Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue their breakdown of the position groups for the Bears. It's the offenses turn this time. 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 play their new favorite game, "What you doin' man?" This time, the subject of the segment is a tweet from a Bears blogger, which caught Dan's eye... 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 take time during the NFL's dead period leading up to training camp to take a hard look at each position group for the Bears. The defense is up first. Have parts of this group been neglected? Was it wise to spend so much on the linebacker corps? And can you name a safety on this team not named Eddie Jackson or Jaquan Brisker? 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 current defensive backfield. While corner looks to be in better shape in 2023, the safety group is looking like it doesn't have much depth at all. 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 biggest expenditures in free agency was at linebacker. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss whether or not the team has overrated 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer focus on the Bears defensive line, which looks to so far still be incomplete. 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 concluded mandatory minicamp and are headed for the NFL dead period which leads to training camp. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a hard look at Justin Fields in this episode. What did they see from Fields during the limited time media was allowed at practice the last few weeks? It's clear the fanbase will be riding a massive wave of emotions once camp gets here as everyone reacts to a whatever Fields did on a given day. And what did Matt Eberflus say he's looking for from QB1? On the defensive side, some key veterans explained what they feel has been different during practice this offseason. Plus, Teven Jenkins has apparently been doing some new workouts he hopes will help keep him healthier during the 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

New Bear DeMarcus Walker spoke during minicamp and used some colorful language while speaking on what happened with the Bears last season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what he brings to the table, plus what Teven Jenkins has been doing in an effort to stay healthy during the upcoming 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 hear what Bears defenders Justin Jones and Eddie Jackson had to say about the vibes during practices so far this offseason. What's really different from last year? 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 apparently has some things to work on during the NFL dead period. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Matt Eberflus himself said he's looking for from Fields. Also, it's clear once training camp arrives the wave of emotions from Bears fans on a daily basis reacting to how Fields looks on a given day will be wild. 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 started mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall. And while all players are in attendance, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't have all good news. Chase Claypool continues to miss practice with an injury. How significant is this missed time for him? And how is Justin Fields coming along as he learns the appropriate time to use his running ability? Also in this episode, Justin Jones is lighting an early fire on the Bears-Packers rivalry! Plus, new Bear Nate Davis met the media for the first time. 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 what we learned from the first day of Bears minicamp at Halas Hall. 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

Chase Claypool has missed practice time in recent weeks due to an apparently injury he's working through. While Bears coaches insist it's nothing to be overly concerned about, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how significant it is that Claypool is missing this time working with Justin Fields and the 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

The NFC North is looking to be a weaker division in 2023. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the optimism around the Bears and the odds they could turn things around enough to Take the North. 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 early in the offseason program, but that isn't stopping David Haugh and Dan Wiederer from taking a look at some of the notable traits DJ Moore is bringing to the Bears offense in this new episode. Plus, what is Luke Getsy emphasizing at this point in OTAs? And we have to talk about key free agent signee Nate Davis arriving at OTAs, after missing the first two sessions. Finally, what was a certain NFL Network analyst thinking when he precited 12 wins for the Bears in 2023? 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 introduce a new segment, 'What are you doin' man?' after a NFL Network analyst picked the bears to win 12 games in 2023. 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

Luke Getsy spoke at OTAs about what this period of the offseason is like for the offense. David Haugh and Dan Weiderer discuss what is real and not real about what we're seeing in these no-contact practices. Also, an important offseason signing has arrived at OTAs... 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 take a look at the impression DJ Moore has been making early in the offseason program. 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

Hey so what is the deal with the Bears apparently taking meetings with cities besides Arlington Heights as they look for a new stadium location? David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the latest. Is this just a small speed bump on a long road to Arlington? As for on-the-field news, Jaylon Johnson is now in attendance at OTAs. Why is he saying he chose to miss the first couple weeks? All this and more in another packed episode. 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 news broke the Bears are now apparently no longer considering just Arlington Heights for their new stadium location, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how genuine the Bears are about seeking other locations. 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 best corner, Jaylon Johnson, has returned to Halas Hall for OTAs after missing the first two sessions. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over whether there is any lingering concern over the fact Johnson chose to miss those other OTAs. 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 go over some other key Bears who are back practicing during OTAs. This includes Eddie Jackson, who is coming off of an injury from 2022, and new guard Nate Davis. 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 & Zach Rizzuto tell you which players to target and avoid on the Vikings and Bears. Who will step up for the Vikings behind Justin Jefferson? How will the Bears backfield shape up? 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 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

Apparently the Bears are no longer focusing solely on Arlington Heights for the possible location of a new stadium. Naperville has entered the picture. Our own Dan Wiederer spoke about this development on 670 The Score's Bernstein & Holmes show 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

OTA round two is here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the continued absence of Jaylon Johnson, who has now said he will be at the next OTA. How concerning is this situation, if at all? Plus, Kyler Gordon says he feels much more comfortable as he prepares for his second season in the NFL, after an up-and-down rookie year. And how about these new kickoff rules? Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower chimes 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

