Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote shared his takeaways from the first of two joint practices held by the Bears and Colts, including quarterback Justin Fields' performance (00:46), rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson's big hit on Indianapolis gunner Tony Brown (01:02), rookie running back Roschon Johnson's physicality taking center stage as he works with Chicago's starters (03:42), right guard Nate Davis participating in 11-on-11 in full pads (05:38) and wide receiver Velus Jones Jr.'s good day in Westfield, Indiana. (06:32). 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 is back alongside Dan Wiederer to examine the Bears preseason-opening win over the Titans! The offense made life easy on Justin Fields. The defense flashed improved playmaking ability and athleticism. However, it's not all good news...one Bear doesn't seem to have improved in a crucial aspect of the game. Plus, the guys try to figure out what is going on with Nate Davis, who has missed a ton of training camp with a supposed injury. 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 are trying to figure out what is going on with Nate Davis, who has missed nearly all of training camp so far with...an injury? Maybe? 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 Bears defensive performance in the team's first preseason game. It's already becoming clear the Bears have gotten tougher and more athletic on that side of the ball. 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 how the offense faired in the Bears first preseason game. Justin Fields didn't even need to throw a pass beyond the line of scrimmage and the Bears scored a pair of touchdowns! It's just a glimpse of how guys like DJ Moore can make life MUCH easier for Fields 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

We've got a special treat ahead of the Bears first preseason game. Dan Wiederer is joined by Laurence Holmes, of the Bernstein & Holmes show on Chicago's 670 The Score, who fills in for David Haugh this episode! Dan and Laurence get into how the preseason has changed in the last decade, along with reminding us how meaningful the preseason games are for some NFL players. Plus, what are the guys looking for from Justin Fields in this first preseason game? The episode caps off with the guys offering up a trust, a belief, a concern and a doubt they each have about the 2023 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 guest host Laurence Holmes reflect on what preseason can mean for some NFL players. Also, how has this period of the NFL calendar changed in the last decade? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and guest host Laurence Holmes discuss what expectations they have for Justin Fields as the Bears prep for their first 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

Dan Wiederer asks guest host Laurence Holmes for a trust, a belief, a concern, and a doubt he has about this year's 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

From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote recounts his recent conversation with White Sox legend and Georgia native Frank Thomas regarding his expectations this season for the Bears and quarterback Justin Fields (00:19). Mark then discusses the team announcing Wednesday that Fields will indeed start in Saturday's preseason opener against the Titans at Soldier Field (02:03). Later, Grote breaks down a heated exchange that took place at practice between wide receiver Chase Claypool and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (03:26) before discussing offensive tackle Darnell Wright racking up false starts (06:12). 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 joined again on the pod by Herb Howard of The Bigs, who fills in this episode for David Haugh. The guys get into the latest from Bears training camp, including the progress of Justin Fields and the Bears offense. Both appear to still be a work in progress. And what is newest Bear Yannick Ngakoue bringing to the defense? There's also the matter of the fiery Bears defense, which has made some noise in camp so far. Finally, Dan and Herb play our favorite game, "What You Doin' Man?" 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 special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs look at the progress of the Bears offense and Justin Fields, both of which are still not quite where they need to be. 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 special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs discuss what newest Bears Yannick Ngakoue will do for the Bears defensive front. 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 Herb Howard play our favorite game, "What You Doin' Man?" as Herb has his own issue he wants to bring to the pod! 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 Matt Spiegel on 670 The Score in Chicago about the Bears signing Yannick Ngakoue, who helps round out the defensive line. 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

A rough day for Justin Fields and the Bears offense ended with Fields meeting with his guys and asking for some more energy during practice. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down Fields' comments, and hear what offensive coordinator Luke Getsy had to say about the bad day. Also, DJ Moore is impressing Getsy with his power and body control during camp so far. Then there's the issue of a couple of key offensive linemen missing time with (apparent) injuries already. On the defensive side, Tremaine Edmunds is emerging as a leader on the Bears defense that is playing with tons of emotion during practice. And Justin Jones had some high praise for a man who might end up his replacement on the defensive line, Gervon Dexter Jr. 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

