Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Ryan Poles explained why the Bears traded DJ Moore Mar 13, 2026

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Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski listen to Bears general manager Ryan Poles explain his reasoning for trading receiver DJ Moore to the Bills.

It feels like the Bears chose to sign Coby Bryant instead of re-signing Kevin Byard Mar 13, 2026

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Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski react to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' comments on not re-signing safety Kevin Byard.

[FULL EPISODE] Ryan poles opens up about DJ Moore trade, Bears' signings in free agency Mar 13, 2026

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Bears general manager Ryan Poles has explained some of the thinking behind his offseason decisions. Producer Adam Studzinski fills in alongside Mark Grote as they hear Poles detail why the Bears decided to trade receiver DJ Moore to the Bills. Also, it seems to us like the team made a deliberate choice to sign safety Coby Bryant and not bring back veteran safety Kevin Byard. And did we get any more information about center Drew Dalman's sudden retirement? Finally, we got to know about these new Bears players, including receiver Kalif Raymond, who had an awesome hat for his press conference.

BONUS: Dan Wiederer discusses Bears' free-agent class on 104.3 The Score Mar 12, 2026

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show on 104.3 The Score to offer his thoughts on the Bears' additions in free agency.

Bears officially didn't receive compensatory picks for Ian Cunningham leaving Mar 11, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the NFL failing to award compensatory draft picks to the Bears for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham leaving Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

We still aren't quite sure what the Bears' plan is for left tackle Mar 11, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how they feel about the Bears' current situation at left tackle.

How do we feel about the Bears' moves in free agency so far? Mar 11, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their feelings on how the Bears have maneuvered their roster early in free agency.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears make several additions as legal tampering period opens Mar 10, 2026

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The NFL's legal tampering period is here, and the Bears have filled some — but not all — of the holes on their roster. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their thoughts on the Bears' additions of safety Coby Bryant, linebacker Devin Bush, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and others. Plus, left tackle Braxton Jones is coming back on a one-year deal. Are the Bears done adding to the left tackle competition? And how do we feel about the addition of Garrett Bradbury at center? Finally, we now know for sure that the Bears didn't get any compensatory draft picks for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham leaving to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

Rome Odunze needs to live up to his draft status with DJ Moore gone Mar 06, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote believe Bears receiver Rome Odunze is one of the players who needs to step up now the DJ Moore is gone.

What's DJ Moore's legacy as a Bear? Mar 06, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote consider how receiver DJ Moore's time as a Bear will be viewed.