Take The North: Recent Episodes
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After taking time to review some film and hear from Matt Eberflus following his team's disastrous opening-season loss to the Packers, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer feel like they're hearing canned audio from 2022. As the guys dive deeper, there are some obvious problems which need to be corrected. Some of that includes the play of Justin Fields, who Eberflus even said knows he needs to play better. What did David and Dan takeaway from Fields' day? Also this episode, the guys look ahead a little to the Bears' next opponent.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss some of the numbers which stood out to each of them in the Bears loss to the Packers. The guys also look ahead a little bit to the Bears next game against Tampa Bay.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look closer at the performance of Justin Fields against the Packers. Fields had some rough moments in the loss. Was there any silver lining?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have had time to look a little deeper into the Bears loss to the Packers and have some further thoughts. Plus, Kyler Gordon came out of the game hurt, so that's great...
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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here): Danny Parkins pulls the receipts on Andrew Fillipponi's very pro-Steelers tweets and what hope there is left in Chicago.
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It was more of the same for the Bears in this one. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears 38-20 season-opening loss to the Packers.
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Roster cut-down day is here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the initial 53-man roster for the 2023 Bears. Are we surprised Trevis Gipson got cut? And how about Tyson Bagent apparently winning the QB2 job?! Also in this episode, Matt Eberflus is saying all the Bears who missed practice time the last couple weeks, except Teven Jenkins, are in line to be healthy for Week One. Still, concern remains about some areas, specifically the offensive line. David and Dan additionally take on a rumor about a Bears player seeking a trade, which we don't think ever made sense. Finally, the trade of Trey Lance to the 49ers can serve is a precautionary tale for how life comes at ya fast for young NFL QBs...
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer some initial reaction to the Bears first-look 53-man roster for 2023. Is it a surprise Trevis Gipson got cut? And is Tyson Bagent really going to be the QB2??
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer consider what the Bears trade for Dan Feeney says about the health of the offensive line. What guys do we think are actually healthy right now? Plus, there was a wild rumor on Twitter about a Bears player, which we don't think made any sense.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into how the 49ers trade of Trey Lance is a precautionary tale for how fast life can come at young NFL quarterbacks. Also, a bit of compare and contrast between the pressure Mitch Trubisky faced in the 2019 season, where it was hopeful he would take a leap as the Bears QB, and the pressure Justin Fields faces this season.
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The final preseason game of 2023 is nearly upon us! Producer Adam Studzinski fills in for David Haugh, along with Dan Wiederer, to react to the news. Plus, injuries continue to be a bit of a concern for this team leading up to this tilt against the Bills. How many of the expected Bears starting offensive linemen will make an appearance? Also in this episode, the guys get into a deep conversation about the Bears' quarterbacks. The backup QB job is officially a competition. PJ Walker was supposed to be the man for the job, but the play of Tyson Bagent and Nathan Peterman have changed things a bit, according to Matt Eberflus. As for Justin Fields, what is Luke Getsy looking for from Fields this season? And we REALLY need to slow it down on the Fields-MVP talk, guys.
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Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski discuss the idea of Justin Fields being a MVP candidate entering the 2023 season. Let's slow that talk down a bit, folks!
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Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski react to the news the (healthy) Bears starters, including Justin Fields, will play in the preseason finale against the Bills.
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Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski hear from Luke Getsy about what HIS expectations are for Justin Fields this season. Also, it's been made clear by Matt Eberflus the backup QB job is officially a competition entering the last preseason game.
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We've got an emergency episode! Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael has been named a Senior Finalist for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class! Dan Wiederer spoke with Walter Payton's son, Jarrett Payton, and a pair of Bears Hall of Famers, Dan Hampton and Jimbo Covert, about Mongo's incredible career.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't have a ton of good things to discuss at the beginning of this one. The Bears offensive line continues to rack up injuries. Teven Jenkins is likely to miss the start of the regular season with calf strains. Then there's the fact Darnell Wright left practice with what appeared to be an ankle injury. If the Bears can't field a proper starting line in the final preseason game, do they need to sit Justin Fields out of concern for his safety? Also in this episode, Tyson Bagent has won over the hearts of many fans with his good play in the first couple preseason games. Is it really possible he can make the 53-man roster? Or is he destined for the practice squad? Finally, Dan got to have a special visit with Pro Football Hall of Fame hopeful/Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who has been battling ALS.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer get into the current health of the Bears offensive line. Teven Jenkins is likely going to miss the start of the regular season. Rookie tackle Darnell Wright left practice with an apparent ankle injury. Could the banged up line result in the team having to sit Justin Fields in the final preseason game?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the phenom that Bears QB Tyson Bagent has become. Could the former Division 2 player really make the team's 53-man roster?
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Dan Wiederer details for David Haugh a special visit he got to have with Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who is awaiting a decision on whether or not he will be a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The '85 Bear has been battling ALS.
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The Bears are practicing against the Colts in Indianapolis ahead of their preseason tilt! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are here to provide all the details. Nate Davis is...kinda back at practice? How did the Bears offense and Justin Fields look against the Colts defense? And when it comes to Fields, there seems to be an out-of-control hype train surrounding the young QB and his potential. David and Dan attempt to wrap their arms around the crescendo of hype. Plus, the Bears' secondary is awfully talkative in training camp so far. Is that a good or a bad thing?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how much they can gauge about the talent of the Bears and Colts during their joint practices, as both teams are coming off of bad seasons. Plus, Nate Davis is back at practice...well, kinda.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer attempt to get their arms around the hype train that seems to continue happening with the potential of the Bears offense, particularly when it comes to Justin Fields.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer walk through some details from the Bears' joint practice with the Colts, including the chirpiness of the Bears' secondary.
