The #Packers at the bottom of the NFC North? So say their players. Also the very latest reports from Indy on #Bears prospects and roster decisions, and how the cap now provides more room. Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

We're proud to unveil the new Executive Producer of Gamut Podcast Network, and it's another former producer of Boers and Bernstein! Also Friday Feedback Friday and our top ten concerts/events attended. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links below.

"The Bears chose to make it weird. People in the state government had no clue why they did what they did." @danbernstein.bsky.social on Kevin Warren and the Bears

On Forward Progress, we discuss DJ Moore's actual trade value, and why the #Bears might get back less than you think. And we check the history of highly-drafted safeties and share amazement that the NFL replay office has staffing issues (?!). Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

JB Pritzker just spoke about the #Bears. Kevin Warren's pointless grandstanding is only wasting everyone's time, and lots of the McCaskeys' money. Also, unctuous homophobe Tony Dungy is reportedly out at NBC. So that's pretty cool. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

"They haven't won a game this month." "Fine. That's how you do it." @danbernstein.bsky.social and Jason open this week's OWC celebrating the Bulls direction towards a top four pick in the NBA Draft.

Is Ben Johnson's hatred for the Packers a bit with Matt LeFleur? @danbernstein.bsky.social thinks it might be a thing. @mattabbatacola.bsky.social says no.

The long-belated #Bulls losing on purpose is underway and successful so far, which is great. But they keep adding to a stubborn and damaging reputation for questionable medical decisions. New OWC on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

Tremaine Edmunds had been told by the #Bears to seek a trade. Kyle Monangai advises incoming rookies, there's data on the short-yardage run game, and a FA DT target might be headed elsewhere. Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

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Ben Johnson is committed to the "we hate the #Packers" bit. Real or just wrestling-style silliness, it's fun. Also #Bulls bottom out, MLB strike-zone measurement for ABS, and the amazing "Heated Rivalry" cottage hits Airbnb. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

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Men's USA Hockey team took criticism after a video in the locker room after winning gold went viral. @danbernstein.bsky.social and @mattabbatacola.bsky.social discussed

"If that doesn't get you ready to go, I mean come on." @danbernstein.bsky.social on @chicagomag.com's feature story on Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong

Reaction to comments by Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson headlines Forward Progress. Poles must fight harder for the #Bears' compensatory picks, and they both seem set on reinforcing Tyson Bagent's trade value, while staying noncommittal on DJ Moore. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

The @chicagomag.com profile of PCA is an absolute hoot. Also, @usahockey.bsky.social has some work to do after their men's team laughed derisively with Trump about their equally-successful women's squad. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

"Maybe the best thing, finally, is for George McCaskey to get on a plane and go down to Springfield and talk to people. I know that's why they hired Kevin Warren but this is not going great." @danbernstein.bsky.social says the Bears need to stop playing games with the state of Illinois👇

New Forward Progress, on the best #Bears plan for the combine, a potential return of the Mack, the PFT top 100 free agents and the Rondale Moore tragedy being the latest reminder that mental health issues must be destigmatized. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

#Bears must tighten things up for real stadium talks after last week's self-created mess. Exciting post-Bears plans for Soldier Field, Olympics done, Conforto to #Cubs, and the #Bulls face more legitimate questions about their medical decisions. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links below.

This week's @danbernstein.bsky.social Unfiltered Top 10 ranking for 'New Olympic Events'.

"I'm worried that the Indiana team is too excited about their lead that they might have right now." - @kfishbain.bsky.social Kevin joined @danbernstein.bsky.social and @mattabbatacola.bsky.social on the newest Forward Progress for more Bears stadium talk today

Here's the latest we're hearing on yesterday's #Bears stadium clusterfuck. @kfishbain.bsky.social joins Forward Progress with thoughts on that, the roster, Jeff King and more. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

DBU is Friday Feedback Friday, our respective top ten proposed new Olympic events, and old friend Dave Kerner describing his experience attending the 1980 USA hockey win over the Soviets in Lake Placid. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

Forward Progress has the non-stadium #Bears stuff: the new Asst. GM, an intriguing FA RB name, valuation for backup QBs and more. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

