Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Jalen Carter's arrest takes over NFL Combine week (Full episode) Mar 03, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the biggest story coming out of the NFL Combine, which was expected top four NFL Draft pick Jalen Carter turning himself into police in Georgia for charges related to a crash which killed a Georgia football teammate and team staffer. Also in this episode, the guys discuss Dan's deep dive Chicago Tribune story which aimed to figure out what sources around the NFL think of Justin Fields and his potential future.

How might the Jalen Carter story change the value of the #1 pick? Mar 03, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how the value of the Bears' #1 draft pick might have changed with the news about Jalen Carter.

Reactions to Jalen Carter's criminal charges Mar 03, 2023

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Jalen Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing in Georgia. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the news which took over the NFL Combine.

What league sources are saying about Justin Fields Mar 03, 2023

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Dan Wiederer did a deep dive story for the Chicago Tribune where he spoke to sources both inside and outside the Bears to gather what the NFL thinks of Justin Fields and his potential future. He discusses what he uncovered with David Haugh.

BONUS: Will the Bears Trade the Pick or Fields? | 'In The Huddle' Mar 01, 2023

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From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Jason take a close look at the top of the draft board and try to figure out which team will put together a package for the Bears pick which is number 1 overall. The guys also discuss the possibility that the Bears trade Justin Fields and if that's a bold move or down right dumb.

Ryan Poles discusses potential of trading #1 pick, commitment to Justin Fields at NFL Combine (Full episode) Feb 28, 2023

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It's NFL Combine week! That means we get to hear from the general manager of the Bears, Ryan Poles. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down everything Poles had to say. When might the Bears trade the #1 draft pick? How far back could they go? Are they still committed to Justin Fields? All this and so much more in this episode...

When and how far might the Bears trade back? Feb 28, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to what Ryan Poles said about when they might trade the #1 pick in the draft, and how far back the Bears might be willing to go.

Ryan Poles still seems pretty committed to Justin Fields Feb 28, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer breakdown what Ryan Poles said about Justin Fields at the NFL Combine. It certainly seems like Poles and the Bears are still committed to Fields as their QB1.

Other notes from the start of combine week Feb 28, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer rapid fire through some various Bears topics which came from Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus speaking at the NFL Combine. That includes what type of player Poles described they're looking for when it comes to the defensive line...

BONUS: Bears Exciting Off-Season | '1st & Pod' Feb 24, 2023

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys wrap up the pod on the chances that Chicago makes the top pick, Vikings expectations and how important the Bears scouting department is.