Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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[FULL EPISODE] Jaylon Johnson hopes to play vs Vikings, Braxton Jones named starting LT Sep 02, 2025

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Week one of the NFL season is finally here! As the Bears prepare to face the Vikings on Monday Night Football, it sounds like star corner Jaylon Johnson is set to return to practice after missing all of training camp. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Johnson explain what the injury was that kept him out, and how likely it is he plays against the Vikings. Also this episode, head coach Ben Johnson officially named Braxton Jones the starting left tackle. How do we feel about the Bears LT spot right now? Finally, Ben Johnson has announced the 2025 team captains!

BONUS: Kyle Long talks Micah Parsons trade, Caleb Williams on 670 The Score Aug 31, 2025

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During their takeover of Chicago's 670 The Score, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote had a chance to speak with former Bear Kyle Long! The guys reacted together to the Packers trading for star pass rusher Micah Parsons. Plus, Long gave a full throated endorsement of Caleb Williams.

BONUS: Grote & Wiederer react to Micah Parsons trade on 670 The Score Aug 29, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote took over Chicago's 670 The Score's midday show for a day! The pair spent time reacting to the massive news that the Packers traded for star pass rusher Micah Parsons.

What does Adam Amin think success looks like for the 2025 Bears? Aug 29, 2025

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Play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin explains for Dan Wiederer what he believes success looks like for this year's Bears.

How patient does Adam Amin think Ben Johnson will be with Caleb Williams? Aug 29, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin discuss how the patience of head coach Ben Johnson could be tested this year. Plus, what is the buy-in level of the team when it comes to Johnson?

Chicago Bears Season Preview | 'Cash the Ticket' Aug 29, 2025

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What did Adam Amin see from Caleb Williams in the preseason? Aug 29, 2025

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Dan Wiederer asks play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin what he thought of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during the preseason. How hard is head coach Ben Johnson pushing him?

[FULL EPISODE] Adam Amin recaps Bears preseason! Aug 28, 2025

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A special guest joins us for this one! Play-by-play broadcaster extraordinaire Adam Amin joins Dan Wiederer to recap the Bears preseason/training camp! Amin was on the call for two of the Bears three preseason games. He brings us inside what he learned about the team - most importantly when it comes to head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams. How does he think the Bears will fair this season?

The Bears are really thin at runningback right now Aug 27, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears current runningback depth. D'Andre Swift is currently the only healthy player in that room!

Who were the most notable players cut by the Bears? Aug 27, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the most notable cuts the Bears made to get the roster to 53. Defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and receiver Tyler Scott were draft picks in 2023 who did not make the team this year.