Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast
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BONUS: Dan Wiederer previews Bears roster cut-down on 670 The Score
Our own Dan Wiederer joined Mark Grote and Marshall Harris on Chicago's 670 The Score. The guys pondered how the Bears will handle trimming the roster to 53, and looked back a bit on the Bears final preseason game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
[FULL EPISODE] Bears end preseason with comeback win over Chiefs
The Bears preseason has come to a close with a comeback victory over the Chiefs. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what was a rather sloppy showing, initially, by Caleb Williams and the first team offense. It was actually a bit of a microcosm of how the Bears offense has been during training camp. On the plus side, Williams did get it together for a nice two-minute drive to close the first half. Meanwhile, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent finished his strong preseason with an excellent last-minute drive to win the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What players might not make the cut for the Bears final roster?
With the preseason coming to an end, that means roster cut down day is right around the corner. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look at some players they think might not make the team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tyson Bagent getting a contract extension is an incredibly 'feel good' story
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent getting a contract extension. Bagent has had an incredible journey since coming to the Bears as an undrafted free agent from a D-II school. 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 main focus right now should be getting healthy
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look at some of the injuries Bears players have sustained during training camp. With the final preseason game coming, the primary focus right now has to be getting these guys back on the field. 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
[FULL EPISODE] Tyson Bagent gets a contract extension ahead of final preseason game
As the Bears head to Kansas City for their final preseason game, the backup quarterback got good news! Tyson Bagent has received a two-year contract extension from the team. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news. Why did Bagent choose to stay in Chicago rather than pursue free agency after this season? Also in this episode, the Bears are dealing with injuries in both the running back and the defensive back rooms. They really need to get healthy in both places. Plus, what players might be at risk of being cut when the roster is trimmed to 53? 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
How have Bears fans reacted to the way the offense played against the Bills?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the reaction they've seen from fans after the Bears' offensive explosion against the Bills in the second 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
How much will we see the Bears starters against the Chiefs?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news that the Bears will play their starters against the Chiefs in their final preseason game. How many plays do we think they'll be out there for? 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
Braxton Jones opens up about left tackle battle
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears left tackle Braxton Jones, whom Grote got a chance to talk to after Chicago's preseason game against Buffalo. 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
[FULL EPISODE] Bears to play their starters in final preseason game
We have news! The Bears will be playing their starters to begin their final preseason game Friday against the Chiefs! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what this means and why it makes sense to put quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the starters out there for the game. Also in this episode, Grote shares the interview he got with left tackle Braxton Jones after the Bears beat the Bills in their second preseason game. How's Jones handling this training camp after he had a horrible ankle injury late in 2024? Plus, how have people been reacting to the way the Bears starters played against the Bills? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did we get any more clarity on the Bears' left tackle battle against the Bills?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' ongoing left tackle battle. Did we get any more clarity on who will win the spot based on what we saw against the Bills? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We actually saw Jaylon Johnson working out before the Bears-Bills game
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how they saw Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson working out on the field before the second preseason game. Is that a sign that he's on track to play in Week 1? Also, the Bears sustained a couple injuries against the Bills. The one that cornerback Terrell Smith had looks to be serious. 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 offense had a big day against the Bills
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears offense's impressive showing against the Bills in the second preseason game. Both the first team and second team looked sharp. We aren't used to seeing the type of numbers they put 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
[FULL EPISODE] Bears beat Bills 38-0 in preseason match
The Bears put on an offensive clinic against the Bills in their second preseason game. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down what they saw. How did quarterback Caleb Williams and the first-team offense look? Which backups played well? And do we think head coach Ben Johnson will play the starters against the Chiefs in the team's final preseason game? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears defense holds its own against Josh Allen
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were impressed by the way the Bears defense held up against star quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills in a joint practice Friday, especially considering Chicago is without two of its best players on defense 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
Bears' left tackle situation is getting concerning
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' ongoing left tackle competition. When the hell are they going to decide on a starter? 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
