Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Braxton Jones opens up about left tackle battle Aug 21, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears left tackle Braxton Jones, whom Grote got a chance to talk to after Chicago's preseason game against Buffalo.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears to play their starters in final preseason game Aug 20, 2025

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We have news! The Bears will be playing their starters to begin their final preseason game Friday against the Chiefs! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what this means and why it makes sense to put quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the starters out there for the game. Also in this episode, Grote shares the interview he got with left tackle Braxton Jones after the Bears beat the Bills in their second preseason game. How's Jones handling this training camp after he had a horrible ankle injury late in 2024? Plus, how have people been reacting to the way the Bears starters played against the Bills?

Did we get any more clarity on the Bears' left tackle battle against the Bills? Aug 19, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' ongoing left tackle battle. Did we get any more clarity on who will win the spot based on what we saw against the Bills?

We actually saw Jaylon Johnson working out before the Bears-Bills game Aug 19, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how they saw Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson working out on the field before the second preseason game. Is that a sign that he's on track to play in Week 1? Also, the Bears sustained a couple injuries against the Bills. The one that cornerback Terrell Smith had looks to be serious.

Bears offense had a big day against the Bills Aug 19, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears offense's impressive showing against the Bills in the second preseason game. Both the first team and second team looked sharp. We aren't used to seeing the type of numbers they put up!

[FULL EPISODE] Bears beat Bills 38-0 in preseason match Aug 18, 2025

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The Bears put on an offensive clinic against the Bills in their second preseason game. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down what they saw. How did quarterback Caleb Williams and the first-team offense look? Which backups played well? And do we think head coach Ben Johnson will play the starters against the Chiefs in the team's final preseason game?

Bears defense holds its own against Josh Allen Aug 17, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were impressed by the way the Bears defense held up against star quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills in a joint practice Friday, especially considering Chicago is without two of its best players on defense right now.

Bears' left tackle situation is getting concerning Aug 17, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' ongoing left tackle competition. When the hell are they going to decide on a starter?

Mitchell Trubisky makes his return to Halas Hall Aug 17, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bills backup quarterback (and former Bear) Mitchell Trubisky making his return to Halas Hall for a joint practice Friday. Trubisky is one of the few people who can relate to the spot that current Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is in.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears host Bills for joint practice at Halas Hall Aug 16, 2025

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The Bears and Bills held a joint practice at Halas Hall on Friday ahead of their preseason game Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you all the details you need from a spirited afternoon. How did the Bears defense hold up against Bills quarterback Josh Allen? Was the Bears offense effective? Also in this episode, head coach Ben Johnson opens up about the timeline for getting quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense up the the high level of play he's used to. And what's going on with this left tackle competition?!

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