Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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How can the Bears avoid the pitfalls they had after their successful 2018 season? May 08, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from former Bears receiver Allen Robinson, who reflects on what happened to the organization after a successful 2018 season. How can this version of the Bears avoid the same downfall?

Grote isn't sure how many Bears rookies will truly contribute this year May 08, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how much the Bears rookie class will contribute in the 2026 season.

[FULL EPISODE] What type of impact will the Bears rookies have in 2026? May 07, 2026

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As we get set for Bears rookie minicamp this weekend, Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer are wondering what kind of impact this rookie class will have on the team in 2026. The Bears' rookies in 2025 had a huge impact on the season. Can we expect that level of play from this new group? Also in this episode, former Bears receiver Allen Robinson offered a lot of great perspective in a recent interview on 104.3 The Score in Chicago. The guys hear Robinson describe the level of competitiveness Bears coach Ben Johnson has ... and we might not have seen anything yet.

Bears need to get the best out of what they have on the defensive line May 06, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss the Bears' defensive linemen. The coaches simply need to make the best of what they have at this point.

What do we want to learn about the Bears' new players at rookie camp? May 06, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski discuss what they hope to learn when the Bears host rookie camp this weekend.

Wiederer's 2026 Bears schedule wish list! May 06, 2026

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Dan Wiederer previews for Adam Studzinski his wish list for the 2026 Bears schedule.

[FULL EPISODE] What do we hope to learn at Bears rookie camp? May 05, 2026

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The Bears will soon get to see their rookies on the field for the first time as they host rookie camp. Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski, who pinch hits for Mark Grote in this episode, ponder what they hope to learn over the weekend. How obvious will receiver Zavion Thomas' speed be? Will safety Dillon Thieneman look the part? And we will get to speak with defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for the first time since the NFL Draft. How's he planning to get more out of his defensive line this season? Finally, the NFL schedule release is right around the corner. Wiederer has a preview of his annual wish list for the Bears' schedule!

Can the 2026 NFL Draft help the Bears build sustained success? May 02, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic discuss if they believe the draft class the Bears added this year will help them build sustained success for the first time since the 1980s.

A reminder of what the Bears lost from the 2025 team May 02, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic talk through what all the Bears have lost and/or need to replace from their 2025 squad.

Kevin Fishbain thinks the Bears roster is better now than after the 2025 draft May 02, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic discuss whether the Bears have a better roster now compared to their 2025 team.