Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Dan Wiederer joined the 6 Rings & Football Things podcast with Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to preview the Bears-Patriots matchup Sunday at Soldier Field.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote heard more from Bears players this week about important meetings the team has had. How much longer are we going to hear about these meetings before the discussions translate to success on the field?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their top storylines to watch for in the Bears-Patriots matchup. The gang also predicts the winner of the game.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote try to figure out why Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and star receiver DJ Moore just can't seem to get on the same page. It's something that has to get ironed out if this team is going to reach its potential.

The Bears face a must-win game against the Patriots on Sunday if they're going to do anything this season. But in the bigger picture, two players who are going to be here long term, quarterback Caleb Williams and receiver DJ Moore, still aren't on the same page. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what has been going on between the two and take a look at why Moore left the field before the play wa...

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score to reflect more on the Bears' loss to the Cardinals and to begin looking forward. What's the Bears' biggest issue at the moment?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what seems to be slipping support for Bears coach Matt Eberflus. The noise is getting louder after the Bears' ugly loss to the Cardinals.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote conduct their weekly review of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance. Williams didn't have a good game in the Bears' loss to the Cardinals, but were there any bright spots?

In another special episode that aired live on Chicago's 670 The Score, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote continue breaking down the Bears' 29-9 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. How much longer can this team continue with the status quo? Do changes need to be made to the coaching staff? The guys also recap rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' performance as he struggled for the second game in a row.

The Bears went into the desert and got blown out by the Cardinals, 29-9. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote walk through a loss in which the Bears got beat in nearly every facet of the game.

From Cash The Ticket ( subscribe here ), we discuss if Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was able to keep it together during Call of Duty release week, is there any reason to not believe in him against the Bears on Sunday? Download and subscribe to Cash the Ticket today.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote conduct our weekly Listen to This segment, where we bring you the best Bears-related sound we heard during the week. In this episode, the guys hear from receiver Keenan Allen, tight end Marcedes Lewis, passing game coordinator Thomas Brown and quarterback Caleb Williams.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine the criticism that Bears coach Matt Eberflus took from his own players this past week. Plus, will cornerback Tyrique Stevenson face any punishment for his lack of focus on the game-deciding Hail Mary last Sunday?

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski predict the winner of the Bears-Cardinals matchup Sunday.

There's no doubt in the minds of Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote that the Bears need to start faster on offense. Quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph finally tells us out loud why rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in particular has struggled to get going early in games.

Well, it's been another one of those weeks for the Bears at Halas Hall. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote unpack a week of criticism for coach Matt Eberflus. But first, do we think there will be punishment for cornerback Tyrique Stevenson? Even if it's just that he doesn't start the game against the Cardinals? As for the head coach, one of the team's best players had a not-so-resounding message of suppo...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote step into an alternate reality in which the Commanders' last-second Hail Mary was unsuccessful. What would we be discussing the most about the Bears had that fateful play not happened?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how close Bears coach Matt Eberflus is to losing support inside Halas Hall, especially after multiple captains recently questioned his in-game decisions. Plus, why did the Bears suddenly change their practice schedule this week?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' performance against the Commanders. While the first three quarters were largely forgettable, it was notable that Williams strung together a series of good-to-great plays in the fourth quarter to give his team a chance to win.

We're still dealing with the fallout from the Bears' loss to the Commanders and the comments that have been made in the aftermath of it. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine how close coach Matt Eberflus is to a lot of us questioning if he'll retain his job after this 2024 season ends. It feels like he's another disastrous loss or two away from losing all support. Meanwhile, we've hardly mentioned...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to Bears tight end Cole Kmet's comments on cornerback Tyrique Stevenson's lack of focus on the final play of a loss to the Commanders. Kmet indicated the Bears' practice habits are lacking.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears coach Matt Eberflus' decision to play his coverage nearly 35 yards off the line of scrimmage on the penultimate play of a loss against the Commanders on Sunday. Receiver Terry McLaurin easily hauled in a 13-yard reception on the play, which was crucial in setting up the Commanders' game-winning Hail Mary touchdown.

Adding to the fallout from the Bears' disastrous loss to the Commanders is the fact that team captains have openly questioned coaching decisions in the game. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote talk through what we've been hearing from cornerback Jaylon Johnson, safety Kevin Byard and others.

We're getting all the information we can on how the Bears gave up a last-second Hail Mary touchdown in a heartbreaking loss to the Commanders on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dive into the details, which starts with multiple players not doing their job properly on the play. That includes cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, who apologized to the team Monday for his lack of focus on the final play....

The Bears lost 18-15 to the Commanders on Sunday on one of the most unbelievable plays you'll ever see. Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski talk through what was an ugly game, which looked like it'd be a win for the Bears but somehow became a loss.