Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast
Episodes
Bears coaches praise Caleb Williams' eagerness to learn
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to Bears head coach Matt Eberflus explaining that one of the top qualities he has seen in rookie quarterback Caleb ...
Caleb Williams continues showing flashes, making rookie mistakes
05 Jun 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has looked as the Bears have begun minicamp. The guys also react to what ve...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears open mandatory minicamp, Ryan Poles offers more insight on huge offseason
04 Jun 2024
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The mandatory minicamp portion of the Bears' offseason calendar has arrived. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what we gathered from the first day ...
BONUS: Mailbag episode!
01 Jun 2024
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It's another mail delivery! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer answer Bears questions from the Take The North audience. To learn more about listener data ...
Bears players & coaches seem to be welcoming 'Hard Knocks'
01 Jun 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears being selected as the featured team on HBO's "Hard Knocks" this summer. How does the team seem to be re...
Caleb Williams has a better practice to cap off Bears OTAs
01 Jun 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how rookie quarterback Caleb Williams looked at the end of the Bears' practices of OTAs. It appears he had a bett...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears to be featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' for the first time
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We got big news as the Bears concluded OTAs at Halas Hall this week — the team will be featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" for the first time! David Ha...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer discusses issues in Bears' stadium pursuit on 670 The Score
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to break down the latest in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium. The crew also discussed how Bears ...
Kevin Byard wants to make life hard on Caleb Williams right now
30 May 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss new Bears safety Kevin Byard expressing the belief that he and the defense need to make it hard on rookie Caleb W...
Bears' defense will be important early in the 2024 season
30 May 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what head coach Matt Eberflus had to say about the idea that the Bears defense will likely need to be the driving fo...
We'll know when if/when we need to be concerned about Caleb Williams
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer reflect a bit more on Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams having a bad practice late in the first week of OTAs. We do...
[FULL EPISODE] Leftover takeaways from the first week of Bears OTAs
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before we get more access to Bears practices at OTAs, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have some leftovers to discuss from the first week. First, Haugh so...
A few key players were absent as first week of Bears OTAs ended
25 May 2024
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Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss a few of the players who were absent from Bears practice Thursday. Is there any concern here? To learn more...
Caleb Williams struggled during at least one OTA practice
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams struggling during the last practice of the first week of OTAs. Does t...
Who's the front-runner to start at center for Bears?
25 May 2024
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Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski look at who will likely be the starting center for the Bears as they work through the rest of the offseason. To lea...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears defense gets best of Caleb Williams to end first week of OTAs
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first week of OTAs for the Bears is in the books, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams looked, well, like a rookie in the final practice of the w...
Keenan Allen trade ranked among best in NFL this offseason
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss an NFL.com story that ranked the top 10 players who were traded this offseason, with a basis on how they'll impac...
Justin Fields takes the high road in Pittsburgh
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Steelers quarterback Justin Fields told the media in Pittsburgh, where he spoke publicly for the first time sin...
Caleb Williams and other rookies met with Tom Brady
22 May 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Tom Brady and Jay-Z had to say to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and other NFL rookies when they met with ...
[FULL EPISODE] Caleb Williams meets Tom Brady, Justin Fields speaks in Pittsburgh
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OTAs are upon us! To kick off this episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer focus on what we're looking to see/hear out of OTAs besides how the new quart...
Rome Odunze is entering an unselfish receiver room
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer share their impressions of receiver Rome Odunze from Bears rookie minicamp. Odunze is adding to an already remarkably uns...
Caleb Williams is hungry to learn, according to his coaches
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph, the two who are most in charge o...
Austin Booker is a raw and athletic edge rushing prospect
18 May 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into Bears rookie edge rusher Austin Booker's makeup as a prospect. During rookie minicamp, defensive coordinator Er...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears coaches continued to share high praise for Caleb Williams during rookie camp
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer finally have time to tie up loose ends from Bears rookie minicamp! We continued to hear praise for quarterback Caleb Will...
[FULL EPISODE] Schedule release day special!
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 Bears schedule has arrived! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer comb through the highlights of what's currently graded as the third-weakest schedule...
Revisiting the Justin Fields era with Tyler Dunne
15 May 2024
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Dan Wiederer and guest Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com reflect on the Justin Fields era in Chicago, which Dunne wrote about in a recent deep dive on the B...
