Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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It doesn't sound like the Bears will let Jaylon Johnson get away Jan 12, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer heard general manager Ryan Poles tell the media that star cornerback Jaylon Johnson isn't going to be going anywhere as his free agency looms. How will the Bears work out a deal to keep Johnson?

Key takeaways from Ryan Poles & Kevin Warren's press conferences Jan 12, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the key elements of both Bears general manager Ryan Poles' and president Kevin Warren's end-of-season press conferences. How is Poles going to sell the newly open offensive coordinator spot? And how involved will Warren be in the football operations?

Bears retain Matt Eberflus, fire Luke Getsy & most offensive coaches (Full episode) Jan 11, 2024

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The Bears have picked the first lane they had to choose from in 2024! The team fired Luke Getsy and most of its offensive coaches while announcing it will be keeping Matt Eberflus as head coach. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the whirlwind press conference(s) explaining the decisions. Ryan Poles and Kevin Warren are clearly taking a leap of faith with Eberflus. Poles also touched on the situation the Bears find themselves in at quarterback. While Poles did point out that Justin Fields improved in 2023, he added the team will be evaluating the quarterback prospects who are expected to be taken at the top of the draft. And how about the way Warren spoke about the team's choices? Are we at all disappointed by the explanation?

Bears are taking a leap of faith with Matt Eberflus Jan 11, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears deciding to keep Matt Eberflus as their head coach while firing most of the offensive staff. It's definitely a leap of faith by Ryan Poles and Kevin Warren.

Ryan Poles acknowledged the unique spot the Bears are in at QB Jan 11, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what general manager Ryan Poles said about the potential future for the Bears at quarterback. Poles pointed out that Justin Fields has improved but also made it clear that the Bears will evaluate who they could possibly get with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Kevin Warren backed up the coaching decisions Jan 11, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer spend time on what Bears president Kevin Warren had to say in his media session at Halas Hall on Wednesday after head coach Matt Eberflus was retained. Warren backed up general manager Ryan Poles and offered more insight on where the Bears' new stadium project is currently at.

Bears begin crucial offseason with end-of-season player interviews (Full episode) Jan 09, 2024

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The 2023 Bears season is in the books, but a critically important offseason is just getting underway. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer begin previewing it all with a recap of locker cleanout day at Halas Hall. The guys also emphasize the need for patience while we wait for news about who, if anyone, is getting fired. Plus, there's little doubt we saw the Bears get better this season. However, the team now needs to take the next step and start beating better teams. And what did key players like DJ Moore have to say on their way out of the building for the final time this season? It's going to be a wild ride, stay tuned!

Bears still have work to do, despite improvement this season Jan 09, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't have doubts that the Bears got better this season. The increase in wins show us that, but the next step is going from winning the games you "should" win to winning the games you "could" win.

We all need to exercise patience this week Jan 09, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer emphasize that everyone — including themselves — will need to be patient while we await word on the future of the Bears' coaches and maybe even the general manager. The decisions most likely won't come in the first 24 or perhaps even 48 hours of the week.

What did Bears players have to say on locker cleanout day? Jan 09, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from a few Bears players who spoke on locker cleanout day. That includes star receiver DJ Moore, who shared thoughts on the offense this season and continued to express his support for quarterback Justin Fields.