Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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What needs to happen between Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams this spring? Apr 11, 2025

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In exclusive audio, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears general manager Ryan Poles discuss what he thinks needs to get done between head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams during their spring workouts.

[FULL EPISODE] Take The North exclusive: Ryan Poles talks relationship with Ben Johnson, future for Caleb Williams Apr 10, 2025

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We have exclusive audio from Bears general manager Ryan Poles in this one! Poles recently spoke with Dan Wiederer one-on-one during the NFL owners meetings as part of a story for the Chicago Tribune. Wiederer and Mark Grote hear pieces of the interview as Poles discusses his growing relationship with new head coach Ben Johnson. Poles also touched on the future for quarterback Caleb Williams and how Johnson is going to push him in their first year together.

Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson are definitely 'vibing' so far Apr 09, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine how the relationship between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben Johnson is developing. Williams seems to be feeling a good vibe between the two early in their work together.

Jaylon Johnson wants the Bears to dominate their opponents Apr 09, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson explained the team's mentality going forward. Johnson and the Bears want to dominate their opponents, which is something the team hasn't done often in Johnson's career in Chicago.

Tremaine Edmunds believes the Bears are in 'win now' mode Apr 09, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds saying he believes the team is in "win now" mode.

[FULL EPISODE] Are the Bears in 'win now' mode? Apr 08, 2025

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The Bears have officially kicked off their offseason program! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the best sound from a few key players as they get in the room with new head coach Ben Johnson. How is quarterback Caleb Williams vibing with Johnson? What level of excitement does star cornerback Jaylon Johnson have? And perhaps most importantly, is this team entering a "win now" mode?? Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds seems to think so.

BONUS: Mark Grote talks Bears, NFL Draft with Todd McShay Apr 07, 2025

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Our own Mark Grote spoke with NFL Draft expert Todd McShay on 670 The Score. Grote and McShay discussed what the Bears could and should do with the No. 10 overall pick and much more!

[FULL EPISODE] Bears sign Case Keenum, Listen to This! Apr 05, 2025

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It's time for another edition of Listen to This! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have excellent sound left over from the NFL owners meetings. But first, the guys discuss the Bears' signing of veteran quarterback Case Keenum. How valuable will he be in helping quarterback Caleb Williams take the next step?

Bears' focus for a new stadium seems to be shifting back to Arlington Heights Apr 04, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the noticeable shift in tone when it comes to the location the Bears are focusing on for their new stadium. The property that the team owns in Arlington Heights is becoming the clear front-runner.

George McCaskey speaks for first time since death of his mother Apr 04, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what Bears chairman George McCaskey said at the NFL owners meetings about the future for the team's ownership. McCaskey spoke publicly for the first time since his mother, longtime Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey, died in early February.