Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

3 things to watch for in Bears-Cowboys

19 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share what to watch for in the Bears-Cowboys matchup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

[FULL EPISODE] Ben Johnson challenges his players ahead of matchup with Cowboys

19 Sep 2025

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Bears head coach Ben Johnson didn't mince words this week after his team started 0-2. Johnson said the Bears aren't practicing like a championship squ...

Ben Johnson believes Caleb Williams got better from Week 1 to Week 2

18 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who believes quarterback Caleb Williams improved between the first and second game...

Can the Bears stop losing in such horrible ways?

18 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote once again are begging the Bears to just lose normally when they lose! To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

[FULL EPISODE] Why can't the Bears just lose normally?

17 Sep 2025

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As Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote begin this episode, we have a simple request for the Bears. Just lose normally!!! Why does every loss have to be some s...

BONUS: Wiederer & Grote talk through Bears' disastrous loss to Lions on 670 The Score

16 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show on 670 The Score to continue reacting to the Bears' blowout loss to the Lions. What's at the top o...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears get blown out by Lions in Ben Johnson's return to Detroit

15 Sep 2025

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Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer, who was live at Ford Field, recap the Bears' brutal 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday in head coach Ben Johnson's first g...

Lions -6.5 vs Bears | Cash the Ticket

13 Sep 2025

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From Cash the Ticket (subscribe here), the Lions will win their matchup against the Bears, right? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today...

3 things to watch for in Bears-Lions

12 Sep 2025

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In their weekly staple segment, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share what to watch for in the Bears-Lions matchup. To learn more about listener data an...

Can the Bears get their run game going against the Lions?

12 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears running back D'Andre Swift. Can Chicago have a better rushing attack against Detroit than it did against M...

Take The North Spotlight: Week 2

12 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote spotlight the Bears' pre-snap malfunctions this week. The pre-snap operation needs to get better. To learn more about li...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears look to get offense rolling against Lions

12 Sep 2025

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Week 2 brings a fascinating game for the Bears as they take on the Lions in Detroit. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look into all aspects of the matchup,...

Encouraged by Rome Odunze's usage | Reception Perception

11 Sep 2025

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From Reception Perception (subscribe here), the fellas explain why they liked what they saw out of Bears second-year receiver Rome Odunze in his 2025 ...

Ben Johnson takes responsibility for his mistakes in first game

11 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears head coach Ben Johnson held himself accountable for his own mistakes in the team's loss to the Vikings. ...

We have an emotional tug of war happening with the 2025 Bears

11 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the emotional tug of war that we're feeling after the Bears' loss to the Vikings in their season opener. To lear...

What level of patience do we have for Caleb Williams?

11 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote mull over the level of patience they have for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who struggled in a loss to the Vikings to ...

Dan Wiederer breaks down Bears' loss to Vikings on 670 The Score

10 Sep 2025

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score to continue reacting to the Bears' loss to the Vikings to open the season. What ca...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears need to make a lot of improvements after opening loss to Vikings

10 Sep 2025

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We aren't panicking after the Bears' season-opening loss, but improvements need to be made quickly. Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer reflect on the Bears' ...

Bears started fast, finished sloppy against Vikings

09 Sep 2025

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Mark Grote and Leila Rahimi of 670 The Score offer their thoughts on the Bears' disappointing 27-24 loss to the Vikings to open the season. To learn...

Bears' loss to the Vikings felt too familiar

09 Sep 2025

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Mark Grote and Leila Rahimi of 670 The Score reflect on how the Bears' loss to the Vikings on Monday reminded them too much of other losses by Chicago...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears lose to Vikings, 27-24

09 Sep 2025

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What a horrible way to begin the season. The Bears blew an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter and lost to the Vikings, 27-24, on Monday in their seas...

Predictions for Bears vs Vikings

07 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict the winner of Bears versus Vikings! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...

Week one Take The North spotlight!

07 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote introduce a new weekly segment: The Take The North Spotlight of the week! This week's spotlight is on the Bears head coach...

The Bears could be without a couple key players vs the Vikings

07 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine the Bears injury report, which has some key players on it. Will linebacker TJ Edwards and corner Jaylon Johnson be...

