Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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[FULL EPISODE] Mark Potash brings us his Bears offseason thoughts Mar 24, 2026

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Dan Wiederer is on vacation, so Mark Grote thought it was prudent to bring our friend Mark Potash in to pinch hit! Grote and Potash begin by examining the massive extension the Seahawks gave star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Will the Bears ever have a receiver worthy of that type of deal? Also, Potash chimes in on the moves the Bears have made this offseason. How does he think they've done retooling the roster? And, of course, the guys have thoughts on the ongoing NCAA Tournament.

Wiederer thinks the Bears will get a good player at No. 25 overall in NFL Draft Mar 20, 2026

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Dan Wiederer explains to Mark Grote his belief that there will be plenty of good players available for the Bears to select at No. 25 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Could the Bears have gotten more in exchange for DJ Moore? Mar 20, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote wonder if it's possible the Bears could've gotten a greater haul for receiver DJ Moore if they'd traded him to the Broncos instead of the Bills. Their discussion came after seeing the return the Dolphins got for moving receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos.

Explaining the Bears' conservative free-agent moves Mar 20, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share their views on why the Bears haven't been too aggressive in free agency.

[FULL EPISODE] Why haven't the Bears been more aggressive in free agency? Mar 19, 2026

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As free agency winds down, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine the Bears' current salary cap situation and why they haven't been more aggressive this offseason. Are there any big swings to come for Chicago before the NFL Draft? As for the draft, what level of player could the Bears get when they pick at No. 25 overall in the first round? Meanwhile, the Dolphins traded receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos for a pretty good haul. Could the Bears have gotten something similar for receiver DJ Moore? Also, linebacker Jack Sanborn is back with the Bears!

The next couple of weeks could be important for the Bears stadium project Mar 17, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote preview what the next couple of weeks could mean as the Bears continue their search for a new stadium location.

Justin Fields is headed to the Chiefs Mar 17, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to former Bears quarterback Justin Fields being traded from the Jets to the Chiefs.

We got to know the Bears' new players a bit Mar 17, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they've learned about a few of the Bears' new players. Also, it's a little weird seeing safety Jaquan Brisker wearing Steelers gear.

[FULL EPISODE] The state of the Bears roster after the first wave of free agency Mar 16, 2026

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Now that the initial wave of free agency has come and gone, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take time to assess where the Bears roster is currently. What new players do we think have defined roles? Also, it's kind of weird to see the players who left on different teams. Plus, is there anything new in the Bears' search for a new stadium location? And former Bears quarterback Justin Fields has found (another) new home.

Ryan Poles confirmed the Bears did check in on Maxx Crosby Mar 13, 2026

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Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski react to general manager Ryan Poles acknowledging the Bears did make calls to inquire about trading for Raiders star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Could they still make that trade?

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