Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Listeners say farewell to Aaron Rodgers

24 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer give Bears fans a chance to "sign" a "Good luck at your new job" card for Aaron Rodgers. To learn more about listener d...

Would Peter Skoronski or Paris Johnson Jr be a better pick for the Bears?

24 Mar 2023

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There's been much debate about whether or not Peter Skoronski's arm length should matter as teams, like the Bears, consider drafting him as a tackle i...

Draft experts offer thoughts on CJ Stroud and Bryce young

24 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and ESPN's Mel Kiper about the quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL draft, and about runn...

Examining the newest offensive players for the Bears (Full episode)

21 Mar 2023

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Now that the dust has settled a little bit on the NFL free agent frenzy, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look closer at the offensive players the Bears h...

How big an impact do D'Onta Foreman and Robert Tonyan make?

21 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into the Bears signings of D'Onta Foreman and Robert Tonyan. How impactful might these new players be for the 2023 B...

What type of player did the Bears get in DJ Moore?

21 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look a bit closer into the type of player DJ Moore is and what he could mean for Justin Fields in 2023. To learn more a...

Ryan Poles is being pretty open about the #1 pick trade process

21 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the fact that Ryan Poles is speaking to multiple national reporters about the process leading up to the Bears tra...

BONUS: Interview with Panthers reporter Joe Person

18 Mar 2023

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Dan Wiederer sat down with Joe Person, who covers the Panthers for the Athletic, to get the Panthers side of the trade for the #1 pick in the draft. H...

Bears introduce DJ Moore, free agent signees (Full episode)

16 Mar 2023

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Bears general manager Ryan Poles has officially introduced his free agent signees, and DJ Moore, who the team acquired in the #1 pick trade with the P...

Ryan Poles introduces new Bears players, talks #1 pick trade

16 Mar 2023

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Ryan Poles spoke for the first time since the Bears traded the #1 draft pack, and since free agency opened. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to what...

Should the Bears have made more of a push for Orlando Brown Jr.?

16 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if the Bears should have made more of an effort to sign Orlando Brown Jr. To learn more about listener data and ...

What did DJ Moore and other new Bears have to say as they were introduced?

16 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what DJ Moore and the rest of the new Bears had to say as they were introduced at Halas Hall. To learn more abo...

BONUS: Bears Land Tremaine Edmunds | '1st & Pod'

16 Mar 2023

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys discuss if Lamar Jackson needs an agent, how smart the Waller signing is, Bengals adding Orlando Brown, an...

Happy new league year! (Full episode)

15 Mar 2023

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The new NFL year is upon us! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue their examination of the Bears free agents signings, which are now official. Ryan P...

Aaron Rodgers is (probably) gone!

15 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the news that Aaron Rodgers is apparently planning to play for the Jets. Is the Bears long nightmare finally ove...

When will Bears address the premium positions?

15 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look a little closer at the positions groups the Bears have signed players to so far in free agency. The marquee signings...

Jalen Carter had a ROUGH pro day

15 Mar 2023

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Jalen Carter had his pro day at Georgia this week and he showed up overweight and out of shape. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react, as it appears Cart...

BONUS: Bears & Panthers Strike A Deal | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'

15 Mar 2023

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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach wonder how life and the fantasy landscape would change if Austin Ekeler were to find a new ho...

BONUS: Do the Bears Have a Real Plan? | 'In The Huddle'

14 Mar 2023

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From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Baldy and Jason take a look at the Chicago Bears offseason and try to wrap their brain around the moves they've...

Bears make some splashes in first free agency wave (Full episode)

13 Mar 2023

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Free agency is upon us! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the first round of signings the Bears are reportedly making. This includes guard Nate Da...

Initial thoughts on the Bears first wave of free agent signings

13 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer what they think of the initial free agent signings the Bears have made. Is it disappointing they haven't signed an ...

How about those linebackers the Bears are signing?

13 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears reported signing of linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and TJ Edwards. Were the Bears really just filling a n...

Studz gives his thoughts on the signings, Dan gets to react to #1 pick trade

13 Mar 2023

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Producer Adam Studzinski gets his chance to react to the first wave of Bears free agent signings. Then, it's finally Dan Wiederer's time to tell David...

BONUS: Take The North Mailbag Episode #1

12 Mar 2023

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You asked, we answered. It's our first mailbag episode, featuring listener questions taken from both Twitter (@takethenorthpod) and email (takethenort...

EMERGENCY POD: Bears trade #1 pick to Panthers!

11 Mar 2023

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STOP THE PRESSES! We have an emergency pod! The Bears have traded the #1 pick in the NFL Draft to the Panthers for the #9 pick, the #61 pick, a 2024 f...

