Episodes

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

    Final 2026 schedule predictions, Vikings WR trio, Bears Center battle | 1st & North
    May 12 2026
    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
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    26 mins
  • Bears get lots of prime-time love, post-draft power rankings & latest on Vikings GM search | 1st & North

    Bears get lots of prime-time love, post-draft power rankings & latest on Vikings GM search | 1st & North
    May 5 2026
    On this episode of "1st & North:" The Bears get the post draft power ranking crown, but could face a brutal schedule next season while Detroit gets set to rebuild their O-Line. The Packers prove Jordan Love is a big draw for coaches, and the Vikings drop to #28 in their pre-season power rankings. [00:00] Cassie Carlson’s Big Promotion: Chicago’s New Sports Director [01:49] Post-Draft Power Rankings: Bears Slide, Seattle Surges [02:40] Lions Draft Analysis: Building the "Mean" Machine [05:54] Packers Rookie Report: Jordan Love’s Magnetism & Tyrod Taylor [07:43] Vikings Disrespect? Ranked 28th and Searching for a GM [09:51] Detroit’s "No-Show" Policy: Why the Lions Skipped Rookie Minicamp [12:44] Green Bay’s New DC: Jonathan Gannon Takes Over [15:00] Jack Campbell Stays Put & Terrion Arnold Injury Update [18:39] 2026 Schedule Leaks: Bears Primetime Takeover? [22:41] Malik Willis’ Nightmare First Pitch in Miami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Draft aftermath: Bears snag a 'violent' safety while Lions build in the trenches | 1st & North

    Draft aftermath: Bears snag a 'violent' safety while Lions build in the trenches | 1st & North
    Apr 28 2026
    The Bears let the board come to them for a "violent" safety, the Packers trade up for a kicker, the Lions' obsession with grit in the trenches, and did the Vikings reach for a possibly injury headache in the first round? [00:00] Open [00:27] Lions Go Lab-Grown: Blake Miller & The Trench Culture [03:17] Vikings Take a Swing: Caleb Banks & The Injury Gamble [05:39] Bears Snag the "Steel": Dylan Thieneman's Violent Versatility [07:50] Packers' Passive Strategy: Micah Parsons & The Age 20 Corner [09:53] Michigan Connection: Lions Find Hutchinson’s Edge Partner [12:18] Special Teams Drama: Green Bay Drafts "Smack" to Replace McManus [13:32] Grading the North: "The Big Citrus" & Vikings’ Wideout Woes [16:08] Cap Casualties: Why the Vikings Traded Jonathan Renard [18:50] Free Agency Forecast: Jauan Jennings & The Lions' Linebacker Hole [21:26] Bears D-Line Concerns: Ben Johnson’s Coaching Projection [23:30] Post-Draft Perks: Free Ketchup & Wisconsin Cheese Curds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • NFL Draft is just days away... which way are the Bears leaning at pick 25? | 1st & North

    NFL Draft is just days away... which way are the Bears leaning at pick 25? | 1st & North
    Apr 21 2026
    Caleb Williams enters year two under Johnson’s hard coaching and Kyler Murray official lands in Minnesota to push J.J. McCarthy, the NFC North is becoming an arms race. We’re breaking down the Detroit O-line changes, the Packers' receiving corps evolution, and why the Giants just blew up the top of the draft for everyone in the North. [00:00] Football Is Back: NFC North Offseason Workouts Begin [00:48] "World Champion" Ambitions: Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s Year 2 [02:10] The USC Connection: Caleb Williams’ L.A. Workouts with Odunze & Loveland [02:44] Vikings Shakeup: Kyler Murray Arrives to Push J.J. McCarthy [03:51] QB1 in Jeopardy? Justin Jefferson Reacts to the New Vikings Room [06:48] Packers Evolution: Matthew Golden Emerges as Dobbs & Wicks Exit [09:05] Lions O-Line Overhaul: Jared Goff Reacts to Major Personnel Changes [11:58] Rivalry Heat: High Schoolers vs. Packers on the Tailgate Tour [14:10] Trade Alert: Giants Swap Dexter Lawrence for Bengals’ No. 10 Pick [15:47] Lions’ Draft Strategy: Will Brad Holmes Throw Another Curveball? [19:06] Vikings’ "Win Now" Draft: Targeting Defensive Tackle at 18 [20:57] Bears at Pick 25: Trading Up for a Safety or Staying Agile? [22:42] The Iceman Feud: Caleb Williams vs. Drake’s Packers Jacket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Caleb Williams? Top 5 scariest QB to face... plus are the Lions NOT drafting O Line? | 1st & North

    Caleb Williams? Top 5 scariest QB to face... plus are the Lions NOT drafting O Line? | 1st & North
    Apr 14 2026
    This week on "1st & North:" Nine days out from the draft and things are getting interesting. Caleb Williams gets voted a Top 5 Scariest QB, the Lions play salary cap Tetris, the Packers' revamped wideout room, and is the Vikings’ defense ready to protect Kyler Murray? Plus, did Shaq really just offer to pay for a random fan's wedding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Do the bears have the best offense in the league? Dexter Lawrence could land in NFC North | 1st & North

    Do the bears have the best offense in the league? Dexter Lawrence could land in NFC North | 1st & North
    Apr 7 2026
    On this episode of "1st & North": From Michigan’s National Title victory to Caleb Williams’ potential to lead the NFL’s #1 offense, we’re breaking down the biggest storylines across the NFC North. We dive into the Dexter Lawrence trade rumors, the Lions’ O-line luxury with Penei Sewell and the latest mock draft. 00:00 - Michigan’s National Title & Dusty May Buzz 01:50 - Dexter Lawrence Trade Rumors: Could he land in Green Bay? 04:35 - Vikings WR Depth: Time for a veteran homecoming? 05:32 - Penei Sewell Flipping Sides? Lions’ O-Line Luxury 06:53 - Bears Stadium Saga: Moving to Indiana or Arlington Heights? 09:02 - "Packers South" in Miami: Hafley Returns to Lambeau 11:31 - Mock Draft Madness: Lions, Vikings, and Bears’ New Protection 15:53 - Defining Roles: Matt LaFleur’s Proactive Offense Shift 17:54 - Can Caleb Williams Lead the NFL’s #1 Offense? 19:25 - Kirk Cousins’ Masterclass: The New Face of the Raiders 21:07 - Rehab Races: Tucker Kraft vs. Micah Parsons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • NFL owners meetings latest: Lions want refund, Packers upset with LaFleur | 1st & North

    NFL owners meetings latest: Lions want refund, Packers upset with LaFleur | 1st & North
    Mar 31 2026
    On this episode of "1st & North," big changes from the NFL owners meetings, the Bears need to shore up their offensive line, Matt LaFleur tries to fix his failing grade in the locker room, the Vikings are stuck in a game of quarterback musical chairs, and the Lions want a refund from their retired center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Mock drafts shape the North, plus Caleb Williams compared to MJ | 1st & North

    Mock drafts shape the North, plus Caleb Williams compared to MJ | 1st & North
    Mar 24 2026
    This week on "1st & North," our NFC North insiders break down the latest mock drafts, a former Bears says Caleb Williams has that MJ quality, the Packers mourn a Green Bay legend and things get emotional for two former Vikings. Plus, should NFL Players be playing flag football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins