Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The Bears still haven't done much to get better edge rushers

23 Jun 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer focus on the Bears defensive line, which looks to so far still be incomplete. To learn more about listener data and our...

Bears are hoping for big return on investment in linebacker corps

23 Jun 2023

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The Bears biggest expenditures in free agency was at linebacker. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss whether or not the team has overrated the positi...

Bears wrap up minicamp, what does Justin Fields still need to work on? (Full episode)

16 Jun 2023

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The Bears have concluded mandatory minicamp and are headed for the NFL dead period which leads to training camp. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a h...

Key Bears defensive veterans offer what's different during offseason workouts

16 Jun 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Bears defenders Justin Jones and Eddie Jackson had to say about the vibes during practices so far this offseaso...

Matt Eberflus has homework for Justin Fields

16 Jun 2023

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Justin Fields apparently has some things to work on during the NFL dead period. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Matt Eberflus himself said h...

DeMarcus Walker uses colorful language, Teven Jenkins focusing on staying healthy

16 Jun 2023

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New Bear DeMarcus Walker spoke during minicamp and used some colorful language while speaking on what happened with the Bears last season. David Haugh...

All Bears in attendance as mandatory minicamp gets underway (Full episode)

13 Jun 2023

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The Bears have started mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall. And while all players are in attendance, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't have all good new...

Takeaways from day one of mandatory minicamp

13 Jun 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss some of what we learned from the first day of Bears minicamp at Halas Hall. To learn more about listener data a...

How worrisome is this Chase Claypool injury?

13 Jun 2023

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Chase Claypool has missed practice time in recent weeks due to an apparently injury he's working through. While Bears coaches insist it's nothing to b...

How winnable is the NFC North looking?

13 Jun 2023

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The NFC North is looking to be a weaker division in 2023. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the optimism around the Bears and the odds they could t...

DJ Moore looks legit, a NFL Network analyst makes a crazy Bears prediction (Full episode)

10 Jun 2023

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It's early in the offseason program, but that isn't stopping David Haugh and Dan Wiederer from taking a look at some of the notable traits DJ Moore is...

DJ Moore is making an impression

10 Jun 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a look at the impression DJ Moore has been making early in the offseason program. To learn more about listener dat...

Luke Getsy talks offensive gelling

10 Jun 2023

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Luke Getsy spoke at OTAs about what this period of the offseason is like for the offense. David Haugh and Dan Weiderer discuss what is real and not re...

What are you doin' man?

10 Jun 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer introduce a new segment, 'What are you doin' man?' after a NFL Network analyst picked the bears to win 12 games in 2023. ...

The latest Bears/Arlington Heights news, Jaylon Johnson has returned (Full episode)

08 Jun 2023

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Hey so what is the deal with the Bears apparently taking meetings with cities besides Arlington Heights as they look for a new stadium location? David...

So...are the Bears still moving to Arlington Heights or what?

08 Jun 2023

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After news broke the Bears are now apparently no longer considering just Arlington Heights for their new stadium location, David Haugh and Dan Wiedere...

Jaylon Johnson returns to Halas Hall

08 Jun 2023

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The Bears best corner, Jaylon Johnson, has returned to Halas Hall for OTAs after missing the first two sessions. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over ...

Who else is back at practice for the Bears?

08 Jun 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over some other key Bears who are back practicing during OTAs. This includes Eddie Jackson, who is coming off of an in...

Vikings & Bears Fantasy Preview | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'

07 Jun 2023

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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz Siddiqi & Zach Rizzuto tell you which players to target and avoid on the Vikings and Bears. Who will...

BONUS: Dan Wiederer talks latest Bears stadium news on 670 The Score

06 Jun 2023

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Apparently the Bears are no longer focusing solely on Arlington Heights for the possible location of a new stadium. Naperville has entered the picture...

Jaylon Johnson explains his OTA absence (Full episode)

01 Jun 2023

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OTA round two is here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the continued absence of Jaylon Johnson, who has now said he will be at the next OTA. How ...

Jaylon Johnson is still not at OTAs

01 Jun 2023

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The Bears top corner, Jaylon Johnson, was again absent at OTAs, but says he will be next time. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how much him not be...

Kyler Gordon seems more comfortable prepping for his 2nd season

01 Jun 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look a little closer at any progress being made by the Bears first draft pick from 2022, Kyler Gordon, who seems more com...

The Bears special teams coordinator chimes in on new kickoff rules

01 Jun 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to what Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower had to say about the NFL's new kickoff rules. To learn...

Chris Simms ranks Justin Fields #23 in his QB rankings, Dan ignited Bears Twitter (Full episode)

30 May 2023

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NFL Analyst Chris Simms recently ranked Justin Fields #23 on his NFL QB rankings. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer believe Simms was actually pretty fair ...

