Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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[FULL EPISODE] What did we learn from Bears rookie minicamp? May 13, 2025

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With rookie minicamp in the rearview mirror, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote reflect on what, if anything, we learned from the Bears during their limited time with their new players. It seems clear that head coach Ben Johnson is still figuring out how everything is going to look for his team. Meanwhile, we still aren't sure who's going to play left tackle for the Bears in 2025. Rookie lineman Ozzy Trapilo worked out at left tackle during the rookie camp. How did he feel there? Plus, we've got a couple of games revealed for the Bears' schedule in 2025!

BONUS: Robert Mays talks Bears' aggressive offseason on 670 The Score May 12, 2025

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and our own Mark Grote welcomed on The Athletic Football Show host Robert Mays on 670 The Score in Chicago to discuss the Bears' aggressiveness in making moves this offseason, second-year quarterback Caleb Williams' potential and more.

Predicting the Bears' 2025 schedule (weeks 13-18) May 09, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict the final six weeks of the Bears' schedule in 2025.

Predicting the Bears' 2025 schedule (weeks 1-12) May 09, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict the first 12 weeks of the Bears' schedule in 2025.

The new pope is from Chicago! May 09, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote celebrate the fact that newly elected Pope Leo XIV is from Chicago!

[FULL EPISODE] Chicago gets a pope, predicting the Bears' 2025 schedule May 08, 2025

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Huge news! A Chicago native has been elected pope! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the incredible news to begin this episode. Do we know anyone who has connections to Pope Leo XIV? Later, Wiederer shares his second annual Bears schedule prediction. Grote follows along and predicts which games the Bears will win and which they will lose.

BONUS: Carmen Vitali asks for patience as Ben Johnson gets Bears offense going May 08, 2025

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While hosting on 670 The Score, our own Mark Grote welcomed on Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali, who explained why the Bears' offense may not be flashy to start. Vitali preached the need to have patience as new head coach Ben Johnson gets his scheme implemented.

Did Ben Johnson add a spark to the Bears-Packers rivalry? May 07, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote analyze Packers coach Matt LaFleur's comments on a recent podcast when asked about a remark that Bears coach Ben Johnson made in his introductory press conference. Is the oldest rivalry in the NFL getting a much-needed spark?

What should we expect out of rookie running back Kyle Monangai? May 07, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the conversation surrounding Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai, a seventh-round pick. The track record of running backs taken that late in the NFL Draft isn't great.

Where will Ozzy Trapilo play during rookie minicamp? May 07, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss where they expect offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo to play when the Bears conduct their rookie minicamp.