Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

This Bears season is nearly over. There's just one game left to preview for Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote. But before getting into the largely meaningless game against the Packers, the guys congratulate cornerback Jaylon Johnson on making the Pro Bowl again. He's the only Bear to make the list this season. Also in this episode, we hear from quarterback Caleb Williams, who backs up his much-criticize...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dive into what Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams will need to learn about prep work before his second NFL season begins in 2025.

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski conduct a deep dive into the Bears' current 10-game losing streak. Which loss has been the most miserable?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown, who reflected on his time running the team. The future might still be bright for Brown, even if it has gone poorly since he took over in Chicago.

As the Bears' season winds down, interim head coach Thomas Brown is looking back on the time he has spent leading the team. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Brown and discuss how he doesn't seem to have been broken by his experience in Chicago. And what does Brown think rookie quarterback Caleb Williams needs to learn about preparing for games as a professional? Later, Wiederer and Grote rank...

Filling in on the Mully & Haugh Show, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote talked Bears on 670 The Score in Chicago. They spoke with Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN-TV to get her perspective on this disastrous Bears season. Later, Wiederer and Grote considered how we should be evaluating quarterback Caleb Williams' rookie season. How much is he to blame for the team's struggles?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the news that former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is interested in the Bears' coaching job. Would it make sense to talk to him?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance in a loss to the Seahawks. He continues to flash with spectacular plays, but the details in key moments are also lacking.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down what went wrong for the Bears on the final drive of their loss to the Seahawks on Thursday. They just can't do a damn thing right.

The Bears' 6-3 loss to the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football has left us mystified ... again. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote unpack everything, starting with the Bears' ill-fated final drive. Why can't this team get on the same page in key moments, still? The guys also break down quarterback Caleb Williams' performance after he had a rough night with a few flashy plays. Finally, what do we think ab...

The Bears lost to the Seahawks, 6-3. Neither team scored a touchdown. It was a horrible game. Mark Grote and Adam Studzinski discuss the terribleness.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote try to put context to the numbers that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams put up in a loss to the Lions on Sunday. The statistics were great, but how much of it should we consider to be progress?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote list off their personal Christmas wishes for the Bears headed into 2025.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss tight end Cole Kmet's postgame comments after the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions. It's actually kind of refreshing to hear somebody inside the locker room not care about looking for positives after another blowout loss.

After suffering their ninth straight loss, the Bears have to get it together quickly to get ready to face the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote reflect a bit on quarterback Caleb Williams' performance against the Lions before turning their attention to the Seahawks. Also in this episode, the guys discuss tight end Cole Kmet's strong comments after the Bears' loss to...

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Bernstein & Harris Show on 670 The Score to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance in a loss to the Lions on Sunday. Statistically, Williams had a good game — but how much of it can we really judge as a good performance when the team was down double-digits so early?

Well, it's another Bears loss. This time, they fell 34-17 to the Lions in a blowout. Mark Grote and Adam Studzinski talk through their feelings after the Bears suffered their ninth straight loss. The bright side is rookie quarterback Caleb Williams played pretty well. The downside is ... basically everything else.

Our own Dan Wiederer joined Matt Spiegel and our other host Mark Grote on 670 The Score to preview the Bears-Lions matchup Sunday. They also discussed how sad it is that this hope-filled Bears season turned into a wasted year.

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss who — if any — of the current Bears starting offensive linemen will for sure be back next season.

One of the hottest names in this upcoming coach hiring cycle will be Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss his credentials to possibly be the Bears' next head coach.

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski predict who will win the second matchup between the Bears and Lions in 2024.

As the Bears prepare to face the Lions for the second time this season, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have a big-picture question to ponder: How many of the current Chicago starting offensive linemen will be starters for the team in 2025? Right tackle Darnell Wright seems to be a lock. But the rest of the group, we're not so sure about. Also in this episode, the guys try to get to the bottom of why...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dive into how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is keeping perspective during his turbulent rookie season.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how critical it is for the Bears to find big-time upgrades for their offensive line and their defensive line ahead of the 2025 season.