Justin Fields asked for more energy from his guys after what was a bad day for the Bears offense. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the significance of his comments. 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 some of what Luke Getsy had to say about his new offensive weapon, DJ Moore. There have also been a couple of key offensive linemen not practicing the last couple days...is there reason for concern on the line already? 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 one of the Bears key defensive additions, Tremaine Edmunds, who is getting more and more comfortable at Halas Hall. Also, Justin Jones had some high praise for a man who might end up being his replacement, rookie Gervon Dexter Jr. 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' most competitive position battles at training camp (00:28), including rookies Tyrique Stevenson and Terell Smith competing for a starting spot at cornerback (01:41), Stevenson explaining what it's like to face wide receiver DJ Moore in practice (03:47) and left guard Teven Jenkins discussing the importance of keeping his back healthy (09:53). The Daily Score is a new podcast from 670 The Score and Audacy Sports. Fifteen minutes, every weekday, plus clips from your favorite 670 The Score shows and podcasts. Follow The Daily Score wherever you get your podcasts to get the best roundup of Chicago sports, and it's a great addition to Take The North for more original Bears coverage. 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 training camp has entered its second week and with it is coming some crazy hype for Justin Fields. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer try to pump the breaks a little bit on the hype train - while noting Fields is meeting expectations set for him inside Halas Hall. Plus, how do the non-DJ Moore receives look right now for the Bears? And what about Braxton Jones' ability to hold up against a bull rush? On the defensive side, we've got a camp battle happening between a pair of rookies for the corner spot opposite of Jaylon 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 feel the need to slow down some of they hype starting to surround 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 discuss the health of Darnell Mooney, who recovered during the offseason from an ankle injury. It looks like Mooney is pretty healthy, which is good news for the Bears receiving core. On the offensive line, Braxton Jones still needs some work on his bull rush technique. 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 young pieces on the Bears re-worked defensive line. Plus, there's a camp battle emerging between rookie corners Tyrique Stevenson and Terell Smith for the position opposite Jaylon Johnson. Speaking of Johnson, he seems to know exactly what he needs to do in order to get a big payday from 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

The opening week of Bears training camp brought some big news! The Bears have extended Cole Kmet, who's rookie contract was set to expire. The tight end inked a four-year deal worth up to $50 million! What do David Haugh and Dan Wiederer think of the extension? Also in this episode, Chase Claypool offered some insight on how he was preparing for what he's describing as the "biggest year of my life." And Ryan Poles gave a great interview with David and Leila Rahimi on Chicago's 670 The Score, where he explained why he felt the need to specifically praise Darnell Wright coming into camp in excellent shape. 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 extended Cole Kmet. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss their thoughts on the new deal, and whether or not they believe it was the right move. 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 Chase Claypool said about how he was preparing for the season in the last several months. This includes Claypool using cue cards to help him learn the offense better. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an interview with David Haugh & Leila Rahimi on Chicago's 670 The Score, Ryan Poles explained why he felt necessary to emphasize the great shape Darnell Wright showed up to camp in. David and Dan Wiederer listen back to that audio and also hear some insight on what Poles believes Kevin Warren is doing to help him as 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

From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote is joined by Chris Emma -- Bears reporter and writer for 670TheScore.com -- to discuss wide receiver Chase Claypool calling 2023 "the biggest year" of his life (02:14), and the Bears and tight end Cole Kmet reaching an agreement on a four-year, $50-million contract extension on Wednesday (10:54). Hosted by Mark Grote, The Daily Score is your one-stop shop for everything Chicago sports, featuring the biggest sports news from the city everyday, plus clips from your favorite The Score podcasts and shows. Follow wherever you get your 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

