Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Tyson Bagent Mania Is Over | '1st & Pod' Nov 07, 2023

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here): Danny and Andrew discuss if the Browns could be a scary team in the playoffs, if the Panthers can rack up some wins, and more!

Postgame pod: Bears lose on the road to Saints Nov 06, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears 24-17 road loss to the Saints. The Bears turned it over five times and had eight penalties in yet another disappointing game.

Saints -8.5 vs Bears | Cash the Ticket Nov 04, 2023

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Costa is very excited to bet this game while Valenti is hesitant. Who will you side with? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today.

Recapping yet another wild week for the Bears (Full episode) Nov 03, 2023

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It's just never easy at Halas Hall. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take time to go over everything the Bears have had to deal with while they prepare to play the Saints. Runningback coach David Walker was fired. That's two assistant coaches who have left the team during the season. Is there a culture problem at Halas Hall? In the wake of the Montez Sweat trade, it's pretty clear the Beas MUST extend him for things to make sense. And he's got quite a bit of leverage in the negotiations. Jaylon Johnson spoke for the first time since not being traded. Can the two sides still come to a mutual agreement on an extension? The gang also predicts Bears-Saints.

Do the Bears have a culture problem? Nov 03, 2023

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After a second Bears assistant coach left mid-season, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have to wonder if the culture inside Halas Hall is as good as Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles say it is.

Jaylon Johnson reacts to not being traded Nov 03, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear some of what Jaylon Johnson had to say about not being traded after he had requested a trade from the Bears before the NFL traded deadline. Ryan Poles also spoke on the matter. Is there a chance an extension is reached before Johnson hits free agency?

The Bears really need to make sure they extend Montez Sweat Nov 03, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into the Montez Sweat trade by the Bears, now that Sweat has arrived in Chicago. It's clear we like the player...but if he doesn't get a contract extension it's going to be a real problem.

Bears acquire Montez Sweat, keep Jaylon Johnson at NFL trade deadline (Full episode) Oct 31, 2023

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It was a slightly more active trade deadline for the Bears than we were expecting! The team traded a 2024 second-round pick to Washington in exchange for edge rusher Montez Sweat. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down the trade. Is that too high of a price? Will the Bears be able to extend Sweat after the season? Also, the guys discuss the Bears retaining cornerback Jaylon Johnson after he had requested to be traded as the two sides haven't yet found common ground on a contract extension. What direction are the Bears trying to head in? Finally, it will once again be Tyson Bagent starting for the Bears at quarterback against the Saints this Sunday. Justin Fields has already been ruled out for the game.

Bears give up a 2nd-round pick for Montez Sweat Oct 31, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears trade for Montez Sweat. Chicago sent a 2024 2nd rounder back to Washington. Is that price too high?

What salary is Jaylon Johnson looking for in his next contract? Oct 31, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer zero in on Jaylon Johnson being retained by the Bears after he requested a trade. What type of salary is he looking for in a contract extension?

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