Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Bears sign Kevin Byard and D'Andre Swift Mar 12, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears' initial additions in free agency. Safety Kevin Byard seems to fill an immediate need, but was running back D'Andre Swift a player the Bears really need?

Jaylon Johnson opened up about off-field struggles during 2023 season Mar 12, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson shared Monday at his first press conference since signing his four-year contract extension. Johnson admitted he was in therapy last season for sexual addiction.

The Bears are now saying Chicago's lakefront is the target for a new stadium Mar 12, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears claiming they're now targeting the Chicago lakefront for their new stadium, as they've pledged $2 billion toward a project there. Do we believe them? Or is this all a ploy?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears make initial splashes in free agency, claim lakefront is now stadium location focus Mar 11, 2024

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The first day of NFL free agency has been a busy one for the Bears — but mostly off the field. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break it all down. The team did bring in a pair of new players (so far) in running back D'Andre Swift and safety Kevin Byard. What do the guys think of the moves? How many more are still to come? The bigger news is the Bears are now claiming that they're shifting their focus for a new stadium location to Chicago's lakefront, close to where Soldier Field is currently. They're also saying they plan to invest $2 billion in private money. What happened to Arlington Heights? Is this all a ploy to get tax breaks?!? Finally, star cornerback Jaylon Johnson spoke to the media for the first time since signing his lucrative contract extension and offered up some vulnerabilities that we've rarely heard athletes discuss.

BONUS: Mailbag episode! Mar 09, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski take Bears questions from listeners! Submit future questions to TakeTheNorthPod@gmail.com or @TakeTheNorthPod on Twitter.

David wants the Bears to sign Saquon Barkley Mar 08, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer consider possible targets for the Bears in free agency. Haugh loves the idea of bringing in running back Saquon Barkley, but Wiederer disagrees.

What's next in the Caleb Williams evaluation? Mar 08, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer preview what's coming up next for the Bears as they get to know USC quarterback Caleb Williams more. What are we learning about Williams' personality?

Where will Ryan Bates play for the Bears? Mar 08, 2024

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The Bears traded a fifth-round pick to the Bills for offensive lineman Ryan Bates. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what role Bates could play for them on the offensive line. Is it possible he's the Bears' starting center in 2024?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears trade for Ryan Bates, reach contract extension with Jaylon Johnson Mar 08, 2024

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Well, it's been an eventful week for the Bears! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are here to break it all down for you. What role will offensive lineman Ryan Bates play for the Bears after the team traded a fifth-round pick for him? Could he really be the team's starting center in 2024? Plus, star cornerback Jaylon Johnson had the franchise tag placed on him ... briefly. While recording this episode, the guys find out that Johnson and the Bears reached an agreement on a four-year contract extension! They also look ahead to possible targets for the Bears in free agency and preview the next stops for presumptive No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams in the pre-draft process.

Caleb Williams is definitely comfortable in his own skin Mar 06, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the personality that we're beginning to see in Caleb Williams. There's little doubt that Williams is both confident and comfortable in his own skin.