Take The North

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer 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. read less

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The Take The North podcast is all about the Chicago Bears. Dan Wiederer and David Haugh follow news about the Bears and report on anything related to the team. Bears fans may find the show a knowledgeable resource during the season and the off-season.

Wiederer is a longtime Bears reporter for The Chicago Tribune. He has won several awards for his sports writing. Haugh cohosts Mully & Haugh on Chicago's WSCR 670 The Score. Both reporters have connections in the Chicago sports world. With Take The North ,they offer listeners updated news about what's happening with the Bears.

Haugh and Wiederer will evaluate the team's performance in their most recent game. They analyze team composure and how quarterbacks like Justin Fields lead the team. They have a lot to say about the Bears' coaches and coordinators. When the team hires or fires a coach, Haugh and Wiederer are quick to report on it. They also preview upcoming matchups and discuss potential wins and challenges. How will the Bears fare against their rivals, the Green Bay Packers? What are the Bears' draft prospects?

As effective journalists, the Take The North hosts get to the point and don't waste time. Haugh and Wiederer give their reactions to press conference comments. Both hosts communicate their thoughts in intelligent ways. Their predictions on the Bears are well-informed. They ask engaging questions and build convincing arguments.

The Take The North podcast stands out for its reporting integrity and accuracy among sports talk radio. The show arrives several times a week and comes in two formats. One is a full 40- to 45-minute episode. Then there are mini episodes with specific segments from that full show. These allow listeners to choose the topics they're most interested in.

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David Haugh & Dan Wiederer bring you ALL of the analysis and content Bears Fans need! Interviews, hot takes, and game-by-game analysis and more. No one gets you closer to Da Bears than “Take The North”! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[FULL EPISODE] Ryan Poles appears confident heading into the NFL Draft

[FULL EPISODE] Ryan Poles appears confident heading into the NFL Draft

Ryan Poles and his right-hand man Ian Cunningham appeared confident and optimistic as the Bears held a press conference Tuesday before the 2024 NFL Draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to what we heard. Confidence is great, but we hope the front office doesn't think the Bears' rebuild is over yet. There's definitely still work to do. Also, while Poles didn't tell us the Bears' plan is to draft quarterback Caleb Williams, he certainly didn't say anything to make us think otherwise. What does Poles think of Williams' lofty goals for his NFL career? Finally, does it sound like the team has any preference for the position it's looking at with the No. 9 overall pick? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bears will announce their new stadium plans at a really weird time

Bears will announce their new stadium plans at a really weird time

While recording their podcast, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer learn that the Bears are going to announce their plans for a new stadium on Chicago's lakefront this Wednesday, one day before the start of the NFL Draft, where they're set to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams. Umm, why the weird timing on that? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bears appear ready to handle the 'Caleb Williams experience'

Bears appear ready to handle the 'Caleb Williams experience'

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Wiederer's article in the Chicago Tribune in which he went on a deep dive with general manager Ryan Poles into the process the Bears have gone through as they now prepare to draft quarterback Caleb Williams. The team seems to understand what they're getting into. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're learning more about who Caleb Williams really is

We're learning more about who Caleb Williams really is

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have heard the long interview that quarterback Caleb Williams did with the Pivot Podcast. The guys believe we'll be getting a lot more depth with Williams when he speaks compared to the last couple quarterbacks the Bears had. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[FULL EPISODE] Draft week is finally here!

[FULL EPISODE] Draft week is finally here!

The week we've been waiting for is finally here! It's NFL Draft week! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer still have a ton to discuss leading up to the draft, where the Bears are expected to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall. We're getting to know more about Williams, who recently spoke in a lengthy interview with the Pivot Podcast. It seems like Williams is going to have more to offer us when he speaks than the previous Bears quarterbacks. Also this episode, we get word the Bears are planning to make an announcement about their proposed new stadium along the lakefront THE DAY BEFORE THE DRAFT?!? WHAT?!? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which prospect does Mark Schlereth think the Bears should take at No. 9?

Which prospect does Mark Schlereth think the Bears should take at No. 9?

