Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Luther Burden III joins crowded Bears WR room | Reception Perception May 01, 2025

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From Reception Perception (subscribe here), Matt Harmon and James Koh discuss what receiver Luther Burden III adds that the Bears offense didn't already have and how it impacts the outlook for the other Chicago wideouts.

Bears have a lot of mouths to feed on offense Apr 29, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look at the plethora of weapons the Bears find themselves with on offense now. How will head coach Ben Johnson keep everyone happy?

How will Colston Loveland impact the Bears offense? Apr 29, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' eight-player draft class. In particular, how will new tight end Colston Loveland impact the offense? Is there any threat to veteran tight end Cole Kmet's job?

We already love Shemar Turner Apr 29, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Gote discuss new Bears defensive tackle Shemar Turner. His first press conference got us fired up!

[FULL EPISODE] Draft Bonanza #2: Electric Boogaloo! Apr 28, 2025

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We have another draft bonanza! With the Bears draft class completed, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have collected 15 topics structured around the team's new players. How do we feel about the Bears taking a receiver in the second round? Is the running back room as it stands what the Bears will take into the season? How will head coach Ben Johnson keep all the team's offensive weapons happy? Also, all of elements of the blockbuster Bears-Panthers trade in 2023 have finally been completed! There's all that and so much more in this meaty episode.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears make 3 picks in 2nd round of NFL Draft Apr 26, 2025

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The Bears made a trade on the second day of the NFL Draft that led them to have three picks in the second round. Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer begin by discussing the Bears' first addition of the day — Missouri receiver Luther Burden III. It's clear he was the best player on the Bears' draft board at that point. And how do the guys feel about the Bears taking Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo and Texas A&M defensive tackle Shemar Turner later in the second round?

What players could the Bears pick in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft? Apr 25, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote turn their attention to the second round of the NFL Draft, where the Bears hold two picks close together. What players could we see fall to them?

Will Colston Loveland be ready for training camp? Apr 25, 2025

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New Bears tight end Colston Loveland had surgery on his shoulder at the end of his final season at Michigan. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss whether Loveland will be ready for training camp.

Did the Bears' selection of Colston Loveland feel anticlimactic? Apr 25, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears taking Michigan tight end Colston Loveland at No. 10 overall in the NFL Draft. Did the decision feel anticlimactic in the moment even if we like the player?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears select Colston Loveland at #10 in the NFL Draft! Apr 25, 2025

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The Bears stayed put at No. 10 overall in the NFL Draft on Thursday evening and selected Michigan tight end Colston Loveland. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the pick. Did it feel somewhat anti-climactic even if we like the player? And did the Bears ever consider moving up in the draft?