Minnesota Vikings -1.5 @ Chicago Bears | 'Cash the Ticket'

06 Sep 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): What should we expect from JJ McCarthy and Caleb Williams? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Downl...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears could be without two key players vs Vikings

06 Sep 2025

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The lead up to Bears vs Vikings on Monday Night Football feels like it's taking forever! Nevertheless, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are ready for their...

How will the Bears be able to keep all their weapons happy in 2025?

05 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Bears head coach Ben Johnson saying he's kept up late at night trying to think of how he will distribute the ball...

What will the Bears record be in this season?

05 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski each predict what they believe the Bears record will be in 2025. To learn more about listener ...

Who will the Bears most disappointing player be this year?

05 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski predict which Bears player they believe will be the most disappointing in 2025. To learn more ...

[FULL EPISODE] The 2025 Bears season predictions extravaganza!

04 Sep 2025

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It's one of our favorite episodes of the year! Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski offer their predictions for the 2025 Bears! The g...

We have the Bears 2025 team captains!

03 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to who the Bears 2025 team captains are! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...

Braxton Jones is the Bears starting left tackle...for now

03 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look closely at the Bears left tackle position. Head coach Ben Johnson has named Braxton Jones the starter, but he didn't ...

Will Jaylon Johnson play against the Vikings?

03 Sep 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the health of Bears star corner Jaylon Johnson, who is set to return to practice. Will he be able to play versus t...

[FULL EPISODE] Jaylon Johnson hopes to play vs Vikings, Braxton Jones named starting LT

02 Sep 2025

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Week one of the NFL season is finally here! As the Bears prepare to face the Vikings on Monday Night Football, it sounds like star corner Jaylon Johns...

BONUS: Kyle Long talks Micah Parsons trade, Caleb Williams on 670 The Score

31 Aug 2025

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During their takeover of Chicago's 670 The Score, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote had a chance to speak with former Bear Kyle Long! The guys reacted toget...

BONUS: Grote & Wiederer react to Micah Parsons trade on 670 The Score

29 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote took over Chicago's 670 The Score's midday show for a day! The pair spent time reacting to the massive news that the Packe...

What does Adam Amin think success looks like for the 2025 Bears?

29 Aug 2025

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Play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin explains for Dan Wiederer what he believes success looks like for this year's Bears. To learn more about listener...

How patient does Adam Amin think Ben Johnson will be with Caleb Williams?

29 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin discuss how the patience of head coach Ben Johnson could be tested this year. Plus, what is the bu...

Chicago Bears Season Preview | 'Cash the Ticket'

29 Aug 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Will Ben Johnson be able to turn the Bears around? Download and subscribe to Cash the Ticket today. To lea...

What did Adam Amin see from Caleb Williams in the preseason?

29 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer asks play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin what he thought of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during the preseason. How hard is head coach ...

[FULL EPISODE] Adam Amin recaps Bears preseason!

28 Aug 2025

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A special guest joins us for this one! Play-by-play broadcaster extraordinaire Adam Amin joins Dan Wiederer to recap the Bears preseason/training camp...

The Bears are really thin at runningback right now

27 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears current runningback depth. D'Andre Swift is currently the only healthy player in that room! To learn m...

Who were the most notable players cut by the Bears?

27 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the most notable cuts the Bears made to get the roster to 53. Defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and receiver Tyler Sc...

Jaylon Johnson's status for week one is still in question

27 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what Bears general manager Ryan Poles told us about the status of star corner Jaylon Johnson. Johnson missed all o...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears trim 2025 roster to 53

26 Aug 2025

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The Bears joined the rest of the NFL in trimming their roster to 53. However maybe the most notable takeaway for Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote was the u...

BONUS: Dan Wiederer previews Bears roster cut-down on 670 The Score

25 Aug 2025

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined Mark Grote and Marshall Harris on Chicago's 670 The Score. The guys pondered how the Bears will handle trimming the roster...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears end preseason with comeback win over Chiefs

23 Aug 2025

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The Bears preseason has come to a close with a comeback victory over the Chiefs. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what was a rather sloppy showing...

What players might not make the cut for the Bears final roster?

22 Aug 2025

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With the preseason coming to an end, that means roster cut down day is right around the corner. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look at some players they ...

