Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Ben Johnson believes Caleb Williams can make another jump in 2026 Mar 31, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments on his relationship with quarterback Caleb Williams. Johnson is clearly fully invested in the 24-year-old Williams.

Ben Johnson speaks publicly for first time since Drew Dalman's retirement Mar 31, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments about the loss of center Drew Dalman, who suddenly retired earlier in the offseason.

[FULL EPISODE] Ben Johnson challenges his coaches at NFL owners meetings Mar 31, 2026

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Bears head coach Ben Johnson took center stage at the NFL owners meetings Monday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what Johnson had to say about how his coaches can be better in 2026. Plus, this was the first time Johnson has talked since center Drew Dalman's sudden retirement. How surprised was the team by Dalman's decision? Also, Johnson continues to emphasize that the Bears can't be complacent following their 2025 success.

Caleb Williams has a challenger for the 'Iceman' trademark Mar 28, 2026

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Mark Grote and guest host Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score have fun with the battle now brewing between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and NBA legend George Gervin over the trademark of the "Iceman" nickname.

Grote & Emma share NFL Draft hot takes Mar 28, 2026

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Mark Grote and guest host Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score each share some spicy NFL Draft takes.

Emma is a big fan of Notre Dame's Jadarian Price Mar 28, 2026

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Guest host Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score explains for Mark Grote why he's a big fan of Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price, who backed up star Jeremiyah Love in the Fighting Irish backfield.

[FULL EPISODE] Chris Emma has some HOT draft takes Mar 27, 2026

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Dan Wiederer is still on vacation, so Mark Grote brings in 104.3 The Score reporter Chris Emma! Emma was at Notre Dame's pro day and has thoughts on a few Fighting Irish players he thinks would fit on the Bears. There's a running back whom Emma believes would be a great fit, but it's probably not the one you're thinking of! Each of the guys also have a hot draft take that they reveal to each other. Finally, quarterback Caleb Williams has competition in his efforts to trademark the "Iceman" nickname.

Mark Potash tells us what he thinks of the Bears' free agency moves Mar 25, 2026

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Guest host Mark Potash explains for Mark Grote what he thinks of the Bears' additions in free agency.

This is a big draft for Ryan Poles Mar 25, 2026

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Guest host Mark Potash explains for Mark Grote why this draft is extremely important for Bears general manager Ryan Poles.

Will a Bears WR ever get a contract like the one Jaxon Smith-Njigba got? Mar 25, 2026

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Mark Grote and guest host Mark Potash look at the massive contract that Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba got through a Bears lens. Could Bears receiver Rome Odunze or Luther Burden III ever earn that type of deal?

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