Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer believe the Bears can make a smooth transition to new starting quarterback Caleb Williams based on what they've heard from a few of Williams' new teammates.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from USC coach Lincoln Riley, who explained how his team's rocky 2023 season will help make new Bears and former Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams better in the long run.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to what USC coach Lincoln Riley had to say when asked about new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' drive to get better as a player. Williams "craves" feedback on ways he can improve, Riley said.

From Reception Perception ( subscribe here ): In this clip, Matt Harmon and James Koh break down the Bears adding receiver Rome Odunze to an already loaded offense. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture...

The NFL Draft is over, and it's time for the Bears to dial in on making a smooth transition to new quarterback Caleb Williams. In this episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from an important voice who can help everyone know more about Williams: USC coach Lincoln Riley, who guided Williams in college. Riley recently spoke with the Chicago media about Williams' experience at Oklahoma before his...

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Bernstein & Holmes Show on 670 The Score to break down the Bears' five-man draft class. Are the Bears ready the attention and pressure that's about to come their way with quarterback Caleb Williams under center?

The Bears have completed their 2024 NFL Draft and phew, does it have the potential to be a good one. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer reflect on the Bears drafting quarterback Caleb Williams and receiver Rome Odunze in the first round. Williams brings with him an easy confidence and didn't flinch when asked about the high expectations and pressure he's facing. Meanwhile, it took some luck for the Bear...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear part of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' first press conference at Halas Hall with his new organization. Williams didn't balk when asked about the high expectations and pressure he has as he's set to begin his NFL career.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how the Bears landed Washington receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft. It took some luck — something the Bears have had little of in recent years — for Odunze to be available there.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears' additions on the second and third days of the NFL Draft: Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie, Iowa punter Tory Taylor and Kansas pass rusher Austin Booker. Taylor was described by Bears general manager Ryan Poles as one of the best punters he has ever seen!

What a night! As expected, the Bears took USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Less than an hour later, they landed one of the best receivers in the draft — Washington's Rome Odunze — with the No. 9 pick. David Haugh and producer Adam Studzinski react to a night that could be the start of something special for the Bears.

With just a day to go before the NFL Draft, presumptive No. 1 pick Caleb Williams spoke to media members in Detroit. That includes our own Dan Wiederer, who shares the audio with David Haugh. The wide-ranging press conference reveals a lot about who the Bears are getting in their new quarterback. Also in this episode, Wiederer and Haugh react to the press conference the Bears held Wednesday to ann...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear the first part of USC quarterback Caleb Williams' media session with reporters at the NFL Draft on Wednesday.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the press conference that top Bears officials held Wednesday to announce their plans for a new stadium on the lakefront in Chicago.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear the second part of USC quarterback Caleb Williams' media session with reporters at the NFL Draft on Wednesday.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the confidence they heard from Bears executives Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham in their pre-draft press conference Tuesday. That comes with a reminder this team isn't fully "finished."

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer still aren't sure what direction the Bears will head in with the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft, but general manager Ryan Poles doesn't seem to be in a hurry to make a move up or down the draft board. What we do know is we certainly wouldn't say "no" to the team drafting Washington receiver Rome Odunze.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Bears general manager Ryan Poles had to say about the goals that quarterback Caleb Williams has for his NFL career. Also, are we OK with the Bears not having more than one quarterback in for a top-30 visit?

(The Tuesday episode of our daily draft episodes this week) Ryan Poles and his right-hand man Ian Cunningham appeared confident and optimistic as the Bears held a press conference Tuesday before the 2024 NFL Draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to what we heard. Confidence is great, but we hope the front office doesn't think the Bears' rebuild is over yet. There's definitely still work to do....

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have heard the long interview that quarterback Caleb Williams did with the Pivot Podcast. The guys believe we'll be getting a lot more depth with Williams when he speaks compared to the last couple quarterbacks the Bears had.

While recording their podcast, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer learn that the Bears are going to announce their plans for a new stadium on Chicago's lakefront this Wednesday, one day before the start of the NFL Draft, where they're set to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams. Umm, why the weird timing on that?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Wiederer's article in the Chicago Tribune in which he went on a deep dive with general manager Ryan Poles into the process the Bears have gone through as they now prepare to draft quarterback Caleb Williams. The team seems to understand what they're getting into.

(The Monday episode of our daily draft episodes this week) The week we've been waiting for is finally here! It's NFL Draft week! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer still have a ton to discuss leading up to the draft, where the Bears are expected to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall. We're getting to know more about Williams, who recently spoke in a lengthy interview with the Pivot P...

David Haugh and Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth discuss the type of player that Schlereth believes the Bears should target with the No. 9 overall pick in NFL Draft.

David Haugh speaks with Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth about USC quarterback Caleb Williams, whom the Bears are set to select with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. That conversation leads Schlereth to a thorough breakdown of how different college football is from the NFL.