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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote shared his takeaways from the first of two joint practices held by the Bears and Colts, including quarterback Justin Fields' performance (00:46), rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson's big hit on Indianapolis gunner Tony Brown (01:02), rookie running back Roschon Johnson's physicality taking center stage as he works with Chicago's starters (03:42), right guard Nate Davis participating in 11-on-11 in full pads (05:38) and wide receiver Velus Jones Jr.'s good day in Westfield, Indiana. (06:32).
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David Haugh is back alongside Dan Wiederer to examine the Bears preseason-opening win over the Titans! The offense made life easy on Justin Fields. The defense flashed improved playmaking ability and athleticism. However, it's not all good news...one Bear doesn't seem to have improved in a crucial aspect of the game. Plus, the guys try to figure out what is going on with Nate Davis, who has missed a ton of training camp with a supposed injury.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are trying to figure out what is going on with Nate Davis, who has missed nearly all of training camp so far with...an injury? Maybe?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer examine the Bears defensive performance in the team's first preseason game. It's already becoming clear the Bears have gotten tougher and more athletic on that side of the ball.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at how the offense faired in the Bears first preseason game. Justin Fields didn't even need to throw a pass beyond the line of scrimmage and the Bears scored a pair of touchdowns! It's just a glimpse of how guys like DJ Moore can make life MUCH easier for Fields this season.
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We've got a special treat ahead of the Bears first preseason game. Dan Wiederer is joined by Laurence Holmes, of the Bernstein & Holmes show on Chicago's 670 The Score, who fills in for David Haugh this episode! Dan and Laurence get into how the preseason has changed in the last decade, along with reminding us how meaningful the preseason games are for some NFL players. Plus, what are the guys looking for from Justin Fields in this first preseason game? The episode caps off with the guys offering up a trust, a belief, a concern and a doubt they each have about the 2023 Bears.
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Dan Wiederer and guest host Laurence Holmes reflect on what preseason can mean for some NFL players. Also, how has this period of the NFL calendar changed in the last decade?
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Dan Wiederer and guest host Laurence Holmes discuss what expectations they have for Justin Fields as the Bears prep for their first preseason game.
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Dan Wiederer asks guest host Laurence Holmes for a trust, a belief, a concern, and a doubt he has about this year's Bears.
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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote recounts his recent conversation with White Sox legend and Georgia native Frank Thomas regarding his expectations this season for the Bears and quarterback Justin Fields (00:19). Mark then discusses the team announcing Wednesday that Fields will indeed start in Saturday's preseason opener against the Titans at Soldier Field (02:03). Later, Grote breaks down a heated exchange that took place at practice between wide receiver Chase Claypool and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (03:26) before discussing offensive tackle Darnell Wright racking up false starts (06:12).
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Dan Wiederer is joined again on the pod by Herb Howard of The Bigs, who fills in this episode for David Haugh. The guys get into the latest from Bears training camp, including the progress of Justin Fields and the Bears offense. Both appear to still be a work in progress. And what is newest Bear Yannick Ngakoue bringing to the defense? There's also the matter of the fiery Bears defense, which has made some noise in camp so far. Finally, Dan and Herb play our favorite game, "What You Doin' Man?"
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Dan Wiederer and special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs look at the progress of the Bears offense and Justin Fields, both of which are still not quite where they need to be.
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Dan Wiederer and special guest Herb Howard of The Bigs discuss what newest Bears Yannick Ngakoue will do for the Bears defensive front.
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Dan Wiederer and Herb Howard play our favorite game, "What You Doin' Man?" as Herb has his own issue he wants to bring to the pod!
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Dan Wiederer spoke with Matt Spiegel on 670 The Score in Chicago about the Bears signing Yannick Ngakoue, who helps round out the defensive line.
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A rough day for Justin Fields and the Bears offense ended with Fields meeting with his guys and asking for some more energy during practice. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down Fields' comments, and hear what offensive coordinator Luke Getsy had to say about the bad day. Also, DJ Moore is impressing Getsy with his power and body control during camp so far. Then there's the issue of a couple of key offensive linemen missing time with (apparent) injuries already. On the defensive side, Tremaine Edmunds is emerging as a leader on the Bears defense that is playing with tons of emotion during practice. And Justin Jones had some high praise for a man who might end up his replacement on the defensive line, Gervon Dexter Jr.
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Justin Fields asked for more energy from his guys after what was a bad day for the Bears offense. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the significance of his comments.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to some of what Luke Getsy had to say about his new offensive weapon, DJ Moore. There have also been a couple of key offensive linemen not practicing the last couple days...is there reason for concern on the line already?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at one of the Bears key defensive additions, Tremaine Edmunds, who is getting more and more comfortable at Halas Hall. Also, Justin Jones had some high praise for a man who might end up being his replacement, rookie Gervon Dexter Jr.
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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote breaks down the Bears' most competitive position battles at training camp (00:28), including rookies Tyrique Stevenson and Terell Smith competing for a starting spot at cornerback (01:41), Stevenson explaining what it's like to face wide receiver DJ Moore in practice (03:47) and left guard Teven Jenkins discussing the importance of keeping his back healthy (09:53).
