Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and we're starting to wonder exactly what position the Bears could select at No. 25 overall. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune for this episode. They look into ESPN analyst Peter Schrager's mock draft, in which he had the Bears selecting Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor. How likely is it the Bears take a left tackle in the first round? Also, Hammond chimes in on the Bears' stadium location search. Would the Bears regret building a stadium in Indiana in the future? 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 Mark Grote react to the officially official news that the Bears won't receive draft pick compensation for former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's departure to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager. 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 Mark Grote react to the news that Bears legend and Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael was diagnosed with CTE after he died. 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 didn't like the Bears stadium "news" update that ESPN insider Adam Schefter put out recently. He explains why for Mark Grote. 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 have more Bears stadium news ... kind of. The team intends to pick the location for its new stadium in the coming weeks, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote wonder if that is really new information. And can we just get this decision over with already? Also in this episode, the guys react to the news that Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael was diagnosed with CTE after his death. And the Bears officially won't be receiving compensatory draft picks for the loss of assistant general manager Ian Cunningham to the Falcons. 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 Mark Grote hear team president Kevin Warren explain the type of stadium the Bears plan to build, if they ever find a location for it. 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 Mark Grote hear Chicago general manager Ryan Poles explain how the team hopes to sustain success, unlike past Bears teams. 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 Mark Grote hear Titans head coach Robert Saleh explain why it's so frustrating defending a player like Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. 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 a special NFL owners meetings edition of Listen To This! In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Titans head coach Robert Saleh as well as Bears head coach Ben Johnson, general manager Ryan Poles and team president Kevin Warren. 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 Mark Grote react to the Bears explaining at the NFL owners meetings that they're still trying to get draft pick compensation for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham leaving Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager. 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 Mark Grote hear Bears chairman George McCaskey explain why he believes team's fans would eventually be fine with a stadium in Indiana ... if that were to happen. 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 Mark Grote discuss what they learned about the Bears' ongoing stadium location search at the NFL owners meetings. Grote has decided he doesn't believe the Bears have ever been seriously considering Indiana. 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

Bears team president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey provided a bit of an update on the team's stadium location search during the NFL owners meetings. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote recap what they learned. The Bears maintain they want to make a decision on the location by late spring/early summer. Will that happen? And are we now feeling that the threat of Indiana was never serious? Also in this episode, the Bears apparently haven't given up on possibly receiving draft pick compensation for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's departure to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager. 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 Mark Grote hear how Bears head coach Ben Johnson believes his coaching staff can be better next 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 Mark Grote listen to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments on his relationship with quarterback Caleb Williams. Johnson is clearly fully invested in the 24-year-old Williams. 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 Mark Grote discuss Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments about the loss of center Drew Dalman, who suddenly retired earlier in the offseason. 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

Bears head coach Ben Johnson took center stage at the NFL owners meetings Monday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what Johnson had to say about how his coaches can be better in 2026. Plus, this was the first time Johnson has talked since center Drew Dalman's sudden retirement. How surprised was the team by Dalman's decision? Also, Johnson continues to emphasize that the Bears can't be complacent following their 2025 success. 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

Mark Grote and guest host Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score have fun with the battle now brewing between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and NBA legend George Gervin over the trademark of the "Iceman" nickname. 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

Mark Grote and guest host Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score each share some spicy NFL Draft takes. 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

Guest host Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score explains for Mark Grote why he's a big fan of Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price, who backed up star Jeremiyah Love in the Fighting Irish backfield. 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 is still on vacation, so Mark Grote brings in 104.3 The Score reporter Chris Emma! Emma was at Notre Dame's pro day and has thoughts on a few Fighting Irish players he thinks would fit on the Bears. There's a running back whom Emma believes would be a great fit, but it's probably not the one you're thinking of! Each of the guys also have a hot draft take that they reveal to each other. Finally, quarterback Caleb Williams has competition in his efforts to trademark the "Iceman" nickname. 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

Guest host Mark Potash explains for Mark Grote what he thinks of the Bears' additions in free agency. 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

Guest host Mark Potash explains for Mark Grote why this draft is extremely important for Bears general manager Ryan Poles. 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