Chris Simms told no lies when discussing Justin Fields

30 May 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss NFL analyst Chris Simms ranking Justin Fields #23 on his NFL QB rankings. While some might have been triggered, S...

Dan stirred up Bears Twitter (again)

30 May 2023

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Well...Dan Weiderer has once again angered Bears Twitter. David Haugh and producer Adam Studzinski chime in on why some seemed so offended by Dan's tw...

Reaction to some recent David Montgomery comments, other news & notes

30 May 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Weiderer take some time to react to what now-former Bears RB David Montgomery said recently about losing some passion for the game...

Doug Plank: Mike Ditka Brought the Juice | 'The Bret Boone Podcast'

30 May 2023

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From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): Bears legend Doug Plank tells host Bret Boone how things changed in Chicago when Mike Ditka was brought in ...

Justin Fields speaks, Jaylon Johnson not present as Bears begin OTAs (Full episode)

23 May 2023

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OTAs are underway for the Bears at Halas Hall! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over all we heard from players and coaches following the first open pra...

Jaylon Johnson among those not attending OTAs so far

23 May 2023

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The Bears best corner, Jaylon Johnson, was not in attendance for the start of OTAs. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder what this means, if anything, ...

Justin Fields seems more comfortable as 2023 OTAs begin

23 May 2023

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The big topic of discussion for the Bears in 2023 remains QB1 Justin Fields. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down what we saw and heard from Fields...

How did the offensive line & new guys look at OTAs, a Kevin Warren question

23 May 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at how the Bears offensive line was lining up during the first open practice OTA of 2023. Plus, does DJ Moore look t...

One Question for Every NFC North Team | 'The Best Football Show'

22 May 2023

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From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), Eliot starts his offseason look at each division across the NFL with one question for each team, start...

Ryan Poles addresses some post-draft issues (Full episode)

16 May 2023

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Ryan Poles has made the rounds in the Chicago media after the draft and rookie minicamp. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss some of what the Bears G...

OTAs will provide a chance for new Bears to gel

16 May 2023

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OTAs are right around the corner! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the chance it brings for all the new Bears to begin gelling together. To lear...

Ryan Poles has made it pretty clear Jalen Carter was off his draft board

16 May 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have now heard Ryan Poles speak about not drafting Jalen Carter multiple times and it is pretty clear at this point Carte...

Darnell Mooney health update, Poles wants to create championship habits

16 May 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Ryan Poles had to say about new Bears receiver DJ Moore and what the team believes it is getting with him. Plus...

We have the Bears 2023 schedule! (Full episode)

12 May 2023

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Hot off the presses, we have the full 2023 NFL schedule! That means David Haugh and Dan Wiederer need to dive into the Bears schedule and, of course, ...

The Bears 2023 schedule has some opportunity

12 May 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears 2023 schedule and ponder if there is some opportunity to be had... To learn more about listener data ...

Could the Bears start this season 2-0?

12 May 2023

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As David Haugh and Dan Wiederer begin looking into the meat of the Bears 2023 schedule, they wonder if the team could actually be in first place after...

The week 18 game against the Packers will probably be meaningless

12 May 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer examine the Bears final game of the 2023 season, which will be in Green Bay. In all likelihood it will be a meaningless g...

Bears rookie minicamp provided some excellent Luke Getsy, Justin Fields content (Full episode)

09 May 2023

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With rookie minicamp now in the rearview, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at what they saw and heard from Bears players and coaches. In particular, ...

Was there anything notable from practices at rookie minicamp?

09 May 2023

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David Haugh asks Dan Wiederer what he saw from Bears rookies over the weekend at rookie minicamp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy ...

Bears assistant coaches spoke about the new guys

09 May 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to what Luke Getsy and other Bears assistants had to say about some of the newest Bears. To learn more about lis...

Luke Getsy had praise for Justin Fields at rookie minicamp

09 May 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at what Luke Getsy had to say about Justin Fields during rookie minicamp, as Getsy believes Fields is "lightyears" a...

Herb Howard talks 2023 Bears draft class (Full episode)

05 May 2023

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It's a special episode, as Dan Wiederer is joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs, who fills in for David Haugh! Dan and Herb breakdown some of their thoug...

The 2023 Bears-Chiefs game is looking to be headed overseas

05 May 2023

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Dan Wiederer and guest host Herb Howard discuss some Bears' schedule tidbits, as the 2023 NFL schedule will be released soon. It looks like the Bears-...

Diving more into this Bears draft class

05 May 2023

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Dan Wiederer and guest host Herb Howard chat about how they feel about some of the Bears draft picks as the team heads for rookie minicamp. To learn...

How much did the Bears help Justin Fields so far this offseason?

05 May 2023

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Dan Wiederer and guest host Herb Howard look at how much they feel Ryan Poles and the Bears have helped Justin Fields this offseason. To learn more ...

