Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Dan Wiederer is still on vacation, so Mark Grote brings in 104.3 The Score reporter Chris Emma! Emma was at Notre Dame's pro day and has thoughts on a few Fighting Irish players he thinks would fit on the Bears. There's a running back whom Emma believes would be a great fit, but it's probably not the one you're thinking of! Each of the guys also have a hot draft take that they reveal to each other...

Guest host Mark Potash explains for Mark Grote what he thinks of the Bears' additions in free agency.

Guest host Mark Potash explains for Mark Grote why this draft is extremely important for Bears general manager Ryan Poles.

Mark Grote and guest host Mark Potash look at the massive contract that Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba got through a Bears lens. Could Bears receiver Rome Odunze or Luther Burden III ever earn that type of deal?

Dan Wiederer is on vacation, so Mark Grote thought it was prudent to bring our friend Mark Potash in to pinch hit! Grote and Potash begin by examining the massive extension the Seahawks gave star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Will the Bears ever have a receiver worthy of that type of deal? Also, Potash chimes in on the moves the Bears have made this offseason. How does he think they've done retooli...

Dan Wiederer explains to Mark Grote his belief that there will be plenty of good players available for the Bears to select at No. 25 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote wonder if it's possible the Bears could've gotten a greater haul for receiver DJ Moore if they'd traded him to the Broncos instead of the Bills. Their discussion came after seeing the return the Dolphins got for moving receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share their views on why the Bears haven't been too aggressive in free agency.

As free agency winds down, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine the Bears' current salary cap situation and why they haven't been more aggressive this offseason. Are there any big swings to come for Chicago before the NFL Draft? As for the draft, what level of player could the Bears get when they pick at No. 25 overall in the first round? Meanwhile, the Dolphins traded receiver Jaylen Waddle to the...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote preview what the next couple of weeks could mean as the Bears continue their search for a new stadium location.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to former Bears quarterback Justin Fields being traded from the Jets to the Chiefs.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they've learned about a few of the Bears' new players. Also, it's a little weird seeing safety Jaquan Brisker wearing Steelers gear.

Now that the initial wave of free agency has come and gone, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take time to assess where the Bears roster is currently. What new players do we think have defined roles? Also, it's kind of weird to see the players who left on different teams. Plus, is there anything new in the Bears' search for a new stadium location? And former Bears quarterback Justin Fields has found (an...

Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski react to general manager Ryan Poles acknowledging the Bears did make calls to inquire about trading for Raiders star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Could they still make that trade?

Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski listen to Bears general manager Ryan Poles explain his reasoning for trading receiver DJ Moore to the Bills.

Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski react to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' comments on not re-signing safety Kevin Byard.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles has explained some of the thinking behind his offseason decisions. Producer Adam Studzinski fills in alongside Mark Grote as they hear Poles detail why the Bears decided to trade receiver DJ Moore to the Bills. Also, it seems to us like the team made a deliberate choice to sign safety Coby Bryant and not bring back veteran safety Kevin Byard. And did we get any mor...

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show on 104.3 The Score to offer his thoughts on the Bears' additions in free agency.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the NFL failing to award compensatory draft picks to the Bears for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham leaving Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how they feel about the Bears' current situation at left tackle.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their feelings on how the Bears have maneuvered their roster early in free agency.

The NFL's legal tampering period is here, and the Bears have filled some — but not all — of the holes on their roster. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their thoughts on the Bears' additions of safety Coby Bryant, linebacker Devin Bush, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and others. Plus, left tackle Braxton Jones is coming back on a one-year deal. Are the Bears done adding to the left tackle com...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote consider how receiver DJ Moore's time as a Bear will be viewed.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote believe Bears receiver Rome Odunze is one of the players who needs to step up now the DJ Moore is gone.

The Bears' busy week continues! They've agreed to trade receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for a second-round pick. They've also cut linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to a wild day!