Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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BONUS: Dan Wiederer previews Bears-Texans on 670 The Score Sep 14, 2024

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined Matt Spiegel and Take The North co-host David Haugh on 670 The Score to discuss the Bears' matchup against the Texans in Week 2. How can the Bears find a way to win this one?

Bears could be without Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze against Texans Sep 14, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the impact of the Bears possibly having to be without two of their top three receivers against the Texans on Sunday. Plus, will Velus Jones Jr. still have an active roster spot in Week 2 after a critical turnover against the Titans in Week 1?

Bears-Texans predictions Sep 14, 2024

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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski predict who will win the Bears-Texans game Sunday.

How might the Bears offense adjust in Week 2? Sep 14, 2024

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Caleb Williams-vs.-C.J. Stroud is the headlining story for the Bears-Texans matchup on Sunday Night Football, but Chicago has questions to answer on offense. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear how offensive coordinator Shane Waldron might adjust personnel in Week 2.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears face a tough task against Texans in Week 2 Sep 13, 2024

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The Bears face an uphill battle as they head to Houston for a bout against the Texans on Sunday Night Football in Week 2. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer get you set for the game. It's looking like Keenan Allen and Rome Oduzne could miss this one, which would put the Bears' receiving depth to the test early in the season. There's also the Velus Jones Jr. conundrum to sort through. Do we think we ever see him again on kick returns? Also, offensive coordinator Shane Waldron spoke about his personnel usage against the Titans. How much will he and Caleb Williams adjust for the Texans' tough defense? And of course, the gang predicts the winner of this one.

Bears offensive line needs to be better Sep 11, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how poorly the Bears offensive line played in a close win against the Titans in Week 1.

How badly is Rome Odunze's knee hurt? Sep 11, 2024

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During their first ever live episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer received the news that Bears rookie receiver Rome Odunze has a sprained MCL and is considered "week-to-week" for now. What does this mean for the Bears after they already struggled on offense in their first game?

What was Caleb Williams' biggest issue in his debut? Sep 11, 2024

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In the return of their weekly QB1 breakdown segment, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer thoroughly dive into the Caleb Williams' struggles in his first NFL game. What does he need to work on the most?

[FULL EPISODE] Take The North live on 670 The Score! Sep 10, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer took over the 670 The Score airwaves in Chicago for our first ever live episode! The guys further broke down the Bears' win against the Titans in their season opener. What did head coach Matt Eberflus have to say about rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' struggles after he reviewed the film? Plus, they react to the news that rookie receiver Rome Odunze has a sprained MCL and is considered week-to-week for now.

Postgame pod: Bears beat Titans, 24-17! Sep 08, 2024

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It wasn't pretty, but the Bears found a way to beat the Titans, 24-17, on Sunday at Soldier Field to start their season off right. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer recap the win. Caleb Williams certainly looked like a rookie, but the Bears' defense and special teams stepped up to provide a victory reminiscent of the Lovie Smith era.