Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Character was a clear factor in how the Bears drafted May 01, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at how much character was a factor for the Bears in this draft. This seemed particularly true when it came to Ryan Poles passing on Jalen Carter.

EMERGENCY POD (Part 2): What was it like at Halas Hall when Darnell Wright was selected? Apr 28, 2023

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We're back! One emergency episode wasn't enough, after the Bears made their first round draft selection. Dan Wiederer was at Halas Hall and he tells producer Adam Studzinski what it was like as the top 10 unfolded. The guys also dive into what Ryan Poles had to say about Darnell Wright.

Bears Select Darnell Wright With the 10th Pick Apr 28, 2023

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Brian Baldinger, Jason La Canfora and Take The North host, David Haugh break down the Bears taking offensive lineman Darnell Wright.

EMERGENCY POD: Bears trade back to #10, select Darnell Wright in NFL Draft Apr 28, 2023

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David Haugh and Adam Studzinski offer their initial reactions to the Bears moving back a spot to #10 in the NFL draft and selecting Darnell Wright out of Tennessee.

It's draft day! (Full episode) Apr 27, 2023

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It's finally here! Draft day is upon us! David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski celebrate the occasion by putting themselves on the clock and announcing who they would select if they were the Bears picking at #9. As you'll hear, one of the picks warrants further discussion...

A discussion on Bijan Robinson Apr 27, 2023

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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski further discuss Bijan Robinson and why he could make sense for the Bears to draft.

What Bears picks would worry us? Apr 27, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer name a few players who they would be concerned about if the Bears drafted them.

Who we would select if we were picking at #9? Apr 27, 2023

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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski each choose who they would draft, if they were the Bears picking at #9.

Ian Cunningham speaks, Aaron Rodgers officially gets traded! (Full episode) Apr 25, 2023

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It was a slight change from the usual pre-draft press conference as the media heard from the Bears assistant general manager, Ian Cunningham, instead of the top man, Ryan Poles. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder why we got Cunningham and not Poles. Did Dan pick up on a "tell" from Cunningham? Plus, Aaron Rodgers has now officially been traded to the Jets, which has a monumental impact on the NFC North.

Why did Ian Cunningham speak instead of Ryan Poles? Apr 25, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder why the Bears assistant general manager, Ian Cunningham, spoke to the media ahead of the draft instead of Ryan Poles. Do these pre-draft pressers mean anything, anyway?