Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Aaron Rodgers is (probably) gone! Mar 15, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the news that Aaron Rodgers is apparently planning to play for the Jets. Is the Bears long nightmare finally over?!

When will Bears address the premium positions? Mar 15, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look a little closer at the positions groups the Bears have signed players to so far in free agency. The marquee signings have not been at the premium positions. So, when might Ryan Poles be addressing those critical needs?

Jalen Carter had a ROUGH pro day Mar 15, 2023

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Jalen Carter had his pro day at Georgia this week and he showed up overweight and out of shape. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react, as it appears Carter's stock continues to fall.

BONUS: Bears & Panthers Strike A Deal | 'Upper Hand Fantasy' Mar 15, 2023

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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach wonder how life and the fantasy landscape would change if Austin Ekeler were to find a new home after his agent seemingly opened the door to a potential trade out of LA. Also, the guys discuss the fantasy fallout of Jonnu Smith being traded to the Falcons as well as the Bears trading away the #1 overall pick and acquiring DJ Moore in the process.

BONUS: Do the Bears Have a Real Plan? | 'In The Huddle' Mar 14, 2023

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From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Baldy and Jason take a look at the Chicago Bears offseason and try to wrap their brain around the moves they've made so far before turning their attention to potential landing spots for Lamar Jackson and a close look at the bland New England Patriots.

Bears make some splashes in first free agency wave (Full episode) Mar 13, 2023

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Free agency is upon us! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the first round of signings the Bears are reportedly making. This includes guard Nate Davis and linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and TJ Edwards. Are we disappointed there isn't an offensive tackle or defensive linemen yet or do we need to remain patient?

Initial thoughts on the Bears first wave of free agent signings Mar 13, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer what they think of the initial free agent signings the Bears have made. Is it disappointing they haven't signed an offensive tackle or defensive tackle yet?

How about those linebackers the Bears are signing? Mar 13, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears reported signing of linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and TJ Edwards. Were the Bears really just filling a need this front office created themselves by trading Roquan Smith?

Studz gives his thoughts on the signings, Dan gets to react to #1 pick trade Mar 13, 2023

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Producer Adam Studzinski gets his chance to react to the first wave of Bears free agent signings. Then, it's finally Dan Wiederer's time to tell David Haugh his reaction to the Bears trade of the #1 pick to the Panthers, which netted a boat load of picks and DJ Moore.

BONUS: Take The North Mailbag Episode #1 Mar 12, 2023

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You asked, we answered. It's our first mailbag episode, featuring listener questions taken from both Twitter (@takethenorthpod) and email (takethenorthpod@gmail.com). Producer Adam Studzinski serves as the proxy in asking the questions to Dan Wiederer.

*DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded BEFORE the Bears traded the #1 overall pick to the Panthers*