Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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[FULL EPISODE] Caleb Williams is the hot topic at the NFL Combine Feb 29, 2024

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What the Bears will do with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft is the biggest buzz at the NFL Combine this year. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the latest they've heard, especially in regards to whether the Bears will keep the pick and select USC quarterback Caleb Williams. We know now, thanks to an article by ESPN reporter Pete Thamel, that Williams would have no issue being picked by the Bears. Then there's Wiederer's article in the Chicago Tribune in which he did his own deep dive on Williams. Also in this episode, the guys ponder the most likely landing spot for quarterback Justin Fields should the Bears choose to trade him.

Bears feel good about chances of re-signing Jaylon Johnson Feb 29, 2024

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It's been a weird last year for Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson, but general manager Ryan Poles is at least telling the media he's pretty confident the sides will get a new deal done. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to what Poles had to say about Johnson's future at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

Matt Eberflus talked QB traits at the NFL Combine Feb 29, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Bears head coach Matt Eberflus told the media about the type of traits he looks for in a quarterback. It really doesn't sound like he's describing Justin Fields.

Ryan Poles wants to 'do right' by Justin Fields Feb 29, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to pieces of what Bears general manager Ryan Poles had to say at the NFL Combine, which included him saying the team wants to "do right" by quarterback Justin Fields if Chicago decides to trade him. Poles would also like to make a decision soon.

[FULL EPISODE] Ryan Poles & Matt Eberflus offer little about QB plans at NFL Combine Feb 27, 2024

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It's NFL Combine time, which means we got to hear from both Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus while they're in Indianapolis. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go through what each had to say Tuesday. Poles didn't offer any concrete plans about what the Bears will do with Justin Fields or the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft but did drop a nugget about where they're at in negotiations with Jaylon Johnson. Meanwhile, Eberflus told us a few traits he looks for in a quarterback. Do any of them describe Fields? This much is certain — the Bears are currently at the center of the NFL world.

Justin Fields Is Gone | 1st & Pod Feb 25, 2024

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From 1st & Pod (subscribe here): Danny Parkins and Andrew Fillipponi react to Bears quarterback Justin Fields' comments on the St. Brown Brothers podcast and explain why Chicago will trade him soon.

BONUS: Mailbag episode! Feb 24, 2024

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The mail is here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer answer questions from listeners. Submit future questions via email (TakeTheNorthPod@gmail.com) or on Twitter (@TakeTheNorthPod).

Eric Washington explained his role as a non-play-calling DC Feb 23, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss new Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington's introductory press conference Thursday. Washington explained what he'll be handling on game day as head coach Matt Eberflus will continue calling the defensive plays.

Justin Fields unfollowing the Bears turned out to mean nothing Feb 23, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to Justin Fields explaining on the St. Brown Brothers podcast why he unfollowed the Bears on Instagram. It turns out to have meant exactly what we thought — nothing.

Shane Waldron gave us nothing in his first press conference Feb 23, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer review the job that new Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron did in tap dancing around quarterback questions during his introductory press conference.