Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Our own Dan Wiederer spoke with Danny Parkins & Matt Spiegel on Chicago's 670 The Score about the Bears' week two matchup with the Buccaneers in Tampa 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

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Will Justin Fields be able to throw the ball down field? 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

Well...it's been a WEEK at Halas Hall after that disgruntling week one loss to the Packers. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer recap all the big topics from the week. Is this entire team really rattled ALREADY?! There's also a key injury to the Bears secondary as Kyler Gordon was place on Injured Reserve. And what about Chase Claypool's apparent loafing against the Packers? Could he be inactive when the Bears play the Buccaneers? The gang predict the winner of Bears vs Bucs along with providing some glaring numbers for this franchise headed into 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, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski predict who will win the Bears week two game against the Buccaneers. The guys also mull over some glaring numbers for this Bears team during the current franchise losing streak. 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 aftermath of the Bears loss to the Packers. Did the performance of the team really rattle the entire 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 the impact of Kyler Gordon heading to Injured Reserve with a possible broken hand. Plus, did the apparent loafing of Chase Claypool get too much attention 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

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here): Faraz Siddiqi and Zach Rizzuto recap the Packers vs. Bears, Broncos vs. Raiders and Dolphins vs. Chargers matchups. Follow Faraz on Instagram @upperhandfantasy https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Visit our new website with our weekly rankings, articles, advanced stats, analytics and more: www.upperhandfantasy.com 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

After taking time to review some film and hear from Matt Eberflus following his team's disastrous opening-season loss to the Packers, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer feel like they're hearing canned audio from 2022. As the guys dive deeper, there are some obvious problems which need to be corrected. Some of that includes the play of Justin Fields, who Eberflus even said knows he needs to play better. What did David and Dan takeaway from Fields' day? Also this episode, the guys look ahead a little to the Bears' next opponent. 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 had time to look a little deeper into the Bears loss to the Packers and have some further thoughts. Plus, Kyler Gordon came out of the game hurt, so that's great... 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 some of the numbers which stood out to each of them in the Bears loss to the Packers. The guys also look ahead a little bit to the Bears next game against Tampa 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 look closer at the performance of Justin Fields against the Packers. Fields had some rough moments in the loss. Was there any silver lining? 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 Parkins pulls the receipts on Andrew Fillipponi's very pro-Steelers tweets and what hope there is left 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

It was more of the same for the Bears in this one. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears 38-20 season-opening loss to the Packers. 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 thorough preview of the Bears' week one game against the hated Packers in this one! First off, the injuries for both sides. The Bears' starters all appear to be on track to play, but a key offensive linemen, Nate Davis, missed a practice for personal reasons. What's going on with him? Meanwhile, the Packers are dealing with an injury to a key receiver. David and Dan also look at the recent numbers behind this rivalry and they are NOT good for the Bears. It's high time they start to turn this thing around, especially now that Aaron Rodgers is out of the picture. Stick around to find out who they predict will win the game. Will it be a happy Monday 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, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski predict the outcome of the Bears season opener against the rival Packers. 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 some key numbers behind the recent Bears-Packers rivalry and they're...well...not great for 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

Nate Davis missed practice for personal reasons and it's the latest missed practice for a player who has not been at a lot of practices since training camp started. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer can't seem to figure out what's going on with Davis, who was signed to help stabilize the offensive line. Plus, the Packers are dealing with a key injury to their receiving corps... 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 listens to Justin Fields recall the Bears' matchup against the Packers in December -- one the featured some flashy plays from Chicago's starting quarterback -- before reacting to coach Matt Eberflus discuss the idea of teams forcing Fields to stay in the pocket this season. Grote also discussed coach wide receiver DJ Moore's reaction to being named a Bears captain and defensive end DeMarcus Walker discuss expectations for Packers quarterback Jordan Love. 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 one is finally upon us and it's Packers week! As the Bears prepare for their tilt with Green Bay, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer consider the health of Jaquan Brisker, who has been dealing with a mysterious injury. Will the young safety be able to play against the Packers? Also this episode, David and Dan discuss an article Dan had in the Chicago Tribune where he laid out what he believes are some reasonable stats for Justin Fields to aim for in 2023. The entire crew then predict the Bears record this season, team MVP, breakout player, most disappointing player, division winner, and Super Bowl participants! 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 give their predictions for the Bears in the 2023 season when it comes to their record, team MVP, breakout player, most disappointing player, division winner and Super Bowl participants. 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 Dan's recent Chicaog Tribune article where he laid out what he believes are some reasonable statistical marks for Fields to aim for 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder about the health of Jaquan Brisker heading into the Bears week one game against the Packers. Do we think he will be able to play? 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 sits down with long time Packers reporter Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to preview the Packers ahead of their week one tilt 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

