Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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**Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast**

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote host Take The North, which covers the latest Chicago Bears news and storylines every week. The duo promises to bring you informed, compelling, honest and responsible analysis of all the latest topics surrounding Da Bears.

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Wiederer tells Grote about his unfortunate flight back from Florida Apr 04, 2025

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Dan Wiederer had a rough, rough trip home from the NFL owners meetings. He explained in full detail for Mark Grote.

[FULL EPISODE] Kevin Warren & George McCaskey update stadium project, ownership future Apr 03, 2025

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We've got another jam-packed episode as Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote continue discussing what we learned at the NFL owners meetings. Bears team president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey each spoke about the latest developments in the pursuit of a new stadium. Is momentum shifting back toward a stadium in Arlington Heights after the team tried pursuing something on Chicago's lakefront? Also, McCaskey spoke for the first time since his mother Virginia McCaskey's death, and he weighed in on the future of the Bears' ownership. But before Wiederer and Grote get into all of that news, Wiederer has an incredible story for us about his flight home from Florida.

Bears are clearly excited about their upcoming draft picks Apr 02, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote share what they're hearing about how the Bears could use their picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. It's clear they like their chances of getting more than one good player with their top selections.

Bears are definitely going to be coached harder in 2025 Apr 02, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how both Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles are telling us the team is going to be held more accountable going forward.

Ben Johnson wants Caleb Williams to improve under center Apr 02, 2025

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to Bears head coach Ben Johnson explain the areas in which quarterback Caleb Williams needs to improve and why it matters.

[FULL EPISODE] Ryan Poles & Ben Johnson speak at NFL owners meetings Apr 01, 2025

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Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles have given us a ton to discuss after they spoke at the NFL owners meetings. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the highlights from Johnson and Poles in this one. Are we getting hints about what direction the team could take with the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft? Does Johnson think he needs to "undo" any potential bad habits that quarterback Caleb Williams picked up during his rookie season? And are there any players besides cornerback Kyler Gordon who could get a contract extension soon? We've got all that and much more in this jam-packed episode!

What do we make of that Jaquan Brisker social media post? Mar 29, 2025

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Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski debate what, if anything, we're supposed to take away from an Instagram post that Bears safety Jaquan Brisker recently made.

Who's the worst Bears draft pick ever? Mar 29, 2025

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A listener wanted to know whom Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski think is the worst Bears draft pick ever. The conversation leads down quite the rabbit hole of names!

Will Kyler Gordon or Joe Thuney get an extension first? Mar 29, 2025

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Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski respond to a listener question about who will get a contract extension first: Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon or guard Joe Thuney? Plus, will safety Jaquan Brisker be a Bear in 2026?

[FULL EPISODE] Mailbag episode! Mar 28, 2025

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It's another mailbag episode of the podcast! Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski field your Bears questions. But first, the guys touch on a social media post by Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, who suffered a scary concussion last season. Are we reading into this too much?

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