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0:00 Introduction 4:40 Matt Ryan 16:30 NFL Awards 24:00 Prop Bets It’s Big Game weekend and we’re fired up… mostly for the food and the commercials. But hey, football is happening too — and we’ve got thoughts. The Seahawks look ready to roll the Patriots, Matt Ryan dropped some interesting nuggets about Ian Cunningham’s role in Atlanta, and yes… we are absolutely rooting for the Bears to secure those two compensatory picks. We also break down last night’s NFL Awards — no real surprises, but let’s be honest: Ben Johnson deserved more than one first‑place vote. Plus, we review all our Big Game props courtesy of MyBookie.ag and let you know which ones we’re riding with. 🔥 Topics in This Episode: Big Game preview (and what we’re actually excited for) Seahawks vs. Patriots breakdown Matt Ryan’s comments on Ian Cunningham Why Bears fans should care about compensatory picks NFL Awards reactions Our favorite MyBookie prop bets 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NFL talk, Bears breakdowns, and weekly betting picks! #sports #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Bears 4:40 Flacco 8:00 NFL Demands for SB The Chicago Bears have added a familiar face to their coaching staff, hiring veteran assistant Eric Studesville as their new running backs coach. Studesville actually spent time in Chicago decades ago under Dave Wannstedt and Dick Jauron — and now he’s back at Halas Hall to help shape the Bears’ ground game. Meanwhile, Joe Flacco had some eye‑opening comments about today’s NFL rules and how far the league goes to protect quarterbacks. Does he think the game has gotten too soft? We break down his perspective and what it says about how the sport has evolved. We also dive into a fascinating edition of The Huddle Up newsletter by Joe Pompliano, which outlined the NFL’s massive demands for any city hoping to host a Super Bowl. After reading it… let’s just say Illinois might want to pass on that opportunity. All that and more as we dig into the Bears’ coaching update, league‑wide storylines, and the business behind the NFL’s biggest event. #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Bears OC 11:00 Tony Dungy 16:00 Loveland 23:00 NFLPA 33:00 Bad Bunny The Bears still need to hire an offensive coordinator — but the real question is: what does an OC actually do in a Ben Johnson offense? With Troy Walters declining an interview, Connor Senger looks like the frontrunner for the job. ESPN dropped a Class of 2025 redraft, so we take a look at where Colston Loveland would land now after a strong rookie season. The NFLPA is weighing in on the possibility of an 18‑game NFL schedule, and let’s just say their thoughts don’t match what Robert Kraft has been pitching. Plus, we’re hyped for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show — it’s going to be a scene. #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Roger Goodell 13:30 Robert Kraft 23:10 Matt Nagy 29:50 Byard 33:00 Matt Miller Mock Draft 37:25 Diego Pavia Roger Goodell met with the media and addressed several big issues — from Steve Tisch and the Epstein Files to the possibility of an 18‑game schedule and continued questions surrounding the Rooney Rule. Meanwhile, Robert Kraft will have to wait a bit longer for Hall of Fame induction. Matt Nagy is back in the mix as the Giants’ new offensive coordinator, and safety Kevin Byard says he wants to return to Chicago — but the price tag remains a major question. Our friend Matt Miller dropped his first mock draft of the season. Who does he have the Bears taking in the first two rounds? Plus, a look at Diego Pavia and where he could land in the NFL. #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 NFL Coaching Hires 15:00 CBS Sports - Top 25 Stories of 2025 27:50 Bears Backup QBs 34:30 NFL Replay Review The NFL had 10 head‑coaching openings, and only one was filled by a minority candidate — Richard Saleh in Tennessee. The league keeps saying it cares about minority representation… but does it really? We break it all down. Plus, CBS Sports dropped their list of the Top 25 Storylines of the 2025 NFL Season. We take a closer look at the Top 10 — and yes, we ask the big question: Did the Bears make the list? Elsewhere around the league: The Colts turned to Philip Rivers after Daniel Jones went down, a level of desperation we’d never see from the Bears. Ben Johnson and his staff would roll with Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum — whoever — rather than call a retired QB off the couch. There’s also buzz about the NFL considering a new rule for reviewing plays involving player safety. We dig into what that could look like and why it matters. Let’s get into it. #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Minnesota Vikings 3:45 Ian Cunningham 9:15 NFL Hirings 15:00 NFL Kickoffs 23:30 Charles Tillman A lot is happening across the NFL, and we’re starting right here in Chicago. Ian Cunningham, the Bears’ assistant GM, is heading to the Atlanta Falcons to become their next general manager under newly appointed President of Football Operations Matt Ryan. Big move for Atlanta, big ripple effects for the Bears. Up north, the Minnesota Vikings have fired their GM, resetting their entire front office as they look to rebuild after a disappointing campaign. We also break down a powerful piece by Dan Pompei, highlighting former FBI agent — and beloved Chicago Bears legend — Charles “Peanut” Tillman. It’s an incredible look at his life, his impact, and the work he’s done far beyond the football field. All that and more as we run through the biggest stories shaping the NFL right now. #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Bears