1st & North: NFL Combine opens, Kane and Chelios ignite the UC
The NFL season may be over but the unofficial start of the offseason has begun with the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The 1st & North crew also pivots to other hot topics in hockey, baseball and basketball.
The NFL season may be over but the unofficial start of the offseason has begun with the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The 1st & North crew also pivots to other hot topics in hockey, baseball and basketball.
1st & North: Putting a ribbon on the 2023 season, looking ahead to 2024
The 2023 NFL season showed us what's possible in the NFC North in 2024. Still, Lions coach Dan Campbell told his team ?we may never get back here? after their season-ending loss against the 49ers. We?re wrapping up the season on 1st & North.
The 2023 NFL season showed us what's possible in the NFC North in 2024. Still, Lions coach Dan Campbell told his team ?we may never get back here? after their season-ending loss against the 49ers. We?re wrapping up the season on 1st & North.
1st and North: Lou Canellis explains why 2023 was all about the quarterback position for the Chicago Bears
Looking back at the 2023 season, the 7-10 Chicago Bears had a season of "almosts" and "what ifs." Here's why that 2023 season was all about the quarterback position and Justin Fields for the Bears.
Looking back at the 2023 season, the 7-10 Chicago Bears had a season of "almosts" and "what ifs." Here's why that 2023 season was all about the quarterback position and Justin Fields for the Bears.
1st & North: Recapping the Super Bowl, and weighing the Bears' QB options
The Kansas City Chiefs have won their third Super Bowl in five years. The 1st and North panel recaps the Super Bowl, including the 49ers overtime confusion, and gives their takes on what the Chicago Bears should do with the No. 1 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Kansas City Chiefs have won their third Super Bowl in five years. The 1st and North panel recaps the Super Bowl, including the 49ers overtime confusion, and gives their takes on what the Chicago Bears should do with the No. 1 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
1st and North: Why Cassie Carlson says the Bears should be 'steadfast' in their decisions this offseason
If half of the NFC North has a chance to contend for Super Bowl 59 next season, the Bears don't have time to waver if they want to be competitive. FOX 32 sports reporter and anchor Cassie Carlson explains this is why the Bears need to be "steadfast" in their offseason moves.
If half of the NFC North has a chance to contend for Super Bowl 59 next season, the Bears don't have time to waver if they want to be competitive. FOX 32 sports reporter and anchor Cassie Carlson explains this is why the Bears need to be "steadfast" in their offseason moves.
1st & North: Previewing the Super Bowl and offseason
Will Travis Kelce give the NFL its Hollywood Ending this Sunday? We?re talking Super Bowl predictions on 1st and North.
Will Travis Kelce give the NFL its Hollywood Ending this Sunday? We?re talking Super Bowl predictions on 1st and North.
1st and North: Why Lou Canellis is worried about where things stand with the Bears and Caleb Williams
Kliff Kingsbury turned down a job in Las Vegas and instead leaves Los Angeles for... Washington? Here's why that, combined with other developments in the last week, have FOX 32 sports anchor Lou Canellis a little worried about the Bears' standing with Caleb Williams heading into Super Bowl week.
Kliff Kingsbury turned down a job in Las Vegas and instead leaves Los Angeles for... Washington? Here's why that, combined with other developments in the last week, have FOX 32 sports anchor Lou Canellis a little worried about the Bears' standing with Caleb Williams heading into Super Bowl week.
1st & North: Reviewing the NFC Championship game
Lou Canellis says the Bears should consider cutting two long-time veterans of the franchise, all with an eye on the franchise's immediate future. We?re reviewing the NFC Championship game on 1st & North.
Lou Canellis says the Bears should consider cutting two long-time veterans of the franchise, all with an eye on the franchise's immediate future. We?re reviewing the NFC Championship game on 1st & North.
1st and North: What Ben Johnson staying in Detroit means for the Lions
On the afternoon of Jan. 30, the state of Michigan sighed. Ben Johnson remains the Lions' offensive coordinator. FOX 2 Detroit's Jennifer Hammond explains how big that is for the Lions' Super Bowl hopes next season.
On the afternoon of Jan. 30, the state of Michigan sighed. Ben Johnson remains the Lions' offensive coordinator. FOX 2 Detroit's Jennifer Hammond explains how big that is for the Lions' Super Bowl hopes next season.
1st and North: Why the Packers' new defensive coordinator is the most important decision of Matt LaFleur's tenure
Joe Barry is out and the Green Bay Packers need a defensive coordinator. FOX 6 Milwaukee sports anchor and reporter Lily Zhao dives into why this is the biggest move of the Matt LaFleur tenure as the Pack's head coach.
