Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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[FULL EPISODE] Listen To This: Best sound from Bears rookie camp! May 13, 2026

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As the offseason rolls on, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have another edition of Listen To This! The guys hear from new Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor, who spoke during rookie camp. How does he envision his new role with the team? And how does he think rookies like tight end Sam Roush and receiver Zavion Thomas will factor into the offense this year?

BONUS: Dan Wiederer offers potential Bears schedule nuggets on 104.3 The Score May 12, 2026

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Our own Dan Wiederer, while co-hosting with Matt Spiegel on 104.3 The Score in Chicago, reacted to rumors trickling out about the Bears' schedule for the 2026 season.

What does Dennis Allen think of Dillon Thieneman? May 12, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who shares what he thinks of rookie safety Dillon Thieneman, the team's first-round draft pick.

How does Dennis Allen think he can coach better this season? May 12, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen explain how he believes he can coach his unit better in 2026.

[FULL EPISODE] Dennis Allen explained how he can coach better in 2026 May 11, 2026

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One of the highlights from Bears rookie camp was hearing from defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for the first time since the NFL Draft. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Allen explain exactly how he and the rest of the defensive staff can coach better in the upcoming season. How do they plan to get more out of a defensive line group that was subpar in 2025?

Are we OK with Logan Jones wearing No. 54?! May 09, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss an extremely important topic. Bears rookie center Logan Jones will be wearing No. 54 this season. He'll be the first Bears player since Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher retired to wear the number. Is this OK?!

Did we learn anything from the first day of Bears rookie camp? May 09, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share their observations from the first day of Bears rookie camp.

When does Ben Johnson think Logan Jones can be the starting center? May 09, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears head coach Ben Johnson. How long does he think it will take rookie center Logan Jones to become the starter?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears rookies take the field for first time at Halas Hall May 09, 2026

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We've gotten our first view of this Bears rookie class on the turf at Halas Hall! Dan Wiederer tells Mark Grote what he observed from the first day of rookie minicamp. Was there anything to take away from the day? Also in this episode, head coach Ben Johnson was asked what the path is for rookie center Logan Jones to be the starter. Could he eventually take over the job this season?

Ben Johnson wants to 'gut' his opponents May 08, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from former Bears receiver Allen Robinson, who offers more insight on head coach Ben Johnson's mentality.

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