BONUS: NFL VP of Broadcasting Mike North Tells How the NFL Schedule Is Made | 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo'

04 May 2023

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The 2023-24 NFL schedule is set to be released Thursday, May 11. Audacy Original podcast 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' chatted with one of the men ...

How did the Bears do in the 2023 NFL Draft? (Full episode)

01 May 2023

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The 2023 NFL Draft is complete! That means it's time for David Haugh and Dan Wiederer to begin looking at the 10 players the Bears selected. It was a ...

The Bears went defense heavy in this draft

01 May 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer begin looking at the defensive players the Bears took in the 2023 draft. To learn more about listener data and our priv...

How big of a deal is it Ryan Poles didn't draft an edge rusher?

01 May 2023

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The Bears did not select an edge rusher in the 2023 draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss this a a remaining area of clear need for this team. A...

Character was a clear factor in how the Bears drafted

01 May 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at how much character was a factor for the Bears in this draft. This seemed particularly true when it came to Ryan P...

EMERGENCY POD (Part 2): What was it like at Halas Hall when Darnell Wright was selected?

28 Apr 2023

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We're back! One emergency episode wasn't enough, after the Bears made their first round draft selection. Dan Wiederer was at Halas Hall and he tells p...

Bears Select Darnell Wright With the 10th Pick

28 Apr 2023

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Brian Baldinger, Jason La Canfora and Take The North host, David Haugh break down the Bears taking offensive lineman Darnell Wright. To learn more a...

EMERGENCY POD: Bears trade back to #10, select Darnell Wright in NFL Draft

28 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Adam Studzinski offer their initial reactions to the Bears moving back a spot to #10 in the NFL draft and selecting Darnell Wright out...

It's draft day! (Full episode)

27 Apr 2023

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It's finally here! Draft day is upon us! David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski celebrate the occasion by putting themselves on the cl...

Who we would select if we were picking at #9?

27 Apr 2023

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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski each choose who they would draft, if they were the Bears picking at #9. To learn more about l...

A discussion on Bijan Robinson

27 Apr 2023

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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski further discuss Bijan Robinson and why he could make sense for the Bears to draft. To learn m...

What Bears picks would worry us?

27 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer name a few players who they would be concerned about if the Bears drafted them. To learn more about listener data and o...

Ian Cunningham speaks, Aaron Rodgers officially gets traded! (Full episode)

25 Apr 2023

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It was a slight change from the usual pre-draft press conference as the media heard from the Bears assistant general manager, Ian Cunningham, instead ...

Why did Ian Cunningham speak instead of Ryan Poles?

25 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder why the Bears assistant general manager, Ian Cunningham, spoke to the media ahead of the draft instead of Ryan Pol...

Aaron Rodgers is gone!

25 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Aaron Rodgers (officially) being traded to the Jets, and the impact it has on the Bears and the rest of the NFC N...

A former Vikings GM chimes in on potential draft picks

25 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, who spoke on 670 The Score in Chicago recently about the upcoming...

The Brian Baldinger episode (Full episode)

21 Apr 2023

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It's a special edition of Take The North, as David Haugh and Dan Wiederer talk with Audacy Sports NFL Insider Brian Baldinger. Baldy brings us tons of...

What are the latest Bears draft rumors?

21 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over the latest Bears draft rumors, as we are inside a week before the Bears are on the clock. To learn more about l...

Brian Baldinger talks Bears draft

21 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer welcome in Audacy Sports NFL analyst Brian Baldinger, who talks all things Bears ahead of the NFL draft. To learn more ...

David & Dan react to Baldy's draft thoughts

21 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take some time to react to some of what Baldy had to say about potential Bears draft prospects. To learn more about lis...

More Rumors Buzzing for the Bears coming up to Draft Day!

18 Apr 2023

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We are getting closer to the NFL Draft and more rumors are flying around for Chicago! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer open up this episode on the big new...

Jalen Hurts gets PAID - Could Fields see this type of contract in the future?

18 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the big news on Jalen Hurts signing a 5-year, $255M extension making him the highest paid player in NFL history!...

Reacting to Daniel Jeremiah's interview with Dan

18 Apr 2023

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Dan Wiederer had the opportunity to interview with Daniel Jeremiah from the NFL Network to discuss on the Bears coming into the draft and what to hope...

Pre Draft News & Rumors

18 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the rumor of the Steelers talking with the Bears on trading up to their 9th overall pick on draft day if Jalen C...

BONUS: Bears taking Jaxon Smith-Njigba at #9? | 'The Best Football Show'

18 Apr 2023

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From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), The NFL Draft is next week and the draft boards are changing every day. Which prospects stand out the ...

BONUS BALDY'S BREAKDOWN: The Year of the Small Receiver - 2023 NFL DRAFT

17 Apr 2023

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From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), NFL Insider Brian Baldinger is giving us his official top wide receiver prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. Who w...

