{"podcast":{"title":"Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast","slug":"forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342","podcast_index_feed_id":7447342,"rss_url":"https://feeds.hubbardpodcasts.com/chi/forward-progress","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/forward-progress","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/e4/54/6c/c9/e4546cc9-6ee1-4334-88ff-cf9506c73b25/7b823e6a4e9d419f72c0357ae2b0422a5b207de357b72439fbb6397493ab4c29704161c650824061f7926670d61903b8e96945d6d0d19e245b6b4e33bda39ef1.jpeg","author":"312 Sports","episode_count":289,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-10T08:21:21.585582+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342"},"episode":{"title":"Can Ben Johnson's Offense Break the Scoreboard?","slug":"can-ben-johnson-s-offense-break-the-scoreboard","published_at":"2026-08-19T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342/can-ben-johnson-s-offense-break-the-scoreboard","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/345/rss.art19.com/episodes/c88b27ca-439a-4d68-9dcf-41a1c7da5e92.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/345/rss.art19.com/episodes/c88b27ca-439a-4d68-9dcf-41a1c7da5e92.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down ESPN analyst Ben Solak's latest article on the lofty expectations surrounding Ben Johnson's offense and the goals he has for his second season as head coach of the Chicago Bears. 0:00 NFL Watch Party with 312 Sports 3:30 Ben Solak ESPN 19:00 Bears Injuries 26:00 Bears Left Tackle 40:00 NFL news and Notes With Johnson openly emphasizing explosive production and a dominant rushing attack, the guys discuss what success looks like for the Bears offense in 2026 and whether Chicago has the personnel to reach those ambitious benchmarks. They also provide a full update on the Bears' injury situation as Week 3 of training camp continues, highlighting key players to monitor and what their absences could mean heading into the preseason. Plus, what's going on at left tackle? The position remains one of the biggest storylines in camp, and it's drawing attention from veterans like Joe Thuney as the competition and uncertainty continue. To wrap up the show, Dan and Matt cover the biggest NFL news and notes from around the league, including the latest headlines, injuries, and developments as teams prepare for the upcoming 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 .","meta_description":"Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down ESPN analyst Ben Solak's latest article on the lofty expectations surrounding Ben Johnson's offense and the g…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2798,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342/episodes/can-ben-johnson-s-offense-break-the-scoreboard/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342/can-ben-johnson-s-offense-break-the-scoreboard.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}