Bears 2023 Training Camp is finally here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a ton to react to as things get going at Halas Hall. Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus both spoke. Did they have any real news to share? Justin Fields, alongside his newest weapon DJ Moore, also offered some opening day thoughts. The 3rd year QB is doubling down on his desire to be the first Bears QB to pass for 4,000 yards! And what was up with Chase Claypool going on the PUP list for about 24 hours the day before camp got underway? 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 sift through any news we got as Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus spoke to the media on the opening day of Bears Training Camp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Fields spoke to media as Bears training camp opened and double down on his desire to be the first Bears quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards in a season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the young QB's lofty goals. Plus, why was Chase Claypool on the PUP list for like...24 hours? 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 Justin Fields saying he turned down the opportunity to be on the next season of Netflix's "Quarterback" show. Is that a smart decision by Fields? Plus, we heard from Ryan Poles about the possibility of adding another edger rusher before the season. Do the guys think the team is hinting at a move soon? 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 discussed his deep-dive Chicago Tribune story about Bears president Kevin Warren with Dan Bernstein & Leila Rahimi on Chicago's 670 The Score. 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): Host Mark Grote opens the first episode of The Daily Score by reacting to the Bears placing wide receiver Chase Claypool on the PUP list just days before the start of training camp (02:54), improvements quarterback Justin Fields made this offseason (11:26), and Cubs radio broadcaster Pat Hughes being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (17:02). Hosted by Mark Grote, The Daily Score is your one-stop shop for everything Chicago sports, featuring the biggest sports news from the city everyday, plus clips from your favorite The Score podcasts and shows. Follow wherever you get your 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

It's our final episode before 2023 Bears training camp begins! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a big picture look at the Bears in this one. Dan wrote a deep-dive story for the Chicago Tribune on Bears president Kevin Warren and the expectations he's setting inside Halas Hall. Could his attention to detail and grand vision lead the Bears into an era of consistent winning not experienced in decades? Also in this episode, Justin Fields has offered up his Top 5 rushing quarterbacks of all-time...and he's already got himself on the list?! 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 Justin Fields ranking himself inside the top 5 of all-time running QBs. Is he already worthy of such an honor or does he need to show us 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 look into some aspects of Dan's deep-dive story in the Chicago Tribune about Kevin Warren. It sounds like Warren is setting an incredibly high bar for the franchise - maybe too high of a bar? 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 looking into Dan's deep-dive story about Bears president Kevin Warren. Warren is already showing us some key characteristics which were missing inside the Bears top front office job. Plus, one source of Dan's believes Kevin has what it takes to wake a sleeping giant in the Bears franchise. 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 countdown to Bears Training Camp, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a few items to mull over. Jaylon Johnson now has an official agency representing him. Does this change things in what is an important contract season for him? And what about Cole Kmet, who's also on a contract year? Plus, Virginia McCaskey and '85 Bear Steve McMichael are semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The guys discuss the credentials for the two historic Bears figures. There's also a discussion to be had about the hazing scandal at Northwestern. Might Pat Fitzgerald find a home in the NFL after being ousted as the school's football coach? Come for all of this, stay for Dan's story about golfing with some random Bears fans! 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

Jaylon Johnson now has official agency representation. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if this changes anything as Johnson enters an important contract year 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

It's been announced that Virginia McCaskey and '85 Bear Steve McMichael are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer walk through some of the credentials for each, who both have important places in both Bears and NFL history. 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 of their thoughts on the hazing scandal at Northwestern which resulted in longtime football coach Pat Fitzgerald being fired. Could Fitz find a place 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 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here): Brian and Carl look at how much of the Bears success falls on Justin Fields, the suatuation around Jordan Love in Green Bay and how he compares to Aaron Rodgers. 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 has a special treat for this episode: veteran Bears reporter Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times joins the pod! Dan picks Mark's brain on all the hot topics from this Bears' offseason. Was Kevin Warren a good hire? Are the Bears going to end up with a stadium in Arlington Heights? Is Ryan Poles handling the general manager job the right way? And how about what Justin Fields needs to show everyone in the 2023 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

Special guest Mark Potash tells Dan Wiederer what he thinks of the Bears hiring Kevin Warren as team president. 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 special guest Mark Potash discuss the job they think Ryan Poles has done with the Bears so far. Does Potash think he's taking things in the right direction? 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 special gust Mark Potash go over what each of them believes they need to see Justin Fields do this season to prove to everyone he is THE guy. 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 new Bears stadium saga continues! Kevin Warren spoke publicly at a forum in Arlington Heights. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what came out of that meeting and what the play for Warren is here. Also this episode, the guys continue their look at every position group for the 2023 Bears. It's the offense's turn this time. Of course, much of the discussion center's around one question: How much will Justin Fields improve this season? Finally, it's another edition of our new favorite segment, "What you doin' man?" 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 address the latest development in the Bears new stadium saga, as Kevin Warren spoke at a public forum in Arlington Heights. 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