BONUS: Should Bears take Bijan Robinson to help Justin Fields? | 'The Best Football Show'

15 Apr 2023

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From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), Many teams will have their chance to grab an extremely talented running back in Bijan Robinson, but wh...

Bears are on a "long journey" according to their general manager (Full episode)

14 Apr 2023

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The NFL draft draws ever closer! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer dive into some of the latest rumors surrounding the Bears and the draft, such as ESPN's ...

Chicago's mayor-elect not calling Bears leaving Soldier Field "inevitable"

14 Apr 2023

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Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson spoke recently on 670 The Score's Mully & Haugh show in Chicago about the Bears potential (and likely) move to Arl...

Ryan Poles says Bears are on a "long journey"

14 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if Bears fans will continue to be patient as the team continues on what Ryan Poles has called a "long journey." ...

The latest Jalen Carter-Bears rumors

14 Apr 2023

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ESPN's Matt Miller has reported the Bears are doing their due diligence on Jalen Carter and could likely take him if he's there when the Bears pick at...

Nolan Smith visits the Bears, remembering some awful Bears draft picks (Full episode)

11 Apr 2023

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The NFL Draft keeps getting closer! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer breakdown the latest high profile prospect to visit the Bears: Georgia's Nolan Smith....

Nolan Smith makes a Bears visit

11 Apr 2023

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Nolan Smith had his visit with the Bears. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what type of player Smith is projected to be and the idea of drafting a...

Bears need to set up a "no excuses tour" for Justin Fields in 2023

11 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the idea of what the Bears need to do with the rest of this offseason, in both the draft and free agency, in orde...

Remembering some bad Bears draft picks

11 Apr 2023

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The Bears have had some truly awful first round picks in the last couple decades. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a trip down that unfortunate memor...

A look at Bijan Robinson as a possible Bears draft pick, how Ryan Poles has spent FA money (Full Episode)

07 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how seriously the Bears should consider drafting Bijan Robinson, a runningback, at #9 overall. While Robinson appe...

How seriously should the Bears consider drafting Bijan Robinson?

07 Apr 2023

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By all accounts, Bijan Robinson appears to be one of the top talents in the draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how seriously the Bears should...

Should the Bears have spent more in free agency on the defensive line?

07 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears signing of Rasheem Green. Should Ryan Poles have invested more free agency money in the defensive line?...

Three QBs the Bears should consider in the late rounds

07 Apr 2023

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David Haugh offers up for Dan Wiederer's criticism, a trio of quarterbacks the Bears should consider taking in the late rounds of the draft. To lear...

BONUS: Mock Draft - Who Will the Bears Take at 9? | '1st & Pod'

07 Apr 2023

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys wrap up the top 10 of their mock draft with a big surprise in Atlanta and Philadelphia. To learn more ab...

Bears meet with Jalen Carter, we got an in-depth look at the Bears-Panthers trade process (Full Episode)

05 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer return after some brief time off! The guys kick things off looking at the Bears meeting with Jalen Carter, as they are cl...

Jalen Carter visits with the Bears, what does David Montgomery choosing the Lions mean?

05 Apr 2023

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Jalen Carter had his visit with the Bears, and David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue to ponder the chances of Ryan Poles taking a talented player with...

Teven Jenkins will start spring practices at left guard

05 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at some key Bears players who are changing positions this offseason. This includes guard Teven Jenkins, who we're to...

We got a big look behind the scenes of the Bears trade with the Panthers

05 Apr 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the deep dive story in The Athletic which got behind the scenes of the Bears trade of the #1 draft pick to the Pa...

BONUS: Ranking the NFC QBs From Best to Worst | 'The Best Football Show'

04 Apr 2023

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From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), Early offseason rankings of NFC quarterbacks in a wide open conference. To learn more about listener...

Warren, Poles & Eberflus talk Bears at NFL owners meetings (Full episode)

28 Mar 2023

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It's NFL owners meetings week! Dan Wiederer reports live from Arizona as he and David Haugh go over what Kevin Warren, Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus ha...

What did Ryan Poles have to say at the owners meetings?

28 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over some of what Ryan Poles had to say about the current state of the Bears during the NFL owners meetings. To lear...

It sounds like Justin Fields' film stood out to Bears

28 Mar 2023

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The Bears giving up the top pick in the draft before April made it clear the team is committed to Justin Fields at QB. Dan Wiederer tells David Haugh ...

Is there any sense who the Bears might take at #9?

28 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss whether or not anyone has been able to gather what direction the Bears might go in with the #9 pick in the draft....

A pair of draft experts weigh in on potential Bears draft picks (Full episode)

24 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a few questions they want answered about potential Bears draft picks. Luckily, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and ESP...