Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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The Bears got to take the weekend off after winning on Thursday Night Football, which means we all got to take in a full day of a Bears-less Sunday NFL! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer start by sharing their observations from the rest of the league. The Bears still don't really look like most of the NFL. Plus, is Justin Fields going to play against the Lions this Sunday? Dan believes it's trending that direction after seeing him practice a bit early in the week. Later in the podcast, the guys examine big-picture questions about this team, including how important the last half of the season is for Fields and Matt Eberflus. 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 possible futures of Bears quarterback Justin Fields and coach Matt Eberflus in Chicago. What would each have to do to keep his 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

The Lions are good this season, and it's got Dan Wiederer genuinely excited to see a game at Ford Field as the Bears are set to visit Detroit on Sunday. He explains his stance to David Haugh. 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 consider how legitimate Bears defense's turnaround is. The numbers suggest genuine progress lately, but have they just played bad offenses? 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 examines the biggest question for the Bears as the team prepares for Week 11 against the Lions: Will quarterback Justin Fields make his return from a dislocated right thumb? Fields has been out since suffering the injury on Oct. 15 during Chicago's game against Minnesota. Grote also discusses the leap that cornerback Kyler Gordon has made in his second NFL season and shares what pass rusher Montez Sweat recently said about adjusting to his new Bears teammates. 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 wasn't pretty, but the Bears outlasted the Panthers on Thursday Night Football to get their third win of the season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer unpack the game and take you inside a joyous locker room. Did Tyson Bagent actually outplay Bryce Young? Or is the way we perceive expectations for each player just different? Also, Matt Eberflus stills seems unwilling to be clear about the status of Justin Fields, but we're pretty sure he will be back for their next game. If he's not, something is definitely fishy here. Plus, the gang gets to give out game balls for once! 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 think it's definitely a good development that the Bears got to experience some fun after a win, even if the victory was sloppy. 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 into the play of both Tyson Bagent and Bryce Young on the Bears' 16-13 win against the Panthers on Thursday. Bagent's team won the game, but did he truly outplay Young? Also this segment, the guys discuss whether they believe Justin Fields will be back for the Bears in their next 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, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski actually get to give out game balls for the Bears' win over the Panthers! It's been a rare feature on the podcast this 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

It's game day! The Bears take on the Panthers on Thursday Night Football, and we're ... uh ... pretty sure Justin Fields will miss another start? David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from Matt Eberflus, who told reporters Fields is doubtful for the game and that Tyson Bagent will start. But Eberflus also indicated that Fields could try to give it a go Thursday. So he's not playing ... but he might play? We think? Got it? OK, we're confused too. Assuming Fields is out and Tyson Bagent gets his fourth NFL start, the guys wonder how fairly Bagent has been evaluated so far. The quarterback discussions in Chicago have gotten way off the rails in the last two years. Also, Dan got and answer for David about why DJ Moore wasn't on the field for a key play in the Bears' loss to the Saints last Sunday. #JustinFields #TysonBagent #Bears #NFL 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 Matt Eberflus, who seemed to leave confusion about the status of Justin Fields for the Bears' game against the Panthers on Thursday Night Football. 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 share their predictions for the Bears-Panthers 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 the persistent conversation surrounding Bears quarterbacks, which has seemingly gone off the rails in recent weeks. Are we really giving Tyson Bagent a fair evaluation as he prepares for just his fourth 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

We've got a clearer view of what happened in the Bears' loss to the Saints on Sunday after looking at it a little closer. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Tyson Bagent's performance. The kid showed some high-level stuff in the first three quarters before melting down in crunch time amid a four-turnover day. Meanwhile, Justin Fields could return against the Panthers on Thursday Night Football. Fields is "day-to-day" now, and Matt Eberflus indicated Fields will start if he's medically cleared. On the plus side, the Bears offensive line looks to have key pieces to build around and Cole Kmet is playing at a really high level. The guys also examine how Montez Sweat looked in his first game as a Bear and check in on the latest from Jaylon Johnson, who spoke to reporters about his future following the loss 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 have a conversation about how Tyson Bagent played in a loss to the Saints. Plus, Justin Fields could be returning for when the Bears host the Panthers on Thursday, as his status was upgraded to day-to-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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the impact that new Bears defensive end Montez Sweat had in his first game with the 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 examine how the Bears offensive line fared against the Saints. A couple offensive linemen are starting to stand out as potential building blocks. Meanwhile, Cole Kmet is playing some great football right 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

