Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The Bears continue their search for a new offensive coordinator, and an intriguing name has entered the conversation. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to former Arizona Cardinals head coach and current USC quarterbacks coach Kliff Kingsbury interviewing for the job. At the least, it seems like a good way to get intel on USC star quarterback Caleb Williams. Meanwhile, Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson told Keyshawn Johnson on All Facts No Brakes that he believes he's worthy of being the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL. The guys think the Bears paying him that type of money might be the only way they can keep the young star. They also spend time reacting to NFL Draft expert Daniel Jeremiah's initial mock draft for 2024. 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

Well, it's official. USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the likely No. 1 overall pick, has declared for the NFL Draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the news and begin to hear what the draft experts are saying the Bears should do with the No. 1 overall pick. Nobody seems to be denying the talent of Williams, but the Bears will need to figure out what's driving the kid — if they're thinking they want to move on from Justin Fields. Also, the pool of free agent head coach candidates keeps growing. Why did the Bears so quickly decide to keep Matt Eberflus? The guys additionally update who's interviewing for the Bears' offensive coordinator job. 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 USC quarterback Caleb Williams officially declaring for 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer check out what draft experts are saying about USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the likely No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. The general vibe seems to be that his talent is undeniable. 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 examine the list of candidates who are interviewing for the Bears' offensive coordinator job so far. Would someone like Greg Roman be a good fit? 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 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote discusses USC quarterback Caleb Williams forgoing his remaining collegiate eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams has long been seen as the favorite to go off the board at No. 1 overall. The Bears hold the No. 1 and No. 9 overall picks and could look to trade quarterback Justin Fields this offseason. Where would Fields be selected if he were in the 2024 draft class? How deep is this draft class when it comes to "blue-chip" players? Dane Brugler of The Athletic answers those questions. 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 still have a ton more to say following the news of the Bears firing Luke Getsy while keeping Matt Eberflus. The team is already conducting interviews for offensive coordinator, with Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldon being among the candidates. How are Ryan Poles and Eberflus going to sell this job? There are other news items that also require our attention — like Poles telling the media that Jaylon Johnson isn't going anywhere, which mirrors Johnson's desire to stay in Chicago. Plus, Kevin Warren explained where the team is at in its search for a location to build a new stadium and let us in a bit on his role assisting Poles on football decisions. The guys also want you to hear Poles detail how he plans to get the Bears out of the quarterback hell they keep finding themselves in. 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 possible candidates for the Bears' vacant offensive coordinator position. Can they really hire someone without telling candidates what their plan is at quarterback? 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 heard general manager Ryan Poles tell the media that star cornerback Jaylon Johnson isn't going to be going anywhere as his free agency looms. How will the Bears work out a deal to keep Johnson? 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 react to the key elements of both Bears general manager Ryan Poles' and president Kevin Warren's end-of-season press conferences. How is Poles going to sell the newly open offensive coordinator spot? And how involved will Warren be in the football operations? 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 picked the first lane they had to choose from in 2024! The team fired Luke Getsy and most of its offensive coaches while announcing it will be keeping Matt Eberflus as head coach. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the whirlwind press conference(s) explaining the decisions. Ryan Poles and Kevin Warren are clearly taking a leap of faith with Eberflus. Poles also touched on the situation the Bears find themselves in at quarterback. While Poles did point out that Justin Fields improved in 2023, he added the team will be evaluating the quarterback prospects who are expected to be taken at the top of the draft. And how about the way Warren spoke about the team's choices? Are we at all disappointed by the explanation? 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 react to the Bears deciding to keep Matt Eberflus as their head coach while firing most of the offensive staff. It's definitely a leap of faith by Ryan Poles and 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what general manager Ryan Poles said about the potential future for the Bears at quarterback. Poles pointed out that Justin Fields has improved but also made it clear that the Bears will evaluate who they could possibly get with the No. 1 overall pick in 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer spend time on what Bears president Kevin Warren had to say in his media session at Halas Hall on Wednesday after head coach Matt Eberflus was retained. Warren backed up general manager Ryan Poles and offered more insight on where the Bears' new stadium project is currently at. 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 2023 Bears season is in the books, but a critically important offseason is just getting underway. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer begin previewing it all with a recap of locker cleanout day at Halas Hall. The guys also emphasize the need for patience while we wait for news about who, if anyone, is getting fired. Plus, there's little doubt we saw the Bears get better this season. However, the team now needs to take the next step and start beating better teams. And what did key players like DJ Moore have to say on their way out of the building for the final time this season? It's going to be a wild ride, stay tuned! 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 don't have doubts that the Bears got better this season. The increase in wins show us that, but the next step is going from winning the games you "should" win to winning the games you "could" win. 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 a few Bears players who spoke on locker cleanout day. That includes star receiver DJ Moore, who shared thoughts on the offense this season and continued to express his support for quarterback Justin Fields. 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 emphasize that everyone — including themselves — will need to be patient while we await word on the future of the Bears' coaches and maybe even the general manager. The decisions most likely won't come in the first 24 or perhaps even 48 hours of the 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 react to the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday in their season finale. It was the 10th straight loss for the Bears to their rival. There are a lot of questions for this team as it heads into the offseason. Will Justin Fields be the quarterback going forward? Will head coach Matt Eberflus be retained? It's going to be an adventure. 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

