Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

We are getting closer to the NFL Draft and more rumors are flying around for Chicago! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer open up this episode on the big new of Jalen Hurts getting a massive contract, making him the highest paid player in NFL history! They tie in the possibility on if Fields could land himself a contract like that with the Bears if he takes that leap we are all hoping for this upcoming s...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the big news on Jalen Hurts signing a 5-year, $255M extension making him the highest paid player in NFL history! They discuss the possibility on if Fields could receive an extension after his rookie deal, if he makes the big leap!

Dan Wiederer had the opportunity to interview with Daniel Jeremiah from the NFL Network to discuss on the Bears coming into the draft and what to hope to see from Justin Fields this upcoming season. David and Dan react and give their takeaways on what he had to say!

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the rumor of the Steelers talking with the Bears on trading up to their 9th overall pick on draft day if Jalen Carter is still on the board! They also discuss on the resigning of receiver Dante Pettis on a one year deal adding depth to the wide receiver room!

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The NFL draft draws ever closer! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer dive into some of the latest rumors surrounding the Bears and the draft, such as ESPN's Matt Miller reporting the Bears seem likely to take Jalen Carter if he falls to the #9 pick. Also in this episode, Ryan Poles has said the Bears are currently on a "long journey" towards (hopefully) sustained success. How much more patience do Bears...

ESPN's Matt Miller has reported the Bears are doing their due diligence on Jalen Carter and could likely take him if he's there when the Bears pick at #9 in the NFL Draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer remind us that at this point before the draft, we should be careful about where rumors come from.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if Bears fans will continue to be patient as the team continues on what Ryan Poles has called a "long journey."

Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson spoke recently on 670 The Score's Mully & Haugh show in Chicago about the Bears potential (and likely) move to Arlington Heights. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to Johnson saying he's not willing to call the team's move "inevitable."

The NFL Draft keeps getting closer! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer breakdown the latest high profile prospect to visit the Bears: Georgia's Nolan Smith. Is he a fit for the Bears 4-3 scheme on defense? Does it really matter? Plus, what do the Bears need to do to set up the "no excuses" tour in 2023 for Justin Fields? And, of course, the guys remember some truly awful Bears draft picks.

Nolan Smith had his visit with the Bears. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what type of player Smith is projected to be and the idea of drafting a player who fits or does not fit your scheme.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the idea of what the Bears need to do with the rest of this offseason, in both the draft and free agency, in order to set up a "no excuses" season for Justin Fields.

The Bears have had some truly awful first round picks in the last couple decades. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a trip down that unfortunate memory lane.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how seriously the Bears should consider drafting Bijan Robinson, a runningback, at #9 overall. While Robinson appears to be a top talent in the draft, RBs aren't exactly a premium position in the modern NFL. Plus, Ryan Poles has signed Rasheem Green as what looks to be another depth piece on the defensive line. David and Dan discuss how Poles has spent the team'...

By all accounts, Bijan Robinson appears to be one of the top talents in the draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how seriously the Bears should consider taking the talented runningback at #9 overall.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears signing of Rasheem Green. Should Ryan Poles have invested more free agency money in the defensive line?

David Haugh offers up for Dan Wiederer's criticism, a trio of quarterbacks the Bears should consider taking in the late rounds of the draft.

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer return after some brief time off! The guys kick things off looking at the Bears meeting with Jalen Carter, as they are clearly doing their due diligence on a player who has some red flags. Also, what should we be taking away from the fact David Montgomery apparently chose the Lions over the Bears in free agency? David and Dan then look at the deep-dive story from The A...

Jalen Carter had his visit with the Bears, and David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue to ponder the chances of Ryan Poles taking a talented player with clear red flags. Plus, is there anything we should be taking out of the fact David Montgomery seemingly chose the Lions over the Bears in free agency?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at some key Bears players who are changing positions this offseason. This includes guard Teven Jenkins, who we're told is moving from the right side to the left, after the Bears signed Nate Davis.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the deep dive story in The Athletic which got behind the scenes of the Bears trade of the #1 draft pick to the Panthers.

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