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  • Caleb Williams or Jared Goff? And who will win NFC North? | 1st and North

    Caleb Williams or Jared Goff? And who will win NFC North? | 1st and North
    2026/07/21
    Is Caleb Williams ready to take the Bears from a playoff team to a legitimate Super Bowl contender? We tackle the tough schedule ahead in the NFL's brutal Black and Blue division. Over in Green Bay, the Packers lock up Devante Wyatt to a massive extension while navigating a kicker battle, and Minnesota tries to figure out if Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy gives them any hope of defying the odds. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Open 00:00:23 – Training Camp Countdown: Intro & Round-the-Horn Offseason Stories 00:00:40 – Lions Line Makeover: Blake Miller & Penei Sewell’s Switch to Left Tackle 00:01:35 – Minnesota's Quarterback Carousel: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Drama 00:03:14 – Packers Pass Rush & Kicker Drama: Life After Micah Parsons & The Trace Smack Gamble 00:04:56 – Bears Contender Status: Can Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson Handle the League's Hardest Division? 00:05:31 – Green Bay Secures Devante Wyatt: Breaking Down the 3-Year, $57M Deal 00:06:48 – Minnesota’s Offensive Uncertainty: Jonathan Gannon’s Defense Prep & Running Back Platoons 00:09:02 – ESPN Top 10 Position Lists: Detroit Dominates while Minnesota Gets Disrespected 00:10:04 – Detroit's High Expectations: Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown & Secondary Concerns 00:11:33 – NFL Top 100 Debate: Will Caleb Williams or Jared Goff Rank Higher Than Jordan Love (#72)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Caleb Williams’ Rise & Jordan Love’s Fall: NFL QB Rankings Shakeup | 1st and North

    Caleb Williams’ Rise & Jordan Love’s Fall: NFL QB Rankings Shakeup | 1st and North
    2026/07/14
    This week on First in North, host Devan Kaney is joined by Dan Miller, Lily Zhao and Ammad Hicks to break down ESPN's new Top-10 quarterback rankings. The crew debates whether Caleb Williams rightfully earned the number 10 spot ahead of Jordan Love after his late-game heroics, and dives into Jordan Love’s shocking slide down the NFL's Top 100 player list. Plus, a wild update from Las Vegas reveals that heavy money is flooding the Westgate Superbook, placing the Chicago Bears as top ticket-holders to win the division, the NFC, the Super Bowl, and even predicting Caleb Williams to pull off a historic MVP run! Finally, the team reacts to a massive slide for Lamar Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 分
  • 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
    2026/07/07
    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 分
  • 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
    2026/06/30
    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 分
  • 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
    2026/06/23
    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 分
  • Caleb is done 'drowning,' and Ryan Pace returns to the NFC North | 1st & North

    Caleb is done 'drowning,' and Ryan Pace returns to the NFC North | 1st & North
    2026/06/16
    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
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    26 分
  • Micah Parsons professes his love for Caleb Williams, as the Bears may be packing for Indiana | 1st & North

    Micah Parsons professes his love for Caleb Williams, as the Bears may be packing for Indiana | 1st & North
    2026/06/09
    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
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    28 分
  • 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
    2026/05/26
    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
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    24 分