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It's the final game of the season for the Bears, and it brings a chance to (in all likelihood) knock the hated Packers out of playoff contention! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if the team will rise to the occasion. Plus, there are still a lot of big-picture questions ahead for this team, regardless of the outcome in Green Bay. And it's looking like Kevin Warren is definitely going to be involved in those decisions. The guys hear what he had to say about the future of Matt Eberflus when asked at an event Friday. As for Justin Fields, his future remains unclear. Haugh and Wiederer share what they're hearing about Fields around the league. Of course, the gang offers predictions for the Bears-Packers game and also puts a spotlight on the Bears who earned Pro Bowl honors. 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 listen to what Bears president Kevin Warren had to say when asked if a decision has been made on head coach Matt Eberflus' future. This much is for sure, Warren is going to be involved in the big-time decisions for the Bears this 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what this particular game against the Packers could mean for several key Bears figures, including Matt Eberflus and Justin Fields. 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-Packers game in Week 18. 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 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here): Faraz and Zach talk about Justin Fields' strong play this season and if the Bears should build around him, as opposed to starting over with a rookie QB from the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow Faraz on Instagram @upperhandfantasy https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Also, visit our Patreon for our updated Draft Kit, Dynasty Rankings and more: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy Be sure to check out FantasyLife.com for some of the best advice from the industry's sharpest minds, all for FREE. And to take advantage of $15 million+ in prizes on Underdog, go to https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-upper-hand-fantasy and use the code UPPERHAND to get your first deposit doubled up to $100. Follow @farazsiddiqi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/farazsiddiqi 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 new year, and the Bears continue building on the great vibes from the last couple months of 2023. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer what they thought of the Bears' 37-17 win over the Falcons in Week 17. It's safe to say this team truly seems to be building toward something fun. Justin Fields was awesome in the win, but how much did it mean for his future with the organization? Especially now that we know the Bears hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, thanks to the Panthers. And what do we make of Ian Rapoport's report regarding Matt Eberflus' future? Can the futures of both Fields and Eberflus be impacted by the Bears' season finale in Green Bay? 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 absolutely loved the vibes the Bears were giving off after their fifth straight home win. The arrow is most definitely pointing up 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 were both impressed by Justin Fields' performance in the Bears' win against the Falcons. But how much does it really mean now that the Bears have secured the No. 1 overall pick in 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport's reporting that Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is likely to be retained for the 2024 season. Also, this Bears-Packers game to close the regular season is meaningful for both teams — in different ways. 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): Costa loves this game and wants Mike to tell him it's not a mistake. What is the best way to bet this game? 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

