Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast
Episodes
Will Ryan Poles survive this disastrous season?
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears general manager Ryan Poles' future. Wiederer has spoken to people around the league about what they think of...
[FULL EPISODE] Can the Bears contain Justin Jefferson again?
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears are preparing for a tilt against the Vikings on Monday Night Football. A major topic on the minds of Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote heading int...
Bill Belichick is going to coach who?!?
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote marvel at former Patriots coach Bill Belichick deciding to coach the University of North Carolina football team. To lear...
How's Caleb Williams dealing with this losing streak?
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams about how he's handling the team's ongoing seven-game losing streak. Williams h...
Story time with Dan Wiederer!
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer takes Mark Grote on a journey back to 2010, when the Vikings' season completely unraveled. Is that perhaps the best comparison we've seen...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears players are feeling the weight of this losing streak
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears' seven-game losing streak hasn't been easy to deal with for the players. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from rookie quart...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer shares early Bears-Vikings preview on 670 The Score
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our own Dan Wiederer joined Mike Mulligan & Ruthie Polinsky on 670 The Score to take an early look at the Bears-Vikings matchup on Monday Night Footba...
It's time to assess how good this Bears roster actually is
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Grote and Adam Studzinski look at the season that a few Bears players are having. We believe this 2024 roster is better than the 2023 version of ...
How has this Bears season gone this poorly?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Grote and Adam Studzinski are incredulous about how badly this season has gone for the Bears. Did anyone imagine it could be this type of disaste...
Cole Kmet opens up about how tough this losing streak has been
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Grote and Adam Studzinski hear from Bears tight end Cole Kmet, who explains how the team's ongoing seven-game losing streak is taking a toll on h...
[FULL EPISODE] This season is beyond worst-case scenario for the Bears
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we make our way through another lost Bears season, we're starting to contemplate just how horrible it has gone. In a wide-ranging episode, Mark Gro...
BONUS: Mark Grote talks Bears' latest humiliating loss on 670 The Score
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A day after the Bears' brutal loss to the 49ers, our own Mark Grote joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show on 670 The Score in Chicago. What did Bears inter...
Postgame pod: 49ers blow out Bears
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that was horrible. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' disastrous 38-13 loss to the 49ers. To learn more about listener data and ou...
Listen to This: Best sound leading up to Bears-49ers
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another edition of Listen to This! Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski bring you the best Bears-related sound they heard this week...
49ers -3.5 vs. Bears | Hungry Howies Delivery of the Week | Cash the Ticket
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Cash The Ticket (subscribe here), are the guys falling into a trap? Download and subscribe to Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listen...
Predictions for Bears-49ers
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski preview the key storylines for the Bears-49ers game Sunday and predict the winner. To learn more about listener dat...
What does Thomas Brown need to do to become the next Bears head coach?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss the continually impressive Thomas Brown, who has been tabbed as the Bears' interim head coach. What does he n...
Should the Bears try to trade for Kyle Shanahan?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski ponder a hypothetical — if 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan were to be made available via trade, should the Bears pursue h...
[FULL EPISODE] What changes has Thomas Brown made in his first week as interim head coach?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After yet another weird week, the Bears are getting themselves set to play a football game. Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski (filling in for ...
Caleb Williams' development needs to remain the focus of the Bears
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how critical it is for the Bears to continue focusing on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' development for the re...
How comfortable are we with Kevin Warren leading the charge for the Bears?
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears team president Kevin Warren's influence after the team fired head coach Matt Eberflus. How much control does...
Stacey Dales reacts to Matt Eberflus' firing
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote welcome NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales to the pod to discuss the Bears' firing of head coach Matt Eberflus. Dales also ...
[FULL EPISODE] Another edition of Take The North live on 670 The Score!
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Take The North live on 670 The Score, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote speak with NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales about the stat...
What were our first impressions of Thomas Brown as interim head coach?
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look at Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown's first press conference in his new role. It's obvious he can command...
How safe is Ryan Poles' job after the firing of Matt Eberflus?
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dig into Bears general manager Ryan Poles' job security. Team president Kevin Warren made it clear that Poles will remain ...
