Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer walk through some details from the Bears' joint practice with the Colts, including the chirpiness of the Bears' secondary.

From 'The Daily Score' ( subscribe here ): Mark Grote shared his takeaways from the first of two joint practices held by the Bears and Colts, including quarterback Justin Fields' performance (00:46), rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson's big hit on Indianapolis gunner Tony Brown (01:02), rookie running back Roschon Johnson's physicality taking center stage as he works with Chicago's starters (03:4...

David Haugh is back alongside Dan Wiederer to examine the Bears preseason-opening win over the Titans! The offense made life easy on Justin Fields. The defense flashed improved playmaking ability and athleticism. However, it's not all good news...one Bear doesn't seem to have improved in a crucial aspect of the game. Plus, the guys try to figure out what is going on with Nate Davis, who has missed...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are trying to figure out what is going on with Nate Davis, who has missed nearly all of training camp so far with...an injury? Maybe?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer examine the Bears defensive performance in the team's first preseason game. It's already becoming clear the Bears have gotten tougher and more athletic on that side of the ball.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at how the offense faired in the Bears first preseason game. Justin Fields didn't even need to throw a pass beyond the line of scrimmage and the Bears scored a pair of touchdowns! It's just a glimpse of how guys like DJ Moore can make life MUCH easier for Fields this season.

We've got a special treat ahead of the Bears first preseason game. Dan Wiederer is joined by Laurence Holmes, of the Bernstein & Holmes show on Chicago's 670 The Score, who fills in for David Haugh this episode! Dan and Laurence get into how the preseason has changed in the last decade, along with reminding us how meaningful the preseason games are for some NFL players. Plus, what are the guys...

Dan Wiederer and guest host Laurence Holmes reflect on what preseason can mean for some NFL players. Also, how has this period of the NFL calendar changed in the last decade?

Dan Wiederer and guest host Laurence Holmes discuss what expectations they have for Justin Fields as the Bears prep for their first preseason game.

Dan Wiederer asks guest host Laurence Holmes for a trust, a belief, a concern, and a doubt he has about this year's Bears.

From 'The Daily Score' ( subscribe here ): Mark Grote recounts his recent conversation with White Sox legend and Georgia native Frank Thomas regarding his expectations this season for the Bears and quarterback Justin Fields (00:19). Mark then discusses the team announcing Wednesday that Fields will indeed start in Saturday's preseason opener against the Titans at Soldier Field (02:03). Later, Grot...

Dan Wiederer is joined again on the pod by Herb Howard of The Bigs, who fills in this episode for David Haugh. The guys get into the latest from Bears training camp, including the progress of Justin Fields and the Bears offense. Both appear to still be a work in progress. And what is newest Bear Yannick Ngakoue bringing to the defense? There's also the matter of the fiery Bears defense, which has...

Dan Wiederer and special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs look at the progress of the Bears offense and Justin Fields, both of which are still not quite where they need to be.

Dan Wiederer and special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs discuss what newest Bears Yannick Ngakoue will do for the Bears defensive front.

Dan Wiederer and Herb Howard play our favorite game, "What You Doin' Man?" as Herb has his own issue he wants to bring to the pod!

Dan Wiederer spoke with Matt Spiegel on 670 The Score in Chicago about the Bears signing Yannick Ngakoue, who helps round out the defensive line.

A rough day for Justin Fields and the Bears offense ended with Fields meeting with his guys and asking for some more energy during practice. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down Fields' comments, and hear what offensive coordinator Luke Getsy had to say about the bad day. Also, DJ Moore is impressing Getsy with his power and body control during camp so far. Then there's the issue of a couple of...

Justin Fields asked for more energy from his guys after what was a bad day for the Bears offense. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the significance of his comments.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to some of what Luke Getsy had to say about his new offensive weapon, DJ Moore. There have also been a couple of key offensive linemen not practicing the last couple days...is there reason for concern on the line already?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at one of the Bears key defensive additions, Tremaine Edmunds, who is getting more and more comfortable at Halas Hall. Also, Justin Jones had some high praise for a man who might end up being his replacement, rookie Gervon Dexter Jr.

From 'The Daily Score' ( subscribe here ): Mark Grote breaks down the Bears' most competitive position battles at training camp (00:28), including rookies Tyrique Stevenson and Terell Smith competing for a starting spot at cornerback (01:41), Stevenson explaining what it's like to face wide receiver DJ Moore in practice (03:47) and left guard Teven Jenkins discussing the importance of keeping his...

Bears training camp has entered its second week and with it is coming some crazy hype for Justin Fields. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer try to pump the breaks a little bit on the hype train - while noting Fields is meeting expectations set for him inside Halas Hall. Plus, how do the non-DJ Moore receives look right now for the Bears? And what about Braxton Jones' ability to hold up against a bull ru...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer feel the need to slow down some of they hype starting to surround Justin Fields.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the health of Darnell Mooney, who recovered during the offseason from an ankle injury. It looks like Mooney is pretty healthy, which is good news for the Bears receiving core. On the offensive line, Braxton Jones still needs some work on his bull rush technique.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at some of the young pieces on the Bears re-worked defensive line. Plus, there's a camp battle emerging between rookie corners Tyrique Stevenson and Terell Smith for the position opposite Jaylon Johnson. Speaking of Johnson, he seems to know exactly what he needs to do in order to get a big payday from the Bears...