Mitchell Trubisky makes his return to Halas Hall
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bills backup quarterback (and former Bear) Mitchell Trubisky making his return to Halas Hall for a joint practice Friday. Trubisky is one of the few people who can relate to the spot that current Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is 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
[FULL EPISODE] Bears host Bills for joint practice at Halas Hall
The Bears and Bills held a joint practice at Halas Hall on Friday ahead of their preseason game Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you all the details you need from a spirited afternoon. How did the Bears defense hold up against Bills quarterback Josh Allen? Was the Bears offense effective? Also in this episode, head coach Ben Johnson opens up about the timeline for getting quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense up the the high level of play he's used to. And what's going on with this left tackle competition?! 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
Rome Odunze wasn’t built in a day | Reception Perception
bonusFrom Reception Perception (subscribe here), the fellas share their thoughts on the Bears' receiving room after they lost Keenan Allen. Can Rome Odunze take a leap in his second NFL season? Was rookie tight end Colston Loveland the best draft choice for the Bears at No. 10 overall? Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, the guys will break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon. 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 have injury updates for Jaylon Johnson & Kyler Gordon
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote provide the latest details on the injury timelines for Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. 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
Did we get a shakeup in the left tackle battle?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look into the Bears' left tackle competition. Theo Benedet has been getting reps with the first team this week — has he suddenly entered the chat alongside Braxton Jones and Ozzy Trapilo to possibly win the starting 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
Caleb Williams will play in Bears-Bills preseason game
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' decision to play their starters against the Bills on Sunday in their second preseason game. What do we want to see from quarterback Caleb Williams? 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
[FULL EPISODE] Bears will play starters against the Bills in their preseason battle
Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced the team will play its starters against the Bills in its second preseason game. That means we'll get our first look at quarterback Caleb Williams in the preseason. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news. What do we want to see from Williams and the offense? We also have an update on the injuries to cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. Plus, do we have a shakeup in the Bears left tackle competition? 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
Where did Caleb Williams land on The Athletic's QB tiers list?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look at The Athletic's annual quarterback tiers list. Where did Bears quarterback Caleb Williams land this 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
Austin Booker had a stellar day against the Dolphins in preseason action
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine Bears defensive end Austin Booker's strong performance against the Dolphins in preseason action. He was definitely impressive, but he was impressive in the preseason last year too. What progress do we think he has made? 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
Tyson Bagent started slow, finished strong in his preseason start
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent's performance against the Dolphins in the team's first preseason game Sunday. 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
[FULL EPISODE] Bears tie Dolphins in first preseason game
The Bears and Dolphins tied 24-24 in their preseason opener Sunday at Soldier Field. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote walk through their observations from the game. How did backup quarterback Tyson Bagent perform? And what about a few of the rookies who got their first taste of NFL action? Later, The Athletic has released its annual quarterbacks tiers list. Where did quarterback Caleb Williams land on the list? Plus, Wiederer shares career news to close out the 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
Bears' sole focus for a new stadium is Arlington Heights
Bears president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey spoke to the media about the latest on the team's stadium project. They emphasized the sole focus for a location remains Arlington Heights. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react and wonder ... when is the stadium actually going to get built? 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
Caleb Williams and the offense were up and down in joint practice with Miami
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the up-and-down day of quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears offense in a joint practice with the Dolphins on Friday. 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 defense has made a lot of progress during training camp
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears defense's dominant day against the Dolphins in their joint practice Friday. 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
[FULL EPISODE] Bears defense shines in joint practice with Dolphins
The Bears held a joint practice with the Dolphins ahead of their first preseason game, and their defense was dominant. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the spirited practice. While it was great to see the progress the defense has made, the Chicago offense is still showing signs of inconsistency. How long will it take quarterback Caleb Williams to clean up his process? Also in this episode, team president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey spoke to the media Friday. They continue to emphasize they're focused on Arlington Heights for the new stadium project. When will this stadium actually be built? 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
Tyson Bagent is getting a lot of praise from his coaches