It's extremely clear to us who's in charge at Halas Hall right now
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears president Kevin Warren has obviously been asserting his authority and taking charge at Halas Hall these ...
[FULL EPISODE] Ryan Poles & Kevin Warren explain the Matt Eberflus firing
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bears executives have offered explanations for why the team decided to fire head coach Matt Eberflus. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote rea...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer discusses Bears' firing of Matt Eberflus on 670 The Score
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our Dan Wiederer joined Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez on 670 The Score to continue reacting to the Bears' firing of head coach Matt Eberflus on Friday. ...
How secure is Ryan Poles' job?
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote turn their attention to Bears general manager Ryan Poles, who has now had to fire the first head coach he hired. How secur...
How will this coaching change affect Caleb Williams?
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the turmoil that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has had to deal with in his rookie season. How will the firing o...
Matt Eberflus is the first Bears head coach ever fired in season
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' firing of head coach Matt Eberflus. It marked the first time the franchise has ever fired their head co...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears fire Matt Eberflus after embarrassing Thanksgiving loss
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Less than 24 hours after an astonishing loss to the Lions on Thanksgiving, the Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brow...
Postgame pod: Bears lose to Lions in astonishing fashion
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears lost 23-20 to the Lions on Thanksgiving, and it's hard to describe how poorly the end of the game was managed by coach Matt Eberflus. Dan Wi...
Predictions for Bears-Lions
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski predict who will win the Thanksgiving Day battle between the Bears and Lions. Does anyone think ...
Thomas Brown is bringing the juice
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are learning more about new Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, who spoke this week about his "aura." Can Brown cont...
Could Matt Eberflus be fired if Bears get blown out by Lions?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the likelihood that Bears coach Matt Eberflus is fired later this week in the event his team is non-competitive ag...
[FULL EPISODE] We're learning more about Thomas Brown as Bears prep for Lions
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears are working on a short week as they prepare to face the red-hot Lions on Thanksgiving. As Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote navigate the condensed...
Caleb Williams had another strong day against the Vikings
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' really good day against the Vikings. He wasn't perfect, but he flashed...
We have an update on the Bears' stadium pursuit ... kinda
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the news coming out of Arlington Heights regarding a tax property settlement on the land the Bears own in the vill...
Jaylon Johnson is clearly frustrated by how this season has gone
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the tone from Bears players this week after another brutal loss. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson specifically is showing...
[FULL EPISODE] It's getting 'moody' at Halas Hall after Bears' 5th straight loss
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The mood was rough at Halas Hall after the Bears suffered their fifth straight loss. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote pick up the pieces of the Bears' over...
Postgame pod: Bears lose 30-27 in overtime to Vikings
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears forced overtime after being down 11 points with less than two minutes to play but ultimately fell to the Vikings, 30-27. Dan Wiederer and Ma...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer & Mark Grote preview Bears-Vikings on 670 The Score
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer joined Matt Spiegel and Mark Grote on the afternoon show on 670 The Score to preview the Bears-Vikings game Sunday. They also reflect on ...
Vikings -3.5 @ Bears | Cash the Ticket
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Cash The Ticket (subscribe here), did the Bears quit and did last week break them? Has Caleb Williams started to realize that he isn't at USC any...
Is Caleb Williams ready to face a blitz-heavy defense?
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how the Vikings blitz more than any other team in the NFL and how that could affect Bears quarterback Caleb Willia...
Richard Hightower takes accountability for blocked field goal in loss to Packers
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower taking accountability for the fateful blocked field goal in his ...
Bears need more from Montez Sweat
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look at Bears defensive end Montez Sweat's subpar season. How frustrated is he with his performance so far? To le...
[FULL EPISODE] How will Caleb Williams handle a blitz-heavy Vikings defense?
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In what's becoming a weekly tradition, we're still cleaning up what happened at the end of the previous Bears game before we can preview the next one....
Start this Bears receiver before he breaks out against Vikings | Sleeper King
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Sleeper King (subscribe here), James identifies which Bears wide receiver you must start this week as Chicago faces the Minnesota Vikings. To l...
What's going on with Jaquan Brisker?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are still trying to figure out what's going on with Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, who has been out since early October with...