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Bears training camp has entered its second week and with it is coming some crazy hype for Justin Fields. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer try to pump the breaks a little bit on the hype train - while noting Fields is meeting expectations set for him inside Halas Hall. Plus, how do the non-DJ Moore receives look right now for the Bears? And what about Braxton Jones' ability to hold up against a bull rush? On the defensive side, we've got a camp battle happening between a pair of rookies for the corner spot opposite of Jaylon Johnson.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer feel the need to slow down some of they hype starting to surround Justin Fields.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the health of Darnell Mooney, who recovered during the offseason from an ankle injury. It looks like Mooney is pretty healthy, which is good news for the Bears receiving core. On the offensive line, Braxton Jones still needs some work on his bull rush technique.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at some of the young pieces on the Bears re-worked defensive line. Plus, there's a camp battle emerging between rookie corners Tyrique Stevenson and Terell Smith for the position opposite Jaylon Johnson. Speaking of Johnson, he seems to know exactly what he needs to do in order to get a big payday from the Bears...
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The opening week of Bears training camp brought some big news! The Bears have extended Cole Kmet, who's rookie contract was set to expire. The tight end inked a four-year deal worth up to $50 million! What do David Haugh and Dan Wiederer think of the extension? Also in this episode, Chase Claypool offered some insight on how he was preparing for what he's describing as the "biggest year of my life." And Ryan Poles gave a great interview with David and Leila Rahimi on Chicago's 670 The Score, where he explained why he felt the need to specifically praise Darnell Wright coming into camp in excellent shape.
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The Bears have extended Cole Kmet. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss their thoughts on the new deal, and whether or not they believe it was the right move.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear some of what Chase Claypool said about how he was preparing for the season in the last several months. This includes Claypool using cue cards to help him learn the offense better.
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In an interview with David Haugh & Leila Rahimi on Chicago's 670 The Score, Ryan Poles explained why he felt necessary to emphasize the great shape Darnell Wright showed up to camp in. David and Dan Wiederer listen back to that audio and also hear some insight on what Poles believes Kevin Warren is doing to help him as general manager.
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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote is joined by Chris Emma -- Bears reporter and writer for 670TheScore.com -- to discuss wide receiver Chase Claypool calling 2023 "the biggest year" of his life (02:14), and the Bears and tight end Cole Kmet reaching an agreement on a four-year, $50-million contract extension on Wednesday (10:54).
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Bears 2023 Training Camp is finally here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a ton to react to as things get going at Halas Hall. Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus both spoke. Did they have any real news to share? Justin Fields, alongside his newest weapon DJ Moore, also offered some opening day thoughts. The 3rd year QB is doubling down on his desire to be the first Bears QB to pass for 4,000 yards! And what was up with Chase Claypool going on the PUP list for about 24 hours the day before camp got underway?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer sift through any news we got as Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus spoke to the media on the opening day of Bears Training Camp.
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Justin Fields spoke to media as Bears training camp opened and double down on his desire to be the first Bears quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards in a season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the young QB's lofty goals. Plus, why was Chase Claypool on the PUP list for like...24 hours?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to Justin Fields saying he turned down the opportunity to be on the next season of Netflix's "Quarterback" show. Is that a smart decision by Fields? Plus, we heard from Ryan Poles about the possibility of adding another edger rusher before the season. Do the guys think the team is hinting at a move soon?
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Our own Dan Wiederer discussed his deep-dive Chicago Tribune story about Bears president Kevin Warren with Dan Bernstein & Leila Rahimi on Chicago's 670 The Score.
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From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Host Mark Grote opens the first episode of The Daily Score by reacting to the Bears placing wide receiver Chase Claypool on the PUP list just days before the start of training camp (02:54), improvements quarterback Justin Fields made this offseason (11:26), and Cubs radio broadcaster Pat Hughes being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (17:02). Hosted by Mark Grote, The Daily Score is your one-stop shop for everything Chicago sports, featuring the biggest sports news from the city everyday, plus clips from your favorite The Score podcasts and shows. Follow wherever you get your podcasts.
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It's our final episode before 2023 Bears training camp begins! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a big picture look at the Bears in this one. Dan wrote a deep-dive story for the Chicago Tribune on Bears president Kevin Warren and the expectations he's setting inside Halas Hall. Could his attention to detail and grand vision lead the Bears into an era of consistent winning not experienced in decades? Also in this episode, Justin Fields has offered up his Top 5 rushing quarterbacks of all-time...and he's already got himself on the list?!
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue looking into Dan's deep-dive story about Bears president Kevin Warren. Warren is already showing us some key characteristics which were missing inside the Bears top front office job. Plus, one source of Dan's believes Kevin has what it takes to wake a sleeping giant in the Bears franchise.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into some aspects of Dan's deep-dive story in the Chicago Tribune about Kevin Warren. It sounds like Warren is setting an incredibly high bar for the franchise - maybe too high of a bar?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Justin Fields ranking himself inside the top 5 of all-time running QBs. Is he already worthy of such an honor or does he need to show us more?
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As we countdown to Bears Training Camp, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a few items to mull over. Jaylon Johnson now has an official agency representing him. Does this change things in what is an important contract season for him? And what about Cole Kmet, who's also on a contract year? Plus, Virginia McCaskey and '85 Bear Steve McMichael are semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The guys discuss the credentials for the two historic Bears figures. There's also a discussion to be had about the hazing scandal at Northwestern. Might Pat Fitzgerald find a home in the NFL after being ousted as the school's football coach? Come for all of this, stay for Dan's story about golfing with some random Bears fans!