David Haugh and Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth discuss the type of player that Schlereth believes the Bears should target with the No. 9 overall pick in NFL Draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Schlereth breaks down differences between college and NFL

Mark Schlereth breaks down differences between college and NFL

David Haugh speaks with Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth about USC quarterback Caleb Williams, whom the Bears are set to select with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. That conversation leads Schlereth to a thorough breakdown of how different college football is from the NFL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[FULL EPISODE] Mark Schlereth talks Bears, differences between pro & college football

[FULL EPISODE] Mark Schlereth talks Bears, differences between pro & college football

In a special new episode, David Haugh is joined by Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth! He goes in depth on the vast differences between college and pro football and explains how teams should scout for traits in quarterbacks. A former NFL offensive lineman, Schlereth also breaks down the type of player he'd like to see the Bears draft at No. 9 overall before sharing what he observed about the team while calling a few of its games late in the season in 2023. Does he think the Bears could be a playoff team in 2024? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This draft looks like a hard one for the Bears to screw up

This draft looks like a hard one for the Bears to screw up

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer attempt to project who might be available for the Bears at No. 9 overall in the NFL Draft. It's possible the Bears end up selecting both the top offensive and defensive player in this draft with their pair of top-10 picks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bears have little drama around them entering the 2024 NFL Draft

Bears have little drama around them entering the 2024 NFL Draft

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how nice it is to have little drama surrounding the Bears as they enter the NFL Draft this year. It's also become clear that the gifts quarterback Caleb Williams has are surpassing any non-football "concerns" that might surround him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caleb Williams is drawing more strong NFL comparisons

Caleb Williams is drawing more strong NFL comparisons

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from a pair of NFL experts who compared soon-to-be Bears quarterback Caleb Williams to both Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre. Also, there's no quarterback competition once Williams is selected, right? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[FULL EPISODE] The Caleb Williams era is nearing

[FULL EPISODE] The Caleb Williams era is nearing

The Bears are just days away from (likely) selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the top pick in the NFL Draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how little drama there is around the Bears, especially since the Justin Fields trade was completed. The only real question for the Bears in this draft is which prospect they'll select at No. 9 overall, if they don't choose to trade back. If the board falls the right way, it's possible the Bears end up with both the top offensive player (Williams) and the top defensive player in the draft. Either way, the guys believe the Bears are in a great spot to get a pair of impact players in the first round. Also this episode, Haugh is still questioning whether having Tyson Bagent be the backup quarterback entering the 2024 season is the right choice. Plus, the city of Chicago is about to be flooded with young stars across several of its sports teams! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Mailbag!

BONUS: Mailbag!

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer answer your Bears questions! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haugh is angry about a certain mock draft

Haugh is angry about a certain mock draft

David Haugh rants to Dan Wiederer about an NFL mock draft he saw from Bleacher Report, which projected the Bears to select North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye at No. 1 overall ... for some reason? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking around the NFC North ahead of the draft

Looking around the NFC North ahead of the draft

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a close look at the NFC North as it's currently constructed. How might the Bears stack up against the division once the draft is done? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the Bears need to replace Braxton Jones?

Do the Bears need to replace Braxton Jones?

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how seriously the Bears need to consider moving on from Braxton Jones as their starting left tackle if a top-tier tackle is available when they select at No. 9 overall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[FULL EPISODE] How will the Bears stack up against the NFC North after this draft?

[FULL EPISODE] How will the Bears stack up against the NFC North after this draft?

There's something most don't seem to be considering enough as we approach the NFL Draft — should the Bears move on from Braxton Jones if there's a blue-chip left tackle available at No. 9 overall? David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss that and whether the Bears could move Darnell Wright to the left side if they draft a new right tackle. Also this episode, the guys examine the NFC North. How will the Bears look compared to their counterparts once this draft is done? Finally, Haugh is heated about a mock draft he saw from Bleacher Report! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jerry Jones chimes in on the Bears' stadium project

Jerry Jones chimes in on the Bears' stadium project

Dan Wiederer shares audio with David Haugh that he got from the NFL owners meetings of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones discussing the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What position would you prefer the Bears target at No. 9?

What position would you prefer the Bears target at No. 9?

As we get closer to the NFL Draft, we're pretty sure what the Bears will do with the No. 1 overall pick. But what about when the Bears are on the board at No. 9? Dan Wiederer has a series of draft questions for David Haugh, mostly centered around that ninth pick. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bears need to make sure Caleb Williams knows the impact of his words

Bears need to make sure Caleb Williams knows the impact of his words

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a discussion about how both quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears will need to be prepared for the impact that Williams' words could have, assuming the team drafts him at No. 1 overall. Is Williams ready for the adversity that could come his way if he struggles early in his NFL career? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices