Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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[FULL EPISODE] Bears introduce Shane Waldron & Eric Washington Feb 23, 2024

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The Bears have officially announced their new coaching staff, which means we finally get to hear from the new coordinators! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer share their thoughts from the introductory press conferences for offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and defensive coordinator Eric Washington. Despite the best efforts of reporters, Waldron gave us absolutely nothing to tip the Bears' hand on what they'll do at quarterback. He did offer that his offense will need to adapt to the players he has. Meanwhile, Washington explained what exactly his role will be as a defensive coordinator who doesn't call plays on game day. The guys also take time this episode to react to what Justin Fields had to say on a recent podcast with Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown in which Fields explained why he unfollowed the Bears on Instagram.

Dan got a lot of replies to a tweet and almost no one understood the assignment Feb 22, 2024

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Dan Wiederer had David Haugh and producer Adam Studzinski check out the replies to a tweet of his about Bears quarterback Justin Fields' future contract situation against that of a potential rookie quarterback. A lot of people didn't understand the question!

How close are the Bears to figuring out their QB plan? Feb 22, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss reports that the Bears could have a quarterback plan ready by the time they're at the NFL Combine next week.

Is Kevin Warren playing a dangerous game in finding an area for a new stadium? Feb 22, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the latest rumors about the Bears' attempt to find a location to build a new stadium. Does team president Kevin Warren need to begin moving faster?

Will the Bears have a quarterback plan in place by the NFL Scouting Combine? | The Daily Score Feb 21, 2024

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From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Will the Bears have a quarterback plan in place by the start of the NFL Scouting Combine next week? Chicago has the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft and could look to trade current quarterback Justin Fields, as USC quarterback Caleb Williams is the consensus top prospect in the 2024 draft class. Also, could the Bears be planning to trade up from the No. 9 overall pick to select Ohio State star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.? On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote and CHGO host Mark Carman ponder those questions and more.

[FULL EPISODE] Are the Bears close to having a plan for what they will do at QB? Feb 20, 2024

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The offseason rumors are in full swing! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over the latest ones surrounding the Bears and what they could potentially do moving forward at the QB spot. One NFL insider reported the team could have a plan in place by the time they arrive at the NFL Combine. Also, does why did Justin Fields unfollow the Bears on Instagram? That doesn't mean anything, right? The gang additionally participate in an exercise Dan came up with surrounding a recent tweet of his, where a lot of people did not seem to understand the assignment!

A goodbye to Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair Feb 17, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer reflect on the time Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair spent with the Bears, after the team announced both players are being released.

How much is Kevin Warren involved in football decisions? Feb 17, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a discussion on the relationship between Kevin Warren and Ryan Poles. Just how involved in making football decisions is Warren, if at all?

Kevin Warren opens up about stadium timeline, Justin Fields Feb 17, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Kevin Warren said in a recent interview about both a timeline for locking in a new stadium location and what he thinks of Justin Fields.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears release Eddie Jackson & Cody Whitehair Feb 15, 2024

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The Bears have decided to move on from two of their longest tenured players. The team has announced they've released Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer reflect on the time each spent in Chicago. Jackson's career peaked in 2018 when he was named an All-Pro. Meanwhile, Whitehair was the consummate professional and teammate who was willing to move positions when needed for the benefit of the offensive line. Also in this episode, Kevin Warren spoke during Super Bowl week to Jarrett Payton for WGN-TV. The Bears' president covered a ton, including the next steps in the search for a new stadium location, what he thinks of Justin Fields, and his role supporting Ryan Poles.