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Jaylon Johnson now has official agency representation. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder if this changes anything as Johnson enters an important contract year with the Bears.
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It's been announced that Virginia McCaskey and '85 Bear Steve McMichael are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer walk through some of the credentials for each, who both have important places in both Bears and NFL history.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer some of their thoughts on the hazing scandal at Northwestern which resulted in longtime football coach Pat Fitzgerald being fired. Could Fitz find a place in the NFL?
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From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here): Brian and Carl look at how much of the Bears success falls on Justin Fields, the suatuation around Jordan Love in Green Bay and how he compares to Aaron Rodgers.
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Dan Wiederer has a special treat for this episode: veteran Bears reporter Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times joins the pod! Dan picks Mark's brain on all the hot topics from this Bears' offseason. Was Kevin Warren a good hire? Are the Bears going to end up with a stadium in Arlington Heights? Is Ryan Poles handling the general manager job the right way? And how about what Justin Fields needs to show everyone in the 2023 season?
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Special guest Mark Potash tells Dan Wiederer what he thinks of the Bears hiring Kevin Warren as team president.
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Dan Wiederer and special guest Mark Potash discuss the job they think Ryan Poles has done with the Bears so far. Does Potash think he's taking things in the right direction?
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Dan Wiederer and special gust Mark Potash go over what each of them believes they need to see Justin Fields do this season to prove to everyone he is THE guy.
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The new Bears stadium saga continues! Kevin Warren spoke publicly at a forum in Arlington Heights. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what came out of that meeting and what the play for Warren is here. Also this episode, the guys continue their look at every position group for the 2023 Bears. It's the offense's turn this time. Of course, much of the discussion center's around one question: How much will Justin Fields improve this season? Finally, it's another edition of our new favorite segment, "What you doin' man?"
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer address the latest development in the Bears new stadium saga, as Kevin Warren spoke at a public forum in Arlington Heights.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer continue their breakdown of the position groups for the Bears. It's the offenses turn this time.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer play their new favorite game, "What you doin' man?" This time, the subject of the segment is a tweet from a Bears blogger, which caught Dan's eye...
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take time during the NFL's dead period leading up to training camp to take a hard look at each position group for the Bears. The defense is up first. Have parts of this group been neglected? Was it wise to spend so much on the linebacker corps? And can you name a safety on this team not named Eddie Jackson or Jaquan Brisker?
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The Bears biggest expenditures in free agency was at linebacker. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss whether or not the team has overrated the position.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer focus on the Bears defensive line, which looks to so far still be incomplete.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the Bears current defensive backfield. While corner looks to be in better shape in 2023, the safety group is looking like it doesn't have much depth at all.
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The Bears have concluded mandatory minicamp and are headed for the NFL dead period which leads to training camp. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a hard look at Justin Fields in this episode. What did they see from Fields during the limited time media was allowed at practice the last few weeks? It's clear the fanbase will be riding a massive wave of emotions once camp gets here as everyone reacts to a whatever Fields did on a given day. And what did Matt Eberflus say he's looking for from QB1? On the defensive side, some key veterans explained what they feel has been different during practice this offseason. Plus, Teven Jenkins has apparently been doing some new workouts he hopes will help keep him healthier during the season.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear what Bears defenders Justin Jones and Eddie Jackson had to say about the vibes during practices so far this offseason. What's really different from last year?
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New Bear DeMarcus Walker spoke during minicamp and used some colorful language while speaking on what happened with the Bears last season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what he brings to the table, plus what Teven Jenkins has been doing in an effort to stay healthy during the upcoming season.
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Justin Fields apparently has some things to work on during the NFL dead period. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what Matt Eberflus himself said he's looking for from Fields. Also, it's clear once training camp arrives the wave of emotions from Bears fans on a daily basis reacting to how Fields looks on a given day will be wild.
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The Bears have started mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall. And while all players are in attendance, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't have all good news. Chase Claypool continues to miss practice with an injury. How significant is this missed time for him? And how is Justin Fields coming along as he learns the appropriate time to use his running ability? Also in this episode, Justin Jones is lighting an early fire on the Bears-Packers rivalry! Plus, new Bear Nate Davis met the media for the first time.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss some of what we learned from the first day of Bears minicamp at Halas Hall.
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Chase Claypool has missed practice time in recent weeks due to an apparently injury he's working through. While Bears coaches insist it's nothing to be overly concerned about, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how significant it is that Claypool is missing this time working with Justin Fields and the offense.
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The NFC North is looking to be a weaker division in 2023. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look at the optimism around the Bears and the odds they could turn things around enough to Take the North.
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It's early in the offseason program, but that isn't stopping David Haugh and Dan Wiederer from taking a look at some of the notable traits DJ Moore is bringing to the Bears offense in this new episode. Plus, what is Luke Getsy emphasizing at this point in OTAs? And we have to talk about key free agent signee Nate Davis arriving at OTAs, after missing the first two sessions. Finally, what was a certain NFL Network analyst thinking when he precited 12 wins for the Bears in 2023?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take a look at the impression DJ Moore has been making early in the offseason program.
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Luke Getsy spoke at OTAs about what this period of the offseason is like for the offense. David Haugh and Dan Weiderer discuss what is real and not real about what we're seeing in these no-contact practices. Also, an important offseason signing has arrived at OTAs...
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer introduce a new segment, 'What are you doin' man?' after a NFL Network analyst picked the bears to win 12 games in 2023.
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Hey so what is the deal with the Bears apparently taking meetings with cities besides Arlington Heights as they look for a new stadium location? David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the latest. Is this just a small speed bump on a long road to Arlington? As for on-the-field news, Jaylon Johnson is now in attendance at OTAs. Why is he saying he chose to miss the first couple weeks? All this and more in another packed episode.
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After news broke the Bears are now apparently no longer considering just Arlington Heights for their new stadium location, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how genuine the Bears are about seeking other locations.
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The Bears best corner, Jaylon Johnson, has returned to Halas Hall for OTAs after missing the first two sessions. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over whether there is any lingering concern over the fact Johnson chose to miss those other OTAs.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over some other key Bears who are back practicing during OTAs. This includes Eddie Jackson, who is coming off of an injury from 2022, and new guard Nate Davis.
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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz Siddiqi & Zach Rizzuto tell you which players to target and avoid on the Vikings and Bears. Who will step up for the Vikings behind Justin Jefferson? How will the Bears backfield shape up?
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Apparently the Bears are no longer focusing solely on Arlington Heights for the possible location of a new stadium. Naperville has entered the picture. Our own Dan Wiederer spoke about this development on 670 The Score's Bernstein & Holmes show in Chicago.
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OTA round two is here! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the continued absence of Jaylon Johnson, who has now said he will be at the next OTA. How concerning is this situation, if at all? Plus, Kyler Gordon says he feels much more comfortable as he prepares for his second season in the NFL, after an up-and-down rookie year. And how about these new kickoff rules? Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower chimes in.
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The Bears top corner, Jaylon Johnson, was again absent at OTAs, but says he will be next time. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder how much him not being in attendance for the first couple weeks matters.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look a little closer at any progress being made by the Bears first draft pick from 2022, Kyler Gordon, who seems more comfortable as he prepares for his second season.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to what Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower had to say about the NFL's new kickoff rules.
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From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): Bears legend Doug Plank tells host Bret Boone how things changed in Chicago when Mike Ditka was brought in and how the way in which he coached the team had them willing to sacrifice anything for each other and the organization.
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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), hosts Andrew Fillipponi and Danny Parkins change their tune on an NFC East team, someone is still skeptical of the Dolphins, they chat about the weird state of the two NFC North rivals who play this weekend, and more! 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-Packers week is here once again and Justin Fields could be playing! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer update the health of Fields, plus the guys explain why they think Bears fans might actually miss Aaron Rodgers once he's gone. They also can't have a Bears-Packers discussion without on some (not-so-pleasant) memories Rodgers has provided during his 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
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer explain in this segment why Aaron Rodgers' passion for the Bears-Packers rivalry is a reason they think Bears fans will miss him once he's gone. 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-Packers week is here once again and Justin Fields could be playing! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer update the health of Fields, plus the guys explain why they think Bears fans might actually miss Aaron Rodgers once he's gone. They also can't have a Bears-Packers discussion without on some (not-so-pleasant) memories Rodgers has provided during his 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
It's time for predictions and key numbers for Bears vs Packers in this segment. David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski all have similar views for how the game goes if Justin Fields plays, but only one of them is willing to predict a Bears win. 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
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a take for Bears fans in this discussion: you'll miss Aaron Rodgers once he's gone. The guys discuss Rodgers' passion for the Bears-Packers rivalry and some (not-so-fond) memories of Rodgers versus the Bears. 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
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what is important for Justin Fields in the rest of this Bears season, plus what Fields might have learned from being on the sideline against the Jets. 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
David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a lot to get to after the Bears loss to the Jets. In this episode, the guys update injury news to key players, including Justin Fields, Darnell Mooney and Eddie Jackson. They also have a discussion on how the Matt Eberflus HITS principle is holding up during what's become a rather tough season and look ahead briefly to the Packers.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Matt Eberflus's HITS principle as the Bears continue trying to work out of what is now a five-game losing streak.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer briefly look ahead to the Bears next opponent: the Green Bay Packers, who have had their own struggles this year and are now dealing with an injured Aaron Rodgers.
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The Bears walked away from the loss to the Jets with more injures to key positions, including WR Darnell Mooney who is expected to miss the rest of the season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the impact of Mooney's injury, along with the others who are expected to miss time.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears 31-10 loss to the Jets. This one not only saw Justin Fields miss the game with his shoulder injury, but almost saw backup Trevor Siemian have to miss with his own injury AND brought additional injuries to Eddie Jackson and Darnell Mooney.
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The long holiday weekend isn't preventing us from dropping episode 30 on Black Friday! In this episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss every aspect of the should injury Justin Fields suffered against the Falcons, the candor with which he spoke about it, whether they believe he should try to play through it, and so much more. Happy Thanksgiving!
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer tie up a few loose ends before the Bears game against the Jets on Sunday.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer predict the winner of Bears @ Jets, plus go over some of Dan's key numbers for the game.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the significance of Justin Fields' shoulder injury and whether or not they think he should attempt to play through it against the Jets.
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From the "Upper Hand Fantasy" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Faraz & Zach share their quarterback rankings for Week 12, including Tua coming off a bye, Lamar Jackson against the Jaguars, Justin Fields dealing with an injury and more. Can Justin Herbert deliver again for you? Should you start Jimmy G or Geno Smith? Can Taylor Heinicke rack up points in a nice matchup?
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Once again, we've got a TON to discuss about this 3-8 Bears team! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are here to offer the latest they have on Justin Fields' shoulder injury, plus what Matt Eberflus said about it on Monday. Should they consider resting Fields against the Jets regardless? The guys need to get into the good AND bad of what they saw from Fields in the game, plus what they thought of some of the play calling towards the end by Luke Getsy. All this and SO much more in this latest episode...
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Justin Fields came down with an injury to his shoulder against the Falcons. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the fallout from his injury, if they think he will play against the Jets, what Matt Eberflus said about it and more in this segment.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down every aspect of Justin Fields' performance in the Bears loss to the Falcons.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer conduct their weekly exercise where they imagine how we'd be looking at this Bears game should the final result have been flipped.
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From the "1st & Pod" Show (Subscribe Here) - The guys look at what the Giants could do in the off-season at the QB position, Nick Sirianni's press conference and more!
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Oof. Another tough loss for the Bears, this time 27-24 to the Falcons in Atlanta. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer bring you their postgame takeaways, which this week includes concern for the health of Justin Fields. Fields was clearly in pain after taking several big hits during the game. Plus, producer Adam Studzinski has a good meatball rant for us!
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From the "1st & Pod" Show (Subscribe Here) - Andrew and Zach look at the close AFC East playoff race, the future of the Rams, if there is Kansas City Chiefs fatigue and more!
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From 'Peachtree Football' (subscribe here), host Beau Morgan gives you some interesting numbers while comparing Justin Fields and Marcus Mariota as pocket passers.
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From the "Upper Hand Fantasy" (Subscribe Here) - Faraz & Zach discuss David Montgomery's fantasy prospects as he becomes the bell cow in the Chicago backfield after Khalil Herbert's injury. Can him and Justin Fields both get theirs on the ground?
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Who woulda thought the Bears would be 3-7 yet we still have a TON to cover. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer do their best to get to everything in this episode. the man who drafted Justin Fields (Ryan Pace) will be in the building in Atlanta, predictions for the game against the Falcons, reflecting on Jaylon Johnson's week, a former Bears/current Falcons draft, and or so much more!
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After Jaylon Johnson had himself an interesting week, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go on a deep dive on the interactions Jaylon has had with the media and the importance of the relationships players build with the media.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the fact that Ryan Pace, the former Bears GM who now is an executive for the Falcons, will bein the building on Sunday watching the quarterback he drafted (Justin Fields) play for the Bears.
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There are a LOT of former Bears players/coaches/executives on the Falcons. Obviously, David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski need to have their own special draft of former Bears who are now on the Falcons!
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From the "In the Huddle" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Carl and Baldy highlight Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears coaching staff for stepping their game up in recent weeks. The guys then turn their focus to Green Bay's game plan for how to stop Derrick Henry before breaking down the Jets going from worst to first in team defense along with the Cowboys recent struggles.
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From "The Best Football Show" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Bears' quarterback Justin Fields has started to elevate his game. How close is he to replicating the style of play of Eagles' QB Jalen Hurts?
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From the "Upper Hand Fantasy" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Faraz & Zach finish off their waiver wire pickups for Week 11 with a look at Cole Kmet, Treylon Burks, Darius Slayton, Nico Collins and more. What can Trey McBride do in the absence of Zach Ertz rest of season?
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Who would have thought a 31-30 loss to the Lions could spark so much debate?? In this episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a thorough discussion on why they believe the loss to the Lions was a bad one, even if it means the Bears end up with a better draft position. Plus, we acknowledge the most important thing is Justin Fields showing he can be a franchise QB, but there has to be a minimum bar as this team builds for the future...
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a thorough discussion on what matters most for the future of the Bears.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go through their weekly breakdown of Justin Fields' game. The QB had another standout game, but he also had one costly mistake we need to discuss.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer do have some non-Justin Fields topics to discuss, including a missed PAT by a good kicker and Jaylon Johnson (while playing hurt) allowing some key receptions.
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From the "1st & Pod" Show (Subscribe Here) - Andrew discusses if the Packers can turn the their season around, Mahomes being Mahomes, Chicago is cooking with grease and more!
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We're not here for the moral victories this week. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer explain why they think the Bears 31-30 loss to the Lions is a bad loss. Full stop. But don't worry, despite taking a tough L, Justin Fields continues to show he is a dynamic playmaker.
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From the "Cash the Ticket" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Are the Lions about to win their first road game under Dan Campbell or will the Justin Fields experience prevail? Valenti and Costa are locked in on the game and give you all the information you need on Cash the Ticket.
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Our own Dan Wiederer had a great back-and-forth about the Bears, Justin Fields and the importance of winning with Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel on 670 The Score's Parkins & Spiegel Show in Chicago.
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From the "1st & Pod" Show (Subscribe Here) - The guys dive into the Jeff Saturday hire with a story from Danny, if there is pressure on Justin Fields, the Giants easy schedule and more!
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The Bears have themselves a winnable game in week 10 as they welcome the Lions to Chicago. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer talk through all the top stories at Halas Hall this week, consider how the team will handle the national hype around Justin Fields, and predict who will win the game. Plus, why are some people even talking about the playoffs as a possibility for the Bears?
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In their two-minute drill segment, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer rapid fire on a number of topics, including whether or not it'd be a truly bad thing of Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy left the Bears after just one season.
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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski predict who will win the Bears-Lions week 10 matchup. We also find out one of Studz's bedrock NFL principles, which has to do with the Lions...