We've got a special treat in this episode. Our own Dan Wiederer had the chance to sit down for a one-on-one interview with Justin Fields! Dan brings in portions of their chat to the pod for David Haugh and him to discuss. What is it Fields loves about the way DJ Moore runs his routes? And how about his growing comfort level with Luke Getsy? Justin also explains why he deleted social media, and a nugget he picked up from Tyson Bagent. Dan's full interview with Fields can be found at ChicagoTribune.com. 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 a portion of Dan's one-on-one interview with Justin Fields. In this segment, Justin speaks about his connection with DJ Moore and what he loves about the way Moore runs routes. 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 what Justin Fields had to say in his one-on-one with Dan about his growing comfort level with Luke Getsy. 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 continue their breakdown of Dan's interview with Justin Fields. Fields told Dan he's deleted social media, because he believes it's best not to look at some of the wild speculation which happens. He also explained a nugget he learned from Tyson Bagent about how he's observed DBs playing certain routes. 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

Phew, it's been a busy week at Halas Hall. The Bears are continuing to finalize their roster after the initial cutdown to 53. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to some of the moves, including the return of Nathan Peterman. Plus, Ryan Poles spoke for the last time before the regular season and was asked about the idea of a Justin Fields extension after this season. What does the GM believe he needs to see from Fields? David and Dan also hear a bit from the confident Tyson Bagent, and learn some fun facts about new Bears Dan Feeney! 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 roster moves the Bears have made since the initial 53-man roster was announced. This includes the expected return of Nathan Peterman as a 3rd QB for 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 hear what Ryan Poles had to say when asked about the idea of an extension for Justin Fields after this season. Has he thought about what boxes Fields might need to check? 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 a bit from Tyson Bagent, who sounds like he never really doubted himself when it came to making the Bears roster. Also, a pair of Bears players know new addition Dan Feeney...and apparently he likes his beer! 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 discussed the Bears signing former Bengals wide receiver Trent Taylor to replace Velus Jones Jr. as punt returner (00:31), newly-acquired offensive lineman Dan Feeney and o-linemen Darnell Wright and Lucas Patrick all taking snaps in practice Wednesday (01:31) and left guard Teven Jenkins being placed on injured reserve (02:06). Mark also shared his thoughts on Chicago cutting defensive end Terrell Lewis and claiming former Indianapolis DE Khalid Kareem off waivers (02:50). Grote then broke down general manager Ryan Poles' Wednesday media session, addressing the backup quarterback position (03:45), the absence of guard Nate Davis throughout training camp and the preseason (05:53) and recent trade rumors regarding wide receiver Darnell Mooney and recently-waived defensive end Trevis Gipson (07:43). The Daily Score is a new podcast from 670 The Score and Audacy Sports. Every weekday morning, Mark Grote will give you 15 minutes on the biggest news from around Chicago! Throughout the rest of the day, you'll stay up to date with the best clips from your favorite The Score shows and podcasts. It’s your one-stop shop for everything Chicago sports. Be sure to follow on the Audacy App or wherever you find you podcasts. 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

Roster cut-down day is here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the initial 53-man roster for the 2023 Bears. Are we surprised Trevis Gipson got cut? And how about Tyson Bagent apparently winning the QB2 job?! Also in this episode, Matt Eberflus is saying all the Bears who missed practice time the last couple weeks, except Teven Jenkins, are in line to be healthy for Week One. Still, concern remains about some areas, specifically the offensive line. David and Dan additionally take on a rumor about a Bears player seeking a trade, which we don't think ever made sense. Finally, the trade of Trey Lance to the 49ers can serve is a precautionary tale for how life comes at ya fast for young NFL QBs... 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 offer some initial reaction to the Bears first-look 53-man roster for 2023. Is it a surprise Trevis Gipson got cut? And is Tyson Bagent really going to be the QB2?? 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 what the Bears trade for Dan Feeney says about the health of the offensive line. What guys do we think are actually healthy right now? Plus, there was a wild rumor on Twitter about a Bears player, which we don't think made any sense. 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 how the 49ers trade of Trey Lance is a precautionary tale for how fast life can come at young NFL quarterbacks. Also, a bit of compare and contrast between the pressure Mitch Trubisky faced in the 2019 season, where it was hopeful he would take a leap as the Bears QB, and the pressure Justin Fields faces 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

