Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Ryan Poles sounds committed to Justin Fields Jan 11, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Ryan Poles seemingly sounding pretty committed to Justin Fields in his end-of-season press conference. Plus, what type of foundation does Poles think was laid this season?

What do we think about Roquan Smith signing an extension with Baltimore? Jan 11, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take some time to react to former Bear Roquan Smith signing a huge extension with the Ravens. Could Ryan Poles have made a mistake trading him?

What might the Bears do with David Montgomery, expectations for 2023 Jan 11, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Ryan Poles had to say about David Montgomery. Does it make sense for the Bears to bring him back? Plus, we all agree the expectations for this team need to be much higher in 2023, right?

Justin Fields reflects on his season, Rich Campbell talks Texans-Colts wildness (Full episode) Jan 10, 2023

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A day after the Bears finished a 3-14 season and secured the #1 pick in the NFL draft, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from our unofficial Indianapolis correspondent Rich Campbell! Rich, who used to cover the Bears for the Chicago Tribune, was actually at the Texans-Colts game which helped net the Bears that top draft pick. Plus, Justin Fields spoke with the media on locker cleanout day at Halas Hall. What did the young QB have to say about his and the team's season? Dan and David also look ahead a bit in this episode, as the Bears are now entering a pivotal four month stretch.

Justin Fields discusses his season Jan 10, 2023

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Justin Fields spoke with the media on locker cleanout day at Soldier Field, following a 3-14 season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what the young QB had to say.

Rich Campbell talks Texans-Colts insanity Jan 10, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer turn to our unofficial Indianapolis correspondent, Rich Campbell, the former Bears beat writer for the Chicago Tribune. Rich took in that crazy Texans-Colts game in person and offers up what he saw on the 4th and 20 conversion for a touchdown which led to the Texans winning the game and gifting the Bears the #1 pick in the draft.

The Bears are looking at pivotal four month stretch Jan 10, 2023

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look ahead a bit, as the Bears are entering a crucial four month stretch with a bunch of cap space and the #1 pick in the NFL draft. There's a lot of work to be done.

BONUS: Bears Secure 1st Overall | '1st & Pod' Jan 09, 2023

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Danny and Andrew react to the Lions sending the Packers home, Buffalo's movie-like start to the game, what happens with the top pick in Chicago and more!

Postgame pod: Bears lose to Vikings, will pick #1 in NFL draft Jan 09, 2023

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The Bears did it! They lost to the Vikings 29-13, marking their 10th loss in a row. And, because the Texans beat the Colts, the Bears will have the #1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer their takeaways from what was really just a silly day of football at Solider Field.

Damar Hamlin reactions, Justin Fields' season comes to a close (Full episode) Jan 06, 2023

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It's our Jackie Robinson episode! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hit to all fields in their 42nd episode. They offer their thoughts on Damar Hamlin collapsing during Monday Night Football, plus hear what some Bears players had to say in reaction to the incident which had the entire sports world concerned. Oh, and Justin Fields isn't playing against the Vikings, which means David and Dan can give some initial takeaways on QB1's season. What work does he have left to do to become a true star in the NFL? Then there is the matter of Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey celebrating her 100th birthday!