Mark Grote and guest host Mark Potash look at the massive contract that Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba got through a Bears lens. Could Bears receiver Rome Odunze or Luther Burden III ever earn that type of deal? 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 is on vacation, so Mark Grote thought it was prudent to bring our friend Mark Potash in to pinch hit! Grote and Potash begin by examining the massive extension the Seahawks gave star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Will the Bears ever have a receiver worthy of that type of deal? Also, Potash chimes in on the moves the Bears have made this offseason. How does he think they've done retooling the roster? And, of course, the guys have thoughts on the ongoing NCAA Tournament. 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 explains to Mark Grote his belief that there will be plenty of good players available for the Bears to select at No. 25 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft. 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 Mark Grote wonder if it's possible the Bears could've gotten a greater haul for receiver DJ Moore if they'd traded him to the Broncos instead of the Bills. Their discussion came after seeing the return the Dolphins got for moving receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos. 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 Mark Grote share their views on why the Bears haven't been too aggressive in free agency. 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

As free agency winds down, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine the Bears' current salary cap situation and why they haven't been more aggressive this offseason. Are there any big swings to come for Chicago before the NFL Draft? As for the draft, what level of player could the Bears get when they pick at No. 25 overall in the first round? Meanwhile, the Dolphins traded receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos for a pretty good haul. Could the Bears have gotten something similar for receiver DJ Moore? Also, linebacker Jack Sanborn is back with the Bears! 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 Mark Grote preview what the next couple of weeks could mean as the Bears continue their search for a new stadium location. 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 Mark Grote react to former Bears quarterback Justin Fields being traded from the Jets to the Chiefs. 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 Mark Grote discuss what they've learned about a few of the Bears' new players. Also, it's a little weird seeing safety Jaquan Brisker wearing Steelers gear. 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

Now that the initial wave of free agency has come and gone, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take time to assess where the Bears roster is currently. What new players do we think have defined roles? Also, it's kind of weird to see the players who left on different teams. Plus, is there anything new in the Bears' search for a new stadium location? And former Bears quarterback Justin Fields has found (another) new home. 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

Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski react to general manager Ryan Poles acknowledging the Bears did make calls to inquire about trading for Raiders star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Could they still make that trade? 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

Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski listen to Bears general manager Ryan Poles explain his reasoning for trading receiver DJ Moore to the Bills. 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

Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski react to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' comments on not re-signing safety Kevin Byard. 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

Bears general manager Ryan Poles has explained some of the thinking behind his offseason decisions. Producer Adam Studzinski fills in alongside Mark Grote as they hear Poles detail why the Bears decided to trade receiver DJ Moore to the Bills. Also, it seems to us like the team made a deliberate choice to sign safety Coby Bryant and not bring back veteran safety Kevin Byard. And did we get any more information about center Drew Dalman's sudden retirement? Finally, we got to know about these new Bears players, including receiver Kalif Raymond, who had an awesome hat for his press conference. 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 the Mully & Haugh Show on 104.3 The Score to offer his thoughts on the Bears' additions in free agency. 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 Mark Grote react to the NFL failing to award compensatory draft picks to the Bears for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham leaving Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager. 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 Mark Grote discuss how they feel about the Bears' current situation at left tackle. 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 Mark Grote offer their feelings on how the Bears have maneuvered their roster early in free agency. 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 NFL's legal tampering period is here, and the Bears have filled some — but not all — of the holes on their roster. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their thoughts on the Bears' additions of safety Coby Bryant, linebacker Devin Bush, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and others. Plus, left tackle Braxton Jones is coming back on a one-year deal. Are the Bears done adding to the left tackle competition? And how do we feel about the addition of Garrett Bradbury at center? Finally, we now know for sure that the Bears didn't get any compensatory draft picks for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham leaving to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager. 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 Mark Grote consider how receiver DJ Moore's time as a Bear will be viewed. 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 Mark Grote believe Bears receiver Rome Odunze is one of the players who needs to step up now the DJ Moore is gone. 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' busy week continues! They've agreed to trade receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for a second-round pick. They've also cut linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to a wild day! 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 traded receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for a second-round pick. Dan Wiederer joined Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote on 104.3 The Score in Chicago to react. 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 Mark Grote consider how the Bears could replace Drew Dalman at center. 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