Bears break for summer with Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson on the same page | The Offseason

A Super Bowl champ isn't buying the Caleb Williams hype, while Da Pope gets a gift from Caleb

1st & North: Unpacking a wild media take labeling Caleb Williams as "Kyler Murray with more hype". Plus, PFF drops their QB rankings and somehow puts Jordan Love at #6 while leaving Jared Goff out to dry at #16. Finally, why Caleb Williams sent a 'secret' jersey to the Vatican. 00:00:00 Open 00:00:16 – World Cup Exit Blues: Reaping the aftermath of the U.S. Men's National Team’s flat performance. 00:02:48 – Shifting the Calendar: How the condensed NFL Combine and free agency schedule ruins late nights in Indy. 00:05:03 – Caleb Williams Under Fire: Reacting to Mark Harris calling the Bears QB "Kyler Murray with more height". 00:08:13 – PFF QB Rankings Shock: Jordan Love flies into the top ten while Jared Goff gets disrespected at 16. 00:10:42 – Assessing Kyler Murray: Is 21st a fair spot for Minnesota's projected starter? 00:12:48 – Roster Power Rankings: Analyzing the division's projected starting lineups. 00:13:37 – Detroit's Firepower: Jahmyr Gibbs' historical stats and why the Lions missed the top 5. 00:14:46 – Green Bay's Elite Fringe: Navigating the early-season absences of Micah Parsons and Tucker Kraft. 00:15:42 – Bears O-Line Hype: Why a rank of 17 feels too low for Caleb Williams' supporting cast. 00:17:02 – Minnesota Reality Check: Splitting the field with a question-mark offense at 22. 00:18:11 – Division X-Factors: Blake Miller's move, Trace Smack's lone leg, and Will Fries' health. 00:22:52 – Da Pope Drama: Caleb Williams gifts the Vatican an accidental rivalry jersey leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Lions cut a former first rounder after a felony arrest and the Bears rise in receiver rankings | 1st & North

On this episode of "1st & North:" The Bears are headed to the Hallmark channel, Terrion Arnold goes from pink suits to a felony arrest in Detroit, the Packers receivers get no love and the Vikings QB room is no closer to a clear number one. 00:00 – Midwest Heatwaves & Training Camp Prep 00:19 – Lions Cut First-Round Rookie Terrion Arnold Following Arrest 00:36 – NFL Top 100: Montez Sweat Snags #91, First Double-Digit Sack Season 06:15 – NFL Top 100: Lions LB Jack Campbell Hits #88 After All-Pro Season 08:13 – Contract Watch: Will Tucker Kraft Command Bigger Money Than Kyle Pitts? 09:31 – Minnesota’s QB Drama: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Rep Split 13:34 – Sam Darnold Talks Business & Minnesota's Rumored One-Year Offer 16:32 – Bill Barnwell's Skill Group Rankings: Average Packers & Rising Bears 21:30 – Justin Jefferson’s Window & The Rest of the Vikings' Weapons 23:38 – Detroit’s #1 Ranked Offense & Protecting Jared Goff 25:16 – Bears Team Up with Hallmark Channel for a Christmas Love Story 26:21 – Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson's Daily Meetings For Year Two Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Caleb is done 'drowning,' and Ryan Pace returns to the NFC North | 1st & North

Caleb Williams is officially done "drowning" in the Bears offense, while Kyler Murray is over in Minnesota trying to learn a playbook. Plus, the Vikings make a hilariously nostalgic front office hire, Green Bay finds comfort in being quiet, and Detroit builds a brand new "People Mover" on the offensive line. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Open 00:00:23 - Lions Minicamp: Is Sam LaPorta ready for training camp? 00:01:28 - Vikings QB Drama: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy open competition 00:04:41 - Justin Jefferson plays diplomat on the Minnesota quarterback battle 00:05:30 - Packers Check-In: Why quiet is good news for Jordan Love 00:06:45 - Tyrod Taylor signs with Green Bay as the old-head backup 00:08:02 - Caleb Williams is done "drowning" in year two with Ben Johnson 00:10:36 - Packers contract timeline: Locking up Tucker Kraft long-term 00:12:20 - Detroit's O-Line makeover and the "Detroit People Movers" 00:15:04 - The ultimate double agent: Ryan Pace joins the Vikings front office 00:16:52 - Bears Pass Rush: Relying on the current room instead of Cam Jordan 00:18:23 - Lucas Van Ness breakout szn in the new-look Packers defense 00:20:39 - Lions Defense: Kelvin Shepard's adaptability vs. crucial secondary injuries 00:23:16 - Summer Vacation: Golf quests, Dave Matthews Band, and sleepless nights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Bears break for summer with Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson on the same page | The Offseason

This week on The Offseason, Cassie Carlson talks with Anthony Herron about how Ben Johnson has approached his coaching with Caleb Williams and how valuable their daily meetings will be in the long run. Plus, Dan Wiederer joins the show from Halas Hall, where Coby Bryant's leadership qualities were put on display as he talks about how he identifies with his head coach's intensity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Anthony Herron weighs in developments from Bears mandatory minicamp | The Offseason

The Bears' mandatory minicamp has come and gone. It's officially summer for the team, but Anthony Herron joins Cassie Carlson to breakdown what we learned from the practices this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]