Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

David Haugh and Dan Weiderer react to Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson telling Keyshawn Johnson on All Facts No Brakes that he believes he has the credentials to be the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL. Is that an offer the Bears should make?

The Bears continue their search for a new offensive coordinator, and an intriguing name has entered the conversation. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to former Arizona Cardinals head coach and current USC quarterbacks coach Kliff Kingsbury interviewing for the job. At the least, it seems like a good way to get intel on USC star quarterback Caleb Williams. Meanwhile, Bears cornerback Jaylon John...

Well, it's official. USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the likely No. 1 overall pick, has declared for the NFL Draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the news and begin to hear what the draft experts are saying the Bears should do with the No. 1 overall pick. Nobody seems to be denying the talent of Williams, but the Bears will need to figure out what's driving the kid — if they're thinking th...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss USC quarterback Caleb Williams officially declaring for the NFL Draft.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer check out what draft experts are saying about USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the likely No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. The general vibe seems to be that his talent is undeniable.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer examine the list of candidates who are interviewing for the Bears' offensive coordinator job so far. Would someone like Greg Roman be a good fit?

From 'The Daily Score' ( subscribe here ): Mark Grote discusses USC quarterback Caleb Williams forgoing his remaining collegiate eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams has long been seen as the favorite to go off the board at No. 1 overall. The Bears hold the No. 1 and No. 9 overall picks and could look to trade quarterback Justin Fields this offseason. Where would Fields be selected if...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer still have a ton more to say following the news of the Bears firing Luke Getsy while keeping Matt Eberflus. The team is already conducting interviews for offensive coordinator, with Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldon being among the candidates. How are Ryan Poles and Eberflus going to sell this job? There are other news items that also require our attention —...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the key elements of both Bears general manager Ryan Poles' and president Kevin Warren's end-of-season press conferences. How is Poles going to sell the newly open offensive coordinator spot? And how involved will Warren be in the football operations?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer heard general manager Ryan Poles tell the media that star cornerback Jaylon Johnson isn't going to be going anywhere as his free agency looms. How will the Bears work out a deal to keep Johnson?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss possible candidates for the Bears' vacant offensive coordinator position. Can they really hire someone without telling candidates what their plan is at quarterback?

The Bears have picked the first lane they had to choose from in 2024! The team fired Luke Getsy and most of its offensive coaches while announcing it will be keeping Matt Eberflus as head coach. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the whirlwind press conference(s) explaining the decisions. Ryan Poles and Kevin Warren are clearly taking a leap of faith with Eberflus. Poles also touched on the sit...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears deciding to keep Matt Eberflus as their head coach while firing most of the offensive staff. It's definitely a leap of faith by Ryan Poles and Kevin Warren.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what general manager Ryan Poles said about the potential future for the Bears at quarterback. Poles pointed out that Justin Fields has improved but also made it clear that the Bears will evaluate who they could possibly get with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer spend time on what Bears president Kevin Warren had to say in his media session at Halas Hall on Wednesday after head coach Matt Eberflus was retained. Warren backed up general manager Ryan Poles and offered more insight on where the Bears' new stadium project is currently at.

The 2023 Bears season is in the books, but a critically important offseason is just getting underway. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer begin previewing it all with a recap of locker cleanout day at Halas Hall. The guys also emphasize the need for patience while we wait for news about who, if anyone, is getting fired. Plus, there's little doubt we saw the Bears get better this season. However, the team...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from a few Bears players who spoke on locker cleanout day. That includes star receiver DJ Moore, who shared thoughts on the offense this season and continued to express his support for quarterback Justin Fields.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer emphasize that everyone — including themselves — will need to be patient while we await word on the future of the Bears' coaches and maybe even the general manager. The decisions most likely won't come in the first 24 or perhaps even 48 hours of the week.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't have doubts that the Bears got better this season. The increase in wins show us that, but the next step is going from winning the games you "should" win to winning the games you "could" win.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday in their season finale. It was the 10th straight loss for the Bears to their rival. There are a lot of questions for this team as it heads into the offseason. Will Justin Fields be the quarterback going forward? Will head coach Matt Eberflus be retained? It's going to be an adventure.

From 'Cash The Ticket' ( subscribe here ): Everyone likes the Bears but the Packers have started to roll as of late. Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today.

It's the final game of the season for the Bears, and it brings a chance to (in all likelihood) knock the hated Packers out of playoff contention! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if the team will rise to the occasion. Plus, there are still a lot of big-picture questions ahead for this team, regardless of the outcome in Green Bay. And it's looking like Kevin Warren is definitely going to be invo...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to what Bears president Kevin Warren had to say when asked if a decision has been made on head coach Matt Eberflus' future. This much is for sure, Warren is going to be involved in the big-time decisions for the Bears this offseason.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what this particular game against the Packers could mean for several key Bears figures, including Matt Eberflus and Justin Fields.

David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski each predict the winner of the Bears-Packers game in Week 18.