Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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What are the chances Logan Jones starts this season? Jul 02, 2026

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During their mailbag episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss whether rookie center Logan Jones can earn the starting job this year.

[FULL EPISODE] (Another) Mailbag episode! Jun 30, 2026

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We got so many questions for our previous mailbag episode that we had to do a second one! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote tackle a wide range of Bears inquires. Will rookie center Logan Jones earn the starting job this season? Is it a make-or-break year for receiver Rome Odunze? How do we feel about the team's linebacker room? And, have we ever been kayaking on the Chicago River?

Is Nickelback a good band? Jun 28, 2026

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Things go completely off the rails when Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are asked if they think Nickelback is a good band.

How is it possible to feel good about the Bears defensive line? Jun 28, 2026

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During their mailbag episode, Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears defensive line. Is there a way to spin this group as more than just OK at best?

Are we OK with the Bears current defensive back depth? Jun 28, 2026

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During their mailbag episode, Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer answer a listener question regarding the depth the Bears have in their secondary.

[FULL EPISODE] Mailbag episode! Jun 26, 2026

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It's been awhile since we took questions from the audience, so that's exactly what Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote do in this one! Our listeners asked. Our guys answered. What are the chances Jedrick Wills wins the left tackle job? Do the Bears need better/more defensive back depth? Do we still feel good about the running back room? How do we feel about the band Nickelback?! That and more in this mailbag episode!

Are the Bears actually making progress with lawmakers on legislation to stay in Illinois? Jun 24, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest developments in the ongoing Bears stadium project saga. It sounds like the team is beginning to work with Illinois on getting legislation together to stay in the state.

Bears will have joint practices with two teams during training camp Jun 24, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote like the fact that the Bears will take part in joint practices with two different teams during training camp.

Can anyone just submit a proposal for a Bears stadium location? Jun 24, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest municipality to come out with a proposal for a Bears stadium site. Can anyone make these proposals?!?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears working with Illinois on legislation to stay in the state Jun 23, 2026

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The ongoing Bears stadium saga is making headlines yet again! Various reports indicate the team is working with Illinois lawmakers on crafting legislation which would help keep them in the state. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the latest pieces of news. The guys also hear from State Rep. Kam Buckner, who spoke with 104.3 The Score about the reports. In non-stadium news, we officially know the dates for Bears training camp, which will include two joint practices! Finally, Wiederer's son had quite the weekend with his Little League baseball team.