Matt Eberflus was OK with Bears' operation at end of loss to Packers
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears coach Matt Eberflus doubling down on how the team handled the end of the game in a 20-19 loss to the Packers...
Caleb Williams played well against the Packers
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dive into what seems to have been a bounce-back game for Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in his first matchup agai...
[FULL EPISODE] Matt Eberflus doubles down on end-of-game decisions against Packers
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, we've been forced to ask Bears coach Matt Eberflus about his end-of-game decisions. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Eber...
Postgame pod: Bears drop heartbreaker to Packers, 20-19
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears lost to the Packers ... again. This time, their 20-19 loss was sealed on a blocked field goal on the game's final play. Dan Wiederer and Mar...
Listen to This: The best Bears sound leading up to Bears vs Packers
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have another edition of 'Listen to This,' where we bring you the best audio of the week from Halas Hall. In this episode, ...
What to watch, predictions for Bears-Packers
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what to watch for when the Bears take on the Packers. The gang also predicts the game's winner. To learn more ab...
Jaquan Brisker lands on injured reserve
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the unfortunate news that Bears safety Jaquan Brisker has been placed on injured reserve. Brisker has been dealing...
Does Caleb Williams' QB coach think he's being too cautious?
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph, who helps us understand how much more aggressive quarterback Caleb Willia...
[FULL EPISODE] How different could the Bears' offense look against the Packers?
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After another long week at Halas Hall, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote finally get to turn their attention to the Bears' upcoming opponent: the hated Pack...
Cole Kmet is showing his support for Caleb Williams
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After rumors surfaced that some Bears veterans wanted the team to turn to Tyson Bagent as the starting quarterback for at least a short time, Dan Wied...
Caleb Williams is already having to make a big adjustment in his career
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the impact of Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams having to already make a massive adjustment in his NFL caree...
Keenan Allen offers explanation for why Shane Waldron failed in Chicago
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears veteran receiver Keenan Allen, who takes us inside why recently fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron ...
Chicago, we have some problems | Reception Perception
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Reception Perception (subscribe here), the guys discuss the Bears' underwhelming offense, which has really struggles in recent weeks. Whether it'...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears players, coaches provide clarity on why Shane Waldron didn't work out
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key Bears coaches and players are shedding light on why Shane Waldron didn't make it through his first season as the offensive coordinator in Chicago....
What can Thomas Brown bring to the table?
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer discuss new Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown's background and what he could fix about the team's struggling offens...
Bears need to fix their hiring process
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer lament the Bears' clearly flawed hiring process. How do they keep getting so many hires wrong? To learn more about liste...
Reaction to Shane Waldron being fired
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer react to the news that the Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. To learn more about listener data and o...
EMERGENCY POD: Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears have made a change at offensive coordinator. Shane Waldron has been fired, and passing game coordinator Thomas Brown has been appointed to t...
[FULL EPISODE] Matt Eberflus won't say (yet) if the Bears are making a change at offensive coordinator
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A day after the Bears' disgusting loss to the Patriots at home, the state of affairs wasn't getting much better Monday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote di...
Postgame pod: Bears hit rock bottom in loss to Patriots
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears got completely embarrassed by the Patriots in a 19-3 loss Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Chicago's rock-bottom loss to a bad te...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer previews Bears-Patriots on 6 Rings & Football Things podcast
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer joined the 6 Rings & Football Things podcast with Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to preview the Bears-Patriots matchup Sunday at Soldier Field. T...
What to watch, predictions for Bears-Patriots
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their top storylines to watch for in the Bears-Patriots matchup. The gang also predicts the winner of the game. To...
Caleb Williams & DJ Moore have to get on the same page
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote try to figure out why Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and star receiver DJ Moore just can't seem to get on the same page....
Why do we keep hearing about these meetings the Bears are having?
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote heard more from Bears players this week about important meetings the team has had. How much longer are we going to hear ab...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears absolutely need a win against the Patriots
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears face a must-win game against the Patriots on Sunday if they're going to do anything this season. But in the bigger picture, two players who ...
