Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

Do the Chicago Bears need another QB?

Sep 23, 2026 · 41m

Summary

The hosts discuss the Bears' quarterback situation, debating whether to sign Diego Pavia as a backup while monitoring Caleb Williams' injury status. They analyze missed penalties against the Bears, highlighting a four-year trend of low opponent penalty yards and specific unflagged hits on Tyson Bagent. The episode also reviews Seth Walder's backup QB rankings and examines Colson Loveland's low target percentage, questioning if defenses or the offense are limiting his involvement.

Topics discussed

Sponsorships: McDonald's, Flex Car, and BKFC 94 Giordano's Pizza and Roman Automotive Group ads Tyson Bagent concussion and Bears QB situation Joke about signing Diego Pavia and steak dinner bet Recalling a steak dinner in Italy Assessing QB depth and upcoming injury reports Missed penalties in Bears vs Vikings game Analysis of unflagged hits on Tyson Bagent NFL fine processes and recent penalty examples Bears penalty yardage differential over 4 years Referee accountability and hip drop tackle fines Where NFL fine money goes Continued frustration with missed QB safety calls Giordano's Pizza back to school promotion Seth Walder's backup QB rankings discussion Reviewing specific backup QB rankings CBS Sports reset expectations for injured QB teams Bears outlook and Falcons TV complaint Former Falcons and Colson Loveland context Colson Loveland reception and target stats Comparing Loveland to other NFL tight ends Why Loveland isn't getting more targets Odd offensive formation with three running backs Roman Automotive Group $50 oil change promotion Practice squad moves and defensive back roles Bears running backs in top 10 rushing yards Closing thoughts and upcoming injury reports Outro and BKFC 94 promotion
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