The final preseason game of 2023 is nearly upon us! Producer Adam Studzinski fills in for David Haugh, along with Dan Wiederer, to react to the news. Plus, injuries continue to be a bit of a concern for this team leading up to this tilt against the Bills. How many of the expected Bears starting offensive linemen will make an appearance? Also in this episode, the guys get into a deep conversation about the Bears' quarterbacks. The backup QB job is officially a competition. PJ Walker was supposed to be the man for the job, but the play of Tyson Bagent and Nathan Peterman have changed things a bit, according to Matt Eberflus. As for Justin Fields, what is Luke Getsy looking for from Fields this season? And we REALLY need to slow it down on the Fields-MVP talk, guys. 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 producer Adam Studzinski discuss the idea of Justin Fields being a MVP candidate entering the 2023 season. Let's slow that talk down a bit, folks! 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 producer Adam Studzinski react to the news the (healthy) Bears starters, including Justin Fields, will play in the preseason finale against 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

Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski hear from Luke Getsy about what HIS expectations are for Justin Fields this season. Also, it's been made clear by Matt Eberflus the backup QB job is officially a competition entering the last preseason 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 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote provided an injury update on the Bears' roster, reacted to NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock's assessment of the areas in which quarterback Justin Fields needs to improve, former NFL quarterback Sean King explaining why he believes Fields will display more refined QB play this season, coach Matt Eberflus saying he's keeping an open mind when it comes to the team's backup QB job 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

We've got an emergency episode! Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael has been named a Senior Finalist for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class! Dan Wiederer spoke with Walter Payton's son, Jarrett Payton, and a pair of Bears Hall of Famers, Dan Hampton and Jimbo Covert, about Mongo's incredible career. 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 a ton of good things to discuss at the beginning of this one. The Bears offensive line continues to rack up injuries. Teven Jenkins is likely to miss the start of the regular season with calf strains. Then there's the fact Darnell Wright left practice with what appeared to be an ankle injury. If the Bears can't field a proper starting line in the final preseason game, do they need to sit Justin Fields out of concern for his safety? Also in this episode, Tyson Bagent has won over the hearts of many fans with his good play in the first couple preseason games. Is it really possible he can make the 53-man roster? Or is he destined for the practice squad? Finally, Dan got to have a special visit with Pro Football Hall of Fame hopeful/Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who has been battling ALS. 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 get into the current health of the Bears offensive line. Teven Jenkins is likely going to miss the start of the regular season. Rookie tackle Darnell Wright left practice with an apparent ankle injury. Could the banged up line result in the team having to sit Justin Fields in the final preseason 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 phenom that Bears QB Tyson Bagent has become. Could the former Division 2 player really make the team's 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

Dan Wiederer details for David Haugh a special visit he got to have with Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who is awaiting a decision on whether or not he will be a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The '85 Bear has been battling ALS. 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 practicing against the Colts in Indianapolis ahead of their preseason tilt! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are here to provide all the details. Nate Davis is...kinda back at practice? How did the Bears offense and Justin Fields look against the Colts defense? And when it comes to Fields, there seems to be an out-of-control hype train surrounding the young QB and his potential. David and Dan attempt to wrap their arms around the crescendo of hype. Plus, the Bears' secondary is awfully talkative in training camp so far. Is that a good or a bad thing? 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 they can gauge about the talent of the Bears and Colts during their joint practices, as both teams are coming off of bad seasons. Plus, Nate Davis is back at practice...well, kinda. 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 attempt to get their arms around the hype train that seems to continue happening with the potential of the Bears offense, particularly when it comes to 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 walk through some details from the Bears' joint practice with the Colts, including the chirpiness of the Bears' secondary. 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