Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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[FULL EPISODE] Bears stadium project is an absolute mess Jun 02, 2026

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Illinois didn't pass legislation before the end of May to entice the Bears to stay in the state. However, we still aren't sure where the Bears intend to build their new stadium. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote do their best to sift through all the latest. Is there anyone we can trust on this issue?!?

BONUS: Political reporter Geoff Buchholz talks Bears' mixed messages about their stadium plan Jun 01, 2026

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On Chicago's 104.3 The Score, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by WBBM political reporter Geoff Buchholz to discuss the Bears’ mixed messaging in their pursuit of a new stadium.

Ben Johnson is 'buying Luther Burden stock' May 29, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's extreme praise for second-year receiver Luther Burden III.

Ben Johnson laid out his priorities for the Bears offense this season May 29, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what Bears head coach Ben Johnson wants quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense to improve on in 2026. Plus, Williams made a few remarkable throws in OTAs.

Jaylon Johnson has arrived at Bears OTAs May 29, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is now at OTAs after he missed the first several weeks of the voluntary offseason program.

[FULL EPISODE] Ben Johnson has high praise for Luther Burden during OTAs May 28, 2026

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We got our first look at the Bears on the field during the OTA period of the offseason — and got to hear from head coach Ben Johnson. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what we learned. A definite positive is that Johnson made it sound like quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense are in a better spot than they were last offseason. What still needs to be worked on? Also, Johnson had a ton of praise for receiver Luther Burden III. Is he in for a big 2026 season? And cornerback Jaylon Johnson has made his way to Halas Hall after being absent for the first phases of the Bears' optional workouts.

Al Harris is optimistic about Tyrique Stevenson this season May 27, 2026

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Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski hear from Bears defensive backs coach Al Harris, who offers thoughts on cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. Why is he optimistic about Stevenson in 2026?

Bears need Kyler Gordon to stay healthy May 27, 2026

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Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski discuss the latest news about Bears nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon.

Why it doesn't matter that Jaylon Johnson hasn't been at optional team activities May 27, 2026

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Producer Adam Studzinski explains for Mark Grote why he isn't worried about cornerback Jaylon Johnson not being at the Bears' optional team activities recently.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears defensive coaches explain how they can get more out of their players May 26, 2026

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The common theme from Bears coaches this offseason is that they need to coach better. In this episode, Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski hear from some of the Bears' defensive assistant coaches on that topic — especially when it comes to specific players like cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. Defensive backs coach Al Harris is optimistic about Stevenson this year. Why? Also, nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon has an obvious impact on the defense when he's on the field. The trick now is keeping him healthy.