Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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What should the Bears prioritize in the 1st round of the draft? Apr 19, 2026

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During their live episode on 104.3 The Score in Chicago, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discussed the types of players the Bears should or could be looking at in the first round of the NFL Draft.

[FULL EPISODE] Take The North Live on 104.3 The Score! Apr 17, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote took over the airwaves on 104.3 The Score in Chicago for a special live episode! The guys discussed who they think the Bears should prioritize in the NFL Draft, took questions from the audience and had a special visit from FOX-32 reporter Cassie Carlson!

Remembering former Bears assistant coach Dave McGinnis Apr 15, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote remember the life and career of longtime NFL coach Dave McGinnis, who died at the age of 74.

Brad Biggs has the Bears selecting Keldric Faulk in 1st round of the NFL Draft Apr 15, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Tribune reporter Brad Biggs predicting that the Bears select Auburn defensive end Keldric Faulk in the first round of the NFL Draft. Faulk has the body and athleticism you'd want in an edge rusher, but he had limited sack production in college.

Grote wants the Bears to take a safety in 1st round of the NFL Draft Apr 15, 2026

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Mark Grote explains for Dan Wiederer why he's most comfortable with the Bears selecting a safety at No. 25 overall in the NFL Draft.

[FULL EPISODE] What position are we most comfortable with the Bears taking at No. 25? Apr 14, 2026

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As the NFL Draft gets closer, Mark Grote has zeroed in on one position he's most comfortable with the Bears selecting at No. 25 overall. He explains which position and why for Dan Wiederer in this episode. Meanwhile, what players do draft experts and Chicago Tribune reporter Brad Biggs have the Bears taking in their mock drafts? Finally, the guys remember former Bears assistant coach Dave McGinnis, who has died at the age of 74.

[FULL EPISODE] Could the Bears select a left tackle at No. 25 in NFL Draft? Apr 09, 2026

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The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and we're starting to wonder exactly what position the Bears could select at No. 25 overall. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune for this episode. They look into ESPN analyst Peter Schrager's mock draft, in which he had the Bears selecting Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor. How likely is it the Bears take a left tackle in the first round? Also, Hammond chimes in on the Bears' stadium location search. Would the Bears regret building a stadium in Indiana in the future?

It's official: Bears aren't getting comp picks for loss of Ian Cunningham Apr 08, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the officially official news that the Bears won't receive draft pick compensation for former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's departure to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

Steve 'Mongo' McMichael was diagnosed with CTE after death Apr 08, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news that Bears legend and Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael was diagnosed with CTE after he died.

Wiederer has a mini-rant about the latest Bears stadium 'news' Apr 08, 2026

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Dan Wiederer didn't like the Bears stadium "news" update that ESPN insider Adam Schefter put out recently. He explains why for Mark Grote.