Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

It's a special episode, as Dan Wiederer is joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs, who fills in for David Haugh! Dan and Herb breakdown some of their thoughts on the Bears 2023 draft class. How much do the guys feel like Ryan Poles has helped out Justin Fields? Plus, it looks like the Bears are headed for Germany to take on the Chiefs 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

Dan Wiederer and guest host Herb Howard chat about how they feel about some of the Bears draft picks as the team heads for 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

Dan Wiederer and guest host Herb Howard look at how much they feel Ryan Poles and the Bears have helped Justin Fields this offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wiederer and guest host Herb Howard discuss some Bears' schedule tidbits, as the 2023 NFL schedule will be released soon. It looks like the Bears-Chiefs matchup is headed for Germany! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2023-24 NFL schedule is set to be released Thursday, May 11. Audacy Original podcast 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' chatted with one of the men who is at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy. Disclaimer: this episode was recorded before the NFL Draft. Bills beat reporter Sal Capaccio and WKBW sports director Matt Bove are joined by NFL VP of Broadcast Scheduling Mike North for an extensive talk on how the NFL creates its schedule and some hints about what to expect when the 2023-24 schedule is released. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2023 NFL Draft is complete! That means it's time for David Haugh and Dan Wiederer to begin looking at the 10 players the Bears selected. It was a defensive heavy class, but one area is clearly still lacking. And how will the new offensive players help Justin Fields in the 2023 "No Excuses Tour?" Plus, character was an obvious issue for Ryan Poles in this draft and it was never more clear than when he passed on Jalen Carter. 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 begin looking at the defensive players the Bears took in the 2023 draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears did not select an edge rusher in the 2023 draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss this a a remaining area of clear need for this team. Also, how big of an impact will these offensive rookies have on 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at how much character was a factor for the Bears in this draft. This seemed particularly true when it came to Ryan Poles passing on Jalen Carter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back! One emergency episode wasn't enough, after the Bears made their first round draft selection. Dan Wiederer was at Halas Hall and he tells producer Adam Studzinski what it was like as the top 10 unfolded. The guys also dive into what Ryan Poles had to say about Darnell Wright. 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

Brian Baldinger, Jason La Canfora and Take The North host, David Haugh break down the Bears taking offensive lineman Darnell Wright. 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 Adam Studzinski offer their initial reactions to the Bears moving back a spot to #10 in the NFL draft and selecting Darnell Wright out of Tennessee. 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 finally here! Draft day is upon us! David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski celebrate the occasion by putting themselves on the clock and announcing who they would select if they were the Bears picking at #9. As you'll hear, one of the picks warrants further discussion... 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 further discuss Bijan Robinson and why he could make sense for the Bears to draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer name a few players who they would be concerned about if the Bears drafted them. 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 choose who they would draft, if they were the Bears picking at #9. 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 slight change from the usual pre-draft press conference as the media heard from the Bears assistant general manager, Ian Cunningham, instead of the top man, Ryan Poles. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder why we got Cunningham and not Poles. Did Dan pick up on a "tell" from Cunningham? Plus, Aaron Rodgers has now officially been traded to the Jets, which has a monumental impact on the NFC 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder why the Bears assistant general manager, Ian Cunningham, spoke to the media ahead of the draft instead of Ryan Poles. Do these pre-draft pressers mean anything, anyway? 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 Aaron Rodgers (officially) being traded to the Jets, and the impact it has on the Bears and the rest of the NFC 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, who spoke on 670 The Score in Chicago recently about the upcoming NFL Draft. The guys specifically hear Spielman discuss Jalen Carter, Bijan Robinson, and the top offensive tackles in the draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a special edition of Take The North, as David Haugh and Dan Wiederer talk with Audacy Sports NFL Insider Brian Baldinger. Baldy brings us tons of takes on this Bears offseason, prospects the Bears could take at #9 in the NFL draft, what he believes the mindset of Ryan Poles is entering the draft and so much more. Check out Baldy and his In The Huddle co-host Jason La Canfora when they host the Audacy NFL Draft Show on Thursday, April 27 at 6 pm Central through the entirety of the first round. It will be streaming live on the Audacy App and Audacy Sports YouTube page. David Haugh is schedule to join the special live show to react to the Bears pick. 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 the latest Bears draft rumors, as we are inside a week before the Bears are on the clock. 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 welcome in Audacy Sports NFL analyst Brian Baldinger, who talks all things Bears ahead of the NFL draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take some time to react to some of what Baldy had to say about potential Bears draft prospects. 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 are getting closer to the NFL Draft and more rumors are flying around for Chicago! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer open up this episode on the big new of Jalen Hurts getting a massive contract, making him the highest paid player in NFL history! They tie in the possibility on if Fields could land himself a contract like that with the Bears if he takes that leap we are all hoping for this upcoming season! Dan had the opportunity to talk with Daniel Jeremiah from the NFL Network on the Bears coming up to the Draft and the guys react and discuss on the highlight takes in that interview! And the Bears could possibly trade down in the 1st round AGAIN! 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 big news on Jalen Hurts signing a 5-year, $255M extension making him the highest paid player in NFL history! They discuss the possibility on if Fields could receive an extension after his rookie deal, if he makes the big leap! 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 had the opportunity to interview with Daniel Jeremiah from the NFL Network to discuss on the Bears coming into the draft and what to hope to see from Justin Fields this upcoming season. David and Dan react and give their takeaways on what he had to say! 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 rumor of the Steelers talking with the Bears on trading up to their 9th overall pick on draft day if Jalen Carter is still on the board! They also discuss on the resigning of receiver Dante Pettis on a one year deal adding depth to the wide receiver room! 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), The NFL Draft is next week and the draft boards are changing every day. Which prospects stand out the most 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 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), NFL Insider Brian Baldinger is giving us his official top wide receiver prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. Who will be the 1st receiver off the board? Why are scouts calling this "the year of the small receiver"? How much depth is there in this class? Baldy's bringing you all that & 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

