Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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?

The Bears got good news as they put on full pads in training camp for the first time — rookie receiver Luther Burden III has returned to the practice field. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how much Burden participated and how he looked. Meanwhile, the team also received tough injury news on rookie defensive tackle Shemar Turner. Also in this episode, what's the latest on quarterback Caleb Will...

Bears running back D'Andre Swift took the podium on the second day of training camp. Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer discuss what the running game will look like this season.

Bears rookie receiver Luther Burden III hasn't been practicing with the team yet due to a soft-tissue injury. Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer discuss their concern level with him.

It hasn't been a sharp start for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the new Ben Johnson-led offense early in training camp. Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer explain what they've seen during the first couple of days from Williams.

Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer react to what they've seen and heard early in Bears training camp, including quarterback Caleb Williams' struggles, receiver Luther Burden III's injury status and Wiederer's encounter with chairman George McCaskey on the practice field! Follow Take The North on Twitter: https://x.com/TakeTheNorthPod

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they heard from new Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett as veterans reported for training camp Tuesday. Jarrett sounds like he's ready to get to work for his new team!

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' personal goals for the 2025 season. Do we think he can reach them?

Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson is going to be out "a few weeks," according to general manager Ryan Poles. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the news and share their current level of concern about Johnson's health.

2025 Bears training camp is officially open! To begin it, general manager Ryan Poles, head coach Ben Johnson, quarterback Caleb Williams and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett all took the podium Tuesday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote walk through the most important comments we heard. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson will remain on the non-football injury list for "a few weeks" with a leg injury, according to...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share the biggest storylines they'll be paying attention to as the Bears begin training camp.

Our guy Mark Grote hadn't had the chance to share how he felt about Bears general manager Ryan Poles getting a contract extension. He explains for Dan Wiederer how he feels about the deal.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote try to figure out what's going on with cornerback Jaylon Johnson right now. First, he was on the Rich Eisen Show hinting at possibly looking for a bigger contract soon ... despite having just obtained a new deal in 2024. Then we found out that he's heading to the non-football injury list as camp is set to begin.

Bears training camp is about to get fully underway! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have their final preview of camp in this episode. First off, there is interesting news regarding star cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who was placed on the non-football injury list. We aren't sure why yet. Johnson also hinted recently on the Rich Eisen Show that he could be pushing for a new contract soon. Didn't we just go...

Dan Wiederer asks guest Ruthie Polinsky of the Chicago Sports Network who will win the Bears' backup quarterback competition.

Dan Wiederer and guest Ruthie Polinsky of the Chicago Sports Network discuss the Bears defense's outlook and which players on that side of the ball they'd like to see more from in 2025.

Dan Wiederer and guest Ruthie Polinsky of the Chicago Sports Network discuss how Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams will affect each other. Can Johnson bring the best out in Williams?

Bears training camp is almost here! Dan Wiederer continues the leadup to camp by bringing in guest host Ruthie Polinsky of the Chicago Sports Network. Polinsky discusses what it's been like to be a part of CHSN's launch in the past year. The pair also dives into the top storylines for the 2025 Bears. How will quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson grow together? Who will win the bac...

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Rahimi & Harris Show on 670 The Score to discuss why the Bears' second-round picks haven't signed contracts yet. He also reacted to general manager Ryan Poles receiving a contract extension.

We have important summer news! The Bears have given general manager Ryan Poles a contract extension through the 2029 season. The move puts Poles on the same contractual timeline as new head coach Ben Johnson. Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski discuss the team's decision. Do we like the choice? And why announce this extension now?

Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain reflect on the times they spent covering Bears training camp when the team held it in Bourbonnais.

Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain discuss the Bears' running back room. Do they have enough to accomplish what head coach Ben Johnson wants with the run game?

Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain take a close look at the Bears defense. Did the team do enough, especially up front, to improve on what was a less-than-impressive defensive performance in 2024?

Mark Grote is taking his turn on vacation, so Dan Wiederer brings back Kevin Fishbain, who covers the Bears for The Athletic. They turn their attention to a few topics unrelated to quarterback Caleb Williams. Such as, did the Bears do enough defensively to improve on what was a disappointing season in 2024? And do the Bears need to add another running back? Plus, Wiederer and Fishbain turn back th...

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and special guest Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic predict who the training camp "darlings" will be for the Bears this summer.