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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 48 MIN

What were the factors that led to Ben Johnson moving Joe Thuney to left tackle?

from Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

0:00 Bears hangover4:00 The Thuney move - Theo Benedet14:00 Bears notes to end the year20:00 Possible FA target and coach possibilities25:00 NFL coaching hiresAs the Bears’ offseason gets underway, there’s a long list of evaluations ahead: potential coaching hires (and losses), free‑agent targets, and eventually draft needs. We break down one of Ben Johnson’s biggest decisions—moving Joe Thuney to left tackle and inserting Jordan McFadden at left guard. And the big question: where was Theo Benedet? How did he start games earlier in the season but not against the Rams?We also dive into coaching moves around the league and take a closer look at Troy Aikman’s role as a consultant for Miami, who just hired Jeff Hafley and Jon‑Eric Sullivan.#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.

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