Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Franchise tag season is here, listing possible Bears free agency targets (Full episode) Feb 21, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue down the road of NFL offseason landmarks as we have reached the opening of the NFL franchise tag window. We aren't really expecting the Bears to use one this year, but who are some players around the league who could get tagged, meaning they won't be an option for the Bears in free agency? Since we're on the topic, there are a few big names who could be hitting the market that David and Dan wouldn't mind seeing in a Bears uniform. Plus, this episode begins with a special look into the darkness retreat as we can't find Dan, but do find a surprise "guest."

Walking through some possible Bears free agency targets Feb 21, 2023

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The NFL franchise tag window is open, which means free agency is right around the corner. Who are some possible big names David Haugh and Dan Wiederer think the Bears could look at?

Should the Bears try to sign Saquon Barkley? Feb 21, 2023

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Saquon Barkley is currently scheduled to hit free agency. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder if he is the type of player the Bears should target, if he does in fact leave New York.

Bears cut Al-Quadin Muhammad Feb 21, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears deciding to cut DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, who was brought in last season as somebody who knew Matt Eberflus' defense, but ended up having just a single sack in 2022.

BONUS: Justin Fields' Trade Dilemma | '1st & Pod' Feb 18, 2023

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys discuss how the Bears should handle the number one overall pick, how impressive Bryce Young is and more

Bears close on Arlington Heights property, the latest Justin Fields/#1 pick trade rumors (Full episode) Feb 17, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue down the highway of Bears offseason topics, as their next stop is the Bears closing on the property in Arlington Heights. How long might it be before the Bears actually build a stadium there? Plus, one national host made his case for why the Bears should trade Justin Fields...does any of it make sense? Also in this episode, former Bears special teams coach Dave Toub states why Devin Hester should be a Hall of Famer.

Dave Toub makes Devin Hester's Hall of Fame case Feb 17, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer here audio from Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub, who was the ST coach for Devin Hester most of his time with the Bears, saying why he believes Hester belongs in the Hall of Fame.

The Bears officially closed on the Arlington Heights property Feb 17, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears closing on the property in Arlington Heights, which is what everyone expects to be the site of the Bears new stadium.

What's the latest smoke about Justin Fields being traded? Feb 17, 2023

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The people saying Justin Fields should be traded keep on coming. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer here from one of the latest...Colin Cowherd. Does any of this really make any sense?

Reacting to a phenomenal Super bowl (Full episode) Feb 14, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down everything we saw in an incredible Super Bowl, which delivered on all the hype. Patrick Mahomes is building an incredible legacy. Andy Reid is a brilliant playcaller. Plus, what was up with the messy turf? And of course, the guys offer what they thought about the defensive holding call that ultimately put the chiefs in position to kick the game-winning field goal with almost no time left.