Revisiting the Mitchell Trubisky era with Tyler Dunne
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and guest Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com reflect on the Mitchell Trubisky era in Chicago, which Dunne wrote about in a recent deep dive on t...
Tyler Dunne believes Bears made right move in drafting Caleb Williams
15 May 2024
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Dan Wiederer and guest Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com discuss the Bears' drafting of Caleb Williams, which the team hopes will break the trend of failed ...
[FULL EPISODE] Tyler Dunne discusses Bears' recent QB failures, hope for Caleb Williams
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Dan Wiederer talks with Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com. Dunne recently wrote a two-part deep-dive article regarding the history ...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer recaps Bears rookie minicamp with 670 The Score
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Bernstein & Holmes Show to share his observations from Bears rookie minicamp over the weekend. The Bears seem to be do...
Matt Eberflus officially names Caleb Williams the Bears' starting QB
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss head coach Matt Eberflus officially naming Caleb Williams the Bears' starting quarterback. It may have already be...
Rome Odunze is looking forward to growing with Caleb Williams
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from Bears receiver Rome Odunze, who loves the fact that he and quarterback Caleb Williams will be learning how to n...
Caleb Williams isn't fazed by the spotlight
11 May 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had to say in his press conference prior to his first practice at Halas Hall. ...
[FULL EPISODE] Caleb Williams again displays infectious energy before first practice with Bears
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rookie minicamp has arrived, which means we got our first look at quarterback Caleb Williams and receiver Rome Odunze on the practice field in Bears c...
BONUS: Teven Jenkins tells 670 The Score he wants to be a Bear for life
10 May 2024
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Bears left guard Teven Jenkins joined Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote on 670 The Score, where he reiterated his desire to remain in Chicago on a long-term...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer previews Bears rookie minicamp on 670 The Score
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview Bears rookie minicamp, where quarterback Caleb Williams and receiver Rome Odunze will be...
Remembering how the 2019 Bears crumbled
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and guest host Rich Campbell remember the 2019 Bears season, which they both covered for the Chicago Tribune. It's a reminder how quickly...
Matt Eberflus is still a question mark for this Bears team
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and guest host Rich Campbell discuss the weapons the Bears have provided for new quarterback Caleb Williams and the fact that Matt Eberfl...
What lessons can the Bears learn from how RGIII's time ended in Washington?
08 May 2024
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Dan Wiederer and guest host Rich Campbell, who covered quarterback Robert Griffin III's tenure in Washington, discuss how the sparkling beginning to G...
[FULL EPISODE] Former Tribune reporter Rich Campbell talks Caleb Williams & Bears
07 May 2024
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Dan Wiederer is joined by a special fill-in host for this episode! Former Chicago Tribune reporter Rich Campbell tags in for David Haugh to discuss th...
Steelers might use Justin Fields on ... kick returns?
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Steelers running back Jaylen Warren indicating on a recent podcast that the Steelers are considering putting quar...
Almost no one has a bad thing to say about Rome Odunze
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer zero in on receiver Rome Odunze, the No. 9 overall pick of the Bears in the NFL Draft. We've been asking around, and almo...
Bears' lakefront stadium proposal is getting some harsh reaction
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the backlash coming in from Springfield after the Bears proposed a new lakefront stadium, which would involve pu...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears might have a top 3 WR group after drafting Rome Odunze
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The player the Bears drafted at No. 9 overall deserves more attention! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer spend time in this episode figuring out just how g...
BONUS: NFL VP of broadcasting Mike North talks scheduling | It's Always Gameday In Buffalo
03 May 2024
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The 2024 NFL schedule is likely to be released during the second week of May. The Audacy Original podcast It's Always Gameday In Buffalo chatted with ...
Bears could make a smooth transition to Caleb Williams as new QB
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer believe the Bears can make a smooth transition to new starting quarterback Caleb Williams based on what they've heard fro...
Lincoln Riley believes USC's struggles in 2023 will be good for Caleb Williams
01 May 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from USC coach Lincoln Riley, who explained how his team's rocky 2023 season will help make new Bears and former Tro...
Caleb Williams has a hunger for improvement, according to Lincoln Riley
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to what USC coach Lincoln Riley had to say when asked about new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' drive to get bet...
Rome Odunze lands with Bears | Reception Perception
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Reception Perception (subscribe here): In this clip, Matt Harmon and James Koh break down the Bears adding receiver Rome Odunze to an already loa...
