Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast
Episodes
Predictions for Bears vs Bucs
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski predict who will win the Bears week two game against the Buccaneers. The guys also mull over so...
A key Bear hits IR, Chase Claypool had a rough week
15 Sep 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the impact of Kyler Gordon heading to Injured Reserve with a possible broken hand. Plus, did the apparent loafing...
Packers-Bears Fantasy Recap | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'
13 Sep 2023
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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here): Faraz Siddiqi and Zach Rizzuto recap the Packers vs. Bears, Broncos vs. Raiders and Dolphins vs. Chargers ...
It feels like we're hearing canned audio after another Bears loss (Full episode)
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After taking time to review some film and hear from Matt Eberflus following his team's disastrous opening-season loss to the Packers, David Haugh and ...
Some alarming numbers, a look ahead to the Bucs
12 Sep 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss some of the numbers which stood out to each of them in the Bears loss to the Packers. The guys also look ahead a ...
The good, the bad, and the ugly from Justin Fields in loss to the Packers
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look closer at the performance of Justin Fields against the Packers. Fields had some rough moments in the loss. Was there...
A deeper look at the Bears' loss to the Packers
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have had time to look a little deeper into the Bears loss to the Packers and have some further thoughts. Plus, Kyler Gord...
Eating Crow On Kenny And Fields | '1st & Pod'
11 Sep 2023
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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here): Danny Parkins pulls the receipts on Andrew Fillipponi's very pro-Steelers tweets and what hope there is left in Chi...
Postgame pod: Bears lose yet another game to the Packers
11 Sep 2023
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It was more of the same for the Bears in this one. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears 38-20 season-opening loss to the Packers. To lear...
Will the Bears finally begin to turn around the rivalry with the Packers? (Full episode)
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a thorough preview of the Bears' week one game against the hated Packers in this one! First off, the injuries for bo...
Who will win the first Bears-Packers game of the year?
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski predict the outcome of the Bears season opener against the rival Packers. To learn more about...
The Bears need to turn this rivalry around
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into some key numbers behind the recent Bears-Packers rivalry and they're...well...not great for the Bears. To lea...
Nate Davis continues to be a mystery
08 Sep 2023
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Nate Davis missed practice for personal reasons and it's the latest missed practice for a player who has not been at a lot of practices since training...
The Daily Score: Bears QB Justin Fields Breaks Down Keys to Beating Packers in Season Opener
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote listens to Justin Fields recall the Bears' matchup against the Packers in December -- one the feat...
Season predictions for the Justin Fields and the 2023 Bears (Full episode)
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Week one is finally upon us and it's Packers week! As the Bears prepare for their tilt with Green Bay, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer consider the healt...
Realistic statistical expectations for Justin Fields in 2023
06 Sep 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Dan's recent Chicaog Tribune article where he laid out what he believes are some reasonable statistical marks for...
Is Jaquan Brisker going to be healthy for the Packers game?
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder about the health of Jaquan Brisker heading into the Bears week one game against the Packers. Do we think he will b...
Predictions for the Bears' 2023 season
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski each give their predictions for the Bears in the 2023 season when it comes to their record, tea...
BONUS: Tom Silverstein previews the Packers
04 Sep 2023
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Dan Wiederer sits down with long time Packers reporter Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to preview the Packers ahead of their week on...
Justin Fields discusses what makes DJ Moore great, connection with Luke Getsy & more (Full episode)
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a special treat in this episode. Our own Dan Wiederer had the chance to sit down for a one-on-one interview with Justin Fields! Dan brings i...
What is it Justin Fields likes about how DJ Moore runs his routes?
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to a portion of Dan's one-on-one interview with Justin Fields. In this segment, Justin speaks about his connection...
Justin Fields explains his connection with Luke Getsy
01 Sep 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Justin Fields had to say in his one-on-one with Dan about his growing comfort level with Luke Getsy. To learn...
Justin Fields deleted social media, learned a nugget from Tyson Bagent
01 Sep 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue their breakdown of Dan's interview with Justin Fields. Fields told Dan he's deleted social media, because he bel...
Bears make some roster adjustments, Ryan Poles speaks to end preseason (Full episode)
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phew, it's been a busy week at Halas Hall. The Bears are continuing to finalize their roster after the initial cutdown to 53. David Haugh and Dan Wied...
Bears continuing to adjust the roster
31 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at some of the roster moves the Bears have made since the initial 53-man roster was announced. This includes the exp...
Ryan Poles talked about the idea of a Justin Fields extension
31 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Ryan Poles had to say when asked about the idea of an extension for Justin Fields after this season. Has he tho...
Tyson Bagent never doubted himself, Dan Feeney sounds fun
31 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear a bit from Tyson Bagent, who sounds like he never really doubted himself when it came to making the Bears roster. Al...
