Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Bears' Justin Fields gets real about scrutiny: 'Football doesn't define who I am' | The Daily Score Dec 07, 2023

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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): On this edition of the Daily Score with Mark Grote, Bears quarterback Justin Fields gets real about the scrutiny he's facing as his third season in Chicago enters its final stretch. Coach Matt Eberflus then discusses his Bears defense forcing eight turnovers in the team's previous two games. Later, safety Jaquan Brisker talks about the residual anger he and his teammates will carry into the game Sunday when Chicago faces Detroit for the second and final time this year.

More big-picture Bears thoughts following the bye week (Full episode) Dec 05, 2023

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The Bears are back from their bye week, but David Haugh and Dan Wiederer still have lingering big-picture topics to cover. First off, while the Bears are technically kind of in the mix for an NFC playoff spot, we need to make it clear they need to aim higher than being in the bottom of a bad playoff picture. As for Justin Fields and his future with the Bears, he has shown progress since his return from injury, but the Bears should have a rare chance this offseason to get every piece of the organization lined up — and that would mean moving on from Fields. And if the Bears try to attract Jim Harbaugh as their next head coach, might he want to make drafting Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy a priority?

Bears could have a rare chance this offseason Dec 05, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss a quote that Wiederer got from a NFL executive this week regarding the Bears' current situation. The team could have a unique chance to align everything in the organization this offseason.

Could J.J. McCarthy end up as a target for the Bears? Dec 05, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder about the possibility that Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy could end up in a package deal with coach Jim Harbaugh if Harbaugh chooses to leave the Wolverines to return to the NFL.

The Bears' bye gave us a chance to watch the rest of the league closer Dec 05, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer had a chance to focus more closely on the rest of the NFL during the Bears' bye week. They share observations about the outlook of teams outside Chicago.

The Bears bye week gives us a chance to look at the big picture (Full episode) Dec 01, 2023

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We have reached the Bears bye week. That means David Haugh and Dan Wiederer get a chance to take a breath, zoom out and look at the big-picture issues facing the team. First off, how involved will president/CEO Kevin Warren be in making the crucial decisions looming offseason? Then there's the issue of what to do with quarterback Justin Fields, especially should the Bears end up holding the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft again. As for possible coaches, if Matt Eberflus gets fired, we're already hearing Jim Harbaugh rumors again! The guys also check out the background on USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the expected No. 1 overall pick.

Bears face a complicated choice when it comes to Justin Fields Dec 01, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer examine the various choices the Bears have in front of them at the quarterback position this offseason.

How involved will Kevin Warren be this offseason? Dec 01, 2023

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Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren's role in making crucial decisions for the team this offseason remains unknown to everyone right now. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer speculate how much they believe he'll be pushing the buttons.

The Jim Harbaugh rumors are back Dec 01, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss possible coaching fits for the Bears should they move on from Matt Eberflus after this season. Jim Harbaugh's name is already floating out there as having been discussed by the Bears front office.

Wiederer: Evaluation of Justin Fields continues Nov 30, 2023

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Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show in Chicago to discuss the continued evaluation of Bears quarterback Justin Fields. What did the win against the Vikings really mean, if anything, for Fields? Plus, can the improving defense be enough to save head coach Matt Eberflus' job?