Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Bears-Packers game in Week 18 will be great theater Jan 02, 2024

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport's reporting that Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is likely to be retained for the 2024 season. Also, this Bears-Packers game to close the regular season is meaningful for both teams — in different ways.

Bears -3 vs Falcons | Cash the Ticket Dec 30, 2023

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Bears face Falcons on NYE, Eddie Jackson wins Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award (Full episode) Dec 29, 2023

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It's our final episode of 2023! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer get you ready for the new year, which will definitely be a wild one for the Bears. The guys kick this one off by discussing Eddie Jackson winning the Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award and by explaining what the award means. They also look into Jackson's possible future with the team. Then, there are several former Bears on the list of Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists. That includes the great Devin Hester, who has now made the final round of the ballot three times, and Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael. After the gang makes their predictions for the Bears-Falcons matchup, Haugh has an intriguing question for Wiederer regarding Justin Fields — is it possible the Bears could consider sitting him in Week 18?

Could the Bears sit Justin Fields in Week 18? Dec 29, 2023

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After seeing the Broncos make a clear business decision to sit Russell Wilson for the rest of the season, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if the Bears might consider doing the same with Justin Fields in Week 18 — especially if their choice on Fields' future has been made and the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft (via the Panthers) is secured.

Eddie Jackson takes home Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award Dec 29, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Eddie Jackson winning the Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award and explain what the award means. They also look at Jackson's potential future with the Bears.

Several former Bears are Hall of Fame finalists Dec 29, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the list of Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists, which again includes Bears great Devin Hester. Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael is also up for final consideration.

BONUS: Dan Wiederer talks futures of Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus on 670 The Score Dec 27, 2023

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Dan Wiederer joined Mike Mulligan and David Haugh on 670 The Score's Mully & Haugh show in Chicago to discuss the futures of Bears quarterback Justin Fields and head coach Matt Eberflus. Will either of them be back in Chicago in 2024?

Bears took care of business on Christmas Eve (Full episode) Dec 26, 2023

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We're back after a brief Christmas break! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down the Bears' 27-16 win over the Cardinals on Christmas Eve. It wasn't perfect, but it's nice to know the Bears are good enough to beat a bad team without too much stress. The guys also assess the game Justin Fields had. He showed those big-play flashes but did have a crucial mistake at a critical time. Plus, Haugh and Wiederer react to Ryan Poles' comments on the Bears Radio pregame show Sunday.

A closer look at the Bears' win over the Cardinals Dec 26, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer assess the Bears' 27-16 victory over a bad Cardinals team on Christmas Eve.

Why can't the Bears figure out short-yardage plays? Dec 26, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer remain frustrated by Luke Getsy's play calls in short-yardage situations for the Bears. The team seems to constantly overthink what to do in those spots. Also, Justin Fields remained inconsistent Sunday, even in a winning effort against the Cardinals.