The Daily Score: Bears GM Ryan Poles addresses backup QB position, G Nate Davis, trade rumors
31 Aug 2023
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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote discussed the Bears signing former Bengals wide receiver Trent Taylor to replace Velus Jones Jr. a...
Bears release initial 53-man roster for 2023 (Full episode)
29 Aug 2023
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Roster cut-down day is here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the initial 53-man roster for the 2023 Bears. Are we surprised Trevis Gipson got cu...
Trevis Gipson gets cut, Tyson Bagent appears to be QB2
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer some initial reaction to the Bears first-look 53-man roster for 2023. Is it a surprise Trevis Gipson got cut? And i...
Who is healthy on the Bears offensive line, a wild potential trade rumor
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer consider what the Bears trade for Dan Feeney says about the health of the offensive line. What guys do we think are actua...
The Trey Lance trade serves as precautionary tale
29 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into how the 49ers trade of Trey Lance is a precautionary tale for how fast life can come at young NFL quarterbacks....
Justin Fields, healthy Bears starters will play in preseason finale (Full Episode)
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The final preseason game of 2023 is nearly upon us! Producer Adam Studzinski fills in for David Haugh, along with Dan Wiederer, to react to the news. ...
The Justin Fields MVP talk needs to slow down
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski discuss the idea of Justin Fields being a MVP candidate entering the 2023 season. Let's slow that talk down ...
Bears starters will play in final preseason game
25 Aug 2023
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Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski react to the news the (healthy) Bears starters, including Justin Fields, will play in the preseason finale a...
Luke Getsy talks his expectations for Justin Fields, the backup QB spot is up for grabs
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski hear from Luke Getsy about what HIS expectations are for Justin Fields this season. Also, it's been made cle...
Will Bears' Justin Fields Display More Refined Quarterback Play in 2023? | 'The Daily Score'
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote provided an injury update on the Bears' roster, reacted to NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock's asses...
EMERGENCY POD: Steve "Mongo" McMichael is a Hall of Fame finalist!
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got an emergency episode! Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael has been named a Senior Finalist for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class! Da...
The Bears offensive line is banged up, Tyson Bagent fever takes over (Full episode)
22 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't have a ton of good things to discuss at the beginning of this one. The Bears offensive line continues to rack up in...
Bears offensive line health could impact Justin Fields playing in final preseason game
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer get into the current health of the Bears offensive line. Teven Jenkins is likely going to miss the start of the regular s...
Tyson Bagent Mania has taken over Bears Nation
22 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the phenom that Bears QB Tyson Bagent has become. Could the former Division 2 player really make the team's 53-ma...
Dan got to visit with Steve "Mongo" McMichael
22 Aug 2023
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Dan Wiederer details for David Haugh a special visit he got to have with Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who is awaiting a decision on whether o...
An attempt at controlling the hype as the Bears practice against the Colts (Full episode)
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears are practicing against the Colts in Indianapolis ahead of their preseason tilt! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are here to provide all the det...
Nate Davis returns to practice...kinda
17 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how much they can gauge about the talent of the Bears and Colts during their joint practices, as both teams are co...
Controlling the crescendo of Justin Fields hype
17 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer attempt to get their arms around the hype train that seems to continue happening with the potential of the Bears offense,...
The Bears secondary definitely likes trash talk
17 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer walk through some details from the Bears' joint practice with the Colts, including the chirpiness of the Bears' secondary...
The Daily Score: CB Tyrique Stevenson, RB Roschon Johnson Make Impact in Bears-Colts Joint Practice
17 Aug 2023
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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote shared his takeaways from the first of two joint practices held by the Bears and Colts, including ...
Bears show playmaking ability, improved athleticism in preseason win (Full episode)
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh is back alongside Dan Wiederer to examine the Bears preseason-opening win over the Titans! The offense made life easy on Justin Fields. Th...
What is going on with Nate Davis?
15 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are trying to figure out what is going on with Nate Davis, who has missed nearly all of training camp so far with...an in...
Bears defense shows toughness, athleticism in first preseason game
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer examine the Bears defensive performance in the team's first preseason game. It's already becoming clear the Bears have go...
DJ Moore is here to make life easy for Justin Fields
15 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at how the offense faired in the Bears first preseason game. Justin Fields didn't even need to throw a pass beyond t...
Laurence Holmes talks Bears ahead of first preseason game (Full episode)
10 Aug 2023
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We've got a special treat ahead of the Bears first preseason game. Dan Wiederer is joined by Laurence Holmes, of the Bernstein & Holmes show on Chicag...
A reminder the preseason is career-launching for some players
10 Aug 2023
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Dan Wiederer and guest host Laurence Holmes reflect on what preseason can mean for some NFL players. Also, how has this period of the NFL calendar cha...
