Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Sifting through all the news after another Bears loss (Full episode) Nov 29, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a lot to get to after the Bears loss to the Jets. In this episode, the guys update injury news to key players, including Justin Fields, Darnell Mooney and Eddie Jackson. They also have a discussion on how the Matt Eberflus HITS principle is holding up during what's become a rather tough season and look ahead briefly to the Packers.

Cole Kmet hopes Aaron Rodgers plays Nov 29, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer briefly look ahead to the Bears next opponent: the Green Bay Packers, who have had their own struggles this year and are now dealing with an injured Aaron Rodgers.

How is the HITS principle holding up? Nov 29, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Matt Eberflus's HITS principle as the Bears continue trying to work out of what is now a five-game losing streak.

Trying to count up all the injuries the Bears suffered against the Jets Nov 29, 2022

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The Bears walked away from the loss to the Jets with more injures to key positions, including WR Darnell Mooney who is expected to miss the rest of the season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the impact of Mooney's injury, along with the others who are expected to miss time.

Postgame pod: The Bears losing streak hits five Nov 28, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears 31-10 loss to the Jets. This one not only saw Justin Fields miss the game with his shoulder injury, but almost saw backup Trevor Siemian have to miss with his own injury AND brought additional injuries to Eddie Jackson and Darnell Mooney.

Justin Fields has a shoulder injury...now what? (Full episode) Nov 25, 2022

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The long holiday weekend isn't preventing us from dropping episode 30 on Black Friday! In this episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss every aspect of the should injury Justin Fields suffered against the Falcons, the candor with which he spoke about it, whether they believe he should try to play through it, and so much more. Happy Thanksgiving!

Can the Bears beat the Jets?? (lol probably not) Nov 25, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer predict the winner of Bears @ Jets, plus go over some of Dan's key numbers for the game.

Can/should Justin Fields play through his injury? Nov 25, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the significance of Justin Fields' shoulder injury and whether or not they think he should attempt to play through it against the Jets.

Some odds and ends heading into the Jets game Nov 25, 2022

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer tie up a few loose ends before the Bears game against the Jets on Sunday.

FANTASY BONUS: Justin Fields Injury Looming | 'Upper Hand Fantasy' Nov 23, 2022

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From the "Upper Hand Fantasy" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Faraz & Zach share their quarterback rankings for Week 12, including Tua coming off a bye, Lamar Jackson against the Jaguars, Justin Fields dealing with an injury and more. Can Justin Herbert deliver again for you? Should you start Jimmy G or Geno Smith? Can Taylor Heinicke rack up points in a nice matchup?

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