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer walk through the top stories of the week at Halas Hall as the Bears prep for the Lions.
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From the "Upper Hand Fantasy" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Faraz & Zach run through their quarterback rankings for Week 10, including a red-hot Justin Fields, a good matchup for Trevor Lawrence and Marcus Mariota on Thursday Night Football. Can Andy Dalton get it going for New Orleans? We also answer a very important question: Who is faster, Patrick Mahomes or Dak Prescott?
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From the "Reception Perception" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - No one had a better day on Sunday than Joe Mixon. His 5 touchdowns set a new Bengals franchise record in a blowout victory. Justin Fields set a record of his own, but fell short against the Miami Dolphins at home. Has Fields began to show us a bright future for Chicago? Tune in! Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well.
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The Bears lost to the Dolphins in week 9, falling to 3-6 on the season, but David Haugh and Dan Wiederer can't help but be wowed by the performance of Justin Fields, who broke Mike Vick's NFL regular season single game QB rushing record. The arrow continues to point up for Fields and the Bears offense.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have their normal "flip the score" exercise...but haven't Bears fans kind of already done that for us with the way they're reacting to how Justin Fields played?
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Let's face it, we know this is all you want to hear about right now. In this segment, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the performance of Justin Fields in the Bears loss to the Dolphins.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss some of the questionable calls, or non-calls, made in the Bears-Dolphins game.
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From the "Upper Hand Fantasy" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on the offense in Chicago, including the split between Khalil Herbert & David Montgomery, Chase Claypool's debut and Justin Fields' historic performance. Also, when are we going to be able to trust D'Andre Swift and can you depend on D'Onta Foreman going forward?
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From the "1st & Pod" Show (Subscribe Here) - Danny and Andrew concede how hard it is to predict which division will be good, if Aaron Rodgers is officially washed, the emergence of Justin Fields and more!
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer give you their initial reactions to the Bears 35-32 loss at home to the Dolphins. It was a game which saw Justin Fields once again continue to show progress, while the defense struggled for the second straight week after losing Roquan Smith.
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In this special episode, our own Dan Wiederer chats with author Tyler Dunne about his new book, "The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football."
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After eight weeks of underachieving football from the reigning NFL MVP, the Packers decided not to bring in help for Aaron Rodgers. Meanwhile the Bears and Vikings both added pass catchers of their own, while the Bears also sent out pro-bowl linebacker Roquan Smith. Tune in! Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well. Subscribe to Reception Perception! Follow the guys on Twitter @JamedDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!!
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SHEESH. Ok. What a wild week (again) for the Bears. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer recap everything that happened off the field for the Bears, as they traded away Roquan Smith and brought in Chase Claypool. How have the players reacted to the various players coming and going? Plus, oh yeah, the Bears play the Dolphins this week. We should probably talk about that.
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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski offer their predictions for Bears vs Dolphins in week 9. Dan also has his key numbers for the matchup.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer what they think about WR Chase Claypool, who the Bears traded the Steelers a 2nd round pick for this week.
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After a crazy couple of weeks for the Bears, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how the team has handled the various trades and what it will take for them to focus the rest of the season.
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Faraz & Zach dive into their quarterback rankings for Week 9 with Kyler Murray balling out, Justin Fields looking good and adding a new weapon to the offense and Trevor Lawrence in a solid spot. We also answer the question we all thought we would ask going into the season: Tom Brady or Andy Dalton? Subscribe to Upper Hand Fantasy! Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy
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Faraz & Zach break down all the relevant fantasy information after a wild trade deadline saw several players switch teams, including a pretty solid landing spot for Nyheim Hines. Is T.J. Hockenson ready to break into the top 5 tight ends? How much will Chase Claypool help out the Bears and where will his targets go in Pittsburgh? They also touch on Jeff Wilson, Chase Edmonds and Calvin Ridley. Subscribe to Upper Hand Fantasy Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are back for another special episode. The Bears made another trade deadline splash, trading a 2nd round pick for Chase Claypool from the Steelers. The guys talk over that move, more fallout from the Roquan Smith trade, and what GM Ryan Poles had to say about his trades.
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Which teams made theirselves better and which teams stayed quiet? Eliot's recap of deadline day in the NFL! Subscribe to The Best Football Show!
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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Justin Fields after a couple really good performances and where they see him in the quarterback rankings going forward. Subscribe to Upper Hand Fantasy Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy
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WHOA! The Bears made a blockbuster move as they traded LB Roquan Smith to the Ravens for 2023 2nd & 5th round picks, plus LB AJ Klein. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are here to give you their immediate reactions to this massive decision by GM Ryan Poles.
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Danny and Andrew react to the Bills win over Green Bay, Christian McCaffery's TD hat-trick, Cowboys RB controversy and more! Subscribe to 1st & Pod!
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears 49-29 loss to the Cowboys in Dallas. The loss shows us how far the Bears still have to go, as the defense was gashed all day. On the bright side, Justin Fields has made lots of obvious progress and had himself another solid game.
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Eliot lists off a handful of teams that he believes could make a last minute move before the trade deadline. Which players are still out there to make a move? Subscribe to The Best Football Show!
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It's been yet another wild week at Halas Hall as just a couple days after a resounding upset of the Patriots, the Bears traded DE Robert Quinn to the Eagles for a 2023 4th round pick. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the move and the possible fallout which could come from it. Also in this episode, the guys preview Bears @ Cowboys, give you some key numbers for the matchup and update the Justin Fields Development Meter.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer haven't brought up the patented Justin Fields Development Meter in a few weeks. After Fields' performance in the Bears Monday night win over New England, the needle is moving...
