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

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]

Micah Parsons professes his love for Caleb Williams, as the Bears may be packing for Indiana | 1st & North

The Bears officially shift their stadium focus to Hammond, Indiana, the Packers Micah Parson heaps praise on Caleb Williams, the Vikings new GM has his work cut out for him, and Dan Campbell deals with severe uncertainty in the secondary. 00:00 Welcome to First and North: No Pads, Big Opinions 01:32 Green Bay's Defense, Kicker Watch, & Micah's October Countdown 02:37 Minnesota's QB "Competition" (And Thirst for June Analytics) 03:33 Kyler Gordon's Injury & The "Indiana Bears" Real Estate Drama 06:15 J.J. McCarthy Needs Lessons in "Being a Dude" 07:50 Kevin O'Connell & Ahmad Hicks Play QB Truth Serum 12:00 Micah Parsons Accuses the Internet of "Clip Farming" 17:50 Christian Watson and Jaden Reed Secure the Bag 19:35 New Vikings GM Nolan Teasley is a "True Football Guy" (Who Loves Drake) 21:05 The Dark Cloud Over Kirby Joseph's Knee 24:36 Playing "20 and Oh" (Because 17-0 is for Amateurs) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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]

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]