Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Dan Wiederer and David Haugh react to Eagles running back Saquon Barkley acknowledging at his Super Bowl press conference that he almost signed with the Bears in free agency last offseason. That would've been fun.

We have a special reunion for this episode! David Haugh returns to the podcast to help Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski reflect on their Bears predictions for the 2024 season. We got some predictions right but swung and missed hard on a bunch of others as well. Haugh also shares a few thoughts on the Bears' hire of head coach Ben Johnson and ponders what could have been if the team had si...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote answer your Bears questions!

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they heard from new Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen in his first media session in Chicago. What does he think of the Bears' current talent on that side of the ball?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss new Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. As a non-play-calling offensive coordinator, what exactly will he be doing here?

The Bears have retained special teams coordinator Richard Hightower. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss whether they like the move.

The Bears introduced new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle on Thursday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their thoughts on what each one had to say in their first media sessions in Chicago. Allen brings a ton of defensive play-calling experience along with some head coaching experience. Doyle, meanwhile, is just 28 years old and is new to a coordinator role...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what new Bears head coach Ben Johnson's agent, Rick Smith, had to say on a recent podcast about the organization's process leading up to its hiring of Johnson.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the Bears' additions to their coaching staff. New head coach Ben Johnson's defensive coordinator is extremely experienced, while his offensive coordinator isn't even 30 years old yet!

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the AFC and NFC Championship games. Each year, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes keeps showcasing why he's an all-time great.

As new Bears head coach Ben Johnson fills out his staff, his agent is taking us inside the team's interview process. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Rick Smith, who started representing Johnson last season. Smith spoke on a recent podcast about how impressed he was with the Bears as they went through their coaching search. Meanwhile, the Bears are planning to hire former Sai...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the relationship between new Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams. How much have the pair already spoken about what needs to be done to get the most out of Williams?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how important Bears team president Kevin Warren was in providing the proper environment for the team to get its top coaching candidate.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how confident new Bears head coach Ben Johnson is that he can be a successful head coach. What gives Johnson that confidence?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the latest edition of Listen to This. In this episode, the guys share the best sound from the week in which the Bears hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach. You'll hear from Johnson, general manager Ryan Poles, team president Kevin Warren and quarterback Caleb Williams.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears president Kevin Warren's impact in the team's hiring of new head coach Ben Johnson. What type of role did Warren play in making sure general manager Ryan Poles had all the resources he needed to recruit and hire Johnson?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how critical new Bears head coach Ben Johnson's hiring is for quarterback Caleb Williams' development. Williams made it clear that he's excited by this move.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they heard from new Bears head coach Ben Johnson in his introductory press conference. Johnson impressed in ways that few Bears coaches have in their introductions.

The Bears have officially introduced Ben Johnson as the team's new head coach! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were at Halas Hall to take everything in. How did we think he carried himself? What was it that Johnson saw in the Bears that made him want to be here? It's also becoming more clear that president Kevin Warren's presence with this organization helped clear the path for this hire. Plus, how ex...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look at how different the Bears offensive line is compared to what Ben Johnson had in Detroit. The hope is Johnson will have a huge impact on how the team builds its line from here on.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss whom new Bears coach Ben Johnson could bring in to be his offensive and defensive coordinators.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears hiring Ben Johnson as their new head coach. It's easily the biggest swing that a team in search of a coach will be taking this offseason.

In a shocking move (to some), the Bears are hiring Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be their new head coach! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to this massive move by the Bears. What lured Johnson to Chicago? Who will be his offensive and defensive coordinators? What type of leader will he be? We've got so many questions to sift through! We want your feedback! Follow this link to take a...

The NFL playoffs are shaping how the Bears' coaching search is going. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the fact that Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is now available to be hired after his team's loss to the Commanders in the divisional round. What other candidates might end up being finalists for the Bears' job? Also in this episode, Wiederer has a list of names that were big topics du...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what quarterback Caleb Williams had to say recently on a podcast with the St. Brown brothers. Williams explained the qualities he wants in the Bears' next head coach.