Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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A trust, a belief, a concern, and a doubt about the 2023 Bears Aug 10, 2023

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Dan Wiederer asks guest host Laurence Holmes for a trust, a belief, a concern, and a doubt he has about this year's Bears.

The Daily Score: Bears Practice Gets Heated — WR Chase Claypool, CB Tyrique Stevenson Go At It Aug 10, 2023

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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote recounts his recent conversation with White Sox legend and Georgia native Frank Thomas regarding his expectations this season for the Bears and quarterback Justin Fields (00:19). Mark then discusses the team announcing Wednesday that Fields will indeed start in Saturday's preseason opener against the Titans at Soldier Field (02:03). Later, Grote breaks down a heated exchange that took place at practice between wide receiver Chase Claypool and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (03:26) before discussing offensive tackle Darnell Wright racking up false starts (06:12).

Herb Howard brings us thoughts on Bears training camp (Full episode) Aug 08, 2023

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Dan Wiederer is joined again on the pod by Herb Howard of The Bigs, who fills in this episode for David Haugh. The guys get into the latest from Bears training camp, including the progress of Justin Fields and the Bears offense. Both appear to still be a work in progress. And what is newest Bear Yannick Ngakoue bringing to the defense? There's also the matter of the fiery Bears defense, which has made some noise in camp so far. Finally, Dan and Herb play our favorite game, "What You Doin' Man?"

Bears offense, Justin Fields are still a work in progress Aug 08, 2023

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Dan Wiederer and special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs look at the progress of the Bears offense and Justin Fields, both of which are still not quite where they need to be.

What Yannick Ngakoue brings to the Bears defense Aug 08, 2023

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Dan Wiederer and special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs discuss what newest Bears Yannick Ngakoue will do for the Bears defensive front.

Herb Howard plays "What You Doin' Man?" with us! Aug 08, 2023

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Dan Wiederer and Herb Howard play our favorite game, "What You Doin' Man?" as Herb has his own issue he wants to bring to the pod!

Dan Wiederer talks Bears signing Yannick Ngakoue on 670 The Score Aug 06, 2023

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Dan Wiederer spoke with Matt Spiegel on 670 The Score in Chicago about the Bears signing Yannick Ngakoue, who helps round out the defensive line.

Justin Fields asks for more energy from his offense after a rough day at camp (Full episode) Aug 03, 2023

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A rough day for Justin Fields and the Bears offense ended with Fields meeting with his guys and asking for some more energy during practice. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down Fields' comments, and hear what offensive coordinator Luke Getsy had to say about the bad day. Also, DJ Moore is impressing Getsy with his power and body control during camp so far. Then there's the issue of a couple of key offensive linemen missing time with (apparent) injuries already. On the defensive side, Tremaine Edmunds is emerging as a leader on the Bears defense that is playing with tons of emotion during practice. And Justin Jones had some high praise for a man who might end up his replacement on the defensive line, Gervon Dexter Jr.

Justin Fields addressed a bad day for the Bears offense Aug 02, 2023

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Justin Fields asked for more energy from his guys after what was a bad day for the Bears offense. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the significance of his comments.

Luke Getsy is impressed by DJ Moore Aug 02, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to some of what Luke Getsy had to say about his new offensive weapon, DJ Moore. There have also been a couple of key offensive linemen not practicing the last couple days...is there reason for concern on the line already?