Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Bears offensive line, defensive line both need major work this offseason Dec 19, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how critical it is for the Bears to find big-time upgrades for their offensive line and their defensive line ahead of the 2025 season.

Bears are running on fumes Dec 19, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how exhausted the Bears are as they head into the final three games of their 2024 season. How are they going to make it to the finish line?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears still reeling as they turn attention to Lions Dec 18, 2024

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The Bears are limping to the finish line of the 2024 season, and some players are already considering what they need to work on for 2025. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how this team is going to get itself to the finish line of the season. Later, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams discusses the accuracy issues that he has had throwing downfield this year. What does he need to do to hit the big plays more often?

Postgame pod: Bears drop 8th straight game Dec 17, 2024

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It's another loss for the Bears, who dropped a 30-12 game to the Vikings on Monday Night Football. Mark Grote and Adam Studzinski discuss the game. There were a few bright spots, but it was mostly bad ... again.

Is there any chance the Bears beat the Vikings? Dec 15, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote preview the Bears-Vikings game on Monday Night Football. What are the chances the Bears pull off the upset?

Keenan Allen is looking for another big game against the Vikings Dec 15, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how well Bears receiver Keenan Allen has played against the Vikings the last two seasons. Can he continue that trend?

Will Ryan Poles survive this disastrous season? Dec 15, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears general manager Ryan Poles' future. Wiederer has spoken to people around the league about what they think of the situation.

[FULL EPISODE] Can the Bears contain Justin Jefferson again? Dec 14, 2024

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The Bears are preparing for a tilt against the Vikings on Monday Night Football. A major topic on the minds of Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote heading into this one is whether the Bears can keep Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson in check again. And can they do so while also limiting fellow receiver Jordan Addison? He had a huge game the last time these teams met. Later, the guys discuss Bears general manager Ryan Poles' job security.

Bill Belichick is going to coach who?!? Dec 13, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote marvel at former Patriots coach Bill Belichick deciding to coach the University of North Carolina football team.

How's Caleb Williams dealing with this losing streak? Dec 13, 2024

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams about how he's handling the team's ongoing seven-game losing streak. Williams has never experienced this much losing in a season.