Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

We have former Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mark Potash filling in alongside Mark Grote for this one. Potash explains why he's so confident the Bears will continue to have success when the 2026 season comes around. Also in this episode, Grote and Potash look closely at the Bears defense. What do they need to add most in order to improve next season?

On 670 The Score in Chicago, Dan Wiederer and Matt Spiegel were presented with a list of six Bears players on the 2025 roster and debated whether they'll stay with the team or go ahead of the 2026 season.

On 670 The Score in Chicago, Mark Grote and Marshall Harris discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' progress in his second NFL season and pondered a question. Is Williams already the best quarterback the Bears have ever had?

Dan Weiderer and Mark Grote unveil a new segment called I've Been Thinking! The guys rattle off a few Bears topics that have been rolling around in their brains.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the assistant coaches the Bears could lose to other teams this offseason. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle already turned down the Eagles' offensive coordinator job. Will he be sticking around Chicago?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how long it took them to recover from the hectic nature of this Bears season after the team's playoff run ended.

We've made the sudden transition to the offseason for the Bears. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have a sense of peace with the way this Bears season concluded, even if they suffered a tough loss to the Rams in the playoffs. Also in this episode, we begin walking through what's on the checklist for the team over the next few months. What coaches will the Bears be able to retain? Will Bears assistant g...

From Reception Perception ( subscribe here ), Matt Harmon and James Koh discuss the Bears' loss to the Rams in overtime in the divisional round and what the immediate future looks like for a team that seemed to run pure for a large portion of this season. 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...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears head coach Ben Johnson spoke about quarterback Caleb Williams during his season-ending press conference. Johnson expressed clear confidence in Williams' progress and his future.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what's happening with Bears receiver DJ Moore. There still isn't much clarity on what happened with his route on quarterback Caleb Williams' fateful interception in overtime of the Bears' season-ending loss to the Rams . And will Moore be moved during the offseason?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the mood inside Halas Hall as Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles held their season-ending press conferences. Johnson had a clear message as his Bears enter the offseason.

We're officially entering the offseason for the Bears after head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles met the media for their end-of-season press conferences. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share what they learned from the pair at Halas Hall on Wednesday. Was the mood different this year compared to past end-of-season press conferences? Can anyone tell us what happened with receiver DJ Mo...

Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain ponder what will be transferable for the Bears as they look ahead to 2026.

Dan Wiederer and Kevin Fishbain discuss how well the Bears defense played in Chicago's 20-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round.

Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain look closely at Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' fateful interception in overtime of the team's season-ending loss to the Rams. Was it truly a miscommunication with receiver DJ Moore or was it something else?

The Bears' season is over, but we've got plenty to clean up after their season-ending loss to the Rams before we look to the future. Kevin Fishbain pinch-hits for Mark Grote alongside Dan Wiederer in this one. We still aren't clear what happened with receiver DJ Moore on the Bears' final offensive play in overtime, which resulted in a game-changing interception. Why weren't Moore and quarterback C...

Our own Dan Wiederer spoke with Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote on 670 The Score in Chicago on Monday as the Bears cleaned out their lockers following a season-ending loss to the Rams in the divisional round. What was the mood like inside Halas Hall?

The Bears' season came to an end with a heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round. Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski, with an appearance from Dan Wiederer, react to the game and reflect on what the season meant overall.

It will be another cold day at Soldier Field when the Bears host the Rams on Sunday. How much do Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote think that will affect the game?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the lethal offense that the Rams are bringing to Soldier Field. Will the Bears be able to slow them down at all?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look at how both Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams have been incredibly clutch this season. Which one will make the plays needed to win when the Bears host the Rams on Sunday?

From Cash The Ticket ( subscribe here ), is this Bears-Rams matchup an easy pick for Valenti and Costa? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Download and subscribe today.

The Bears will try to slow down what was the best offense in the NFL during the regular season in the divisional round of the playoffs. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down what makes the Rams so potent. What can the Bears do to defend star receiver Puka Nacua? Also in this episode, it's expected to be cold and windy again at Soldier Field. Will that impact young Rams kicker Harrison Mevis? And...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears nickelback Kyler Gordon's health after he made his return from injury in the win against the Packers last Saturday. Will he be able to make a bigger impact against the Rams?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the atmosphere inside Halas Hall as the Bears prepare to face the Rams in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.