[FULL EPISODE] Lincoln Riley talks Caleb Williams & his union with the Bears
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL Draft is over, and it's time for the Bears to dial in on making a smooth transition to new quarterback Caleb Williams. In this episode, David ...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer recaps Bears' draft on 670 The Score
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Bernstein & Holmes Show on 670 The Score to break down the Bears' five-man draft class. Are the Bears ready the attent...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears finish potentially franchise-altering draft
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears have completed their 2024 NFL Draft and phew, does it have the potential to be a good one. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer reflect on the Bears...
Caleb Williams welcomes high expectations
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear part of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' first press conference at Halas Hall with his new organization. Williams d...
Stars aligned for the Bears to draft Rome Odunze
27 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how the Bears landed Washington receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft. It took some l...
Bears finish off NFL Draft with a punter and line depth
27 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears' additions on the second and third days of the NFL Draft: Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie, Iowa p...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears select Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze in 1st round of NFL Draft
26 Apr 2024
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What a night! As expected, the Bears took USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Less than an hour later, they l...
[FULL EPISODE] Caleb Williams speaks at the NFL Draft, Bears announce new stadium plans
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With just a day to go before the NFL Draft, presumptive No. 1 pick Caleb Williams spoke to media members in Detroit. That includes our own Dan Wiedere...
Caleb Williams talks at the draft, part 1
24 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear the first part of USC quarterback Caleb Williams' media session with reporters at the NFL Draft on Wednesday. To l...
Bears announce plans for a new stadium on Chicago's lakefront
24 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the press conference that top Bears officials held Wednesday to announce their plans for a new stadium on the la...
Caleb Williams talks at the draft, part 2
24 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear the second part of USC quarterback Caleb Williams' media session with reporters at the NFL Draft on Wednesday. To ...
Bears appreciate Caleb Williams' lofty career goals
24 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Bears general manager Ryan Poles had to say about the goals that quarterback Caleb Williams has for his NFL car...
Bears leaving options open for the No. 9 overall pick
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer still aren't sure what direction the Bears will head in with the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft, but general manager...
Ryan Poles appears comfortable with just four draft picks
24 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the confidence they heard from Bears executives Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham in their pre-draft press conference...
[FULL EPISODE] Ryan Poles appears confident heading into the NFL Draft
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(The Tuesday episode of our daily draft episodes this week) Ryan Poles and his right-hand man Ian Cunningham appeared confident and optimistic as the ...
Bears will announce their new stadium plans at a really weird time
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While recording their podcast, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer learn that the Bears are going to announce their plans for a new stadium on Chicago's lake...
We're learning more about who Caleb Williams really is
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have heard the long interview that quarterback Caleb Williams did with the Pivot Podcast. The guys believe we'll be getti...
Bears appear ready to handle the 'Caleb Williams experience'
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Wiederer's article in the Chicago Tribune in which he went on a deep dive with general manager Ryan Poles into th...
[FULL EPISODE] Draft week is finally here!
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(The Monday episode of our daily draft episodes this week) The week we've been waiting for is finally here! It's NFL Draft week! David Haugh and Dan W...
Mark Schlereth breaks down differences between college and NFL
19 Apr 2024
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David Haugh speaks with Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth about USC quarterback Caleb Williams, whom the Bears are set to select with the No. 1 overal...
Which prospect does Mark Schlereth think the Bears should take at No. 9?
19 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth discuss the type of player that Schlereth believes the Bears should target with the No. 9 overall pi...
[FULL EPISODE] Mark Schlereth talks Bears, differences between pro & college football
18 Apr 2024
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In a special new episode, David Haugh is joined by Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth! He goes in depth on the vast differences between college and pro...
Bears have little drama around them entering the 2024 NFL Draft
17 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how nice it is to have little drama surrounding the Bears as they enter the NFL Draft this year. It's also become...
This draft looks like a hard one for the Bears to screw up
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer attempt to project who might be available for the Bears at No. 9 overall in the NFL Draft. It's possible the Bears end up...
Caleb Williams is drawing more strong NFL comparisons
17 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from a pair of NFL experts who compared soon-to-be Bears quarterback Caleb Williams to both Aaron Rodgers and Brett ...
[FULL EPISODE] The Caleb Williams era is nearing
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears are just days away from (likely) selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the top pick in the NFL Draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer d...
BONUS: Mailbag!
13 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer answer your Bears questions! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...
Looking around the NFC North ahead of the draft
12 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a close look at the NFC North as it's currently constructed. How might the Bears stack up against the division once ...
