Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Chris Simms ranks Justin Fields #23 in his QB rankings, Dan ignited Bears Twitter (Full episode) May 30, 2023

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NFL Analyst Chris Simms recently ranked Justin Fields #23 on his NFL QB rankings. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer believe Simms was actually pretty fair in his assessment of where Fields is at in his career. Also in this episode, Dan has once again made Bears Twitter angry. Was the anger justified or is this all just silly? Plus, David and Dan react to some of what David Montgomery said about having some of love of the game sucked out of him in the last few years with the Bears.

Chris Simms told no lies when discussing Justin Fields May 30, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss NFL analyst Chris Simms ranking Justin Fields #23 on his NFL QB rankings. While some might have been triggered, Simms didn't really tell any lies when he offered up why he put Fields at 23.

Dan stirred up Bears Twitter (again) May 30, 2023

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Well...Dan Weiderer has once again angered Bears Twitter. David Haugh and producer Adam Studzinski chime in on why some seemed so offended by Dan's tweet? Or do we just chalk this up to Twitter being Twitter and move on?

Reaction to some recent David Montgomery comments, other news & notes May 30, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Weiderer take some time to react to what now-former Bears RB David Montgomery said recently about losing some passion for the game while experiencing losing seasons with the Bears. Was Monty's criticism fair? Also, should the Bears pick up the phone and kick the tires on new free agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins? And what's the latest on the (likely) future Bears stadium site in Arlington Heights?

Doug Plank: Mike Ditka Brought the Juice | 'The Bret Boone Podcast' May 30, 2023

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From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): Bears legend Doug Plank tells host Bret Boone how things changed in Chicago when Mike Ditka was brought in and how the way in which he coached the team had them willing to sacrifice anything for each other and the organization.

Justin Fields speaks, Jaylon Johnson not present as Bears begin OTAs (Full episode) May 23, 2023

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OTAs are underway for the Bears at Halas Hall! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over all we heard from players and coaches following the first open practice of this next piece of the offseason. Jaylon Johnson, who is entering the last year of his rookie deal, was not present...what does this mean? Plus, Justin Fields seems more comfortable as he prepares for a crucial year of his career. How were guys lining up on the offensive line? Is DJ Moore looking the part so far? The guys cover all this and more in this packed episode.

Jaylon Johnson among those not attending OTAs so far May 23, 2023

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The Bears best corner, Jaylon Johnson, was not in attendance for the start of OTAs. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder what this means, if anything, as Johnson prepares for a crucial contract season.

Justin Fields seems more comfortable as 2023 OTAs begin May 23, 2023

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The big topic of discussion for the Bears in 2023 remains QB1 Justin Fields. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down what we saw and heard from Fields at Halas Hall as OTAs began.

How did the offensive line & new guys look at OTAs, a Kevin Warren question May 23, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at how the Bears offensive line was lining up during the first open practice OTA of 2023. Plus, does DJ Moore look the part so far? Also this segment, an interesting story about Kevin Warren and the media deal he helped orchestrate for the Big 10 came out which we need to address...

One Question for Every NFC North Team | 'The Best Football Show' May 22, 2023

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From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), Eliot starts his offseason look at each division across the NFL with one question for each team, starting with the NFC North's Bears, Vikings, Packers and Lions.