Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Who's the front-runner to start at center for Bears? May 25, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski look at who will likely be the starting center for the Bears as they work through the rest of the offseason.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears defense gets best of Caleb Williams to end first week of OTAs May 24, 2024

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The first week of OTAs for the Bears is in the books, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams looked, well, like a rookie in the final practice of the week. Adam Studzinski and Dan Wiederer discuss Williams' growing pains, which are to be expected at this point. After all, Williams is facing a Bears defense that's returning nine starters from 2023. Meanwhile, rookie receiver Rome Odunze didn't participate in much of practice as he continues to nurse a hamstring ailment. We aren't panicking about that ... yet. There were also a few notable players missing from this (optional) practice Thursday. Wiederer explains why he's keeping a close eye on some of those absences.

Keenan Allen trade ranked among best in NFL this offseason May 22, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss an NFL.com story that ranked the top 10 players who were traded this offseason, with a basis on how they'll impact their new team. Where did the Bears' acquisition of receiver Keenan Allen rank?

Justin Fields takes the high road in Pittsburgh May 22, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Steelers quarterback Justin Fields told the media in Pittsburgh, where he spoke publicly for the first time since the Bears traded him in March.

Caleb Williams and other rookies met with Tom Brady May 22, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Tom Brady and Jay-Z had to say to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and other NFL rookies when they met with them recently.

[FULL EPISODE] Caleb Williams meets Tom Brady, Justin Fields speaks in Pittsburgh May 21, 2024

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OTAs are upon us! To kick off this episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer focus on what we're looking to see/hear out of OTAs besides how the new quarterback is fitting in. The conversation does eventually turn to Caleb Williams, of course. Williams and other NFL rookies got to have lunch with Tom Brady recently. What knowledge could Williams and the others take away from the NFL legend? Plus, Justin Fields spoke publicly in Pittsburgh for the first time since the Bears traded him. What did he have to say about his time in Chicago and his new opportunity with the Steelers?

Austin Booker is a raw and athletic edge rushing prospect May 18, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into Bears rookie edge rusher Austin Booker's makeup as a prospect. During rookie minicamp, defensive coordinator Eric Washington shared what Booker's best traits are.

Caleb Williams is hungry to learn, according to his coaches May 18, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph, the two who are most in charge of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' development, about how eager Williams is to learn.

Rome Odunze is entering an unselfish receiver room May 18, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer share their impressions of receiver Rome Odunze from Bears rookie minicamp. Odunze is adding to an already remarkably unselfish receiver room.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears coaches continued to share high praise for Caleb Williams during rookie camp May 17, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer finally have time to tie up loose ends from Bears rookie minicamp! We continued to hear praise for quarterback Caleb Williams' work ethic as the rookies gathered at Halas Hall for their first practices. It looks like offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph will be the main two voices in Williams' ears as he learns how to be a professional quarterback. Plus, what did we learn about the other players the Bears drafted?