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to the praise they've heard during training camp for Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. 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 held one of their most physical practices in years
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss a recent Bears practice that was described by many media members as the most physical one they've seen from the organization in a long 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
Caleb Williams addressed missing the net in video that went viral
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' comments about a viral video showing him missing the net during a drill. This is all so stupid, really. 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
[FULL EPISODE] We're officially into the 'dumb' days of training camp
After a video of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams missing the net during a drill went viral, it's time to admit we've entered the "dumb" days of training camp. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what Williams said about the video and the reactions to it. It's all extremely silly. Meanwhile, where's Williams in his progress at camp? What are the coaches demanding of him? Plus, what do we make of the extremely physical practice the Bears held recently? Finally, reserve quarterback Tyson Bagent has been getting a lot of praise from coaches and teammates. 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
Richard Hightower praises Ben Johnson as head coach
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear how Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower praised head coach Ben 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
Tyson Bagent probably has the edge at QB2 right now
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote turn their attention to the Bears' backup quarterbacks. Tyson Bagent has had a solid camp. Do we expect him to be the primary backup by the time the season starts? 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
Caleb Williams, Bears offense still having sloppy moments
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the sloppiness we saw from the Bears offense at the team's Family Fest. 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
[FULL EPISODE] Bears offense still showing sloppiness at training camp
The Bears offense continues to show some sloppiness at training camp. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they've been seeing from quarterback Caleb Williams in this episode. Williams has shown signs of progress but is still playing with inconsistencies. Later, special teams coordinator Richard Hightower offers high praise for what he's seen from new head coach Ben 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
Luther Burden III is showing us some playmaking ability
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how rookie receiver Luther Burden III has been impressive since he returned to practice. 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 still don't know how long Jaylon Johnson will be out for
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest health update on Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson. There's "a scenario" in which he plays in Week 1, head coach Ben Johnson said. What happened to him being out for just "a few weeks"? 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
Braxton Jones opens up about injury, LT position battle
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears left tackle Braxton Jones, who spoke openly about his recovery from a bad injury at the end of the 2024 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
[FULL EPISODE] Is Jaylon Johnson going to be ready for Week 1?
We got interesting news to conclude the second week of Bears training camp. Head coach Ben Johnson told the media there's "a scenario" in which star cornerback Jaylon Johnson is ready for Week 1 against the Vikings. Uh, what happened to him being out for "a few weeks"? Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react. Also in this episode, how's Johnson balancing the hard coaching of quarterback Caleb Williams with giving him praise for what he's doing right? Plus, rookie receiver Luther Burden III is showing flashy playmaking ability since getting back on the field. 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
Dennis Allen is moving his players all over the field
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has moved some of his players around the field during 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
We're seeing why the Bears drafted Colston Loveland
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote heard Bears quarterback Caleb Williams offer high praise for rookie tight end Colston Loveland. Everyone is starting to see why the Bears took him at No. 10 overall in 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
Caleb Williams discusses his progress at training camp
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams described his own progress during training camp so far. 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
[FULL EPISODE] Bears offense shows progress, still far from perfect at training camp
It's still far from perfect for the Bears offense at training camp, but there's progress being made. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their latest observations on quarterback Caleb Williams, who himself spoke on how he feels he's progressing in camp. Also in this episode, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen continues to move players all over the field on defense. What's the method to his madness? 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
What's the Bears coaching staff's timeline for Caleb Williams?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have a deeper discussion on quarterback Caleb Williams. We've seen struggles from him early in training camp, but what's the context behind that? How long is head coach Ben Johnson's timeline for getting Williams to his maximum potential? 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
When will the Bears have clarity on their starting left tackle?
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder how long the Bears will go in training camp without naming their starting left 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
Luther Burden III is practicing again
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss rookie receiver Luther Burden III's return to the practice field. How quickly will Burden be able to catch 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