Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Do we feel any different about the game Justin Fields played against the Vikings? (Full episode) Nov 29, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have had more time to think about Justin Fields' finish in the Bears' 12-10 win against the Vikings. Do either of them feel any different than they did Monday night? Fields managed to put together a game-winning drive, but it came after he had two fumbles that could've cost them the game. Then there's the game plan the Bears put together against a blitz-heavy Vikings defense, one that was extremely lateral in nature. Matt Eberflus explained this was fairly intentional. Could the Bears have pushed the ball downfield more though? Meanwhile, the Chicago defense has put together a string of really good games and is showing genuine signs of progress.

How do we feel about that game from Justin Fields after sitting on it longer? Nov 29, 2023

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After sitting on it for a day, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if they feel any different about Bears quarterback Justin Fields' performance in the fourth quarter of a win against the Vikings on Monday night.

The Bears defense continues to improve Nov 29, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears' defensive performance in their 12-10 win against the Vikings. There has been noticeable improvement for this unit since the beginning of the season.

Why did the Bears throw sideways so much against the Vikings? Nov 29, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer examine the Bears' offensive game plan in their win against the Vikings, which included intentionally throwing sideways often. The plan seemed fine in theory, but couldn't more downfield passes have been implemented?

Postgame pod: Bears win an ugly game in Minnesota Nov 28, 2023

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Well, it wasn't pretty, but the Bears won their first NFC North game since 2021 with a 12-10 victory against the Vikings! David Haugh and Adam Studzinski offer postgame thoughts on the messy, messy Monday Night Football affair. It wasn't game that likely changed anyone's stance on either the coach or quarterback, but talking about a win always feels good.

Foreman & Stevenson Out vs. Vikings, Warren Wants More Involvement on Football Side | 'The Daily Score' Nov 27, 2023

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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote discusses the Bears players who will miss Chicago's game at the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. Grote then reacts to Sports Illustrated insider Albert Breer recently writing that he has heard Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren wants to be "more involved on the football side."

Bears have a Monday night date with the Vikings (Full episode) Nov 25, 2023

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The Bears are preparing for what will be their final (scheduled) primetime game of the season! They have a matchup with the Vikings on Monday Night Football. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer start previewing the game by looking at Justin Fields, who had a rough one against the Vikings the last time the teams played, which is when Fields hurt his thumb back on Oct. 15. How will Fields handle the Vikings' blitz-heavy defense this time? The guys were also impressed with how Fields explained why he hasn't lost any faith in rookie Tyler Scott after Scott misplayed a deep pass by Fields on a key play late in the Bears' loss to the Lions last Sunday, a play that could've sealed a win for Chicago. Meanwhile, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and cornerbacks coach Jon Hoke finally helped clear up a few questions we were wondering about from that Lions game. The guys also examine key numbers and predict the winner of the matchup Monday before pondering a recent report that Albert Breer had regarding Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren's thinking.

Justin Fields shows leadership while talking about missed plays in loss to Lions Nov 25, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer were impressed by the way Justin Fields carried himself in his press conference this week. Fields was especially good at explaining why he hasn't lost any faith in rookie Tyler Scott after Scott wasn't able to track down a perfectly thrown ball by Fields late in the Bears' loss to the Lions last Sunday.

Luke Getsy and Jon Hoke clear up a few things from the Lions game Nov 25, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from a pair of Bears coaches, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and cornerbacks back Jon Hoke, about a few questions that we needed cleared up from Chicago's loss at Detroit on Sunday. In particular, Getsy explains what he thought of quarterback Justin Fields' decision to go deep to rookie receiver Tyler Scott on a key play late in the game.

Key numbers and predictions for Bears-Vikings Nov 25, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer share important numbers to keep in mind ahead of the Bears-Vikings matchup Monday. The crew also predicts the winner of the game!