BONUS: Dan Wiederer discusses Bears' biggest issue on 670 The Score
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score to reflect more on the Bears' loss to the Cardinals and to begin looking forward. ...
Belief in Matt Eberflus is definitely waning inside Halas Hall
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what seems to be slipping support for Bears coach Matt Eberflus. The noise is getting louder after the Bears' ugly...
A thorough review of Caleb Williams' day against the Cardinals
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote conduct their weekly review of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance. Williams didn't have a good game in the Bear...
[FULL EPISODE] Recapping the Bears' loss to the Cardinals live on 670 The Score!
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In another special episode that aired live on Chicago's 670 The Score, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote continue breaking down the Bears' 29-9 loss to the ...
Postgame pod: Bears get blown out by Cardinals, 29-9
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears went into the desert and got blown out by the Cardinals, 29-9. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote walk through a loss in which the Bears got beat i...
Cardinals -1.5 vs Bears | Cash the Ticket
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Cash The Ticket (subscribe here), we discuss if Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was able to keep it together during Call of Duty release week,...
Listen to This: Best sound leading up to Bears-Cardinals
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote conduct our weekly Listen to This segment, where we bring you the best Bears-related sound we heard during the week. In th...
Predictions for Bears-Cardinals
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski predict the winner of the Bears-Cardinals matchup Sunday. To learn more about listener data an...
Kerry Joseph tells us why Caleb Williams has struggled early in games
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt in the minds of Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote that the Bears need to start faster on offense. Quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph finally t...
Unpacking a week of criticism for Matt Eberflus
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine the criticism that Bears coach Matt Eberflus took from his own players this past week. Plus, will cornerback Tyriq...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears face Cardinals after tumultuous week at Halas Hall
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it's been another one of those weeks for the Bears at Halas Hall. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote unpack a week of criticism for coach Matt Eberflus...
Caleb Williams showed us something promising in an otherwise forgettable day
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' performance against the Commanders. While the first three quarters were l...
Matt Eberflus is dangerously close to losing support
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how close Bears coach Matt Eberflus is to losing support inside Halas Hall, especially after multiple captains rec...
What would we be talking about the most if the Bears hadn't blown that game?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote step into an alternate reality in which the Commanders' last-second Hail Mary was unsuccessful. What would we be discussin...
[FULL EPISODE] How close is Halas Hall to a crisis?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're still dealing with the fallout from the Bears' loss to the Commanders and the comments that have been made in the aftermath of it. Dan Wiederer ...
Cole Kmet wants his teammates to respect the game more
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to Bears tight end Cole Kmet's comments on cornerback Tyrique Stevenson's lack of focus on the final play of a loss...
Why did the Bears allow Terry McLaurin to get free yards at the end of the game?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears coach Matt Eberflus' decision to play his coverage nearly 35 yards off the line of scrimmage on the penultim...
Key Bears players are openly questioning coaching decisions
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adding to the fallout from the Bears' disastrous loss to the Commanders is the fact that team captains have openly questioned coaching decisions in th...
[FULL EPISODE] Bears players, coaches explain what happened on fateful Hail Mary
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're getting all the information we can on how the Bears gave up a last-second Hail Mary touchdown in a heartbreaking loss to the Commanders on Sunda...
Postgame pod: Bears lose to Commanders on Hail Mary
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears lost 18-15 to the Commanders on Sunday on one of the most unbelievable plays you'll ever see. Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski talk t...
Bears -2.5 @ Commanders | Cash the Ticket
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Cash the Ticket (subscribe here), we originally thought we had a monster matchup with the top two selections in the 2024 NFL Draft set to square ...
Listen to This: Best sound leading up to Bears-Commanders
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In another edition of our Listen to This feature, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the best sound we heard during the lead-up to the Bears-Comman...
What to watch, predictions for Bears-Commanders
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski discuss what to look for in the Bears-Commanders matchup Sunday and predict the winner of the game. To lea...
Bears could again be without two starting defensive backs against Commanders
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski discuss the Bears' injury report, which still shows a couple of key defenders missing from practice, putting...
Can Caleb Williams & the Bears offense keep it rolling?
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski discuss Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' health as he deals with a rib injury. Plus, can Bears quarter...