Ryan Poles sets the tone: the Defense that will define the Bears
Ryan Poles sets the tone: the Defense that will define the Bears  
Podcast: Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast
Rating: Explicit Published On: Tue Mar 31 2026
Description: 0:00 Ben Johnson6:30 Ryan Poles15:30 NFL Notebook29:35 Iceman As Ben Johnson’s rookie season as head coach delivers early success, the big question heading into Year 2 is whether this feels like past Bears seasons that flashed promise—or if the Ben Johnson era is genuinely different. We dive into how Ryan Poles’ long-term plan is shaping a defense built to match exactly what Dennis Allen wants and needs to succeed.Plus, the ICEMAN trademark story takes an unexpected twist as we discover there was already a Chicago Bear with the nickname. We round out the show with our latest NFL Notes, going around the league and breaking down some of the top stories making headlines today.#chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalkMake 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.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.