From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), Many teams will have their chance to grab an extremely talented running back in Bijan Robinson, but who will be that lucky 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

The NFL draft draws ever closer! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer dive into some of the latest rumors surrounding the Bears and the draft, such as ESPN's Matt Miller reporting the Bears seem likely to take Jalen Carter if he falls to the #9 pick. Also in this episode, Ryan Poles has said the Bears are currently on a "long journey" towards (hopefully) sustained success. How much more patience do Bears fans have after putting up with a 3-14 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 if Bears fans will continue to be patient as the team continues on what Ryan Poles has called a "long journey." 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

Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson spoke recently on 670 The Score's Mully & Haugh show in Chicago about the Bears potential (and likely) move to Arlington Heights. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to Johnson saying he's not willing to call the team's move "inevitable." 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

ESPN's Matt Miller has reported the Bears are doing their due diligence on Jalen Carter and could likely take him if he's there when the Bears pick at #9 in the NFL Draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer remind us that at this point before the draft, we should be careful about where rumors come from. 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 NFL Draft keeps getting closer! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer breakdown the latest high profile prospect to visit the Bears: Georgia's Nolan Smith. Is he a fit for the Bears 4-3 scheme on defense? Does it really matter? Plus, what do the Bears need to do to set up the "no excuses" tour in 2023 for Justin Fields? And, of course, the guys remember some truly awful Bears draft picks. 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

Nolan Smith had his visit with the Bears. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what type of player Smith is projected to be and the idea of drafting a player who fits or does not fit your scheme. 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 idea of what the Bears need to do with the rest of this offseason, in both the draft and free agency, in order to set up a "no excuses" season for 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

The Bears have had some truly awful first round picks in the last couple decades. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a trip down that unfortunate memory lane. 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 seriously the Bears should consider drafting Bijan Robinson, a runningback, at #9 overall. While Robinson appears to be a top talent in the draft, RBs aren't exactly a premium position in the modern NFL. Plus, Ryan Poles has signed Rasheem Green as what looks to be another depth piece on the defensive line. David and Dan discuss how Poles has spent the team's free agency money and whether he should have invested his cap space differently. 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

By all accounts, Bijan Robinson appears to be one of the top talents in the draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how seriously the Bears should consider taking the talented runningback at #9 overall. 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 signing of Rasheem Green. Should Ryan Poles have invested more free agency money in 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

David Haugh offers up for Dan Wiederer's criticism, a trio of quarterbacks the Bears should consider taking in the late rounds of the draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys wrap up the top 10 of their mock draft with a big surprise in Atlanta and Philadelphia. 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 return after some brief time off! The guys kick things off looking at the Bears meeting with Jalen Carter, as they are clearly doing their due diligence on a player who has some red flags. Also, what should we be taking away from the fact David Montgomery apparently chose the Lions over the Bears in free agency? David and Dan then look at the deep-dive story from The Athletic, which got a behind the scenes look at the process which led up to the Bears trading the #1 draft pick to the Panthers. 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

Jalen Carter had his visit with the Bears, and David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue to ponder the chances of Ryan Poles taking a talented player with clear red flags. Plus, is there anything we should be taking out of the fact David Montgomery seemingly chose the Lions over the Bears in 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at some key Bears players who are changing positions this offseason. This includes guard Teven Jenkins, who we're told is moving from the right side to the left, after the Bears signed 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the deep dive story in The Athletic which got behind the scenes of the Bears trade of the #1 draft pick to the Panthers. 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), Early offseason rankings of NFC quarterbacks in a wide open conference. 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 NFL owners meetings week! Dan Wiederer reports live from Arizona as he and David Haugh go over what Kevin Warren, Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus had to say about the Bears current state. There seems to be an aura of calmness around the team, especially considering how many pieces they still need to fill. Plus, it sounds like the rest of the league thinks the Bears got a great deal for the #1 draft pick. And, we've got a bit more clarity of why the team has decided Justin Fields is QB1 moving forward. 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