Who should the Bears target in free agency? (Full episode)

09 Mar 2023

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NFL free agency is nearly here! And now that we have a clearer idea who is going to be available, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are running through som...

Would Orlando Brown Jr. be a good fit for the Bears (Spoiler: Yes, he would be)

09 Mar 2023

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In a slight surprise, the Chiefs elected to not franchise tag tackle Orlando Brown Jr. for a second year, meaning he is scheduled to become a free age...

How will the latest QB movement impact the Bears?

09 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into some of the latest quarterback movement around the NFL and how it could affect the Bears in this crucial offsea...

Possible Bears runningback, receiver and linebacker targets

09 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer run through some possible runningbacks, wide receivers and linebackers the Bears could target in free agency. To learn ...

Bears legend Gary Fencik talks all things Bears (Full episode)

07 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer welcome a special guest in this episode: Bears legend Gary Fencik. Fencik offers his thoughts on the current state of the...

Gary Fencik interview (Part 1)

07 Mar 2023

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Part one of David Haugh and Dan Wiederer's extensive conversation with Bears legend Gary Fencik. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...

What did we learn about the Bears at the NFL combine?

07 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what they took away from the NFL Combine about moves Ryan Poles and the Bears could make. To learn more about l...

Gary Fencik interview (Part 2)

07 Mar 2023

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Part two of David Haugh and Dan Wiederer's extensive conversation with Bears legend Gary Fencik. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...

BONUS: Bears Trade Options for 1st Overall | '1st & Pod'

04 Mar 2023

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys dissect what GMs are thinking about Jalen Carter's brief absence due to legal cooperation, Bears trade opt...

Jalen Carter's arrest takes over NFL Combine week (Full episode)

03 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the biggest story coming out of the NFL Combine, which was expected top four NFL Draft pick Jalen Carter turning...

How might the Jalen Carter story change the value of the #1 pick?

03 Mar 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how the value of the Bears' #1 draft pick might have changed with the news about Jalen Carter. To learn more ab...

What league sources are saying about Justin Fields

03 Mar 2023

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Dan Wiederer did a deep dive story for the Chicago Tribune where he spoke to sources both inside and outside the Bears to gather what the NFL thinks o...

Reactions to Jalen Carter's criminal charges

03 Mar 2023

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Jalen Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing in Georgia. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the news which took over the NFL Combine. ...

BONUS: Will the Bears Trade the Pick or Fields? | 'In The Huddle'

01 Mar 2023

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From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Jason take a close look at the top of the draft board and try to figure out which team will put togeth...

Ryan Poles discusses potential of trading #1 pick, commitment to Justin Fields at NFL Combine (Full episode)

28 Feb 2023

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It's NFL Combine week! That means we get to hear from the general manager of the Bears, Ryan Poles. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down everything...

When and how far might the Bears trade back?

28 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to what Ryan Poles said about when they might trade the #1 pick in the draft, and how far back the Bears might be ...

Ryan Poles still seems pretty committed to Justin Fields

28 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer breakdown what Ryan Poles said about Justin Fields at the NFL Combine. It certainly seems like Poles and the Bears are st...

Other notes from the start of combine week

28 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer rapid fire through some various Bears topics which came from Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus speaking at the NFL Combine. Th...

BONUS: Bears Exciting Off-Season | '1st & Pod'

24 Feb 2023

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys wrap up the pod on the chances that Chicago makes the top pick, Vikings expectations and how important the...

Franchise tag season is here, listing possible Bears free agency targets (Full episode)

21 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue down the road of NFL offseason landmarks as we have reached the opening of the NFL franchise tag window. We aren...

Walking through some possible Bears free agency targets

21 Feb 2023

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The NFL franchise tag window is open, which means free agency is right around the corner. Who are some possible big names David Haugh and Dan Wiederer...

Should the Bears try to sign Saquon Barkley?

21 Feb 2023

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Saquon Barkley is currently scheduled to hit free agency. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder if he is the type of player the Bears should target, if ...

Bears cut Al-Quadin Muhammad

21 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears deciding to cut DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, who was brought in last season as somebody who knew Matt Eberflu...

BONUS: Justin Fields' Trade Dilemma | '1st & Pod'

18 Feb 2023

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys discuss how the Bears should handle the number one overall pick, how impressive Bryce Young is and more ...

Bears close on Arlington Heights property, the latest Justin Fields/#1 pick trade rumors (Full episode)

17 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue down the highway of Bears offseason topics, as their next stop is the Bears closing on the property in Arlington...

The Bears officially closed on the Arlington Heights property

17 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears closing on the property in Arlington Heights, which is what everyone expects to be the site of the Bear...

Dave Toub makes Devin Hester's Hall of Fame case

17 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer here audio from Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub, who was the ST coach for Devin Hester most of his time with the Bea...

What's the latest smoke about Justin Fields being traded?

17 Feb 2023

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The people saying Justin Fields should be traded keep on coming. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer here from one of the latest...Colin Cowherd. Does any of...

Reacting to a phenomenal Super bowl (Full episode)

14 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down everything we saw in an incredible Super Bowl, which delivered on all the hype. Patrick Mahomes is building an...

Our Super Bowl takeaways

14 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to what was really a stellar Super bowl. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...

Did that defensive hold really need to be called?

14 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the defensive holding call against James Bradberry which ultimately put the Chief in position to kick the go-ahea...

The marriage of Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid was not accidental

14 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at how well the pairing of Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid has worked and discuss the fact that this marriage was for ...

BONUS: Dan Wiederer reacts to Super Bowl on 670 The Score

13 Feb 2023

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Dan Wiederer joined Dan Bernstein & Laurence Holmes on 670 The Score in Chicago to react to the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl. The guys also discussed...

Justin Fields talks at the Super Bowl, Devin Hester misses out on the Hall of Fame (Full episode)

10 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a lot to discuss in this one, as Justin Fields made several different media appearances this week at the Super Bowl....

Justin Fields makes the rounds at the Super Bowl

10 Feb 2023

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Justin Fields made a number of different media appearances this week at the Super Bowl. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what the Bears QB had to ...

Devin Hester misses out on the Hall of Fame (again)

10 Feb 2023

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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer, and producer Adam Studzinski (while in his Devin Hester jersey) react to Hester not being elected to the Pro Football Hall ...

Our Super Bowl predictions

10 Feb 2023

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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski predict if it will be the Chiefs or the Eagles winning the Super Bowl, and who will be MVP. T...

A special Super Bowl week episode! (Full episode)

08 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are back together for Super Bowl week...sort of. Dan is covering the game in Arizona while David holds it down in Chicago...

The Yankees GM had some glowing comments about Ryan Poles

08 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear some audio from Yankees GM Brian Cashman, who spoke recently on 670 The Score in Chicago about a visit he had last y...

Reacting to Matt Nagy's comments at the Super Bowl

08 Feb 2023

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Former Bears head coach Matt Nagy, currently a QB coach for the Chiefs, spoke this week at the Super Bowl. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to what ...

Running down some miscellaneous Bears news/notes

08 Feb 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go rapid fire in this segment on some various Bears news/notes they haven't touched on yet. Included is the fact Robert Q...

Herb Howard talks the past, present and future of the Bears (Full episode)

02 Feb 2023

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Dan Wiederer is joined by special guest Herb Howard, of The Bigs, who sits in for David Haugh for this episode! Dan and Herb do some reflecting on the...

A reflection on the lessons and fallout from the 2017 draft

02 Feb 2023

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Dan Wiederer and guest Herb Howard of The Bigs look back to 2017 and the flawed process which led the Bears to drafting Mitchell Trubisky at #2 overal...

Her Howard's thoughts on Justin Fields

02 Feb 2023

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Dan Wiederer asks special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs what he thought of Justin Fields' development in 2022, and what he believes needs to be improv...

What lessons Ryan Poles learned from the Patrick Mahomes draft

02 Feb 2023

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Dan Wiederer and guest Herb Howard of The Bigs discuss what lessons Ryan Poles said he took away from the process which led to the Chiefs drafting Pat...

BONUS: Boomer Chats with Kordell Stewart | 'Gametime With Boomer Esiason'

31 Jan 2023

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From 'Gametime with Boomer Esiason' (Subscribe Here), This week's guest is 11 year veteran quarterback from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kordell Stewart. ...

BONUS: Dan Wiederer on 670 The Score discussing how Bears can emulate Eagles' success

30 Jan 2023

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Dan Wiederer spoke with 670 The Score's Dan Bernstein & Laurence Holmes about the two NFL conference title games and how the Bears can look to emulate...

How much do we trust Ryan Poles in this crucial offseason? (Full episode)

27 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer begin this episode with a simple question: How much do they trust Ryan Poles in this extremely important offseason for th...

A view of the NFL teams who have sustained success

27 Jan 2023

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If the goal of the Bears and Ryan Poles is sustained success, just how are we defining that and what does it look like? David Haugh and Dan Wiederer l...

