Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Key Bears defensive veterans offer what's different during offseason workouts Jun 16, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Bears defenders Justin Jones and Eddie Jackson had to say about the vibes during practices so far this offseason. What's really different from last year?

Matt Eberflus has homework for Justin Fields Jun 16, 2023

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Justin Fields apparently has some things to work on during the NFL dead period. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Matt Eberflus himself said he's looking for from Fields. Also, it's clear once training camp arrives the wave of emotions from Bears fans on a daily basis reacting to how Fields looks on a given day will be wild.

All Bears in attendance as mandatory minicamp gets underway (Full episode) Jun 13, 2023

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The Bears have started mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall. And while all players are in attendance, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't have all good news. Chase Claypool continues to miss practice with an injury. How significant is this missed time for him? And how is Justin Fields coming along as he learns the appropriate time to use his running ability? Also in this episode, Justin Jones is lighting an early fire on the Bears-Packers rivalry! Plus, new Bear Nate Davis met the media for the first time.

Takeaways from day one of mandatory minicamp Jun 13, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss some of what we learned from the first day of Bears minicamp at Halas Hall.

How worrisome is this Chase Claypool injury? Jun 13, 2023

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Chase Claypool has missed practice time in recent weeks due to an apparently injury he's working through. While Bears coaches insist it's nothing to be overly concerned about, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how significant it is that Claypool is missing this time working with Justin Fields and the offense.

How winnable is the NFC North looking? Jun 13, 2023

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The NFC North is looking to be a weaker division in 2023. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the optimism around the Bears and the odds they could turn things around enough to Take the North.

DJ Moore looks legit, a NFL Network analyst makes a crazy Bears prediction (Full episode) Jun 10, 2023

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It's early in the offseason program, but that isn't stopping David Haugh and Dan Wiederer from taking a look at some of the notable traits DJ Moore is bringing to the Bears offense in this new episode. Plus, what is Luke Getsy emphasizing at this point in OTAs? And we have to talk about key free agent signee Nate Davis arriving at OTAs, after missing the first two sessions. Finally, what was a certain NFL Network analyst thinking when he precited 12 wins for the Bears in 2023?

DJ Moore is making an impression Jun 10, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a look at the impression DJ Moore has been making early in the offseason program.

Luke Getsy talks offensive gelling Jun 10, 2023

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Luke Getsy spoke at OTAs about what this period of the offseason is like for the offense. David Haugh and Dan Weiderer discuss what is real and not real about what we're seeing in these no-contact practices. Also, an important offseason signing has arrived at OTAs...

What are you doin' man? Jun 10, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer introduce a new segment, 'What are you doin' man?' after a NFL Network analyst picked the bears to win 12 games in 2023.