The Bears top corner, Jaylon Johnson, was again absent at OTAs, but says he will be next time. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how much him not being in attendance for the first couple weeks matters. 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 a little closer at any progress being made by the Bears first draft pick from 2022, Kyler Gordon, who seems more comfortable as he prepares for his second 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 listen to what Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower had to say about the NFL's new kickoff rules. 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

NFL Analyst Chris Simms recently ranked Justin Fields #23 on his NFL QB rankings. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer believe Simms was actually pretty fair in his assessment of where Fields is at in his career. Also in this episode, Dan has once again made Bears Twitter angry. Was the anger justified or is this all just silly? Plus, David and Dan react to some of what David Montgomery said about having some of love of the game sucked out of him in the last few years 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss NFL analyst Chris Simms ranking Justin Fields #23 on his NFL QB rankings. While some might have been triggered, Simms didn't really tell any lies when he offered up why he put Fields at 23. 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...Dan Weiderer has once again angered Bears Twitter. David Haugh and producer Adam Studzinski chime in on why some seemed so offended by Dan's tweet? Or do we just chalk this up to Twitter being Twitter and move on? 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 Weiderer take some time to react to what now-former Bears RB David Montgomery said recently about losing some passion for the game while experiencing losing seasons with the Bears. Was Monty's criticism fair? Also, should the Bears pick up the phone and kick the tires on new free agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins? And what's the latest on the (likely) future Bears stadium site 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

From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): Bears legend Doug Plank tells host Bret Boone how things changed in Chicago when Mike Ditka was brought in and how the way in which he coached the team had them willing to sacrifice anything for each other and the organization. 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

OTAs are underway for the Bears at Halas Hall! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over all we heard from players and coaches following the first open practice of this next piece of the offseason. Jaylon Johnson, who is entering the last year of his rookie deal, was not present...what does this mean? Plus, Justin Fields seems more comfortable as he prepares for a crucial year of his career. How were guys lining up on the offensive line? Is DJ Moore looking the part so far? The guys cover all this and more in this packed episode. 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 best corner, Jaylon Johnson, was not in attendance for the start of OTAs. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder what this means, if anything, as Johnson prepares for a crucial contract 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 big topic of discussion for the Bears in 2023 remains QB1 Justin Fields. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down what we saw and heard from Fields at Halas Hall as OTAs began. 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 Bears offensive line was lining up during the first open practice OTA of 2023. Plus, does DJ Moore look the part so far? Also this segment, an interesting story about Kevin Warren and the media deal he helped orchestrate for the Big 10 came out which we need to address... 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 Best Football Show' (subscribe here), Eliot starts his offseason look at each division across the NFL with one question for each team, starting with the NFC North's Bears, Vikings, Packers and Lions. 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

Ryan Poles has made the rounds in the Chicago media after the draft and rookie minicamp. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss some of what the Bears GM had to say, like the possibility of trading for an edge rusher? Also, Poles has made it pretty clear at this point Jalen Carter was NOT on his draft board on draft night. And how about Poles saying he wants his team to start creating championship habits? Could that mean the Bears need to...learn how to 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 have now heard Ryan Poles speak about not drafting Jalen Carter multiple times and it is pretty clear at this point Carter was NOT on the Bears draft board. 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 about new Bears receiver DJ Moore and what the team believes it is getting with him. Plus, is Darnell Mooney going to be healthy by the time the season starts? Also in this segment, Poles has publicly stated he wants his team to start creating "championship habits." 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

OTAs are right around the corner! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the chance it brings for all the new Bears to begin gelling together. 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

Hot off the presses, we have the full 2023 NFL schedule! That means David Haugh and Dan Wiederer need to dive into the Bears schedule and, of course, map out how many wins they believe are out there at first glance. The guys break it all down, from the bookended Packers games, to the multiple Thursday night games 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 look at the Bears 2023 schedule and ponder if there is some opportunity to be had... 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 David Haugh and Dan Wiederer begin looking into the meat of the Bears 2023 schedule, they wonder if the team could actually be in first place after their first 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer examine the Bears final game of the 2023 season, which will be in Green Bay. In all likelihood it will be a meaningless game, 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

With rookie minicamp now in the rearview, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at what they saw and heard from Bears players and coaches. In particular, Luke Getsy had some excellent audio about his new offensive weapons. Getsy also chimed in on the team's belief in Justin Fields, who Getsy believes is "lightyears" ahead of where he was last year. 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 Luke Getsy and other Bears assistants had to say about some of the newest 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

David Haugh asks Dan Wiederer what he saw from Bears rookies over the weekend at rookie minicamp. 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 what Luke Getsy had to say about Justin Fields during rookie minicamp, as Getsy believes Fields is "lightyears" ahead of where he was a year ago. 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