Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the continued presence of Justin Fields on the Bears' roster. It's still expected that Fields is moved at some point, but some in the national media have floated the idea of keeping Fields and drafting Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall. That's a situation that feels completely untenable.

The new league year is officially here, and the Bears continue to add new players in free agency. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer examine the players who have been signed so far, including former Rams center Coleman Shelton. It seems like general manager Ryan Poles is being rather tactical with his moves and isn't making a huge splash, which can be risky in free agency. Plus, quarterback Justin Field...

On the Mully & Haugh Show, former NFL executive Michael Lombardi discussed why Bears quarterback Justin Fields hasn't been traded yet and why his value isn't what many expected it to be. Do the Bears need to settle for what they can get at this point?

Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score to discuss Bears quarterback Justin Fields' trade market — or the lack thereof. Why hasn't Fields been traded yet? Is this telling us what the league really thinks of him?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears claiming they're now targeting the Chicago lakefront for their new stadium, as they've pledged $2 billion toward a project there. Do we believe them? Or is this all a ploy?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson shared Monday at his first press conference since signing his four-year contract extension. Johnson admitted he was in therapy last season for sexual addiction.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears' initial additions in free agency. Safety Kevin Byard seems to fill an immediate need, but was running back D'Andre Swift a player the Bears really need?

The first day of NFL free agency has been a busy one for the Bears — but mostly off the field. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break it all down. The team did bring in a pair of new players (so far) in running back D'Andre Swift and safety Kevin Byard. What do the guys think of the moves? How many more are still to come? The bigger news is the Bears are now claiming that they're shifting their focus...

Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski take Bears questions from listeners! Submit future questions to TakeTheNorthPod@gmail.com or @TakeTheNorthPod on Twitter.

The Bears traded a fifth-round pick to the Bills for offensive lineman Ryan Bates. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what role Bates could play for them on the offensive line. Is it possible he's the Bears' starting center in 2024?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer preview what's coming up next for the Bears as they get to know USC quarterback Caleb Williams more. What are we learning about Williams' personality?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer consider possible targets for the Bears in free agency. Haugh loves the idea of bringing in running back Saquon Barkley, but Wiederer disagrees.

Well, it's been an eventful week for the Bears! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are here to break it all down for you. What role will offensive lineman Ryan Bates play for the Bears after the team traded a fifth-round pick for him? Could he really be the team's starting center in 2024? Plus, star cornerback Jaylon Johnson had the franchise tag placed on him ... briefly. While recording this episode,...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer reflect on when they've seen the Bears experience success and seemingly be set up for success for years to come. It seems like every time that's the case, those teams have fallen flat on their faces. It's something the franchise will need to overcome if it ever wants to reach a level of sustained success.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Caleb Williams declining to undergo a medical evaluation at the NFL Combine. Instead, he plans to only do medicals for teams that he meets with personally. Could that decision now be affecting the timeline for when the Bears choose to trade Justin Fields, if that's indeed what they want to do?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the personality that we're beginning to see in Caleb Williams. There's little doubt that Williams is both confident and comfortable in his own skin.

The NFL Combine is in the rearview mirror, but the Bears' work evaluating quarterback prospects isn't done yet. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how Caleb Williams declining medical testing at the combine could have affected the Bears' timeline for trading Justin Fields. Can they give up their current quarterback before they have all the information they need on their potential next quarterbac...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what USC quarterback Caleb Williams thought of his visit with Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus at the NFL Combine.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss whether drafting Caleb Williams would immediately give the Bears a better passer than Justin Fields.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from expected No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, who the guys believe "won" his press conference at the NFL Combine.

The presumptive top pick in the NFL Draft took the podium as NFL Combine week wound down. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over all that USC quarterback Caleb Williams had to say to the assembled media Friday. Williams would welcome being drafted by Chicago, even pointing out that the Bears are in a better spot than most teams that have owned the No. 1 overall pick. Did the guys think Williams "won...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the latest rumors about where Bears quarterback Justin Fields could be possibly be traded. Are the Falcons truly the front-runners?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer consider the mental fortitude that Caleb Williams will need to survive as the Bears' starting quarterback.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss USC quarterback Caleb Williams telling ESPN reporter Pete Thamel in a recent article that he'd be excited to join the Bears if they select him at No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft. That comment refuted rumors that Williams would force a trade away from Chicago.

What the Bears will do with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft is the biggest buzz at the NFL Combine this year. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the latest they've heard, especially in regards to whether the Bears will keep the pick and select USC quarterback Caleb Williams. We know now, thanks to an article by ESPN reporter Pete Thamel, that Williams would have no issue being picked by...