Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski have a lively discussion about how worried we should be that rookie receiver Luther Burden III missed the majority of the Bears' offseason program with a "soft tissue" injury.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments regarding what he has learned about quarterback Caleb Williams in their first few months together. We know Williams thrives off-script, but can Johnson hone in his abilities to play on time?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears head coach Ben Johnson on what he thinks his team accomplished during the offseason program. And what does Johnson intend to do during the dead period to prep for training camp?

The official end of the Bears offseason program saw just a couple key veterans in attendance — quarterback Caleb Williams and receiver Rome Odunze. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss why it matters that Williams, especially, felt the need to be at the voluntary workout. Also in this episode, head coach Ben Johnson discusses what he feels the Bears have accomplished during the offseason. What has...

Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer took over 670 The Score's afternoon show! So of course, the guys held an impromptu live episode of the podcast, where they looked around the NFC North a bit. The Bears aren't the only team in the division with big questions entering the 2025 season. Plus, the guys tracked down old friend/former Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mark Potash to hear what he thinks of the latest...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears coach Ben Johnson, who offered under-the-radar players who have stood out to him during the team's offseason workouts. Plus, why were Bears linemen running routes during practice?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. What has he thought of head coach Ben Johnson so far? Plus, it sounds like Bagent has a fun birthday party planned!

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they've seen from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team's offense this offseason. Progress is being made, but there's clearly still work to do.

The Bears had a bit of fun to conclude their mandatory minicamp. We got to see offensive linemen running routes during practice! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear head coach Ben Johnson explain the intention behind that ... and it isn't just to have fun. Also in this episode, Johnson offers surprising standouts from the offseason program. And what has backup quarterback Tyson Bagent thought of the...

There has been a lot of talk about Bears players' body language since Ben Johnson took over as head coach. What have the coaches told receiver DJ Moore after he had some body language issues last season?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what Bears tight end Cole Kmet had to say about the team selecting tight end Colston Loveland in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears tight end Cole Kmet and running back D'Andre Swift discuss first-year head coach Ben Johnson's nearly obsessive attention to detail. It's something the team seems to be welcoming.

Bears mandatory minicamp is underway! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are here to bring you all their observations from Halas Hall. Is there any concern about the players (such as rookie receiver Luther Burden and cornerback Kyler Gordon) who are missing practice right now? Plus, tight end Cole Kmet spoke to the media for the first time since the Bears selected a tight end in the first round of the NF...

Our own Dan Wiederer spoke joined the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score to preview the Bears' upcoming veteran minicamp. Plus, what's the latest on the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears head coach Ben Johnson explain why he wants quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the team to work on body language on the field.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' comments about author Seth Wickersham's story about Williams having concerns about the organization prior to the 2024 NFL Draft.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote continue discussing Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' response to revelations about his mindset ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, as reported by author Seth Wickersham in an upcoming book. Williams had a strong response when asked if his father, Carl Williams, speaks for him.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has taken the podium to address the revelations from ESPN senior writer and author Seth Wickersham regarding the concerns that Williams had about being drafted by Chicago in 2024. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down Williams' comments as we finally look to move past this story. Also in this episode, why does head coach Ben Johnson want Williams to work on his bo...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote turn their attention to the Bears defense. How is it developing under new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears coaches didn't give quarterback Caleb Williams enough guidance when it came to film study during his rookie season. What part of that is Williams responsible for and what blame falls on the coaches?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss why they believe the recent story from ESPN senior writer and author Seth Wickersham about Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is still worth discussing and why we need to hear from Williams about it.

We still have unanswered questions following the article from ESPN senior writer and author Seth Wickersham regarding quarterback Caleb Williams being less than thrilled (at first) by the idea of the Bears drafting him in 2024. But the question has been posed — are we making too much of this story? Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dive into that idea in this episode. Why is it we continue perusing the...

While hosting on 670 The Score, Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer brought in Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger to discuss how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams can take the next step in his career. Plus, what does Baldy think of the NFL keeping the tush push alive for at least one more year?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to a proposal to ban the tush push narrowing failing in a vote among NFL owners. Does Bears head coach Ben Johnson like the play? Plus, veteran guard Joe Thuney has received a contract extension.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what they saw from Bears head coach Ben Johnson as he ran practice during OTAs. Johnson clearly has passion on the field!