Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Evaluating Ryan Poles' first year as Bears GM Jan 27, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the first year of the Ryan Poles' era for the Bears. How do the moves he made (or didn't make) look at this point?

This offseason is the true test for Ryan Poles Jan 27, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer understand Ryan Poles' objective this past year was to tear the roster down. Now comes his true test: building this franchise to a point of sustained success, which was his own stated goal when he was hired.

Viewing the playoffs through a Bears lens (Full episode) Jan 24, 2023

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Now that the NFL's final four is set, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a close look at the remaining teams and wonder what lessons the Bears could learn from them? Also in this episode, some domino scenarios which could create favorable spots for the Bears, and a discussion on some potential free agent targets.

How some QB movement could create a favorable domino effect for the Bears Jan 24, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer talk over some potential player offseason movement scenarios which could lead to some favorable positions for the Bears.

Should the Bears go after Saquon Barkley? Jan 24, 2023

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Giants stud RB Saquon Barkley is a free agent this offseason, if he's not extended in New York. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder if he's the type of player the Bears should target in this crucial offseason.

What the Bears could learn from the remaining playoff teams Jan 24, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the remaining playoff teams and how they were built. What lessons could the Bears learn from these teams?

BONUS: Dan Wiederer on 670 The Score discussing what Kevin Warren will bring to the Bears Jan 23, 2023

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Dan Wiederer spoke on 670 The Score's Bernstein & Holmes show about the wide-ranging impact he believes Kevin Warren will have at Halas Hall.

Finding a fair grade for Eberflus in 2022, a look at how our preseason predictions did (Full episode) Jan 20, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer ponder in this episode, what a fair grade for Matt Eberflus is in the 2022 season? Do we need to grade on a scale considering the severe lack of talent on the team? Plus, David, Dan and producer Adam Studzinski rewind their preseason Bears predictions! Some of them held up pretty well...others did not.

A look back at our preseason predictions Jan 20, 2023

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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski take a look at how some of their preseason Bears predictions held up!

Luke Getsy is coaching the senior bowl Jan 20, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how much meaning, if any, there is to Luke Getsy being the head coach for the American team at the Senior Bowl.