Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over some of what Ryan Poles had to say about the current state of the Bears during the NFL owners meetings. 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 giving up the top pick in the draft before April made it clear the team is committed to Justin Fields at QB. Dan Wiederer tells David Haugh what he's heard from the NFL owners meetings about why the Bears decided to move forward with Fields and not consider taking a different QB at with the #1 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 discuss whether or not anyone has been able to gather what direction the Bears might go in with the #9 pick in the draft. Plus, where is Nate Davis going to play on the offensive 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 and Dan Wiederer have a few questions they want answered about potential Bears draft picks. Luckily, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. recently held calls with NFL media to help us answer some of these questions. How does Peter Skoronski size up against Paris Johnson Jr.? What about CJ Stroud vs Bryce Young? And Bijan Robinson appears to be an elite talent...the Bears would be crazy to take a runningback in the top 10 though, right? Plus, Bears fans get a chance to wish Aaron Rodgers "good luck" at his (soon to be) new job. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer give Bears fans a chance to "sign" a "Good luck at your new job" card for 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and ESPN's Mel Kiper about the quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL draft, and about runningback Bijan Robinson...who looks like he might be awesome. 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

There's been much debate about whether or not Peter Skoronski's arm length should matter as teams, like the Bears, consider drafting him as a tackle in the NFL. When compared to a guy like Paris Johnson Jr., David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear how he sizes up from a couple of draft experts. 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

Now that the dust has settled a little bit on the NFL free agent frenzy, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look closer at the offensive players the Bears have brought in. How impactful might this group be? Plus, Ryan Poles is being extremely open about the process which led to the Bears trading the #1 pick in the draft to the Panthers. Is this good or bad? 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 bit closer into the type of player DJ Moore is and what he could mean for Justin Fields 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 look into the Bears signings of D'Onta Foreman and Robert Tonyan. How impactful might these new players be for 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 discuss the fact that Ryan Poles is speaking to multiple national reporters about the process leading up to the Bears trading the #1 NFL Draft pick. Is it good or bad he's being so transparent? 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 sat down with Joe Person, who covers the Panthers for the Athletic, to get the Panthers side of the trade for the #1 pick in the draft. How do Carolina fans feel about giving up DJ Moore and a bunch of picks to move up? 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 general manager Ryan Poles has officially introduced his free agent signees, and DJ Moore, who the team acquired in the #1 pick trade with the Panthers. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer mull over what he had to say. The guys also consider whether the Bears should have made a bigger push to sign Orlando Brown Jr. When will the Bears be addressing that offensive line 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

Ryan Poles spoke for the first time since the Bears traded the #1 draft pack, and since free agency opened. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to 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 wonder if the Bears should have made more of an effort to sign Orlando Brown 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what DJ Moore and the rest of the new Bears had to say as they were introduced 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

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys discuss if Lamar Jackson needs an agent, how smart the Waller signing is, Bengals adding Orlando Brown, and the Bears most recent big 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

The new NFL year is upon us! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue their examination of the Bears free agents signings, which are now official. Ryan Poles needs to address some premium positions still. Plus, it looks like Aaron Rodgers won't be playing for the Packers again, Bears fans rejoice! And, Jalen Carter had a rough day at his pro day...do the Bears even consider him at this point? 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 news that Aaron Rodgers is apparently planning to play for the Jets. Is the Bears long nightmare finally over?! 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 the positions groups the Bears have signed players to so far in free agency. The marquee signings have not been at the premium positions. So, when might Ryan Poles be addressing those critical needs? 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 pro day at Georgia this week and he showed up overweight and out of shape. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react, as it appears Carter's stock continues to fall. 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 & Zach wonder how life and the fantasy landscape would change if Austin Ekeler were to find a new home after his agent seemingly opened the door to a potential trade out of LA. Also, the guys discuss the fantasy fallout of Jonnu Smith being traded to the Falcons as well as the Bears trading away the #1 overall pick and acquiring DJ Moore in the process. 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), Baldy and Jason take a look at the Chicago Bears offseason and try to wrap their brain around the moves they've made so far before turning their attention to potential landing spots for Lamar Jackson and a close look at the bland New England Patriots. 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

Free agency is upon us! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the first round of signings the Bears are reportedly making. This includes guard Nate Davis and linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and TJ Edwards. Are we disappointed there isn't an offensive tackle or defensive linemen yet or do we need to remain patient? 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 what they think of the initial free agent signings the Bears have made. Is it disappointing they haven't signed an offensive tackle or defensive tackle yet? 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 Bears reported signing of linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and TJ Edwards. Were the Bears really just filling a need this front office created themselves by trading Roquan Smith? 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