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here): Danny and Andrew discuss if the Browns could be a scary team in the playoffs, if the Panthers can rack up some wins, and more! 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 24-17 road loss to the Saints. The Bears turned it over five times and had eight penalties in yet another disappointing 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

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It's just never easy at Halas Hall. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take time to go over everything the Bears have had to deal with while they prepare to play the Saints. Runningback coach David Walker was fired. That's two assistant coaches who have left the team during the season. Is there a culture problem at Halas Hall? In the wake of the Montez Sweat trade, it's pretty clear the Beas MUST extend him for things to make sense. And he's got quite a bit of leverage in the negotiations. Jaylon Johnson spoke for the first time since not being traded. Can the two sides still come to a mutual agreement on an extension? The gang also predicts Bears-Saints. 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 some of what Jaylon Johnson had to say about not being traded after he had requested a trade from the Bears before the NFL traded deadline. Ryan Poles also spoke on the matter. Is there a chance an extension is reached before Johnson hits 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

After a second Bears assistant coach left mid-season, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have to wonder if the culture inside Halas Hall is as good as Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles say it is. 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 into the Montez Sweat trade by the Bears, now that Sweat has arrived in Chicago. It's clear we like the player...but if he doesn't get a contract extension it's going to be a real problem. 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 was a slightly more active trade deadline for the Bears than we were expecting! The team traded a 2024 second-round pick to Washington in exchange for edge rusher Montez Sweat. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down the trade. Is that too high of a price? Will the Bears be able to extend Sweat after the season? Also, the guys discuss the Bears retaining cornerback Jaylon Johnson after he had requested to be traded as the two sides haven't yet found common ground on a contract extension. What direction are the Bears trying to head in? Finally, it will once again be Tyson Bagent starting for the Bears at quarterback against the Saints this Sunday. Justin Fields has already been ruled out for 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears trade for Montez Sweat. Chicago sent a 2024 2nd rounder back to Washington. Is that price too high? 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 zero in on Jaylon Johnson being retained by the Bears after he requested a trade. What type of salary is he looking for in a contract extension? 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 health of Justin Fields, who will miss at least one more game with his right thumb injury. That means Tyson Bagent gets another chance to show what he can do in the NFL. 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): Bears quarterback Justin Fields will miss his third straight game while recovering from a dislocated right thumb. On today's edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reacts to backup Tyson Bagent again being named the starting QB, this time for Chicago's game at New Orleans this upcoming Sunday. (00:08) Grote also brings you what coach Matt Eberflus had to say about Bagent's performance in the Bears' 30-13 loss to the Chargers, (02:14) poor tackling by Chicago defenders (05:25) and safety Jaquan Brisker being place in the NFL's concussion protocol. (07:15) 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 spoke with Dan Bernstein & Laurence Holmes on Chicago's 670 The Score about the Bears awful loss to the Chargers. How does Dan feel about the Bears poor tackling? And what about the play of Tyson Bagent? 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

So that was pretty embarrassing. The Bears lost 30-13 to the Chargers on the road, and the game wasn't even really that close. David Haugh and Adam Studzinski talk through this one, which showed us Bears rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent's limitations. 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

