Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Remembering some bad Bears draft picks Apr 11, 2023

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The Bears have had some truly awful first round picks in the last couple decades. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a trip down that unfortunate memory lane.

A look at Bijan Robinson as a possible Bears draft pick, how Ryan Poles has spent FA money (Full Episode) Apr 07, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how seriously the Bears should consider drafting Bijan Robinson, a runningback, at #9 overall. While Robinson appears to be a top talent in the draft, RBs aren't exactly a premium position in the modern NFL. Plus, Ryan Poles has signed Rasheem Green as what looks to be another depth piece on the defensive line. David and Dan discuss how Poles has spent the team's free agency money and whether he should have invested his cap space differently.

How seriously should the Bears consider drafting Bijan Robinson? Apr 07, 2023

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By all accounts, Bijan Robinson appears to be one of the top talents in the draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how seriously the Bears should consider taking the talented runningback at #9 overall.

Should the Bears have spent more in free agency on the defensive line? Apr 07, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears signing of Rasheem Green. Should Ryan Poles have invested more free agency money in the defensive line?

Three QBs the Bears should consider in the late rounds Apr 07, 2023

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David Haugh offers up for Dan Wiederer's criticism, a trio of quarterbacks the Bears should consider taking in the late rounds of the draft.

BONUS: Mock Draft - Who Will the Bears Take at 9? | '1st & Pod' Apr 07, 2023

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys wrap up the top 10 of their mock draft with a big surprise in Atlanta and Philadelphia.

Bears meet with Jalen Carter, we got an in-depth look at the Bears-Panthers trade process (Full Episode) Apr 05, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer return after some brief time off! The guys kick things off looking at the Bears meeting with Jalen Carter, as they are clearly doing their due diligence on a player who has some red flags. Also, what should we be taking away from the fact David Montgomery apparently chose the Lions over the Bears in free agency? David and Dan then look at the deep-dive story from The Athletic, which got a behind the scenes look at the process which led up to the Bears trading the #1 draft pick to the Panthers.

Jalen Carter visits with the Bears, what does David Montgomery choosing the Lions mean? Apr 05, 2023

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Jalen Carter had his visit with the Bears, and David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue to ponder the chances of Ryan Poles taking a talented player with clear red flags. Plus, is there anything we should be taking out of the fact David Montgomery seemingly chose the Lions over the Bears in free agency?

Teven Jenkins will start spring practices at left guard Apr 05, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at some key Bears players who are changing positions this offseason. This includes guard Teven Jenkins, who we're told is moving from the right side to the left, after the Bears signed Nate Davis.

We got a big look behind the scenes of the Bears trade with the Panthers Apr 05, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the deep dive story in The Athletic which got behind the scenes of the Bears trade of the #1 draft pick to the Panthers.