Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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How confident are we in the Bears secondary? Jul 03, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a close look at the Bears secondary. There's no doubt we have confidence in several pieces of this group, but there are still questions to be answered.

Are the Bears in a position to trade for a player like T.J. Watt? Jul 03, 2025

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Steelers star edge rusher T.J. Watt is unhappy with his contract in Pittsburgh. That has Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote thinking ... should the Bears try to make a trade for Watt?

[FULL EPISODE] Should the Bears trade for T.J. Watt? Jul 02, 2025

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It has been a fairly quiet stretch for the Bears as the NFL is in its dead period of the summer, but another team hasn't been resting. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how the various moves the Steelers have made could affect the Bears. Should the Bears make a move to trade for star Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt? He's unhappy with his contract. Also in this episode, how do we feel about the Bears secondary entering 2025? Plus, Wiederer tells us about his trip to Cooperstown with his son!

Rex Grossman shared thoughts on Caleb Williams Jun 28, 2025

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Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski share pieces of an interview that former Bears quarterback Rex Grossman did with CardPlayer.com. Grossman offered analysis on current Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

Why we need to stop trying to make the Bears fit the Lions mold Jun 28, 2025

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Producer Adam Studzinski explains to Mark Grote why he doesn't think we need to be looking at what Bears players will fit roles that Lions players had when first-year Chicago head coach Ben Johnson was the offensive coordinator in Detroit.

How might the left tackle competition go if Braxton Jones isn't healthy to start camp? Jun 28, 2025

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Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski examine what they'll be looking at when Bears training camp begins. This includes who will be playing left tackle. If three-year starter Braxton Jones isn't healthy enough to practice fully when camp opens, could rookie tackle Ozzy Trapilo get the inside lane to the job?

[FULL EPISODE] What are we watching for the most at Bears training camp? Jun 27, 2025

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Dan Wiederer is on vacation, so producer Adam Studzinski fills in for this one alongside Mark Grote. We have Bears training camp dates! With that in mind, the guys discuss what they're going to be watching most closely once camp starts. Plus, Studzinski has a reminder for everyone about the offense that head coach Ben Johnson is building in Chicago. And, a former Bears quarterback offered his thoughts on current quarterback Caleb Williams.

How do we know if this time will be different for the Bears? Jun 25, 2025

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During their most recent mailbag episode, Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer were asked about the newest wave of Bears optimism. How do we know if it will really be different this time?

Do we believe Caleb Williams is the answer to the Bears' quarterback woes? Jun 25, 2025

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During their most recent mailbag episode, Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer were asked whether they believe Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the one who will end the organization's quarterback woes. Is it too soon to tell?

[FULL EPISODE] Another mailbag episode! Jun 24, 2025

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Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer are back with another mailbag episode as they answer Bears questions from our listeners! Will head coach Ben Johnson's approach work if the wins don't come soon? Who will be the backup center? Who could be a cap casualty if cuts are needed before the season?