{"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":"Chicago Bears Counting on Ben Johnson's Creativity to Solve Left Tackle Concerns","slug":"chicago-bears-counting-on-ben-johnson-s-creativity-to-solve-left-tackle-concerns","published_at":"2026-08-24T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342/chicago-bears-counting-on-ben-johnson-s-creativity-to-solve-left-tackle-concerns","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/13f6be11-4985-49cb-96cf-bc96564f2090.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/345/rss.art19.com/episodes/13f6be11-4985-49cb-96cf-bc96564f2090.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola discuss why they believe the Bears did not do enough to address the position and are instead relying on head coach Ben Johnson's offensive creativity to scheme around the roster's deficiencies. 0:00 The Chicago Bears Left Tackle position 25:17 Jed York of the 49ers was arrested in Ohio 29:00 Cleveland Browns name Deshaun Watson their QB1 31:00 Courtney Cronin's Bears 53-man roster The guys also recap the Bears' week of practices and preseason action against the Cincinnati Bengals, including key takeaways from camp and the game itself. Plus, they react to Kevin Warren's halftime appearance and what his comments could mean for the organization moving forward. Elsewhere around the NFL, the fellas discuss the latest twist in the San Francisco 49ers' turbulent offseason after owner Jed York's arrest in Ohio, and they break down the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback. To wrap things up, Dan and Matt review ESPN's Courtney Cronin's projected 53-man roster for the Bears, highlighting the biggest surprises, toughest decisions, and what it says about the team's direction heading into the 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 discuss why they believe the Bears did not do enough to address the position and are instead relying on head coach Ben J…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2545,"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/chicago-bears-counting-on-ben-johnson-s-creativity-to-solve-left-tackle-concerns/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/chicago-bears-counting-on-ben-johnson-s-creativity-to-solve-left-tackle-concerns.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}