Tyson Bagent is ready for his second NFL start, as the Beas head to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Bagent's continued poise as he faces attention from all areas he has never had before. Plus, it can't be denied Bagent has some skills which are really valuable for a NFL QB to have. And remember the last time these teams faced off in 2019? PHEW was that one a doozy! The gang also predicts the game, and reflects a bit on Khalil Mack's time with the Bears. This is the first time he's facing Chicago since being traded in 2022. 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 last time the Bears and Chargers played each other in 2019 and the mess which followed. Also this segment: 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer were curious how Tyson Bagent would handle all the extra attention coming his way after the win against the Raiders. The kid continues to show uncanny poise in his media sessions. 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 some of the skills Tyson Bagent has displayed to this point. It can't be denied he has ownership over some aspects of quarterbacking which are really valuable in the NFL. 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): In this clip, James and Matt discuss Tyson Bagent picking up a win in his first NFL start and if Justin Fields is actually a good fit in this Bears offense or not. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!! 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 been a long time since the Bears got to have a Victory Monday! That's exactly what we got the day after they beat the Raiders. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer make it clear it's fun to talk about this team again .. at least for now. Meanwhile, how should we handle this Tyson Bagent thing? Matt Eberflus has already said Bagent is in line to start against the Chargers as Justin Fields continues to rehab his injured thumb. Can we draw any conclusions from Bagent's first NFL start? On the defensive side, the Bears have been much-improved and allowed just 44 points in their last three games. Jaylon Johnson has been a big part of it, and he's made it clear he'd like to get paid! 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 give credit where it's due to Bears running back D'Onta Foreman, who has had back-to-back good games after a string of weeks being inactive. 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 try to figure out how we should think about Bears rookie undrafted quarterback Tyson Bagent moving forward. Bagent played well in his first NFL start Sunday, but it's definitely too soon to draw conclusions about his future ... right? 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 improving Bears defense, which has allowed just 44 total points in the last three games. One of its top performers is cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who sent a clear message to everyone after his pick-six in the win against the Raiders 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

How about that one! The Bears dominated the Raiders from start to finish to secure a 30-12 win on Sunday at Soldier Field, their first at home this season. Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski talk through this one, which is sure to bring some takes about the quarterback position from the Bears faithful 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

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): The battle of backup QBs. Is there any confidence in any team here? Download the latest episode of 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have your full Bears-Raiders preview in this one! The Bears are set to start rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent as Justin Fields is sidelined with a right thumb injury. Bagent has shown he's a confident person off the field who has some intriguing traits. How will that translate against the Raiders? And because we're on the backup quarterback topic, Haugh shares his best and worst backup Bears quarterbacks in recent memory ... remember Todd Collins and Jonathan Quinn? As for predictions, everyone on the podcast admits they're having a hard time figuring out what this Bears team will do in a given 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

As we prepare for yet another Bears backup quarterback to start a game, David Haugh recalls for Dan Wiederer who he believes are the best and worst backups for the franchise in recent memory. 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 attempt to predict who will win when the Bears face the Raiders on Sunday. Everyone admits, however, that they've lost all ability to accurately predict games for this Bears 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 hear from Bears rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent, who's set to start against the Raiders on Sunday. Bagent has a ton of confidence off the field. How will that translate in 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

From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): Matt Harmon and Matt Waldman discuss the meteoric rise that Brandon Aiyuk seems to be on before wondering if we are currently witnessing DJ Moore's peak as a pass catcher. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!! 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

Bad got worse for the Bears in the wake of their loss to the Vikings, as we've learned Justin Fields dislocated his right thumb during the game, and he is doubtful to play the next game. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what happened to Fields, and what this might end up meaning for his future with Chicago. By the way, what the heck is going on with the centers? Can anyone snap the ball properly?! There's also the matter of what happened to the Bears offense versus the Vikings. Everything seemed to fall apart for Fields after two stellar games. And, of course, the guys discuss the likely ascension of Tyson Bagent to QB1 while Fields is hurt. Bagent filled in valiantly against Minnesota, but the kid still had some critical mistakes. 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 closely at the disaster that was the Bears offense against the Vikings. What happened to that explosive team we saw the previous two games? 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