Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

It's NFL owners meetings week! Dan Wiederer reports live from Arizona as he and David Haugh go over what Kevin Warren, Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus had to say about the Bears current state. There seems to be an aura of calmness around the team, especially considering how many pieces they still need to fill. Plus, it sounds like the rest of the league thinks the Bears got a great deal for the #1 dr...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over some of what Ryan Poles had to say about the current state of the Bears during the NFL owners meetings.

The Bears giving up the top pick in the draft before April made it clear the team is committed to Justin Fields at QB. Dan Wiederer tells David Haugh what he's heard from the NFL owners meetings about why the Bears decided to move forward with Fields and not consider taking a different QB at with the #1 pick.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss whether or not anyone has been able to gather what direction the Bears might go in with the #9 pick in the draft. Plus, where is Nate Davis going to play on the offensive line?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a few questions they want answered about potential Bears draft picks. Luckily, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. recently held calls with NFL media to help us answer some of these questions. How does Peter Skoronski size up against Paris Johnson Jr.? What about CJ Stroud vs Bryce Young? And Bijan Robinson appears to be an elite talent...the Be...

There's been much debate about whether or not Peter Skoronski's arm length should matter as teams, like the Bears, consider drafting him as a tackle in the NFL. When compared to a guy like Paris Johnson Jr., David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear how he sizes up from a couple of draft experts.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer give Bears fans a chance to "sign" a "Good luck at your new job" card for Aaron Rodgers.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and ESPN's Mel Kiper about the quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL draft, and about runningback Bijan Robinson...who looks like he might be awesome.

Now that the dust has settled a little bit on the NFL free agent frenzy, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look closer at the offensive players the Bears have brought in. How impactful might this group be? Plus, Ryan Poles is being extremely open about the process which led to the Bears trading the #1 pick in the draft to the Panthers. Is this good or bad?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look a bit closer into the type of player DJ Moore is and what he could mean for Justin Fields in 2023.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the fact that Ryan Poles is speaking to multiple national reporters about the process leading up to the Bears trading the #1 NFL Draft pick. Is it good or bad he's being so transparent?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into the Bears signings of D'Onta Foreman and Robert Tonyan. How impactful might these new players be for the 2023 Bears?

Dan Wiederer sat down with Joe Person, who covers the Panthers for the Athletic, to get the Panthers side of the trade for the #1 pick in the draft. How do Carolina fans feel about giving up DJ Moore and a bunch of picks to move up?

Bears general manager Ryan Poles has officially introduced his free agent signees, and DJ Moore, who the team acquired in the #1 pick trade with the Panthers. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer mull over what he had to say. The guys also consider whether the Bears should have made a bigger push to sign Orlando Brown Jr. When will the Bears be addressing that offensive line more?!

Ryan Poles spoke for the first time since the Bears traded the #1 draft pack, and since free agency opened. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to what he had to say.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if the Bears should have made more of an effort to sign Orlando Brown Jr.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what DJ Moore and the rest of the new Bears had to say as they were introduced at Halas Hall.

From '1st & Pod' ( subscribe here ), The guys discuss if Lamar Jackson needs an agent, how smart the Waller signing is, Bengals adding Orlando Brown, and the Bears most recent big move.

The new NFL year is upon us! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue their examination of the Bears free agents signings, which are now official. Ryan Poles needs to address some premium positions still. Plus, it looks like Aaron Rodgers won't be playing for the Packers again, Bears fans rejoice! And, Jalen Carter had a rough day at his pro day...do the Bears even consider him at this point?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the news that Aaron Rodgers is apparently planning to play for the Jets. Is the Bears long nightmare finally over?!

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look a little closer at the positions groups the Bears have signed players to so far in free agency. The marquee signings have not been at the premium positions. So, when might Ryan Poles be addressing those critical needs?

Jalen Carter had his pro day at Georgia this week and he showed up overweight and out of shape. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react, as it appears Carter's stock continues to fall.

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ), Faraz & Zach wonder how life and the fantasy landscape would change if Austin Ekeler were to find a new home after his agent seemingly opened the door to a potential trade out of LA. Also, the guys discuss the fantasy fallout of Jonnu Smith being traded to the Falcons as well as the Bears trading away the #1 overall pick and acquiring DJ Moore in t...

From 'In The Huddle' ( subscribe here ), Baldy and Jason take a look at the Chicago Bears offseason and try to wrap their brain around the moves they've made so far before turning their attention to potential landing spots for Lamar Jackson and a close look at the bland New England Patriots.

Free agency is upon us! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the first round of signings the Bears are reportedly making. This includes guard Nate Davis and linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and TJ Edwards. Are we disappointed there isn't an offensive tackle or defensive linemen yet or do we need to remain patient?