It's our final episode of 2023! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer get you ready for the new year, which will definitely be a wild one for the Bears. The guys kick this one off by discussing Eddie Jackson winning the Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award and by explaining what the award means. They also look into Jackson's possible future with the team. Then, there are several former Bears on the list of Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists. That includes the great Devin Hester, who has now made the final round of the ballot three times, and Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael. After the gang makes their predictions for the Bears-Falcons matchup, Haugh has an intriguing question for Wiederer regarding Justin Fields — is it possible the Bears could consider sitting him in Week 18? 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

After seeing the Broncos make a clear business decision to sit Russell Wilson for the rest of the season, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if the Bears might consider doing the same with Justin Fields in Week 18 — especially if their choice on Fields' future has been made and the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft (via the Panthers) is secured. 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 look at the list of Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists, which again includes Bears great Devin Hester. Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael is also up for final consideration. 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 Eddie Jackson winning the Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award and explain what the award means. They also look at Jackson's potential future 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 joined Mike Mulligan and David Haugh on 670 The Score's Mully & Haugh show in Chicago to discuss the futures of Bears quarterback Justin Fields and head coach Matt Eberflus. Will either of them be back in Chicago in 2024? 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're back after a brief Christmas break! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down the Bears' 27-16 win over the Cardinals on Christmas Eve. It wasn't perfect, but it's nice to know the Bears are good enough to beat a bad team without too much stress. The guys also assess the game Justin Fields had. He showed those big-play flashes but did have a crucial mistake at a critical time. Plus, Haugh and Wiederer react to Ryan Poles' comments on the Bears Radio pregame show 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 assess the Bears' 27-16 victory over a bad Cardinals team on Christmas Eve. 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 remain frustrated by Luke Getsy's play calls in short-yardage situations for the Bears. The team seems to constantly overthink what to do in those spots. Also, Justin Fields remained inconsistent Sunday, even in a winning effort against the Cardinals. 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 react to general manager Ryan Poles' comments on the Bears Radio pregame show about quarterbacks. He seems to understand the need for greatness at the position. 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 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote breaks down the Bears' 27-16 win over the Cardinals on Sunday at Soldier Field. Grote also takes you inside the Chicago locker room for reaction to the victory. 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): Should the Bears be giving more than a field goal to anyone? The guys do have a side they like 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

The Bears are looking to regroup on Christmas Eve against the Cardinals. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have unfinished business before they preview that game, however. The guys take a close look at some of the "losing moments" the Bears had against the Browns last Sunday. This team continues to make self-inflicted errors. Also in this episode, the guys preview a new piece that Wiederer wrote for the Chicago Tribune in which he ranked every start of Justin Fields' career from best to worst. Plus, the gang offers predictions for Bears-Cardinals before reacting to Jaylon Johnson saying that he wants to stay 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 took a close look at several losing moments the Bears had in their setback against the Browns on Sunday. One of them seems to be a decision that came after the coin flip, somehow. 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 have a preview of a column that Wiederer wrote for the Chicago Tribune, where he ranked every start of Justin Fields' career from best to worst. 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 react to Jaylon Johnson, who's in the last year of his rookie contract, expressing his desire to stay in Chicago. His position coach also told us something that makes Johnson special. 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

While the Bears pick up the pieces of another painful loss, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at Justin Fields and the body of work we've seen from him. To us, it seems like the decision on what to do with Fields this offseason is becoming pretty clear, especially if the Bears do land the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Also in this episode, the guys have a lively discussion about Luke Getsy and the blame he receives — fairly or unfairly — for the offensive struggles. If only we could focus more on the positives ... like the defense, which seems on the verge of being pretty damn good. 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 have a lively discussion about Luke Getsy, Justin Fields and how much blame each shares in the struggles of the Bears offense. 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' looming decision on quarterback Justin Fields this offseason. Considering the body of work we've seen, the answer is becoming more obvious. 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 reflect on the key plays in the Bears' 20-17 loss to the Browns. This team is going to need to find extra motivation moving forward, because this was a crushing 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

Oh my, that was a tough one. The Bears lost 20-17 to the Browns on Sunday after holding a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer their initial thoughts on the game. Justin Fields wasn't horrible but wasn't good. The defense was great until it wasn't. And Darnell Mooney had a potential game-winning Hail Mary pop out of his hands. Brutal. 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