{"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":"The Chicago Bears need more from Rome Odunze in 2026","slug":"the-chicago-bears-need-more-from-rome-odunze-in-2026","published_at":"2026-09-09T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342/the-chicago-bears-need-more-from-rome-odunze-in-2026","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/bb5a91fc-b5fd-4f1f-869e-a5aa30411da3.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/345/rss.art19.com/episodes/bb5a91fc-b5fd-4f1f-869e-a5aa30411da3.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest on Rome Odunze after Ben Johnson labeled the Bears receiver day-to-day with an injury. While the immediate concern is getting him back on the field, the bigger picture is simple: Odunze needs to get healthy, stay healthy and become a more productive part of the offense in 2026. 0:00 Rome Odunze needs to catch more passes in 2026 11:00 Will Kyler Gordon play again for the Bears? 23:00 Will the Bears make the playoffs in 2026? 40:00 NFL news and notes The guys also revisit the growing questions surrounding Kyler Gordon's status and future availability, wondering when Bears fans can realistically expect to see him back on the field. Plus, they examine how national analysts and experts view the Bears entering the 2026 season and whether those outside expectations align with reality. The episode wraps up with the latest NFL news, notes and storylines from around the league. #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 the latest on Rome Odunze after Ben Johnson labeled the Bears receiver day-to-day with an injury. While the i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2676,"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/the-chicago-bears-need-more-from-rome-odunze-in-2026/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/the-chicago-bears-need-more-from-rome-odunze-in-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}