Do the Bears need to replace Braxton Jones?
12 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how seriously the Bears need to consider moving on from Braxton Jones as their starting left tackle if a top-tier...
Haugh is angry about a certain mock draft
12 Apr 2024
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David Haugh rants to Dan Wiederer about an NFL mock draft he saw from Bleacher Report, which projected the Bears to select North Carolina quarterback ...
[FULL EPISODE] How will the Bears stack up against the NFC North after this draft?
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's something most don't seem to be considering enough as we approach the NFL Draft — should the Bears move on from Braxton Jones if there's a b...
What position would you prefer the Bears target at No. 9?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we get closer to the NFL Draft, we're pretty sure what the Bears will do with the No. 1 overall pick. But what about when the Bears are on the boar...
Bears need to make sure Caleb Williams knows the impact of his words
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a discussion about how both quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears will need to be prepared for the impact that Wi...
Jerry Jones chimes in on the Bears' stadium project
10 Apr 2024
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Dan Wiederer shares audio with David Haugh that he got from the NFL owners meetings of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones discussing the Bears' pursuit of a ne...
[FULL EPISODE] How prepared is Caleb Williams to handle adversity in the NFL?
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the NFL Draft gets closer, Dan Wiederer has a series of questions for David Haugh centered around the Bears' pair of first-round picks. We seem to ...
Are the Bears ready for the Caleb Williams experience?
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to pieces of Wiederer's one-on-one interview with Bears general manager Ryan Poles, the guys wonder if the fran...
Ryan Poles needs to learn if Caleb Williams can handle being a QB in Chicago
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to part of Wiederer's recent one-on-one interview with Bears general manager Ryan Poles in which they discussed th...
Bears' evaluation of Caleb Williams nearly complete after top-30 visit
06 Apr 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what they've heard about USC quarterback Caleb Williams' recent top-30 visit with the Bears. It's the only offici...
[FULL EPISODE] Caleb Williams has his official visit with the Bears
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another box has been checked in the Bears' evaluation of USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the likely No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Williams had ...
Which player does Brian Baldinger like for the Bears at No. 9?
03 Apr 2024
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Dan Wiederer and Audacy NFL insider/The Best Football Show host Brian Baldinger discuss which player the Bears could select when they're on the clock ...
Brian Baldinger has lots of positive thoughts on Caleb Williams
03 Apr 2024
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Dan Wiederer asks Audacy NFL insider and The Best Football Show host Brian Baldinger what he thought of the Bears moving on from quarterback Justin Fi...
[FULL EPISODE] Brian Baldinger talks Caleb Williams, other possible Bears draft picks
02 Apr 2024
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In a special episode, Dan Wiederer is joined by Audacy NFL insider and The Best Football Show host Brian Baldinger! Baldy offers his perspective on th...
[FULL EPISODE] Caleb Williams claps back, mailbag episode!
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and producer Adam Studzinski have another mailbag episode for you! This time, most of the conversation centers around how the Bears should...
Is Tyson Bagent the plan for QB2?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the less important questions this offseason, but David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are wondering if Tyson Bagent is the Bears' current plan for...
Matt Eberflus is among those impressed with Caleb Williams
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue looking at how the Bears are reacting to their visits with USC quarterback Caleb Williams. You can count head co...
Kevin Warren is being pretty convincing about Bears' focus for their stadium project
27 Mar 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Bears president Kevin Warren's continued talk about the team's focus for a new stadium location currently being o...
[FULL EPISODE] Kevin Warren insists Chicago lakefront is the focus for a new stadium
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears continue to be the talk of the NFL world at the owners meetings in Orlando. General manager Ryan Poles, head coach Matt Eberflus, president ...
BONUS: Reactions to Ryan Poles speaking at NFL owners meetings, Dan Wiederer on 670 The Score
25 Mar 2024
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In a special edition of the podcast, David Haugh offers his thoughts on what Bears general manager Ryan Poles had to say at the NFL owners meetings Mo...
BONUS: Mailbag episode!
23 Mar 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer answer your Bears questions! Submit future questions to [email protected] or @TakeTheNorthPod on Twitter. To le...
Bears are learning all they can about Caleb Williams
22 Mar 2024
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the time the Bears spent with USC quarterback Caleb Williams prior to his pro day Wednesday. It's definitely look...
Bears have the full attention of the NFL world
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are getting a grasp of the world the Bears are currently living in. It doesn't seem like the team can do much at all with...