OTA's kick off in the NFC North but the Packers are already hurting | 1st & North

OTA's kick off in the NFC North but the Packers are already hurting | 1st & North

OTAs are officially underway, and the division is already dripping with drama. This week, the crew breaks down the Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy quarterback battle in Minnesota, why the Lions are panicking about their safety depth, and whether the Packers can survive a month without Micah Parsons. Plus, we look at Caleb Williams’ demand for the number one offense and Aaron Rodgers' reunion tour in Pittsburgh. 00:00 Intro: OTAs Kick Off in the NFC North 00:34 Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Battle: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy 03:11 Detroit Lions Pass Rush: Derek Moore & Aidan Hutchinson 04:49 Green Bay Packers Edge Depth & Micah Parsons' Injury Rehab 06:02 Jonathan Gannon's New Defensive Scheme in Green Bay 06:33 Chicago Bears D-Line Solutions & Pass Rush Improvement 08:38 Detroit Lions Secondary Concerns: Kirby Joseph & Bryan Branch Injuries 10:35 Kyler Murray & Justin Jefferson Chemistry Potential 12:11 Green Bay Packers Offense: Tucker Kraft Recovery & Luke Musgrave Opportunity 13:34 Detroit Lions Offensive Line Changes & Left Guard Position Battle 16:18 Minnesota Vikings Safety Outlook: Awaiting Harrison Smith's Decision 17:40 Chicago Bears Continuity: Caleb Williams' Year 3 Expectations 18:32 OTA Players to Watch: Trey Smack, Alim McNeill, & Jacoby Thomas 19:58 National Focus: Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy's Steelers Reunion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Jordan Love better than Caleb Williams? Plus... A deep dive into schedule predictions | 1st & North

This week on "1st & North"... one Bears stadium plan has a stinky problem, the NFC North QB rankings are all over the place, the pundits put their record predictions out, and the Packers coach is throwin' em back on stage. CHAPTERS: [00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEt6XDnD1Hg]] Chicago Bears Stadium Update: Arlington Heights vs. Hammond, Indiana, and the looming legislative deadline. [01:33 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEt6XDnD1Hg&t=93s]] Minnesota Selected to Host 2028 NFL Draft: The crew breaks down what a draft in the Twin Cities will look like and local traditions to expect. [03:38 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEt6XDnD1Hg&t=218s]] Green Bay Packers Schedule Breakdown: Analyzing Green Bay’s six primetime/standalone games and the challenges of short rest weeks. [05:33 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEt6XDnD1Hg&t=333s]] Detroit Lions Schedule Analysis: Looking at Detroit’s Munich trip, a tough three-game stretch in 11 days, and a brutal divisional road stretch to end the year. [06:59 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEt6XDnD1Hg&t=419s]] Minnesota Vikings Record Predictions: Ahmad hypes up a potential 12-win season if Kyler Murray wins the starting quarterback job. [09:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEt6XDnD1Hg&t=580s]] Chicago Bears Schedule & 12-Win Hype: Cassie breaks down the Bears' maximum allowed primetime games and tough holiday matchups. [12:12 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEt6XDnD1Hg&t=732s]] Lions & Packers Record Predictions: Dan and Brandon explain why good teams win 10 games without committing to early-May numbers. [13:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEt6XDnD1Hg&t=837s]] Top 10 QB Rankings Spark Outrage: Reacting to Colin Cowherd putting Caleb Williams at number three over MVP winners. [17:18 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEt6XDnD1Hg&t=1038s]] Dan Orlovsky’s NFC North QB Rankings: The crew debates Orlovsky ranking Jared Goff and Jordan Love as a clear top tier. [21:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEt6XDnD1Hg&t=1314s]] Justin Jefferson on the Vikings QB Battle: Breaking down the dynamic between Kyler Murray and rookie J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota. [23:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEt6XDnD1Hg&t=1391s]] Outro: Matt LaFleur Shotguns Beers at Lambeau Field: Packers head coach joins Luke Combs on stage to win back some player approval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Main Attraction: Why the Bears are ready for the primetime spotlight | The Offseason - Ep. 13

On Episode 13 of The Offseason Cassie Carlson, Dan Wiederer and Anthony Herron break down the Bears 2026 schedule. Are Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams ready for the toughest schedule in the NFL? Also, what does the panel think of the Bears under the bright lights, playing 7 primetime games? Plus, they go through some schedule storylines including what week will Logan Jones be the starting center, will Caleb Williams or Josh Allen have better MVP odds, and will the Bears have more takeaways or sacks this season? Finally, they give their record predictions for the Bears!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Final 2026 schedule predictions, Vikings WR trio, Bears Center battle | 1st & North

This week on "1st & North:" The blockbuster matchups to watch for in the NFL schedule release, The Bears plan to coach their way to pressuring the QB, Micah Parsons is on the mend, Amon-Ra St. Brown finds new ways to stay motivated in Detroit, the Packer’s kick their kicker to the curb, the Vikings' have a scary Wide Receiving core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Rookie Orientation: Recapping Day 1 Minicamp | The Offseason

Cassie Carlson and Dan Wiederer recap Day 1 of Bears Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall. What were Cassie & Dan's initial takeaways of the Bears rookie class? Also, how are the Bears challenging Logan Jones and getting him up to speed at center? Plus, how heavy is the mental load the Bears are putting on the rookies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]