Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' first NFL preseason action went nearly as well as it could have. David Haugh and Adam Studzinski (who fills for Dan Wiederer in this episode) discuss what we saw from Williams in the Bears' win against the Bills on Saturday. Next up for the team is the Bengals, which will involve joint practices. In 2023, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus put a lot of weight i...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer set the bar for the Bears' second preseason game, which will take place Saturday against the Bills. The game will mark rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' first appearance in a Bears uniform!

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer know that Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson has established himself as one of the best at his position in the NFL. But is he on the verge of being one of the league's best overall defenders?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder how ready Chicago is for (another) rookie quarterback. At the same time, how ready is Caleb Williams for the expectations that Chicago has for him?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what they thought of the first episode of "Hard Knocks" and how well it captured the essence of the early part of this vital Bears season.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a series of questions to answer in this one. To begin, the guys discuss the expectations for Caleb Williams and the Bears. Is Chicago ready for a the rookie quarterback experience? Is Williams ready to deal with all the noise? Plus, how good of a job has "Hard Knocks" done capturing the essence of this Bears season through one episode? Finally, is cornerback Jaylo...

The Bears famously avoided being on "Hard Knocks" for a long time. Show director Shannon Furman explains to David Haugh and Dan Wiederer what the team has been like to work with since they learned the HBO staple is headed for Chicago.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to "Hard Knocks" director Shannon Furman explain how the show decides what stories to tell on a week-to-week basis. This Bears team certainly doesn't lack for characters or stories.

"Hard Knocks" director Shannon Furman tells David Haugh and Dan Wiederer how the feedback has been for the first episode of the new season that features the Bears.

The eyes of the NFL world are fully on the Bears with the team being featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks." That has brought us a special chance to interview the show's director, Shannon Furman! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ask her about the process of making the show each week. What was behind the genius of the introduction they did for Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams during the first episode?...

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Bernstein & Holmes Show to discuss the time he spent in Canton, Ohio during Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend. Plus, should we be worried about the injured Bears offensive linemen?

Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss what, if anything, we learned from the Bears' rain-shortened preseason win over the Texans on Thursday.

Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss the career of Bears great Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who finally got his recognition by being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss how magical it was to witness Bears legend Devin Hester's career.

It's an incredible day for Bears fans and for a pair of franchise legends. Devin Hester and Steve "Mongo" McMichael will officially enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss the legacy of each player and their place among the NFL's greatest. The guys also touch on the Bears' first preseason game, a 21-17 win against the Texans on Thursday that saw a...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams explain what aspect of his game he believes needs the most work.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer zero in on the Bears' starting right guard position. Nate Davis came out of practice with some sort of injury during the first day of work in full pads and hasn't practiced since. Is he in danger of losing his starting spot?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Wiederer's article for the Chicago Tribune about the Bears' plan to develop rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Inside the piece is a finding of just how much Williams desires criticism while he develops.

The Bears' first preseason game is fast approaching, and we now know that rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the starters won't play in it. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to that news, which isn't exactly surprising. In recent years, most teams haven't played their starters in the Hall of Fame Game. However, the development of Williams continues. Wiederer wrote a deep dive story...

Dan Wiederer and guest Jarrett Payton turn the page back to 1993, when Payton served as the presenter for his legendary father Walter's induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The younger Payton was just 12 years old at the time!

Guest Jarrett Payton goes deep with Dan Wiederer on what Bears icon Steve "Mongo" McMichael has meant to him — especially since his father, the legendary Walter Payton, died in 1999. Payton will be McMichael's presenter as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony later this week.

Guest Jarrett Payton explains to Dan Wiederer what it was like the first time he saw teammate Devin Hester as a player while at Miami.

We have a special treat for this episode. Dan Wiederer had a chance to sit down with Jarrett Payton, the son of Bears legend Walton Payton, to discuss NFL Hall of Fame induction week. Payton presented his father at his induction in 1993 and will also be presenting Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael at his induction later this week. Beyond that, Payton has strong ties to a pair of other inductees...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer answer Bears questions from listeners!

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss whether they believe Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams will play in the Hall of Fame Game next Thursday. The starting quarterbacks for teams haven't played in this game in recent years.