Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The Bears have traded receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for a second-round pick. Dan Wiederer joined Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote on 104.3 The Score in Chicago to react.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote consider how the Bears could replace Drew Dalman at center.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote check the tape to try and figure out if anyone suspected center Drew Dalman was about to retire this offseason.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how they initially reacted to Bears center Drew Dalman suddenly retiring.

The Bears need a new starting center after 27-year-old Drew Dalman suddenly retired. It was a stunning development that Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote talk through in this one. Did any of us see this coming? When did the Bears think this was possible? And how could the Bears replace him?

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and guest Cassie Carlson of Fox 32 speculate on the possibility of the Bears playing the Falcons in Spain in the 2026 season.

FOX-32 reporter Cassie Carlson explains for Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote whether she thinks receiver DJ Moore will be on the Bears for the 2026 season.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ask FOX-32 reporter Cassie Carlson what she was hearing about the Bears while she spoke to numerous people around the league at the NFL Combine.

The NFL Combine was a fountain of information! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in FOX-32 reporter Cassie Carlson to help us unpack everything. What were people around the league saying about the Bears at the Combine? Is receiver DJ Moore going to be traded before the new league year begins? And what are the latest trade rumors about Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby?

Our own Dan Wiederer joined Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote on Chicago's 104.3 The Score to discuss his latest piece in The Athletic about Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski talk through the latest developments as the Bears continue to search for a new stadium location.

Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski react to Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. apparently being the subject of trade calls. This is one we didn't really see coming.

Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski hear how Bears offensive line coach Dan Roushar is evaluating the team's left tackle position.

It was a productive week for the Bears both on and off the field. Stadium legislation moved forward in both Illinois and Indiana, and the NFL Combine brought more clarity on what direction the Bears could take with certain players. Producer Adam Studzinski fills in for Mark Grote alongside Dan Wiederer for this one. How significant is the stadium news from the neighboring states? Also, Bears offen...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the continued messaging from Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson about the team going back to square one after a successful 2025 season.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote can't get enough of Bears head coach Ben Johnson's genuine hatred for the rival Packers.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to reports that the Bears have given linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade.

Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds' time with the Bears looks to be almost over. The team has given Edmunds permission to seek a trade. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news, which isn't unexpected. Also in this episode, general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson continue to guard against complacency with this Bears team. Plus, how will they approach filling the left tackle spot? And Johnso...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to how Bears general manager Ryan Poles spoke about his team not initially receiving draft compensation for former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham leaving to become the Falcons' new general manager. Could the NFL still award compensatory picks to the Bears?

Bears general manager Ryan Poles confirmed the team has received trade calls for backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss whether it would make sense for the Bears to move Bagent.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the possibility of the Bears trading receiver DJ Moore this offseason. How did general manager Ryan Poles react to questions about Moore?

Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson had their time with the media as the NFL Combine got underway in Indianapolis. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote sift through what we learned from the team's top decision-makers Tuesday. Could receiver DJ Moore's contract be reworked or might he be traded? Has Poles fielded trade calls for backup quarterback Tyson Bagent? What's the next step f...

From Reception Perception ( subscribe here ), Matt Harmon and James Koh answer wide receiver questions in Chicago after the Bears' impressive 11-6 season. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy fo...

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share what they've learned about the latest developments in the Bears' search for a new stadium location.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the Bears promoting Jeff King to assistant general manager.