Joe Barry is out and the Green Bay Packers need a defensive coordinator. FOX 6 Milwaukee sports anchor and reporter Lily Zhao dives into why this is the biggest move of the Matt LaFleur tenure as the Pack's head coach.
1st & North: Previewing the NFC Championship game
Lou Canellis gives Bears fans permission to envy the Lions, root for them, and copy them. We?re previewing the NFC Championship game on 1st & North.
Lou Canellis gives Bears fans permission to envy the Lions, root for them, and copy them. We?re previewing the NFC Championship game on 1st & North.
1st and North: Why Lou Canellis is a cheerleader for the Lions this weekend
Cheerleader Lou is in town. Fox 32 sports anchor Lou Canellis explains why he's pulling for the Detroit Lions this weekend against San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game.
Cheerleader Lou is in town. Fox 32 sports anchor Lou Canellis explains why he's pulling for the Detroit Lions this weekend against San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game.
1st and North: Do the Vikings and Bears both need a quarterback this offseason?
FOX 9 Minneapolis sports anchor Ahmad Hicks breaks down the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback situation, including whether or not Kirk Cousins returns to the Twin Cities on this week's edition of 1st and North.
FOX 9 Minneapolis sports anchor Ahmad Hicks breaks down the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback situation, including whether or not Kirk Cousins returns to the Twin Cities on this week's edition of 1st and North.
1st and North: NFC North well-represented in playoffs
Nobody is laughing at the NFC North after Wild Card weekend. Detroit took on the Rams and won 24-23, while Jordan Love and the Packers destroyed the Dallas Cowboys. Lou Canellis has his predictions for the games ahead.
Nobody is laughing at the NFC North after Wild Card weekend. Detroit took on the Rams and won 24-23, while Jordan Love and the Packers destroyed the Dallas Cowboys. Lou Canellis has his predictions for the games ahead.
1st and North: What will the Bears do this offseason?
The Chicago Bears are coming off a disappointing season finale loss to the Green Bay Packers. But what will the future hold? Lou Canellis has his predictions.
The Chicago Bears are coming off a disappointing season finale loss to the Green Bay Packers. But what will the future hold? Lou Canellis has his predictions.
1st and North: Bears face Packers in season finale
The Chicago Bears are coming off a victory against the Atlanta Falcons. Now, in the final week of the regular season, they travel up north to face the rival Packers. If the Pack win, they're in the playoffs. So can Chicago throw a wrench in their game plan?
The Chicago Bears are coming off a victory against the Atlanta Falcons. Now, in the final week of the regular season, they travel up north to face the rival Packers. If the Pack win, they're in the playoffs. So can Chicago throw a wrench in their game plan?
1st and North: Bears face Falcons in Week 17
The Bears are coming off a decisive win over the Arizona Cardinals. But next up is the Atlanta Falcons. Can Chicago capitalize? And what's the future look like for Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus? Lou Canellis breaks it all down.
The Bears are coming off a decisive win over the Arizona Cardinals. But next up is the Atlanta Falcons. Can Chicago capitalize? And what's the future look like for Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus? Lou Canellis breaks it all down.
1st and North: Bears playoff hopes diminished; questions loom in final stretch
Week 15 is in the books and the Chicago Bears hopes of making the playoffs are all but dashed after a tough loss against the Cleveland Browns. With three games left in the season, a lot of questions are being raised about where the team goes heading into the final stretch.
Week 15 is in the books and the Chicago Bears hopes of making the playoffs are all but dashed after a tough loss against the Cleveland Browns. With three games left in the season, a lot of questions are being raised about where the team goes heading into the final stretch.
1st and North: Bears on a roll, playoffs still possible
The Chicago Bears are coming off their second win in a row, first taking down the Vikings on Monday Night Football and then the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field. Mathematically, they're still in the hunt for the playoffs.
The Chicago Bears are coming off their second win in a row, first taking down the Vikings on Monday Night Football and then the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field. Mathematically, they're still in the hunt for the playoffs.
1st and North: Bears enter bye week after win over Vikings
The Bears are on a bye in Week 13, but they're coming off a defensive-heavy win against the Vikings in Week 12. FOX 32's Lou Canellis breaks it all down and gives his predictions for what's next.
The Bears are on a bye in Week 13, but they're coming off a defensive-heavy win against the Vikings in Week 12. FOX 32's Lou Canellis breaks it all down and gives his predictions for what's next.