Tyson Bagent getting a contract extension is an incredibly 'feel good' story

22 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent getting a contract extension. Bagent has had an incredible journey since com...

The Bears main focus right now should be getting healthy

22 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look at some of the injuries Bears players have sustained during training camp. With the final preseason game coming, the ...

[FULL EPISODE] Tyson Bagent gets a contract extension ahead of final preseason game

21 Aug 2025

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As the Bears head to Kansas City for their final preseason game, the backup quarterback got good news! Tyson Bagent has received a two-year contract e...

How have Bears fans reacted to the way the offense played against the Bills?

21 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the reaction they've seen from fans after the Bears' offensive explosion against the Bills in the second preseason...

How much will we see the Bears starters against the Chiefs?

21 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news that the Bears will play their starters against the Chiefs in their final preseason game. How many plays...

Braxton Jones opens up about left tackle battle

21 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears left tackle Braxton Jones, whom Grote got a chance to talk to after Chicago's preseason game against Buffa...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears to play their starters in final preseason game

20 Aug 2025

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We have news! The Bears will be playing their starters to begin their final preseason game Friday against the Chiefs! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote disc...

Did we get any more clarity on the Bears' left tackle battle against the Bills?

19 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' ongoing left tackle battle. Did we get any more clarity on who will win the spot based on what we saw a...

We actually saw Jaylon Johnson working out before the Bears-Bills game

19 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how they saw Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson working out on the field before the second preseason game. Is th...

Bears offense had a big day against the Bills

19 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears offense's impressive showing against the Bills in the second preseason game. Both the first team and sec...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears beat Bills 38-0 in preseason match

18 Aug 2025

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The Bears put on an offensive clinic against the Bills in their second preseason game. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down what they saw. How did q...

Bears defense holds its own against Josh Allen

17 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were impressed by the way the Bears defense held up against star quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills in a joint practice ...

Bears' left tackle situation is getting concerning

17 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' ongoing left tackle competition. When the hell are they going to decide on a starter? To learn more a...

Mitchell Trubisky makes his return to Halas Hall

17 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bills backup quarterback (and former Bear) Mitchell Trubisky making his return to Halas Hall for a joint practice ...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears host Bills for joint practice at Halas Hall

16 Aug 2025

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The Bears and Bills held a joint practice at Halas Hall on Friday ahead of their preseason game Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you all the ...

Rome Odunze wasn’t built in a day | Reception Perception

15 Aug 2025

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From Reception Perception (subscribe here), the fellas share their thoughts on the Bears' receiving room after they lost Keenan Allen. Can Rome Odunze...

We have injury updates for Jaylon Johnson & Kyler Gordon

14 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote provide the latest details on the injury timelines for Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. To learn more ...

Did we get a shakeup in the left tackle battle?

14 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look into the Bears' left tackle competition. Theo Benedet has been getting reps with the first team this week — has he ...

Caleb Williams will play in Bears-Bills preseason game

14 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' decision to play their starters against the Bills on Sunday in their second preseason game. What do we ...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears will play starters against the Bills in their preseason battle

13 Aug 2025

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Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced the team will play its starters against the Bills in its second preseason game. That means we'll get our first ...

Where did Caleb Williams land on The Athletic's QB tiers list?

12 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look at The Athletic's annual quarterback tiers list. Where did Bears quarterback Caleb Williams land this year? ...

Austin Booker had a stellar day against the Dolphins in preseason action

12 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine Bears defensive end Austin Booker's strong performance against the Dolphins in preseason action. He was definitely...

Tyson Bagent started slow, finished strong in his preseason start

12 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent's performance against the Dolphins in the team's first preseason game Sunday...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears tie Dolphins in first preseason game

11 Aug 2025

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The Bears and Dolphins tied 24-24 in their preseason opener Sunday at Soldier Field. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote walk through their observations from ...

Bears' sole focus for a new stadium is Arlington Heights

09 Aug 2025

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Bears president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey spoke to the media about the latest on the team's stadium project. They emphasized the sole ...

Caleb Williams and the offense were up and down in joint practice with Miami

09 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the up-and-down day of quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears offense in a joint practice with the Dolphins on F...

