Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

We have clarification about what stadium conversations the city of Chicago was apparently having with the Bears. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson had to say on the matter. What about this is real and what's just postering? Meanwhile, the actual football team was at work for more practices during OTAs. Receiver Rome Odunze spoke for the first time this offseas...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the state of Illinois essentially calling the Bears' bluff about moving to Indiana.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the revelation that the Bears at some point apparently re-engaged in talks with the city of Chicago about a lakefront stadium. This apparently took place despite the Bears publicly saying for months that their only options for a stadium location were in Arlington Heights and Hammond, Ind.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' ongoing stadium project mess. We've lost trust in everyone during this process.

Illinois didn't pass legislation before the end of May to entice the Bears to stay in the state. However, we still aren't sure where the Bears intend to build their new stadium. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote do their best to sift through all the latest. Is there anyone we can trust on this issue?!?

On Chicago's 104.3 The Score, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by WBBM political reporter Geoff Buchholz to discuss the Bears’ mixed messaging in their pursuit of a new stadium.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is now at OTAs after he missed the first several weeks of the voluntary offseason program.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what Bears head coach Ben Johnson wants quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense to improve on in 2026. Plus, Williams made a few remarkable throws in OTAs.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's extreme praise for second-year receiver Luther Burden III.

We got our first look at the Bears on the field during the OTA period of the offseason — and got to hear from head coach Ben Johnson. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what we learned. A definite positive is that Johnson made it sound like quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense are in a better spot than they were last offseason. What still needs to be worked on? Also, Johnson had a ton of pr...

Producer Adam Studzinski explains for Mark Grote why he isn't worried about cornerback Jaylon Johnson not being at the Bears' optional team activities recently.

Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski discuss the latest news about Bears nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon.

Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski hear from Bears defensive backs coach Al Harris, who offers thoughts on cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. Why is he optimistic about Stevenson in 2026?

The common theme from Bears coaches this offseason is that they need to coach better. In this episode, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski hear from some of the Bears' defensive assistant coaches on that topic — especially when it comes to specific players like cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. Defensive backs coach Al Harris is optimistic about Stevenson this year. Why? Also, nickel cornerback Ky...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears receivers coach Antwaan Randle El, who has thoughts on rookie receiver Zavion Thomas.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears offensive line coach Dan Roushar. What does he think of the players who are competing for the starting left tackle job?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett, who explains what he wants Caleb Williams to do more of in 2026.

Bears assistant coaches have finally gotten their chance to sound off on pressing offseason topics. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote begin the episode where we left off last time — with quarterback Caleb Williams. Quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett seems to agree with others on what Williams needs to do better. Make the "boring" play more! Also, offensive line coach Dan Roushar offered insight on rookie c...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the aspects of NFL quarterbacking that Caleb Williams still needs to improve on.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear where some national NFL commentators rank Bears quarterback Caleb Williams among his peers. Is he being too highly ranked right now?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the noise and hype that we're beginning to hear about Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

As predicted, the national hype for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has begun. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear the recent talk about Williams and express how they feel about where the young quarterback is at headed into his third NFL season. What more needs to be done before we can call him a top-10 — or dare we say top-5 — quarterback in the NFL?

Matt and James discuss why football fans seem to be quite excited for Burden in this Bears offense as he looks to build on a strong finish to his rookie 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 the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fant...

Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic react to the latest developments in the Bears' stadium location search. The organization will apparently be updating the rest of the NFL on its search at the league meetings this week.

Guest host Kevin Fishbain brings Dan Wiederer part two of his personal watchability rankings for the games on the Bears' schedule in 2026.