Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Ben Johnson takes responsibility for his mistakes in first game Sep 11, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears head coach Ben Johnson held himself accountable for his own mistakes in the team's loss to the Vikings.

We have an emotional tug of war happening with the 2025 Bears Sep 11, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the emotional tug of war that we're feeling after the Bears' loss to the Vikings in their season opener.

What level of patience do we have for Caleb Williams? Sep 11, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote mull over the level of patience they have for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who struggled in a loss to the Vikings to open the season.

Dan Wiederer breaks down Bears' loss to Vikings on 670 The Score Sep 10, 2025

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score to continue reacting to the Bears' loss to the Vikings to open the season. What can they do to rebound next week?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears need to make a lot of improvements after opening loss to Vikings Sep 10, 2025

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We aren't panicking after the Bears' season-opening loss, but improvements need to be made quickly. Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer reflect on the Bears' 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Monday after having more time to digest what happened. Head coach Ben Johnson made it clear some of the operational issues are on quarterback Caleb Williams and need to get better. Johnson also took accountability for a few decisions he made, which was refreshing to hear. And how much rope do we think Williams will get from his new coach ... and the fans?

Bears started fast, finished sloppy against Vikings Sep 09, 2025

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Mark Grote and Leila Rahimi of 670 The Score offer their thoughts on the Bears' disappointing 27-24 loss to the Vikings to open the season.

Bears' loss to the Vikings felt too familiar Sep 09, 2025

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Mark Grote and Leila Rahimi of 670 The Score reflect on how the Bears' loss to the Vikings on Monday reminded them too much of other losses by Chicago through the years.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears lose to Vikings, 27-24 Sep 09, 2025

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What a horrible way to begin the season. The Bears blew an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter and lost to the Vikings, 27-24, on Monday in their season opener. Mark Grote and 670 The Score midday show host Leila Rahimi talk through the loss. What was the biggest problem they saw in the game?

Predictions for Bears vs Vikings Sep 07, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict the winner of Bears versus Vikings!

Week one Take The North spotlight! Sep 07, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote introduce a new weekly segment: The Take The North Spotlight of the week! This week's spotlight is on the Bears head coach, Ben Johnson.