Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

During their first ever live episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer received the news that Bears rookie receiver Rome Odunze has a sprained MCL and is considered "week-to-week" for now. What does this mean for the Bears after they already struggled on offense in their first game?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how poorly the Bears offensive line played in a close win against the Titans in Week 1.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer took over the 670 The Score airwaves in Chicago for our first ever live episode! The guys further broke down the Bears' win against the Titans in their season opener. What did head coach Matt Eberflus have to say about rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' struggles after he reviewed the film? Plus, they react to the news that rookie receiver Rome Odunze has a sprained MC...

It wasn't pretty, but the Bears found a way to beat the Titans, 24-17, on Sunday at Soldier Field to start their season off right. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer recap the win. Caleb Williams certainly looked like a rookie, but the Bears' defense and special teams stepped up to provide a victory reminiscent of the Lovie Smith era.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, who help us figure out what to expect — and what the team expects — from Williams in the season opener.

David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski each predict the winner of the Bears' opening game against the Titans on Sunday.

David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski conduct their annual NFL season predictions segment!

From Cash the Ticket ( subscribe here ), Mike Valenti starts by giving Costa a power stat. Will that change the way they pick this Bears-Titans game? Download and subscribe to Cash the Ticket today.

Our first game preview episode of the season is here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what we've learned at Halas Hall as rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears prep for the Titans. There seems to be an emphasis on Williams not trying to be a hero in his first game. Also in this episode, the crew shares its annual NFL season predictions.

Dan Wiederer gathers what Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN-TV has thought of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' journey since the Bears drafted him in late April.

Dan Wiederer and guest host Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN-TV discuss Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's impact on general manager Ryan Poles and the organization as a whole.

Dan Wiederer and guest host Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN-TV discuss the energy around Halas Hall as the Bears prepare to start the 2024 season.

In this episode, Dan Wiederer is joined by Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN-TV! Sharkey offers her thoughts on what we saw from the Bears throughout training camp and the expectations for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in his first season. The two also discuss the impact of assistant general manager Ian Cunningham on the way the Bears have built their roster.

It's an extremely important season for Bears head coach Matt Eberflus. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder the type of influence that he can have on this team.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what they expect and hope to see out of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in his rookies season.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the meaning of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams being named a captain by the Bears before he has even played an NFL game.

We've officially made it to Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer start this episode off by discussing the hype surrounding this Bears team. How does it compare to the preseason hype for the doomed 2019 season? Plus, the Bears have announced their captains for this season, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is one of them. Is that surprising at all? And how might head coac...

From Reception Perception ( subscribe here ), James Koh and Derrik Klassen debate Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' outlook in his rookie season.

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer listen to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' comments regarding what he expects out of quarterback Caleb Williams in his rookie season.

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss the penultimate episode of "Hard Knocks" as it has continued to chronicle Bears training camp.

Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss whom the Bears have brought in to replace Patrick Scales at long snapper while he's on injured reserve.

The regular season is nearly here, but the Bears are still finalizing a few key aspects of their roster —the long snapper position in particular. Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss the team's temporary replacement at the position, Scott Daly, as starting long snapper Patrick Scales is having back surgery and will begin the season on injured reserve. Meanwhile, general manager Ryan Poles on W...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer share what surprised them as the Bears set their initial 53-man roster.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how Bears running back/receiver Velus Jones Jr. seems to have made the team for 2024. Was his job ever really at risk or did outsiders create that noise and uncertainty?

David Haugh takes time to respond to what Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams told Dan Wiederer in their one-on-one interview for the Chicago Tribune.