Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Oh my, that was a tough one. The Bears lost 20-17 to the Browns on Sunday after holding a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer their initial thoughts on the game. Justin Fields wasn't horrible but wasn't good. The defense was great until it wasn't. And Darnell Mooney had a potential game-winning Hail Mary pop out of his hands. Brutal.

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A challenge awaits the Bears as they head into Cleveland to take on the Browns on Sunday. Not only is this a chance for the team to win its third game in a row, but it marks Justin Fields' return to the place that he made his first NFL start. In case you forgot, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer remind you how disastrous that game was. Also in this episode, Matt Eberflus and Luke Getsy detail the progr...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer zoom in on a few key numbers for the Bears-Browns matchup Sunday, including the fact that Chicago is 3-1 when it chooses to receive the opening kickoff. Why do the Bears keep going against conventional wisdom?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Bears quarterback Justin Fields being set to return to the scene of his first NFL start. The game has to go better for Fields in Cleveland this time around, right?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from Bears coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy in this segment, as they explain the progress they've seen in quarterback Justin Fields' ability to make plays from the pocket and keep the ball out of harm's way.

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ): In this clip, Faraz and Zach discuss Justin Fields' matchup in Week 15 against the Browns and where he stands in their QB rankings. Follow Faraz on Instagram @upperhandfantasy https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Visit our new website with our weekly rankings, articles, advanced stats, analytics and more: www.upperhandfantasy.com Be sure to check...

From 'Reception Perception' ( subscribe here ): On this week's episode of QB Klass, Zach Miller and Derrik Klassen discuss a Joe Flacco resurrection in Cleveland and Justin Fields' play of late for the Bears. How far can Flacco carry this Browns team? Should Chicago commit to Fields going forward? Plus, we close the show with some thoughts on an epic QB duel in Week 14 as Lamar Jackson and Matthew...

Winning two games in a row had been a challenge for the Bears under Matt Eberflus, but they accomplished it for the first time with their victory against the Lions. Did that represent a "signature" win for Eberflus? David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss. The guys also get into the ascending Bears defense, which has been one of the NFL's best since Montez Sweat arrived. Meanwhile, Justin Fields play...

The Bears' win against the Lions on Sunday marked the first time that Chicago has won consecutive games under head coach Matt Eberflus. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if it was also the best win the Bears have had since Eberflus took over.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to a pair of NFL analysts, Dan Orlovsky of ESPN and Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network, offer different perspectives on where Bears quarterback Justin Fields is at in his development and how he stacks up against the rest of the league.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have an in-depth discussion on Bears quarterback Justin Fields' performance in a win against the Lions. Fields certainly made some great plays, but his day wasn't perfect.

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ): Faraz Siddiqi and Zach Rizzuto share some thoughts on an impressive performance from Justin Fields, DJ Moore and the Bears as they took down the Lions in Week 14. Follow Faraz on Instagram @upperhandfantasy https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Visit our new website with our weekly rankings, articles, advanced stats, analytics and more: www.upperh...

Was that a ... legit good win for the Bears?!? Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski react to the Bears' 28-13 win against the Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field! It's the first time the Bears have won two games in a row in the Matt Eberflus era and represents genuine progress for a team looking to learn how to win consistently.

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It's time for the Bears to take on an opponent they had on the ropes just a few weeks ago. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have your Bears-Lions preview in this one! But first, the guys look into Luke Getsy's explanation of the Bears' screen-heavy offensive game plan in their previous game, a 12-10 win against the Vikings. Are we OK with Getsy's thought process? Plus, Justin Fields got extremely intr...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer turn the page back to this past June, when Wiederer spoke with Bears president Kevin Warren about general manager Ryan Poles. Warren spoke glowingly about Poles then, and we believe that's important subtext to keep in mind as a crucial offseason awaits.

Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy explained his screen-heavy game plan in a win against the Vikings in Week 12. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how logical the plan was against a unique opponent.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Bears quarterback Justin Fields had to say when he was asked about his future with the organization and what moves the team could make this offseason. Fields got extremely introspective and seems content on controlling what he can control.

From 'The Daily Score' ( subscribe here ): On this edition of the Daily Score with Mark Grote, Bears quarterback Justin Fields gets real about the scrutiny he's facing as his third season in Chicago enters its final stretch. Coach Matt Eberflus then discusses his Bears defense forcing eight turnovers in the team's previous two games. Later, safety Jaquan Brisker talks about the residual anger he a...

The Bears are back from their bye week, but David Haugh and Dan Wiederer still have lingering big-picture topics to cover. First off, while the Bears are technically kind of in the mix for an NFC playoff spot, we need to make it clear they need to aim higher than being in the bottom of a bad playoff picture. As for Justin Fields and his future with the Bears, he has shown progress since his return...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer had a chance to focus more closely on the rest of the NFL during the Bears' bye week. They share observations about the outlook of teams outside Chicago.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder about the possibility that Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy could end up in a package deal with coach Jim Harbaugh if Harbaugh chooses to leave the Wolverines to return to the NFL.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss a quote that Wiederer got from a NFL executive this week regarding the Bears' current situation. The team could have a unique chance to align everything in the organization this offseason.

We have reached the Bears bye week. That means David Haugh and Dan Wiederer get a chance to take a breath, zoom out and look at the big-picture issues facing the team. First off, how involved will president/CEO Kevin Warren be in making the crucial decisions looming offseason? Then there's the issue of what to do with quarterback Justin Fields, especially should the Bears end up holding the No. 1...