Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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[FULL EPISODE] Kevin Fishbain evaluates the Bears' 2026 draft May 01, 2026

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Dan Wiederer is joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic for this one as we continue breaking down what we think of the Bears after they added their 2026 draft class. Is this Bears roster better now than it was after the 2025 NFL Draft? Fishbain thinks it might be. And how will this draft help build sustained success? That's something this franchise hasn't truly had since the mid-1980s.

Ben Johnson insists coaching will help improve the Bears' pass rush Apr 30, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine the Bears' pass rushers as the roster currently stands. Head coach Ben Johnson proclaimed he and his assistants will coach the group better this year, which will help them be more productive. How so?

BONUS: Dan Wiederer reflects on the Bears' draft class on 104.3 The Score Apr 30, 2026

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined Mike Mulligan and David Haugh on Chicago's 104.3 The Score as we continue discussing the Bears' draft class. How might this 2026 class help the Bears more in the future than it will in this upcoming season?

What have we learned about the Bears draft class so far? Apr 30, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the interesting tidbits they've learned about the players the Bears drafted.

BONUS: 2026 NFL schedule planning with Mike North! | It's Always Gameday In Buffalo Apr 30, 2026

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The 2026 NFL schedule release, a tentpole event of the offseason, occurs in mid-May. Audacy Original podcast It's Always Gameday In Buffalo chatted with one of the men who's at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy.

It's time for one of our favorite episodes of the year! Sal and Matt are joined once again by the vice president of NFL broadcast planning Mike North. They discuss the Bills' home opener in the new stadium, how the NFL is looking at Patrick Mahomes' status in the early season, the decision around no more Monday Night Football doubleheaders, Fridays no longer being considered a short week, holiday matchups, growing the game with an expanded international schedule, who North thinks is the juiciest Bills opponent this year and much more!

[FULL EPISODE] A big-picture assessment of the Bears after the NFL Draft Apr 29, 2026

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Now that the NFL Draft is over, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a step back and examine the Bears' roster a little closer. What have we learned about their draft picks? And without adding a significant piece to the defensive line room, how does head coach Ben Johnson think that group will improve in 2026?

Evaluating the Bears' 2026 draft class Apr 28, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look at the Bears' full 2026 draft class. How do we feel about this group? Is it OK that they didn't draft a defensive lineman sooner than did?

What type of player was Ben Johnson searching for in this draft? Apr 28, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears head coach Ben Johnson describe the type of player he was looking for in this NFL Draft.

Where have the Bears gotten better this offseason? Apr 28, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder whether the Bears have improved since their playoff loss against the Rams.

[FULL EPISODE] How do we feel about this Bears draft class? Apr 27, 2026

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The Bears' 2026 draft class is official! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down how they're feeling about the group. The Bears waited until the sixth round to pick a defensive lineman. Should they have been more aggressive and found a way to add to that group earlier? And how many of these players do we think will contribute as starters eventually?

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