Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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When will the Bears have clarity on their starting left tackle? Jul 29, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder how long the Bears will go in training camp without naming their starting left tackle.

Luther Burden III is practicing again Jul 29, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss rookie receiver Luther Burden III's return to the practice field. How quickly will Burden be able to catch up?

[FULL EPISODE] Luther Burden gets on the field as Bears continue training camp Jul 28, 2025

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The Bears got good news as they put on full pads in training camp for the first time — rookie receiver Luther Burden III has returned to the practice field. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how much Burden participated and how he looked. Meanwhile, the team also received tough injury news on rookie defensive tackle Shemar Turner. Also in this episode, what's the latest on quarterback Caleb Williams' performance? And producer Adam Studzinski has returned from his bachelor party in Las Vegas!

What will the Bears running game look like in year two with D'Andre Swift? Jul 26, 2025

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Bears running back D'Andre Swift took the podium on the second day of training camp. Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer discuss what the running game will look like this season.

Is it time to worry about Luther Burden III's injury? Jul 26, 2025

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Bears rookie receiver Luther Burden III hasn't been practicing with the team yet due to a soft-tissue injury. Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer discuss their concern level with him.

Breaking down Caleb Williams' struggles through the first two days of Bears training camp Jul 26, 2025

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It hasn't been a sharp start for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the new Ben Johnson-led offense early in training camp. Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer explain what they've seen during the first couple of days from Williams.

[FULL EPISODE] Caleb Williams shows early struggles on Day 2 of Bears training camp Jul 25, 2025

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Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer react to what they've seen and heard early in Bears training camp, including quarterback Caleb Williams' struggles, receiver Luther Burden III's injury status and Wiederer's encounter with chairman George McCaskey on the practice field! Follow Take The North on Twitter: https://x.com/TakeTheNorthPod

Grady Jarrett is hyped for training camp Jul 23, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they heard from new Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett as veterans reported for training camp Tuesday. Jarrett sounds like he's ready to get to work for his new team!

Caleb Williams has some specific goals for 2025 Jul 23, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' personal goals for the 2025 season. Do we think he can reach them?

What is our level concern about Jaylon Johnson? Jul 23, 2025

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Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson is going to be out "a few weeks," according to general manager Ryan Poles. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the news and share their current level of concern about Johnson's health.