Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Running down some miscellaneous Bears news/notes Feb 08, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go rapid fire in this segment on some various Bears news/notes they haven't touched on yet. Included is the fact Robert Quinn is still upset about being traded to the Eagles? Also, something important to keep an eye on...will Devin Hester get selected to the Hall of Fame this year?

The Yankees GM had some glowing comments about Ryan Poles Feb 08, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear some audio from Yankees GM Brian Cashman, who spoke recently on 670 The Score in Chicago about a visit he had last year with Ryan Poles. Cashman spoke glowingly about Poles and believes the Bears are in good hands.

Herb Howard talks the past, present and future of the Bears (Full episode) Feb 02, 2023

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Dan Wiederer is joined by special guest Herb Howard, of The Bigs, who sits in for David Haugh for this episode! Dan and Herb do some reflecting on the 2017 flawed draft process for the Bears...oh, what could have been if the Bears had selected Patrick Mahomes instead?! Plus, current Bears GM Ryan Poles was working in the Chiefs' front office in 2017. What lessons has he said he took away from the process which led to them picking Mahomes? The guys also get into what Herb thought of Justin Fields' 2022 season, and what he needs to improve on.

A reflection on the lessons and fallout from the 2017 draft Feb 02, 2023

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Dan Wiederer and guest Herb Howard of The Bigs look back to 2017 and the flawed process which led the Bears to drafting Mitchell Trubisky at #2 overall. What could have been different in Chicago had the Bears selected Patrick Mahomes instead?

Her Howard's thoughts on Justin Fields Feb 02, 2023

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Dan Wiederer asks special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs what he thought of Justin Fields' development in 2022, and what he believes needs to be improved on.

What lessons Ryan Poles learned from the Patrick Mahomes draft Feb 02, 2023

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Dan Wiederer and guest Herb Howard of The Bigs discuss what lessons Ryan Poles said he took away from the process which led to the Chiefs drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2017, when Poles was working in the Chiefs' front office.

BONUS: Boomer Chats with Kordell Stewart | 'Gametime With Boomer Esiason' Jan 31, 2023

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From 'Gametime with Boomer Esiason' (Subscribe Here), This week's guest is 11 year veteran quarterback from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kordell Stewart.

BONUS: Dan Wiederer on 670 The Score discussing how Bears can emulate Eagles' success Jan 30, 2023

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Dan Wiederer spoke with 670 The Score's Dan Bernstein & Laurence Holmes about the two NFL conference title games and how the Bears can look to emulate the sustained success of the Chiefs, or the type of roster the Eagles have built.

How much do we trust Ryan Poles in this crucial offseason? (Full episode) Jan 27, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer begin this episode with a simple question: How much do they trust Ryan Poles in this extremely important offseason for the Bears? Poles has stated more than once his goal is sustained success for this franchise. Now that he's torn the roster down, his real test is just beginning. Plus, how do David and Dan evaluate the moves Poles has made so far as GM? And since we're discussing "sustained success," what do we believe that looks like as we look at other franchises?

A view of the NFL teams who have sustained success Jan 27, 2023

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If the goal of the Bears and Ryan Poles is sustained success, just how are we defining that and what does it look like? David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look have created some criteria to look at as a benchmark for where the Bears need to get to.