and the draft 12:25 BJ and the Bear 20:00 Belichick 23:00 Bo Nix 26:00 NFL coaching hires 30:00 Matt's got a list Ben Johnson may have called the Bears’ season “not good enough” after a Divisional Round exit, but his first year on the sidelines has completely changed the outlook in Chicago. His on‑field success, paired with this coaching staff’s ability to develop young players in season, has Bears fans feeling something they haven’t felt in a long time: confidence in the future — especially when it comes to the NFL Draft. We’re breaking down how Chicago built a roster capable of winning the NFC North in 2025, which young players made leaps under this staff, and what it all means moving forward. Plus, we’ve got updates from around the league: Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame voting saga — the latest twist in one of the strangest stories of the offseason Bo Nix’s injury update and why things continue to look tense between him and Sean Payton Recent NFL coaching hires — who landed where, and which moves actually matter And yes… Matt has a list. He always has a list. If you love Bears football, NFL news, and a little chaos — you’re in the right place. #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Belichick 14:00 Bo Nix 27:00 Jets 30:00 Browns 38:45 Bears The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee has spoken — and somehow, Bill Belichick is not a first‑ballot Hall of Famer. Whatever their reasoning, we think it’s wrong… and honestly, kind of hilarious. In a way, it’s perfectly fitting odd, twisted, uncomfortable — just like the coach himself. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos have stumbled into a bizarre situation of their own. It turns out Bo Nix had a pre‑existing ankle issue that was always going to require another surgery, and the timing couldn’t have been worse for the team or its fans. The big question now: will he need more procedures on that same ankle in the future? It’s quite a strange story. But there’s some good news in Cleveland: the Browns have a new head coach — Todd Monken — and we absolutely love the hire! #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Free Agency 15:00 Diego Pavia 19:00 Andy Reid and Matt Nagy 24:00 NFL Job Openings The Bears’ offseason is here, and one name just won’t go away: free agent Trey Hendrickson. Should Chicago seriously take a swing at a top‑10 edge rusher, or is the price tag too steep? We’re also diving into the future of Nahshon Wright, who’s about to get paid—but maybe not by the Bears. Plus, Senior Bowl buzz continues, and yes… Diego Pavia measured in at 5'9". Matt still swears he’ll take at least one snap in a regular‑season NFL game. The steak‑dinner bet lives on. Meanwhile, Andy Reid had some positive things to say about Matt Nagy, but let’s be honest—those quotes probably aren’t landing him a new coaching job. Over in the AFC and NFC, the Bills have a new head coach, and the Eagles still can’t seem to find an OC. It’s the job nobody wants. All that and more on today’s show—let’s get into it. #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 mor available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 NFL Championship weekend 15:30 NFL coaching jobs 39:15 Wright to the Pro Bowl It’s NFL Championship Weekend, but let’s be honest — the real Super Bowl was the showdown between the Rams and Seahawks, while the Broncos and Patriots battled it out in what looked like a full‑blown blizzard. And yes… we think it’s absurd. All NFL games should be played indoors, period. Meanwhile, Mike McDaniel officially grabbed the Chargers’ OC job, the Browns still hold the title for worst job available, and — fun fact — today marks the 40th anniversary of the Chicago Bears winning the Super Bowl. A wild weekend, terrible weather decisions, questionable hiring situations… and a historic moment for Bears fans.  #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Championship weekend 4:00 Bears 11:00 Wright 12:00 McDaniel The Chicago Bears’ offseason is loaded with huge decisions and major storylines. Cornerback Nahshon Wright may have earned a major contract extension—will the Bears re-sign him? DJ Moore holds the largest 2026 cap hit, raising big questions about the roster after his 2025 season and Chicago’s playoff exit. Around the NFL, Mike McDaniel could pass on the Chargers OC role in favor of head‑coach opportunities, and the Buffalo Bills are reportedly exploring Philip Rivers as a potential head coach. Breaking down all the latest Bears news and NFL rumors! #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.com See 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 stuff 9:00 Bears free agents 27:00 Top 100 NFL MVP candidates With starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo sidelined until late next season, the Chicago Bears front office now has one clear offseason priority: finding a new left tackle who can protect Caleb Williams and stabilize the offensive line. We also break down every Bears free agent, looking at who should stay, who should walk, and how each player fits into Ben Johnson’s long‑term vision. Plus, we tracked down a list of the Top 100 NFL MVP candidates from the 2025 season — find out where your Chicago Bears ranked, including where Caleb Williams landed among the league’s biggest stars. Dive in for offseason strategy, roster analysis, and a look at how the Bears stack up against the rest of the NFL. #sports#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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. #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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.