What we're looking for from Justin Fields in first preseason game
10 Aug 2023
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Dan Wiederer and guest host Laurence Holmes discuss what expectations they have for Justin Fields as the Bears prep for their first preseason game. ...
A trust, a belief, a concern, and a doubt about the 2023 Bears
10 Aug 2023
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Dan Wiederer asks guest host Laurence Holmes for a trust, a belief, a concern, and a doubt he has about this year's Bears. To learn more about liste...
The Daily Score: Bears Practice Gets Heated — WR Chase Claypool, CB Tyrique Stevenson Go At It
10 Aug 2023
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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote recounts his recent conversation with White Sox legend and Georgia native Frank Thomas regarding h...
Herb Howard brings us thoughts on Bears training camp (Full episode)
08 Aug 2023
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Dan Wiederer is joined again on the pod by Herb Howard of The Bigs, who fills in this episode for David Haugh. The guys get into the latest from Bears...
Bears offense, Justin Fields are still a work in progress
08 Aug 2023
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Dan Wiederer and special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs look at the progress of the Bears offense and Justin Fields, both of which are still not quite ...
What Yannick Ngakoue brings to the Bears defense
08 Aug 2023
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Dan Wiederer and special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs discuss what newest Bears Yannick Ngakoue will do for the Bears defensive front. To learn mor...
Herb Howard plays "What You Doin' Man?" with us!
08 Aug 2023
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Dan Wiederer and Herb Howard play our favorite game, "What You Doin' Man?" as Herb has his own issue he wants to bring to the pod! To learn more abo...
Dan Wiederer talks Bears signing Yannick Ngakoue on 670 The Score
06 Aug 2023
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Dan Wiederer spoke with Matt Spiegel on 670 The Score in Chicago about the Bears signing Yannick Ngakoue, who helps round out the defensive line. To...
Justin Fields asks for more energy from his offense after a rough day at camp (Full episode)
03 Aug 2023
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A rough day for Justin Fields and the Bears offense ended with Fields meeting with his guys and asking for some more energy during practice. David Hau...
Justin Fields addressed a bad day for the Bears offense
02 Aug 2023
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Justin Fields asked for more energy from his guys after what was a bad day for the Bears offense. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the significanc...
Luke Getsy is impressed by DJ Moore
02 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to some of what Luke Getsy had to say about his new offensive weapon, DJ Moore. There have also been a couple of k...
Tremaine Edmunds is a LARGE man, Justin Jones praises Gervon Dexter Jr
02 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at one of the Bears key defensive additions, Tremaine Edmunds, who is getting more and more comfortable at Halas Hal...
The Daily Score: Grote Breaks Down Bears’ Most Pressing Position Battles at Training Camp
02 Aug 2023
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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote breaks down the Bears' most competitive position battles at training camp (00:28), including rooki...
The Justin Fields hype train is getting out of hand (Full episode)
01 Aug 2023
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Bears training camp has entered its second week and with it is coming some crazy hype for Justin Fields. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer try to pump the ...
Slowing down the Justin Fields hype train
01 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer feel the need to slow down some of they hype starting to surround Justin Fields. To learn more about listener data and ...
Darnell Mooney looks healthy, Braxton Jones still needs some work
01 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the health of Darnell Mooney, who recovered during the offseason from an ankle injury. It looks like Mooney is pr...
We've got a DB battle happening in camp, Jaylon Johnson knows he needs more takeaways
01 Aug 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at some of the young pieces on the Bears re-worked defensive line. Plus, there's a camp battle emerging between rook...
Cole Kmet gets an extension, Chase Claypool says 2023 is "biggest year of my life" (Full Episode)
27 Jul 2023
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The opening week of Bears training camp brought some big news! The Bears have extended Cole Kmet, who's rookie contract was set to expire. The tight e...
Was the Cole Kmet extension the right move?
27 Jul 2023
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The Bears have extended Cole Kmet. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss their thoughts on the new deal, and whether or not they believe it was the rig...
Chase Claypool was using cue cards to help him learn the offense
27 Jul 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear some of what Chase Claypool said about how he was preparing for the season in the last several months. This includes...
Why did Ryan Poles feel the need to bring up Darnell Wright's conditioning?
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an interview with David Haugh & Leila Rahimi on Chicago's 670 The Score, Ryan Poles explained why he felt necessary to emphasize the great shape Da...
The Daily Score: Bears WR Chase Claypool’s Motivation for 2023; Cole Kmet’s 4-Year, $50-Million Deal
27 Jul 2023
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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote is joined by Chris Emma -- Bears reporter and writer for 670TheScore.com -- to discuss wide receiv...