Evaluating Ryan Poles' first year as Bears GM

27 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the first year of the Ryan Poles' era for the Bears. How do the moves he made (or didn't make) look at this point...

This offseason is the true test for Ryan Poles

27 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer understand Ryan Poles' objective this past year was to tear the roster down. Now comes his true test: building this franc...

Viewing the playoffs through a Bears lens (Full episode)

24 Jan 2023

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Now that the NFL's final four is set, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a close look at the remaining teams and wonder what lessons the Bears could le...

How some QB movement could create a favorable domino effect for the Bears

24 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer talk over some potential player offseason movement scenarios which could lead to some favorable positions for the Bears. ...

Should the Bears go after Saquon Barkley?

24 Jan 2023

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Giants stud RB Saquon Barkley is a free agent this offseason, if he's not extended in New York. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder if he's the type o...

What the Bears could learn from the remaining playoff teams

24 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the remaining playoff teams and how they were built. What lessons could the Bears learn from these teams? To le...

BONUS: Dan Wiederer on 670 The Score discussing what Kevin Warren will bring to the Bears

23 Jan 2023

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Dan Wiederer spoke on 670 The Score's Bernstein & Holmes show about the wide-ranging impact he believes Kevin Warren will have at Halas Hall. To lea...

Finding a fair grade for Eberflus in 2022, a look at how our preseason predictions did (Full episode)

20 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder in this episode, what a fair grade for Matt Eberflus is in the 2022 season? Do we need to grade on a scale conside...

What grade does Matt Eberflus get for 2022?

20 Jan 2023

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Matt Eberflus had a difficult job this season, coaching a team with extremely little talent. How do David Haugh and Dan Wiederer grade his performance...

Luke Getsy is coaching the senior bowl

20 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how much meaning, if any, there is to Luke Getsy being the head coach for the American team at the Senior Bowl. ...

A look back at our preseason predictions

20 Jan 2023

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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski take a look at how some of their preseason Bears predictions held up! To learn more about lis...

Kevin Warren makes a strong first impression as Bears team president (Full episode)

18 Jan 2023

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Kevin Warren has officially been introduced as the next Bears team president. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to Warren's strong first impression, ...

Kevin Warren is impressive!

18 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer their first impressions of Kevin Warren after his introductory press conference. To learn more about listener dat...

Kevin Warren's first job is getting a stadium built

18 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over the importance of Kevin Warren's first major project as Bears president; getting a stadium built at Arlington Par...

What the Kevin Warren hire means for Ryan Poles

18 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what the hiring of Kevin Warren does for Ryan Poles, who will not be reporting to Warren as his superior instead ...

Bears take a home run swing and make Kevin Warren their next president (Full episode)

13 Jan 2023

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It's official: Kevin Warren has been hired as the Bears next team president! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer breakdown the hire, which is a massive move ...

The first of many conversations about what the Bears should do with the #1 pick

13 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer get into the first of what's going to be many conversations between now and the NFL draft about what the Bears should do ...

We are PUMPED about Kevin Warren becoming the Bears president

13 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer express their genuine excitement over the fact the Bears have seemingly made a pretty good call to make Kevin Warren thei...

The impact of Kevin Warren joining the Bears

13 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what it means for the Bears to be hiring someone like Kevin Warren to be team president. To learn more about li...

BONUS: Reacting to Ryan Poles' season ending press conference (Full episode)

11 Jan 2023

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EXTRA, EXTRA! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a special episode reacting to everything Ryan Poles said in his end-of-season press conference. The gu...

Ryan Poles sounds committed to Justin Fields

11 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Ryan Poles seemingly sounding pretty committed to Justin Fields in his end-of-season press conference. Plus, what...

What do we think about Roquan Smith signing an extension with Baltimore?

11 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take some time to react to former Bear Roquan Smith signing a huge extension with the Ravens. Could Ryan Poles have made ...

What might the Bears do with David Montgomery, expectations for 2023

11 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Ryan Poles had to say about David Montgomery. Does it make sense for the Bears to bring him back? Plus, we a...

Justin Fields reflects on his season, Rich Campbell talks Texans-Colts wildness (Full episode)

10 Jan 2023

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A day after the Bears finished a 3-14 season and secured the #1 pick in the NFL draft, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from our unofficial Indianapo...

Justin Fields discusses his season

10 Jan 2023

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Justin Fields spoke with the media on locker cleanout day at Soldier Field, following a 3-14 season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what the you...

Rich Campbell talks Texans-Colts insanity

10 Jan 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer turn to our unofficial Indianapolis correspondent, Rich Campbell, the former Bears beat writer for the Chicago Tribune. R...