Producer Adam Studzinski gets his chance to react to the first wave of Bears free agent signings. Then, it's finally Dan Wiederer's time to tell David Haugh his reaction to the Bears trade of the #1 pick to the Panthers, which netted a boat load of picks and DJ Moore. 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

You asked, we answered. It's our first mailbag episode, featuring listener questions taken from both Twitter (@takethenorthpod) and email ([email protected]). Producer Adam Studzinski serves as the proxy in asking the questions to Dan Wiederer. *DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded BEFORE the Bears traded the #1 overall 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

STOP THE PRESSES! We have an emergency pod! The Bears have traded the #1 pick in the NFL Draft to the Panthers for the #9 pick, the #61 pick, a 2024 first, and 2025 second, and DJ MOORE! David Haugh and producer Adam Studzinski react to the blockbuster trade orchestrated by Ryan Poles. 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 free agency is nearly here! And now that we have a clearer idea who is going to be available, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are running through some possible targets for the Bears. This includes pro bowl tackle Orlando Brown Jr., who the Chiefs elected to not franchise tag a second time. Will Ryan Pace take several big swings or will he stay patient and stay disciplined in spending the roughly $100 million in cap space his team has amounted? We can't wait to find out! 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 a slight surprise, the Chiefs elected to not franchise tag tackle Orlando Brown Jr. for a second year, meaning he is scheduled to become a free agent. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss why they believe the Bears should take a swing at signing the pro bowl tackle. 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 run through some possible runningbacks, wide receivers and linebackers the Bears could target 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 into some of the latest quarterback movement around the NFL and how it could affect the Bears in this crucial 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer welcome a special guest in this episode: Bears legend Gary Fencik. Fencik offers his thoughts on the current state of the team, his belief in Justin Fields, what they should do with their top draft pick, Kevin Warren, the likely move to Arlington Heights and so much more in this extensive conversation. 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

Part one of David Haugh and Dan Wiederer's extensive conversation with Bears legend Gary Fencik. 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

Part two of David Haugh and Dan Wiederer's extensive conversation with Bears legend Gary Fencik. 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 what they took away from the NFL Combine about moves Ryan Poles and the Bears could make. 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 dissect what GMs are thinking about Jalen Carter's brief absence due to legal cooperation, Bears trade options for the top pick and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the biggest story coming out of the NFL Combine, which was expected top four NFL Draft pick Jalen Carter turning himself into police in Georgia for charges related to a crash which killed a Georgia football teammate and team staffer. Also in this episode, the guys discuss Dan's deep dive Chicago Tribune story which aimed to figure out what sources around the NFL think of Justin Fields and his potential future. 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 was charged with reckless driving and racing in Georgia. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the news which took over the NFL Combine. 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 how the value of the Bears' #1 draft pick might have changed with the news about 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

Dan Wiederer did a deep dive story for the Chicago Tribune where he spoke to sources both inside and outside the Bears to gather what the NFL thinks of Justin Fields and his potential future. He discusses what he uncovered with David Haugh. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Jason take a close look at the top of the draft board and try to figure out which team will put together a package for the Bears pick which is number 1 overall. The guys also discuss the possibility that the Bears trade Justin Fields and if that's a bold move or down right dumb. 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 Combine week! That means we get to hear from the general manager of the Bears, Ryan Poles. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down everything Poles had to say. When might the Bears trade the #1 draft pick? How far back could they go? Are they still committed to Justin Fields? All this and so much more in this 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

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to what Ryan Poles said about when they might trade the #1 pick in the draft, and how far back the Bears might be willing to go. 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 breakdown what Ryan Poles said about Justin Fields at the NFL Combine. It certainly seems like Poles and the Bears are still committed to Fields as their QB1. 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 rapid fire through some various Bears topics which came from Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus speaking at the NFL Combine. That includes what type of player Poles described they're looking for when it comes to 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

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys wrap up the pod on the chances that Chicago makes the top pick, Vikings expectations and how important the Bears scouting department is. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue down the road of NFL offseason landmarks as we have reached the opening of the NFL franchise tag window. We aren't really expecting the Bears to use one this year, but who are some players around the league who could get tagged, meaning they won't be an option for the Bears in free agency? Since we're on the topic, there are a few big names who could be hitting the market that David and Dan wouldn't mind seeing in a Bears uniform. Plus, this episode begins with a special look into the darkness retreat as we can't find Dan, but do find a surprise "guest." 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 franchise tag window is open, which means free agency is right around the corner. Who are some possible big names David Haugh and Dan Wiederer think the Bears could look at? 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