Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

From Sleeper King (subscribe here), James bluntly assesses and comes to the conclusion that quite literally any Bears offensive player can be considered a sleeper against a poor Rams defense this Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got some concerns. After a week of trying to figure out answers to the Bears' offensive woes, we finally got to hear from offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Despite great questions from the Bears beat, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't believe anything got answered for us. That leaves us wondering this: Is this team in good hands with this current coaching staff? The plus side is the Bears do have a few leaders, such as wily veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis, who have spoken up about exactly what they need from their coaches. Also this episode, the gang previews the Bears-Rams game, which already feels like a must-win in Chicago. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the difference in postgame reactions from Bears head coach Matt Eberflus and Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce after their teams suffered bad losses in Week 3. Do we want more anger from Eberflus after that type of loss? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer conduct their weekly, thorough breakdown of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance. Did we see progress from him in the Bears' loss to the Colts? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from Bears tight end Cole Kmet — who's also a team captain — as the offense continues to find its way early in the 2024 season. How urgent is this situation? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears are picking up the pieces after their ugly loss to the Colts. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder how close to crisis mode this team is getting after it once again struggled on offense. In this episode, the guys hear from tight end Cole Kmet, who continued to stress the urgency to win now and not be content that the Bears "made some progress" in the loss Sunday. We also have our weekly QB1 segment, breaking down everything positive and negative we saw from Caleb Williams in Week 3. Finally, Haugh wishes he heard something different from head coach Matt Eberflus after the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears dropped an ugly, ugly game to the Colts, 21-16, on Sunday. It was a frustrating game to watch for a lot of reasons. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer talk through their thoughts on a loss that felt all too familiar for Chicago. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Cash The Ticket (subscribe here), Mike Valenti loves one team, and it might surprise you. Will Jim Costa join in? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Download and subscribe today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer predict the winner of the Bears-Colts game in Week 3. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the postgame interaction between Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams after Houston's win against Chicago last Sunday. Why did what Stroud said and Williams' reaction to it became such a talking point this week? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears' poor offensive start to the season. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and others want to get the running attack moving, but how can they do that with an offensive line that has struggled? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 3 takes the Bears on the road to face the 0-2 Colts. But before David Haugh and Dan Wiederer can look at the matchup, they need to address the struggles of the Bears offense. What can the Bears do to get it rolling after a subpar couple of games? Could the rushing offense see improvement against what has been a poor Colts run defense? Later in the episode, the gang predicts the winner of the game and shares injury updates on key players such as veteran receiver Keenan Allen. Plus, why did a short interaction between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud after the game last Sunday become such a big talking point? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the the Bears offensive line's many issues in protecting quarterback Caleb Williams against the Texans. What can be fixed and how fast can it be fixed? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how much longer Bears receiver Keenan Allen will be out with his heel issue. Is it possible he returns against the Colts this Sunday? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In their weekly QB1 segment, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what progress might have been made by Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in his second NFL start. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears offensive line's struggles continue to be top of mind for David Haugh and Dan Wiederer in the aftermath of a loss to the Texans. In this episode, the guys look a little closer at what was going wrong up front. What's fixable? Plus, the guys have a thorough discussion on Caleb Williams in our weekly QB1 segment. Did he show improvement in any areas in his second NFL start? What was his biggest issue? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our own Dan Wiederer spoke with Dan Bernstein and Marshall Harris on 670 The Score about the Bears' poor offensive performance in a 19-13 loss to the Texans on Sunday Night Football. For the Bears, what's correctable the soonest? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Adam Studzinski discuss the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Texans on the road on Sunday Night Football. The Bears' offensive line struggled once again while the defense did everything it could to keep the team in the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our own Dan Wiederer joined Matt Spiegel and Take The North co-host David Haugh on 670 The Score to discuss the Bears' matchup against the Texans in Week 2. How can the Bears find a way to win this one? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caleb Williams-vs.-C.J. Stroud is the headlining story for the Bears-Texans matchup on Sunday Night Football, but Chicago has questions to answer on offense. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear how offensive coordinator Shane Waldron might adjust personnel in Week 2. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski predict who will win the Bears-Texans game Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the impact of the Bears possibly having to be without two of their top three receivers against the Texans on Sunday. Plus, will Velus Jones Jr. still have an active roster spot in Week 2 after a critical turnover against the Titans in Week 1? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears face an uphill battle as they head to Houston for a bout against the Texans on Sunday Night Football in Week 2. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer get you set for the game. It's looking like Keenan Allen and Rome Oduzne could miss this one, which would put the Bears' receiving depth to the test early in the season. There's also the Velus Jones Jr. conundrum to sort through. Do we think we ever see him again on kick returns? Also, offensive coordinator Shane Waldron spoke about his personnel usage against the Titans. How much will he and Caleb Williams adjust for the Texans' tough defense? And of course, the gang predicts the winner of this one. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the return of their weekly QB1 breakdown segment, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer thoroughly dive into the Caleb Williams' struggles in his first NFL game. What does he need to work on the most? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During their first ever live episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer received the news that Bears rookie receiver Rome Odunze has a sprained MCL and is considered "week-to-week" for now. What does this mean for the Bears after they already struggled on offense in their first game? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how poorly the Bears offensive line played in a close win against the Titans in Week 1. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer took over the 670 The Score airwaves in Chicago for our first ever live episode! The guys further broke down the Bears' win against the Titans in their season opener. What did head coach Matt Eberflus have to say about rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' struggles after he reviewed the film? Plus, they react to the news that rookie receiver Rome Odunze has a sprained MCL and is considered week-to-week for now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't pretty, but the Bears found a way to beat the Titans, 24-17, on Sunday at Soldier Field to start their season off right. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer recap the win. Caleb Williams certainly looked like a rookie, but the Bears' defense and special teams stepped up to provide a victory reminiscent of the Lovie Smith era. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski each predict the winner of the Bears' opening game against the Titans on Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski conduct their annual NFL season predictions segment! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, who help us figure out what to expect — and what the team expects — from Williams in the season opener. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Cash the Ticket (subscribe here), Mike Valenti starts by giving Costa a power stat. Will that change the way they pick this Bears-Titans game? Download and subscribe to Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our first game preview episode of the season is here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what we've learned at Halas Hall as rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears prep for the Titans. There seems to be an emphasis on Williams not trying to be a hero in his first game. Also in this episode, the crew shares its annual NFL season predictions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer gathers what Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN-TV has thought of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' journey since the Bears drafted him in late April. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and guest host Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN-TV discuss the energy around Halas Hall as the Bears prepare to start the 2024 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and guest host Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN-TV discuss Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's impact on general manager Ryan Poles and the organization as a whole. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dan Wiederer is joined by Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN-TV! Sharkey offers her thoughts on what we saw from the Bears throughout training camp and the expectations for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in his first season. The two also discuss the impact of assistant general manager Ian Cunningham on the way the Bears have built their roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the meaning of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams being named a captain by the Bears before he has even played an NFL game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's an extremely important season for Bears head coach Matt Eberflus. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder the type of influence that he can have on this team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what they expect and hope to see out of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in his rookies season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've officially made it to Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer start this episode off by discussing the hype surrounding this Bears team. How does it compare to the preseason hype for the doomed 2019 season? Plus, the Bears have announced their captains for this season, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is one of them. Is that surprising at all? And how might head coach Matt Eberflus elevate this team in what's definitely a prove-it season for him? The guys also lay out what they expect and hope to see from Williams in his rookie season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Reception Perception (subscribe here), James Koh and Derrik Klassen debate Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' outlook in his rookie season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss whom the Bears have brought in to replace Patrick Scales at long snapper while he's on injured reserve. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss the penultimate episode of "Hard Knocks" as it has continued to chronicle Bears training camp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer listen to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' comments regarding what he expects out of quarterback Caleb Williams in his rookie season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The regular season is nearly here, but the Bears are still finalizing a few key aspects of their roster —the long snapper position in particular. Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss the team's temporary replacement at the position, Scott Daly, as starting long snapper Patrick Scales is having back surgery and will begin the season on injured reserve. Meanwhile, general manager Ryan Poles on Wednesday spoke to the media for the last time before the 2024 season begins and laid out his expectations for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams this year. Head coach Matt Eberflus also chimed in on the patience the team will need as Williams works through his first season. Finally, what influence has Eberflus had on this Bears team? Linebacker T.J. Edwards offers us insight. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how Bears running back/receiver Velus Jones Jr. seems to have made the team for 2024. Was his job ever really at risk or did outsiders create that noise and uncertainty? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh takes time to respond to what Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams told Dan Wiederer in their one-on-one interview for the Chicago Tribune. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer share what surprised them as the Bears set their initial 53-man roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears have set their (initial) 53-man roster for the 2024 season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer talk through any surprises and/or headlines from the roster. Notably, receiver-turned-running back Velus Jones Jr. seems to have made the team after a lot of discussion about whether he deserved a roster spot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices