Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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What do we expect out of Caleb Williams in 2024? Sep 03, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what they expect and hope to see out of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in his rookies season.

What type of impact can Matt Eberflus make on this Bears team? Sep 03, 2024

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It's an extremely important season for Bears head coach Matt Eberflus. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder the type of influence that he can have on this team.

[FULL EPISODE] Week 1 has finally arrived! Sep 02, 2024

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We've officially made it to Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer start this episode off by discussing the hype surrounding this Bears team. How does it compare to the preseason hype for the doomed 2019 season? Plus, the Bears have announced their captains for this season, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is one of them. Is that surprising at all? And how might head coach Matt Eberflus elevate this team in what's definitely a prove-it season for him? The guys also lay out what they expect and hope to see from Williams in his rookie season.

Can Caleb Williams throw for 4,000 yards? | Reception Perception Aug 31, 2024

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From Reception Perception (subscribe here), James Koh and Derrik Klassen debate Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' outlook in his rookie season.

Bears have their temporary plan at long snapper Aug 30, 2024

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Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss whom the Bears have brought in to replace Patrick Scales at long snapper while he's on injured reserve.

Review of episode 4 of 'Hard Knocks' Aug 30, 2024

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Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss the penultimate episode of "Hard Knocks" as it has continued to chronicle Bears training camp.

Ryan Poles laid out his expectations for Caleb Williams this season Aug 30, 2024

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Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer listen to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' comments regarding what he expects out of quarterback Caleb Williams in his rookie season.

[FULL EPISODE] What does Ryan Poles expect from Caleb Williams this season? Aug 29, 2024

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The regular season is nearly here, but the Bears are still finalizing a few key aspects of their roster —the long snapper position in particular. Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss the team's temporary replacement at the position, Scott Daly, as starting long snapper Patrick Scales is having back surgery and will begin the season on injured reserve. Meanwhile, general manager Ryan Poles on Wednesday spoke to the media for the last time before the 2024 season begins and laid out his expectations for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams this year. Head coach Matt Eberflus also chimed in on the patience the team will need as Williams works through his first season. Finally, what influence has Eberflus had on this Bears team? Linebacker T.J. Edwards offers us insight.

Haugh has thoughts on Wiederer's one-on-one with Caleb Williams Aug 28, 2024

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David Haugh takes time to respond to what Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams told Dan Wiederer in their one-on-one interview for the Chicago Tribune.

Velus Jones Jr. appears to have made the cut Aug 28, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how Bears running back/receiver Velus Jones Jr. seems to have made the team for 2024. Was his job ever really at risk or did outsiders create that noise and uncertainty?