Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer address the latest development in the Bears new stadium saga, as Kevin Warren spoke at a public forum in Arlington Heights.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue their breakdown of the position groups for the Bears. It's the offenses turn this time.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer play their new favorite game, "What you doin' man?" This time, the subject of the segment is a tweet from a Bears blogger, which caught Dan's eye...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take time during the NFL's dead period leading up to training camp to take a hard look at each position group for the Bears. The defense is up first. Have parts of this group been neglected? Was it wise to spend so much on the linebacker corps? And can you name a safety on this team not named Eddie Jackson or Jaquan Brisker?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer focus on the Bears defensive line, which looks to so far still be incomplete.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears current defensive backfield. While corner looks to be in better shape in 2023, the safety group is looking like it doesn't have much depth at all.

The Bears biggest expenditures in free agency was at linebacker. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss whether or not the team has overrated the position.

The Bears have concluded mandatory minicamp and are headed for the NFL dead period which leads to training camp. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a hard look at Justin Fields in this episode. What did they see from Fields during the limited time media was allowed at practice the last few weeks? It's clear the fanbase will be riding a massive wave of emotions once camp gets here as everyone reacts...

Justin Fields apparently has some things to work on during the NFL dead period. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Matt Eberflus himself said he's looking for from Fields. Also, it's clear once training camp arrives the wave of emotions from Bears fans on a daily basis reacting to how Fields looks on a given day will be wild.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Bears defenders Justin Jones and Eddie Jackson had to say about the vibes during practices so far this offseason. What's really different from last year?

New Bear DeMarcus Walker spoke during minicamp and used some colorful language while speaking on what happened with the Bears last season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what he brings to the table, plus what Teven Jenkins has been doing in an effort to stay healthy during the upcoming season.

The Bears have started mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall. And while all players are in attendance, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't have all good news. Chase Claypool continues to miss practice with an injury. How significant is this missed time for him? And how is Justin Fields coming along as he learns the appropriate time to use his running ability? Also in this episode, Justin Jones is lighti...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss some of what we learned from the first day of Bears minicamp at Halas Hall.

Chase Claypool has missed practice time in recent weeks due to an apparently injury he's working through. While Bears coaches insist it's nothing to be overly concerned about, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how significant it is that Claypool is missing this time working with Justin Fields and the offense.

The NFC North is looking to be a weaker division in 2023. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the optimism around the Bears and the odds they could turn things around enough to Take the North.

It's early in the offseason program, but that isn't stopping David Haugh and Dan Wiederer from taking a look at some of the notable traits DJ Moore is bringing to the Bears offense in this new episode. Plus, what is Luke Getsy emphasizing at this point in OTAs? And we have to talk about key free agent signee Nate Davis arriving at OTAs, after missing the first two sessions. Finally, what was a cer...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer introduce a new segment, 'What are you doin' man?' after a NFL Network analyst picked the bears to win 12 games in 2023.

Luke Getsy spoke at OTAs about what this period of the offseason is like for the offense. David Haugh and Dan Weiderer discuss what is real and not real about what we're seeing in these no-contact practices. Also, an important offseason signing has arrived at OTAs...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a look at the impression DJ Moore has been making early in the offseason program.

Hey so what is the deal with the Bears apparently taking meetings with cities besides Arlington Heights as they look for a new stadium location? David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the latest. Is this just a small speed bump on a long road to Arlington? As for on-the-field news, Jaylon Johnson is now in attendance at OTAs. Why is he saying he chose to miss the first couple weeks? All this and mor...

After news broke the Bears are now apparently no longer considering just Arlington Heights for their new stadium location, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how genuine the Bears are about seeking other locations.

The Bears best corner, Jaylon Johnson, has returned to Halas Hall for OTAs after missing the first two sessions. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over whether there is any lingering concern over the fact Johnson chose to miss those other OTAs.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over some other key Bears who are back practicing during OTAs. This includes Eddie Jackson, who is coming off of an injury from 2022, and new guard Nate Davis.

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Apparently the Bears are no longer focusing solely on Arlington Heights for the possible location of a new stadium. Naperville has entered the picture. Our own Dan Wiederer spoke about this development on 670 The Score's Bernstein & Holmes show in Chicago.