Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Luke Getsy talks his expectations for Justin Fields, the backup QB spot is up for grabs Aug 25, 2023

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Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski hear from Luke Getsy about what HIS expectations are for Justin Fields this season. Also, it's been made clear by Matt Eberflus the backup QB job is officially a competition entering the last preseason game.

The Justin Fields MVP talk needs to slow down Aug 25, 2023

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Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski discuss the idea of Justin Fields being a MVP candidate entering the 2023 season. Let's slow that talk down a bit, folks!

Will Bears' Justin Fields Display More Refined Quarterback Play in 2023? | 'The Daily Score' Aug 25, 2023

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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote provided an injury update on the Bears' roster, reacted to NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock's assessment of the areas in which quarterback Justin Fields needs to improve, former NFL quarterback Sean King explaining why he believes Fields will display more refined QB play this season, coach Matt Eberflus saying he's keeping an open mind when it comes to the team's backup QB job and more.

EMERGENCY POD: Steve "Mongo" McMichael is a Hall of Fame finalist! Aug 23, 2023

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We've got an emergency episode! Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael has been named a Senior Finalist for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class! Dan Wiederer spoke with Walter Payton's son, Jarrett Payton, and a pair of Bears Hall of Famers, Dan Hampton and Jimbo Covert, about Mongo's incredible career.

The Bears offensive line is banged up, Tyson Bagent fever takes over (Full episode) Aug 22, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't have a ton of good things to discuss at the beginning of this one. The Bears offensive line continues to rack up injuries. Teven Jenkins is likely to miss the start of the regular season with calf strains. Then there's the fact Darnell Wright left practice with what appeared to be an ankle injury. If the Bears can't field a proper starting line in the final preseason game, do they need to sit Justin Fields out of concern for his safety? Also in this episode, Tyson Bagent has won over the hearts of many fans with his good play in the first couple preseason games. Is it really possible he can make the 53-man roster? Or is he destined for the practice squad? Finally, Dan got to have a special visit with Pro Football Hall of Fame hopeful/Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who has been battling ALS.

Bears offensive line health could impact Justin Fields playing in final preseason game Aug 22, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer get into the current health of the Bears offensive line. Teven Jenkins is likely going to miss the start of the regular season. Rookie tackle Darnell Wright left practice with an apparent ankle injury. Could the banged up line result in the team having to sit Justin Fields in the final preseason game?

Tyson Bagent Mania has taken over Bears Nation Aug 22, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the phenom that Bears QB Tyson Bagent has become. Could the former Division 2 player really make the team's 53-man roster?

Dan got to visit with Steve "Mongo" McMichael Aug 22, 2023

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Dan Wiederer details for David Haugh a special visit he got to have with Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who is awaiting a decision on whether or not he will be a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The '85 Bear has been battling ALS.

An attempt at controlling the hype as the Bears practice against the Colts (Full episode) Aug 17, 2023

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The Bears are practicing against the Colts in Indianapolis ahead of their preseason tilt! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are here to provide all the details. Nate Davis is...kinda back at practice? How did the Bears offense and Justin Fields look against the Colts defense? And when it comes to Fields, there seems to be an out-of-control hype train surrounding the young QB and his potential. David and Dan attempt to wrap their arms around the crescendo of hype. Plus, the Bears' secondary is awfully talkative in training camp so far. Is that a good or a bad thing?

Nate Davis returns to practice...kinda Aug 17, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how much they can gauge about the talent of the Bears and Colts during their joint practices, as both teams are coming off of bad seasons. Plus, Nate Davis is back at practice...well, kinda.