Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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[FULL EPISODE] The Caleb Williams era is nearing Apr 16, 2024

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The Bears are just days away from (likely) selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the top pick in the NFL Draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how little drama there is around the Bears, especially since the Justin Fields trade was completed. The only real question for the Bears in this draft is which prospect they'll select at No. 9 overall, if they don't choose to trade back. If the board falls the right way, it's possible the Bears end up with both the top offensive player (Williams) and the top defensive player in the draft. Either way, the guys believe the Bears are in a great spot to get a pair of impact players in the first round. Also this episode, Haugh is still questioning whether having Tyson Bagent be the backup quarterback entering the 2024 season is the right choice. Plus, the city of Chicago is about to be flooded with young stars across several of its sports teams!

BONUS: Mailbag! Apr 13, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer answer your Bears questions!

Do the Bears need to replace Braxton Jones? Apr 12, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how seriously the Bears need to consider moving on from Braxton Jones as their starting left tackle if a top-tier tackle is available when they select at No. 9 overall.

Haugh is angry about a certain mock draft Apr 12, 2024

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David Haugh rants to Dan Wiederer about an NFL mock draft he saw from Bleacher Report, which projected the Bears to select North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye at No. 1 overall ... for some reason?

Looking around the NFC North ahead of the draft Apr 12, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a close look at the NFC North as it's currently constructed. How might the Bears stack up against the division once the draft is done?

[FULL EPISODE] How will the Bears stack up against the NFC North after this draft? Apr 12, 2024

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There's something most don't seem to be considering enough as we approach the NFL Draft — should the Bears move on from Braxton Jones if there's a blue-chip left tackle available at No. 9 overall? David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss that and whether the Bears could move Darnell Wright to the left side if they draft a new right tackle. Also this episode, the guys examine the NFC North. How will the Bears look compared to their counterparts once this draft is done? Finally, Haugh is heated about a mock draft he saw from Bleacher Report!

Bears need to make sure Caleb Williams knows the impact of his words Apr 10, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a discussion about how both quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears will need to be prepared for the impact that Williams' words could have, assuming the team drafts him at No. 1 overall. Is Williams ready for the adversity that could come his way if he struggles early in his NFL career?

Jerry Jones chimes in on the Bears' stadium project Apr 10, 2024

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Dan Wiederer shares audio with David Haugh that he got from the NFL owners meetings of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones discussing the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium.

What position would you prefer the Bears target at No. 9? Apr 10, 2024

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As we get closer to the NFL Draft, we're pretty sure what the Bears will do with the No. 1 overall pick. But what about when the Bears are on the board at No. 9? Dan Wiederer has a series of draft questions for David Haugh, mostly centered around that ninth pick.

[FULL EPISODE] How prepared is Caleb Williams to handle adversity in the NFL? Apr 09, 2024

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As the NFL Draft gets closer, Dan Wiederer has a series of questions for David Haugh centered around the Bears' pair of first-round picks. We seem to know the Bears are taking USC quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall, but how should the team use the No. 9 overall selection to best position itself moving forward? Also in this episode, Williams hasn't shied away from speaking his mind at times. What happens if he says something that sparks a major response from all over? Is he and/or the Bears ready for that? Finally, Wiederer had a chance to speak with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at the NFL owners meetings about the current vision for the Bears' stadium project.