Mike or Sean?
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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What is Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles number one priority to address this offseason?
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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What were the factors that led to Ben Johnson moving Joe Thuney to left tackle?
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Chicago Bears loss to the LA Rams - crazy stats | NFL head coaching jobs
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Caleb Williams does it again, but Bears lose in OT to the Rams
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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POSTGAME: Chicago Bears fall in OT to the LA Rams | Caleb Williams throws three interceptions
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Clay Harbor - NFL Insider | 9-year NFL veteran
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Carmen Vitali, FOX Sports Radio and Marquee Network
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and NFL Insider
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Tim Jenkins - All Things QB / NFL Analyst
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Colston Loveland makes history in win over Green Bay
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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PLAYOFF POSTGAME: Caleb Williams does it again. Bears WIN 31-27 over Green Bay.
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Kayln Kahler, Senior NFL Writer for ESPN
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Herb Howard, The Bigs Media - Chicago Bears beat reporter
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and NFL Insider
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Ben Johnson knows what his teams needs to do to WIN NOW
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Caleb Williams and the offense need to play much better if Bears want to win
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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POSTGAME: Chicago Bears LOSE despite Caleb's 4th quarter comeback against Detroit
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Is Ben Johnson out for REVENGE or just another WIN?
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Is this the best offensive rookie class in Bears history?
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Dennis Allen and the Bears defense - what can they do?
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Ben Johnson is coaching for more than just the 2 seed in the NFC in week 18
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Are Caleb Williams and the Bears actually good enough to win a Super Bowl?
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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POSTGAME: Caleb Williams and the Bears LOSE 42-38 in San Francisco
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Matt Miller - ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and NFL Insider
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Herb Howard - The Bigs Media / Chicago Bears beat reporter
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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Patrick Finley, Sun-Times Chicago Bears beat reporter
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - How can they get the #1 seed in the NFC?
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Caleb Williams delivers against the Packers - leads Bears to the playoffs
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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POSTGAME: Caleb Williams leads the Chicago Bears to a comeback VICTORY against the Packers
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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Bill Huber - SI.com Green Bay Packers beat reporter
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Matt Miller - ESPN NFL Draft Analyst / NFL insider
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Caleb Williams: What's at stake for the Bears QB?
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears Playoff Push | Ben Johnson, Ozzie Trapillo & NFC North Race
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Caleb Williams and the Bears dominate the Browns
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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POSTGAME: Caleb Williams leads the Chicago Bears to a BIG WIN over the Browns
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Chris Easterling, the Akron Beacon Journal - Chicago Bears | Cleveland Browns
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Scott Bair - Marquee Sports Network | The Chicago Football Show
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Matt Miller, ESPN Draft Analyst and NFL Insider
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Ben Johnson's media session after reviewing the Packers loss - what we learned about his offense
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Caleb Williams and the Bears were frustrated after LOSS in Green Bay despite the second half showing
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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POSTGAME: Chicago Bears LOSE to Green Bay Packers 28-21
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Rome Odunze is OUT for Chicago Bears against the Green Bay Packers
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Courtney Cronin - Indiana Grad and ESPN Bears Beat Reporter
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Matt Miller - ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears on top of an unstable NFC mountain
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Caleb Williams Leads the Bears to 9-3 and the #1 Spot in the NFC
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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POSTGAME: Kyle Monangai and D'Andre Swift carry the Chicago Bears in UPSET win over Eagles
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic talks Chicago Bears - Philadelphia Eagles | Happy Thanksgiving
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - Philadelphia Eagles | Can Caleb deliver in a hostile environment?
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears start the toughest stretch of season beginning in Philadelphia
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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At 8-3 the Chicago Bears should be thinking playoffs and more
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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POSTGAME: Chicago Bears WIN over Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears Injury Concerns at Linebacker | Is Jaylon Johnson Ready to Play?
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Caleb Williams vs Steelers defense - great test for young QB
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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What would a Chicago Bears WIN over Pittsburgh show to the league?
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Bears - Steelers / First Place Showdown on Sunday
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Bears WIN and Take First Place in the North
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears win in Minnesota 19-17 | Get to 7-3 on the Season
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Paul Charchian KFAN - Minneapolis
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Tim Jenkins - All Things QB / Former NFL Quarterback
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Is Kevin Warren the Man for the Job?
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Are the Chicago Bears Playoff Bound?
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Caleb Leads the Bears to Victory
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - New York Giants Postgame
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Caleb Williams - Climbing in Draft Class Position
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Carmen Vitali - FOX Sports Radio / Marquee Network
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Bears Trade - "in the mix" / Playoffs and Division Title
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears Swap Picks add Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears Breaking News
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Bears Win - One for the Record Book
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - Cincinnati Bengals Postgame
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - Secret Practice Techniques
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Patrick Finley / Sun-Times Bears Beat Reporter
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - Cincinnati Bengals Preview
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Ben Johnson Issued a Code Red
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Ben Johnson Calls Out Team Leaders
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - Baltimore Ravens Postgame
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Brian Wacker - Baltimore Sun / Chicago Bears - Baltimore Ravens Preview
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Lou Canellis - FOX 32 Chicago - Bears / Ravens Preview
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - Baltimore Ravens | Caleb Williams, Kyle Monangai
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears start as underdogs to 1-5 Ravens
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears Beat Saints at Soldier Field
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - New Orleans Saints Postgame
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints | Week 7 Breakdown with Dan Durkin
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Caleb Williams vs. Justin Fields PFF grades for week 6
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears improved run defense
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Caleb Williams is number one in the NFL among all QBs
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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The Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders Postgame
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Bears - Commanders MNF Preview
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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When will the running game get better?
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Herb Howard, Bears Beat Reporter for The Bigs
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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The Bears are back to work as MNF, and the Commanders are up next.
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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What we know about the Bears after 4 games.
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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What does the Bears 2-2 record really indicate?
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Top 10 Bears of All-Time
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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FS1 TV Star, Co-Host of First Things First and old friend, Danny Parkins
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Bears Reporter, Kevin Fishbain
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Bears Bye Week
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Caleb Williams - First Road Win
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Bears - Raiders Postgame
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Bears - Raiders Preview
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Veteran Bears Reporter, Mark Potash
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Bears - an evolving defense
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Johnson and Williams - need to build on Cowboys win
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Caleb's Game
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - Dallas Cowboys Postgame Show
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys - Top 10 Cowboys of All-Time
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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ESPN Bears Reporter, Courtney Cronin.
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Bears - Cowboys, must win for Ben Johnson
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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No rush to pass judgment on Sweat
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Can the Bears compete harder?
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Bears - Lions Post Game
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions Preview
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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13 million expectations for Ben Johnson
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Ben Johnson - OC or Head Coach?
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Bears lose opener in familiar fashion
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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The Chicago Bears add to the Injury Report before Minnesota Vikings game
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings Post Game
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings Monday Night Football Preview
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Jaylon Johnson - Should he start
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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It's Bears silly season
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears final 53-man roster, the 60,000 passing yard club and the Bears Franchise valuation
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Chicago Bears preseason observations, Rome Odunze, and can Ben Johnson be lucky number 14?
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Introducing Forward Progress from 312 Sports
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Aug 12, 2025 |