Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

After a second Bears assistant coach left mid-season, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have to wonder if the culture inside Halas Hall is as good as Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles say it is.

It was a slightly more active trade deadline for the Bears than we were expecting! The team traded a 2024 second-round pick to Washington in exchange for edge rusher Montez Sweat. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down the trade. Is that too high of a price? Will the Bears be able to extend Sweat after the season? Also, the guys discuss the Bears retaining cornerback Jaylon Johnson after he had r...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears trade for Montez Sweat. Chicago sent a 2024 2nd rounder back to Washington. Is that price too high?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer zero in on Jaylon Johnson being retained by the Bears after he requested a trade. What type of salary is he looking for in a contract extension?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the health of Justin Fields, who will miss at least one more game with his right thumb injury. That means Tyson Bagent gets another chance to show what he can do in the NFL.

From 'The Daily Score' ( subscribe here ): Bears quarterback Justin Fields will miss his third straight game while recovering from a dislocated right thumb. On today's edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reacts to backup Tyson Bagent again being named the starting QB, this time for Chicago's game at New Orleans this upcoming Sunday. (00:08) Grote also brings you what coach Matt Eberflus had to...

Dan Wiederer spoke with Dan Bernstein & Laurence Holmes on Chicago's 670 The Score about the Bears awful loss to the Chargers. How does Dan feel about the Bears poor tackling? And what about the play of Tyson Bagent?

So that was pretty embarrassing. The Bears lost 30-13 to the Chargers on the road, and the game wasn't even really that close. David Haugh and Adam Studzinski talk through this one, which showed us Bears rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent's limitations.

Tyson Bagent is ready for his second NFL start, as the Beas head to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Bagent's continued poise as he faces attention from all areas he has never had before. Plus, it can't be denied Bagent has some skills which are really valuable for a NFL QB to have. And remember the last time these teams faced off in 2019? PHEW was that one...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at some of the skills Tyson Bagent has displayed to this point. It can't be denied he has ownership over some aspects of quarterbacking which are really valuable in the NFL.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer were curious how Tyson Bagent would handle all the extra attention coming his way after the win against the Raiders. The kid continues to show uncanny poise in his media sessions.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer reflect on the last time the Bears and Chargers played each other in 2019 and the mess which followed. Also this segment: predictions!

From 'Reception Perception' ( subscribe here ): In this clip, James and Matt discuss Tyson Bagent picking up a win in his first NFL start and if Justin Fields is actually a good fit in this Bears offense or not. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the g...

It's been a long time since the Bears got to have a Victory Monday! That's exactly what we got the day after they beat the Raiders. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer make it clear it's fun to talk about this team again .. at least for now. Meanwhile, how should we handle this Tyson Bagent thing? Matt Eberflus has already said Bagent is in line to start against the Chargers as Justin Fields continues to...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer try to figure out how we should think about Bears rookie undrafted quarterback Tyson Bagent moving forward. Bagent played well in his first NFL start Sunday, but it's definitely too soon to draw conclusions about his future ... right?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer give credit where it's due to Bears running back D'Onta Foreman, who has had back-to-back good games after a string of weeks being inactive.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the improving Bears defense, which has allowed just 44 total points in the last three games. One of its top performers is cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who sent a clear message to everyone after his pick-six in the win against the Raiders on Sunday.

How about that one! The Bears dominated the Raiders from start to finish to secure a 30-12 win on Sunday at Soldier Field, their first at home this season. Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski talk through this one, which is sure to bring some takes about the quarterback position from the Bears faithful in Chicago.

From 'Cash The Ticket' ( subscribe here ): The battle of backup QBs. Is there any confidence in any team here? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have your full Bears-Raiders preview in this one! The Bears are set to start rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent as Justin Fields is sidelined with a right thumb injury. Bagent has shown he's a confident person off the field who has some intriguing traits. How will that translate against the Raiders? And because we're on the backup quarterback topic, Haugh shares his best...

David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski attempt to predict who will win when the Bears face the Raiders on Sunday. Everyone admits, however, that they've lost all ability to accurately predict games for this Bears team.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from Bears rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent, who's set to start against the Raiders on Sunday. Bagent has a ton of confidence off the field. How will that translate in an NFL game?

As we prepare for yet another Bears backup quarterback to start a game, David Haugh recalls for Dan Wiederer who he believes are the best and worst backups for the franchise in recent memory.

From 'Reception Perception' ( subscribe here ): Matt Harmon and Matt Waldman discuss the meteoric rise that Brandon Aiyuk seems to be on before wondering if we are currently witnessing DJ Moore's peak as a pass catcher. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodolog...

Bad got worse for the Bears in the wake of their loss to the Vikings, as we've learned Justin Fields dislocated his right thumb during the game, and he is doubtful to play the next game. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what happened to Fields, and what this might end up meaning for his future with Chicago. By the way, what the heck is going on with the centers? Can anyone snap the ball proper...