Dan Bernstein Unfiltered: too many outlets are happy to parrot whatever the #Bears are spoon-feeding them regarding all the stadium posturing. Also a good choice by the MLBPA, #Bulls get Giddey back, Olympic update and a preview of big new movies. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

🏀New OWC on the #Bulls' right now: new guys playing hard w/Giddey (& Buzelis) will be fun to scout, but losing's better. And KD/LeBron/MJ online stuff, and Dingus survived another Mardi Gras. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

If indeed a team is interested in Tyson Bagent, the #Bears had better be talking. Also some "change of scenery" candidates, a title for Will Lawing, and a former Bears WR joins the offensive staff. Today's Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

In 3 years, #Bears ticket prices have risen 31.5%. They're still worth it to enough people. Was Tony Clark doing his wife's sister, his brother's wife or his sister's wife? And Kris Bryant may be forced to retire due to debilitating back pain. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

Will D’Andre Swift be on the #Bears next year? Which FA safety is the best potential fit? That and more on Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

Tom Ricketts was clear on the #Cubs, less so on MLB's labor picture in which he'll play a huge role as a big-market owner with a TV presence Rob Manfred plans to sell nationally. Also, another Chicago sex dungeon! And my favorite Robert Duvall scene. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links below.

Forward Progress is here: #Bears SB61 odds show doubt that they'll improve, a QB trade possibility sparks valuation discussion, and the most palatable Maxx Crosby scenario yet. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

Adam Silver's predictions for AI application to sports viewing freaked me out. Is it just more AI-mania overreach? Also #Cubs with visa issues, Olympics stuff and more on today's Dan Bernstein Unfiltered. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social

In Irvine, CA, ICE is moving into offices located next to a childcare agency. In NY, ICE is moving into offices on Long Island near a passport center. In a wealthy community near Houston, TX, ICE appears poised to move into an office bldg blocks away from a preschool

Maxx Crosby trade destinations, #Bears next PGC, an end to the Players' Survey, presidential NFL pardons and more on today's Forward Progress. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

A spirited and contentious #FridayFeedbackFriday on Dan Bernstein Unfiltered is followed by our respective top ten favorite baseball players of all time, to celebrate the start of spring training. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

Lots on Forward Progress today: some QB rankings, rookie class metrics, SB 61 predictions (?!) and the preposterous "financing" behind this silly Halas Harbor stunt. #Bears Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

The NFL must suspend Steve Tisch immediately. It's mindblowing that we're now demanding a football league act against direct involvement with a child sex-trafficking ring, only because nothing and no one else will. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links below.

Detailed scouting notes on all 7 of the new #Bulls on a new OWC, and Jason for some reason crashes out over Will Campbell being bad. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

Forward Progress: #Bears have been eyeing Arlington Heights since 1975, "Halas Harbor," relaxing NFL rules on trading picks, FA QBs list and more today on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

Pro tip: if you want to avoid rumors of extra-judicial killings, don’t stretcher out your injured kidnap targets “covered by a sheet.”

PECOTA ❤️s the 2026 #Cubs. A famous baseball artwork finds a new Chicago home, stop wanting the #Bulls to win games, and don't miss the Mel Brooks HBO doc. Today's Dan Bernstein Unfiltered on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

Jaylon Johnson? Tremaine Edmunds? Cole Kmet? DeAndre Swift? All possible #Bears cap casualties. We discuss on Forward Progress. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

If the #Bears really want to stay in Il, it sounds like JB is going to make them show how badly. Also another undisclosed SB injury, a concerning Giannis/Kalshi relationship, Sox getting started and Olympic medals are breaking. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

The 2025 #Bears could have won that Super Bowl. Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

A joyful celebration of love and unity shone above and beyond a shitty football game. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social: we urge the #Bears to fight for their comp picks after Matt Ryan's comments, review the NFL award voting, list our final SB game props and more. Links in replies.

On DBU, we list our respective most memorable sports championships, and they might surprise you. It's also #FridayFeedbackFriday, which includes a can't-miss recipe for a gameday crowd-pleaser. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

TRIGGER WARNING, because here is a US Marshal from Trump‘s Gestapo Force in Memphis kicking a puppy today in the Whitehaven neighborhood and breaking its rib. They were serving a warrant and I guess BIG MAN got scared of the schnauzer. (I didn’t take the video, the dog’s person did)