Bears defense has made a lot of progress during training camp

09 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears defense's dominant day against the Dolphins in their joint practice Friday. To learn more about listen...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears defense shines in joint practice with Dolphins

08 Aug 2025

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The Bears held a joint practice with the Dolphins ahead of their first preseason game, and their defense was dominant. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dis...

Tyson Bagent is getting a lot of praise from his coaches

08 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to the praise they've heard during training camp for Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. To learn more about l...

Bears held one of their most physical practices in years

08 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss a recent Bears practice that was described by many media members as the most physical one they've seen from the or...

Caleb Williams addressed missing the net in video that went viral

08 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' comments about a viral video showing him missing the net during a drill. This is al...

[FULL EPISODE] We're officially into the 'dumb' days of training camp

07 Aug 2025

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After a video of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams missing the net during a drill went viral, it's time to admit we've entered the "dumb" days of train...

Richard Hightower praises Ben Johnson as head coach

05 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear how Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower praised head coach Ben Johnson. To learn more about listener ...

Tyson Bagent probably has the edge at QB2 right now

05 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote turn their attention to the Bears' backup quarterbacks. Tyson Bagent has had a solid camp. Do we expect him to be the prim...

Caleb Williams, Bears offense still having sloppy moments

05 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the sloppiness we saw from the Bears offense at the team's Family Fest. To learn more about listener data and ou...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears offense still showing sloppiness at training camp

04 Aug 2025

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The Bears offense continues to show some sloppiness at training camp. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they've been seeing from quarterback Ca...

Braxton Jones opens up about injury, LT position battle

02 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears left tackle Braxton Jones, who spoke openly about his recovery from a bad injury at the end of the 2024 se...

Luther Burden III is showing us some playmaking ability

02 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how rookie receiver Luther Burden III has been impressive since he returned to practice. To learn more about lis...

We still don't know how long Jaylon Johnson will be out for

02 Aug 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest health update on Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson. There's "a scenario" in which he plays in Week 1...

[FULL EPISODE] Is Jaylon Johnson going to be ready for Week 1?

01 Aug 2025

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We got interesting news to conclude the second week of Bears training camp. Head coach Ben Johnson told the media there's "a scenario" in which star c...

Dennis Allen is moving his players all over the field

31 Jul 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has moved some of his players around the field during training camp. ...

We're seeing why the Bears drafted Colston Loveland

31 Jul 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote heard Bears quarterback Caleb Williams offer high praise for rookie tight end Colston Loveland. Everyone is starting to se...

Caleb Williams discusses his progress at training camp

31 Jul 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams described his own progress during training camp so far. To learn more abo...

[FULL EPISODE] Bears offense shows progress, still far from perfect at training camp

30 Jul 2025

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It's still far from perfect for the Bears offense at training camp, but there's progress being made. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their latest ob...

What's the Bears coaching staff's timeline for Caleb Williams?

29 Jul 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have a deeper discussion on quarterback Caleb Williams. We've seen struggles from him early in training camp, but what's t...

When will the Bears have clarity on their starting left tackle?

29 Jul 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder how long the Bears will go in training camp without naming their starting left tackle. To learn more about listen...

Luther Burden III is practicing again

29 Jul 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss rookie receiver Luther Burden III's return to the practice field. How quickly will Burden be able to catch up? T...

[FULL EPISODE] Luther Burden gets on the field as Bears continue training camp

28 Jul 2025

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The Bears got good news as they put on full pads in training camp for the first time — rookie receiver Luther Burden III has returned to the practic...

What will the Bears running game look like in year two with D'Andre Swift?

26 Jul 2025

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Bears running back D'Andre Swift took the podium on the second day of training camp. Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer discuss what the running game will lo...

Is it time to worry about Luther Burden III's injury?

26 Jul 2025

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Bears rookie receiver Luther Burden III hasn't been practicing with the team yet due to a soft-tissue injury. Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer discuss thei...

Breaking down Caleb Williams' struggles through the first two days of Bears training camp

26 Jul 2025

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It hasn't been a sharp start for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the new Ben Johnson-led offense early in training camp. Mark Grote and Dan Wiede...

[FULL EPISODE] Caleb Williams shows early struggles on Day 2 of Bears training camp

25 Jul 2025

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Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer react to what they've seen and heard early in Bears training camp, including quarterback Caleb Williams' struggles, receiv...