Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Did we correctly predict who the Bears team MVP would be in 2025? Feb 06, 2026

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Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and Adam Studzinski review their 2025 Bears predictions. Who was the team MVP and did we guess correctly whom it would be?

Indiana is making a serious push for the Bears Feb 06, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest news in the Bears' search for a new stadium location. Is it becoming more realistic that the Bears could build in Indiana?

We pretty much nailed what Caleb Williams' stats would be this season Feb 06, 2026

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Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and Adam Studzinski give themselves a pat on the back for how close they were in predicting Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' numbers for the 2025 season.

[FULL EPISODE] A review of our 2025 season predictions! Feb 05, 2026

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The time has come to review how we did in our 2025 Bears season predictions! But first, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have a few news items to catch up on. The Bears have a new running backs coach. Plus, what's the latest in the Bears' search for a new stadium location? It's then time to find out how right or wrong we were about the way this past Bears season would go!

How big of a loss is Declan Doyle for the Bears? Feb 03, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss offensive coordinator Declan Doyle leaving the Bears to take over play-calling duties for the Baltimore Ravens. How important was Doyle as the offensive coordinator for the Bears?

Nahshon Wright might be too expensive for the Bears to re-sign Feb 03, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder if the Bears can retain cornerback Nahshon Wright after his impactful season as a starter. Wright is set to hit free agency in March.

Some key players could end up as cap casualties for the Bears Feb 03, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the idea of the Bears moving on from a few key players, such as tight end Cole Kmet and/or linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, in order to create more salary cap space this offseason.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears lose Declan Doyle & Ian Cunningham Feb 02, 2026

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The Bears need to replace their offensive coordinator and assistant general manager after Declan Doyle and Ian Cunningham left for promotions with other teams. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how the Bears will be affected by the loss of both. And why aren't the Bears getting compensatory draft picks for Cunningham getting a full-time general manager job? Also in this episode, does it make any sense that legendary head coach Bill Belichick wasn't a first-ballot Hall of Famer? Plus, the NFL salary cap is expected to jump again.

Ben Johnson is the reason the Bears will continue to have success Jan 31, 2026

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Mark Grote and guest host Mark Potash explain why what the Bears did in 2025 is sustainable.

Mark Potash thinks Sid Luckman is still the greatest Bears QB Jan 31, 2026

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Mark Grote and guest host Mark Potash tackle the topic of the week: Is Caleb Williams already the best Bears quarterback ever?