Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Well...the losing streak is now at eight, as the Bears lost to the Bills 35-13 on Christmas Eve. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer dive into the loss, which showed the glaring talent difference between the two teams. The Bears have a LONG way to go before they're playing meaningful games in December. Also in this episode, Dan and David give out some game balls, break down the play of Justin Fields, and...

In this segment, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at how glaring the talent difference was between the Bears and bills on Christmas Eve. They also give out some game balls.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss just how far the Bears have to go before they're truly competitive. They can't possibly fill all these holes in one offseason, right?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer breakdown Justin Fields' performance against the Bills on Christmas Eve.

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The Bears will look to once again hang with one of the best teams in the NFL as the Bills are bringing a big freeze to Chicago for Christmas Eve! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer how they think each team might handle the cold. Could it be an element that helps keep the game close? Plus, the Bears have no Pro Bowl players, which isn't exactly shocking. And what's the deal with Cairo Santos?!

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are wondering what's been going on with Cairo Santos' missed kicks this season, after he'd been so consistent for most of the last couple years. Could it be a mental block?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the fact the Bears, along with the Jaguars, have NO Pro Bowl players for this season. Should we really be surprised by this?

It's supposed to be pretty damn cold at Soldier Field on Christmas Eve! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder how the extreme conditions might affect both the Bears and Bills.

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are back with a closer look at the Bears 25-20 loss to the Eagles. Justin Fields surpassed 1,000 yards rushing on the season and continues to dazzle while improving as a passer. The latest injury news includes the fact Khalil Herbert is set to return from IR. Velus Jones Jr. might be a total bust. Plus, Dan has decided he owes David and producer Adam Studzinski an apol...

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer update the latest Bears injury news and move through a few important developments coming out of the loss to the Eagles. This includes Velus Jones Jr. continuing to struggle in his rookie season.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take their weekly zoom in on Justin Fields, who continues to dazzle in the run game while improving his passing game.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a short look ahead to the Bills, who the Bears are set tp play on Christmas Eve. Plus, Dan owes David and producer Adam Studzinski an apology!

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The Bears lost their 7th straight game, this time 25-20 to the Eagles. However, there remains some optimism around this team as they stayed competitive with the NFC's best squad. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down the play of Justin Fields, who went over 1,000 yards rushing on the season in the game, along with some other young players who had themselves solid games. Still, the guys recognize...

The Bears (the worst team in the NFC) are getting ready to face the Eagles (the best team in the NFC). What could go wrong?! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down the matchup in this episode. The guys also continue their ongoing discussion on if it's important for a young team, like the Bears, to find a way to win one of these close games. Just how contagious is success in a locker room?

David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski give their predictions for Bears vs Eagles. Dan also reminds us of some painful memories the Eagles have been responsible for in the last decade when they've played the Bears.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the way the Eagles have built their team as a model the Bears should consider following as they look for their own sustained success in the coming seasons.

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue an ongoing discussion surrounding whether or not it's truly important for a young team to "learn how to win." A couple of the Bears coaches, Matt Eberflus and Luke Getsy, chimed in on the topic this week at Halas Hall.

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The Bears (finally) got their bye week and are preparing to take on one of the NFL's best teams in the Eagles. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if the Bears will win another game this season...along with that, the guys look into the history of teams with a high draft pick who traded back in the draft. Just how important is draft position? Plus, why we think the Eagles are a welcome challenge fo...