Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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A brief look ahead to the Bills Dec 20, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a short look ahead to the Bills, who the Bears are set tp play on Christmas Eve. Plus, Dan owes David and producer Adam Studzinski an apology!

Justin Fields keeps doing special things Dec 20, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take their weekly zoom in on Justin Fields, who continues to dazzle in the run game while improving his passing game.

Tying up some loose ends coming out of the Eagles game Dec 20, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer update the latest Bears injury news and move through a few important developments coming out of the loss to the Eagles. This includes Velus Jones Jr. continuing to struggle in his rookie season.

BONUS: Justin Fields Looks Better Than Jalen Hurts | '1st & Pod' Dec 19, 2022

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Danny is very concerned about the Chief's defense as the season starts to wind down, if there is a Super Bowl path for the Chargers and more!

Postgame pod: Bears lose 7th straight game Dec 19, 2022

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The Bears lost their 7th straight game, this time 25-20 to the Eagles. However, there remains some optimism around this team as they stayed competitive with the NFC's best squad. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down the play of Justin Fields, who went over 1,000 yards rushing on the season in the game, along with some other young players who had themselves solid games. Still, the guys recognize how far this team still has to go...

Bears will hope to keep it close against the Eagles this week (Full episode) Dec 16, 2022

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The Bears (the worst team in the NFC) are getting ready to face the Eagles (the best team in the NFC). What could go wrong?! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down the matchup in this episode. The guys also continue their ongoing discussion on if it's important for a young team, like the Bears, to find a way to win one of these close games. Just how contagious is success in a locker room?

Discussing how success can be contagious Dec 16, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue an ongoing discussion surrounding whether or not it's truly important for a young team to "learn how to win." A couple of the Bears coaches, Matt Eberflus and Luke Getsy, chimed in on the topic this week at Halas Hall.

How the Eagles have had sustained success Dec 16, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the way the Eagles have built their team as a model the Bears should consider following as they look for their own sustained success in the coming seasons.

Who thinks the Bears can keep the game close against the Eagles? Dec 16, 2022

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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski give their predictions for Bears vs Eagles. Dan also reminds us of some painful memories the Eagles have been responsible for in the last decade when they've played the Bears.

FANTASY LOOK: Can Fields Hold His Own vs. Philly | 'Upper Hand Fantasy' Dec 14, 2022

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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here) - Faraz & Zach discuss their quarterback rankings for Week 15 with Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts leading the way, Joe Burrow potentially without a couple of his top targets, a Tua vs. Cousins vs. T-Law debate, Aaron Rodgers coming off a bye and more. Is Geno Smith still a QB1? Can Justin Fields deliver against Philly? Who is the better start this week - Brady or Goff?

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