Bears Training Camp is underway! (Full episode)
25 Jul 2023
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Bears 2023 Training Camp is finally here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a ton to react to as things get going at Halas Hall. Ryan Poles and Matt E...
Ryan Poles & Matt Eberflus speak to media as camp opens
25 Jul 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer sift through any news we got as Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus spoke to the media on the opening day of Bears Training Camp...
Justin Fields doubles down on wanting to pass for 4,000 yards, why was Chase Claypool on the PUP list?
25 Jul 2023
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Justin Fields spoke to media as Bears training camp opened and double down on his desire to be the first Bears quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards in ...
Justin Fields already turned down chance to be on Netflix's "Quarterback" show
25 Jul 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to Justin Fields saying he turned down the opportunity to be on the next season of Netflix's "Quarterback" show. Is...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer talks Kevin Warren on 670 The Score
24 Jul 2023
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Our own Dan Wiederer discussed his deep-dive Chicago Tribune story about Bears president Kevin Warren with Dan Bernstein & Leila Rahimi on Chicago's 6...
New Chicago Podcast: Introducing The Daily Score
24 Jul 2023
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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Host Mark Grote opens the first episode of The Daily Score by reacting to the Bears placing wide receiver Cha...
Kevin Warren's vision may transform the Bears (Full episode)
21 Jul 2023
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It's our final episode before 2023 Bears training camp begins! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a big picture look at the Bears in this one. Dan wrot...
Kevin Warren is setting a high bar for the Bears
21 Jul 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into some aspects of Dan's deep-dive story in the Chicago Tribune about Kevin Warren. It sounds like Warren is setti...
Could Kevin Warren awaken a sleeping giant as Bears president?
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue looking into Dan's deep-dive story about Bears president Kevin Warren. Warren is already showing us some key cha...
Justin Fields ranks himself among the all-time great running QBs
21 Jul 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Justin Fields ranking himself inside the top 5 of all-time running QBs. Is he already worthy of such an honor or ...
Counting down to Bears Training Camp (Full episode)
13 Jul 2023
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As we countdown to Bears Training Camp, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a few items to mull over. Jaylon Johnson now has an official agency represen...
Jaylon Johnson has a new agent
13 Jul 2023
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Jaylon Johnson now has official agency representation. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if this changes anything as Johnson enters an important con...
Virginia McCaskey & Steve McMichael are Hall of Fame semifinalists
13 Jul 2023
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It's been announced that Virginia McCaskey and '85 Bear Steve McMichael are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ...
Some thoughts on the hazing scandal at Northwestern
13 Jul 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer some of their thoughts on the hazing scandal at Northwestern which resulted in longtime football coach Pat Fitzgera...
Bears Success Falls on Justin Fields | 'In The Huddle'
12 Jul 2023
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From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here): Brian and Carl look at how much of the Bears success falls on Justin Fields, the suatuation around Jordan Love ...
Mark Potash talks Kevin Warren hire, Ryan Poles, Justin Fields (Full episode)
06 Jul 2023
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Dan Wiederer has a special treat for this episode: veteran Bears reporter Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times joins the pod! Dan picks Mark's brain o...
Why was Kevin Warren an important hire for the Bears?
06 Jul 2023
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Special guest Mark Potash tells Dan Wiederer what he thinks of the Bears hiring Kevin Warren as team president. To learn more about listener data an...
Mark Potash sees Ryan Poles growing into the job
06 Jul 2023
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Dan Wiederer and special guest Mark Potash discuss the job they think Ryan Poles has done with the Bears so far. Does Potash think he's taking things ...
What does Mark Potash think Justin Fields needs to do to prove himself in 2023?
06 Jul 2023
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Dan Wiederer and special gust Mark Potash go over what each of them believes they need to see Justin Fields do this season to prove to everyone he is ...
Kevin Warren speaks in Arlington Heights, a thorough look at the Bears offense (Full episode)
28 Jun 2023
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The new Bears stadium saga continues! Kevin Warren spoke publicly at a forum in Arlington Heights. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what came out ...
What was this public meeting Kevin Warren held?
28 Jun 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer address the latest development in the Bears new stadium saga, as Kevin Warren spoke at a public forum in Arlington Height...
Questions about each Bears offensive position
28 Jun 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue their breakdown of the position groups for the Bears. It's the offenses turn this time. To learn more about li...
Another edition of 'What you doin' man?'
28 Jun 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer play their new favorite game, "What you doin' man?" This time, the subject of the segment is a tweet from a Bears blogger...
A hard look at the current state of the Bears defense (Full episode)
23 Jun 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take time during the NFL's dead period leading up to training camp to take a hard look at each position group for the Bea...
The Bears are likely really thin at safety
23 Jun 2023
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears current defensive backfield. While corner looks to be in better shape in 2023, the safety group is look...