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1st & North

1st & North

By: Fox 32 Chicago
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1st & North is Fox Chicago’s weekly deep dive into all things NFC North. From Bears breakdowns to coaching chatter and player storylines, the show covers everything fans are talking about each week. With insight from Fox affiliates in Milwaukee, Detroit, and Minneapolis, 1st & North brings a full-division perspective you won’t find anywhere else. Expect smart analysis, strong opinions and plenty of debate as the show breaks down the biggest games, moments and moves across the NFC North.2025 Fox 32 Chicago
Episodes
  • A Super Bowl champ isn't buying the Caleb Williams hype, while Da Pope gets a gift from Caleb

    A Super Bowl champ isn't buying the Caleb Williams hype, while Da Pope gets a gift from Caleb
    Jul 7 2026
    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
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    26 mins
  • Lions cut a former first rounder after a felony arrest and the Bears rise in receiver rankings | 1st & North

    Lions cut a former first rounder after a felony arrest and the Bears rise in receiver rankings | 1st & North
    Jun 30 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Bears Training Camp Dates revealed while 2028 Olympics could get some NFL company | 1st & North

    Bears Training Camp Dates revealed while 2028 Olympics could get some NFL company | 1st & North
    Jun 23 2026
    NFC North teams are officially prepping for training camp next month! We dive into Kyler Murray “drinking from a firehose” while mastering Kevin O'Connell's complex system , Tucker Kraft’s incredibly speedy recovery ahead of Week 1 , and why the Lions are the only team in the division skipping joint practices this summer. Plus, the crew debates whether active NFL stars belong in the 2028 Olympics for flag football , and Packers safety Evan Williams takes a wild, 160 MPH summer joyride in an IndyCar! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
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