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The Bears got that shocking win over the Patriots last Monday. The Cowboys bring a different challenge this week. Does anyone on the pod think the Bears can pull off another stunning win?
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The Bears traded DE Robert Quinn to the Eagles this week for a 2023 4th round pick. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the move and the possible impacts of it.
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Faraz & Zach discuss the Bears' backfield and what you should be doing with David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert. Can Herbert force his way into a 1A split? Subscribe to Upper Hand Fantasy Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy
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Eagles' general manager Howie Roseman continues to show that he's trying to win a super bowl this year after making a trade to the Chicago bears Wednesday for veteran defensive end Robert Quinn. Plus, who has the top 5 defenses in the NFL right now? Subscribe to The Best Football Show!
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Where the hell did that come from?? Not many were picking the Bears to beat the Patriots on Monday Night Football. Even fewer could have predicted the Bears to blow them out. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are here with a complete breakdown of the 33-14 resounding victory that also saw Justin Fields have what was likely his best game as a pro.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer breakdown the butt whoopin' that was the Bears victory over the Patriots. Then, along with producer Adam Studzinski, they hand out some game balls.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer breakdown the Bears QB play after every game. After a such complete victory against the Patriots, Justin Fields walks out having had likely his best overall game in the NFL.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have their usual "flip the score" exercise, but after such a thorough win by the Bears there isn't a ton negative to point out. However, David does believe that we would have looked at what GM Ryan Poles said before the game differently have the Bears not won...
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Faraz & Zach recap the action from Monday Night Football between the Patriots and Bears and dissect the latest trade and injury news, including James Robinson to the Jets, Deebo Samuel's hamstring and Matt Ryan being benched for Sam Ehlinger. Subscribe to Upper Hand Fantasy! Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy
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Our own Dan Wiederer spoke with Dan Bernstein & Laurence Holmes on 670 The Score in Chicago about the Bears Monday night game against the Patriots.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer bring you their weekly game preview, this time getting set for the Bears to play on Monday Night Football against the Patriots in New England. The guys recap what's already been an interesting week at Halas Hall, predict the winner, and listen in to some of the heaping praise Bill Belichick had for the Bears this week. He does know the Bears are 2-4...right?
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As always for the pregame pod, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have some key numbers you need to know. Plus, along with producer Adam Studzinski, they predict the outcome of Bears-Patriots.
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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick heaped on the praise for the Bears in one of his press conferences this week. As David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss, that's not really uncommon for Belichick...
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Bears head coach Matt Eberflus was pressed in a press conference this week for the way he evaluates Justin Fields, but seemingly refused to do so. How do David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the way Eberflus approached that line of questioning?
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Take The North's David Haugh spoke with Khari Thompson of the 1st and Foxborough Audacy podcast so the pair could preview the upcoming Bears-Patriots Monday night game.
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It's a special episode of Take The North as former Chicago Tribune Bears reporter Rich Campbell joins David Haugh and Dan Wiederer for an extended conversation on the current state of the Bears. This includes Rich's thoughts on Justin Fields through six games this season.
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Part 2 of David Haugh and Dan Wiederer welcoming former Chicago Tribune Bears reporter Rich Campbell to the podcast.
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Part 1 of David Haugh and Dan Wiederer welcoming former Chicago Tribune Bears reporter Rich Campbell to the podacast.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look around the NFC North a bit after the Bears did not play on Sunday. The Packers do not look like themselves, while the Vikings took control of the division with a win. If the Bears can get themselves together next season, might there be an opening to...take the north??
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Well...the Bears lost ugly. Again. This time it was 12-7 to Washington on Thursday Night Football. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break it all down as they analyze a rough night for Justin Fields, help producer Adam Studzinski with his angst in a Bears therapy session, and try to find just a little bit of positivity in this mess.
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Our producer needs help after the Bears loss to Washington. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer some soothing words as producer Adam Studzinski looks to work past his angst.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer, as always, look closely at Bears QB1 Justin Fields. The hope was Fields would build off his game against the Vikings. While there were flashes, those plays remain just that...flashes.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer do their "flip the score" exercise as they look for positives in the Bears 12-7 loss to Washington.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are here with their full Tuesday game recap, just a bit later than usual. In this episode, the guys discuss whether we're allowed to call the Bears loss to the Vikings a "moral victory," look at how much (if any) real progress Justin Fields made in the loss and look ahead to the Bears next game on Thursday Night Football against Washington.
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The Bears lost a close game to the Vikings in week five. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go back and forth on whether losing a close game where your young QB plays well can be called a "moral victory."
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer conduct their QB1 segment, taking a close look at how Justin Fields performed in the Bears loss to the Vikings.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer predict the outcome of the Bears-Commanders Thursday night tilt. It turns out, the guys are split on who wins the game...
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have their initial thoughts on the Bears 29-22 loss on the road to the Vikings. A game which started looking like a blowout by the Vikings ended up coming down to the wire, with the Bears lack of talent at key positions being the main difference.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a complete preview of the Bears week five game on the road against the Vikings in their 17th episode. Does anyone on the pod think the Bears win this one? Plus, the screaming back and forth about Justin Fields is already growing to a fever pitch and the season is barely a quarter over. Can the city make it through this season??
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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski predict who they think will win the week five game between the Bears and Vikings. Spoiler alert: nobody thinks it's the Bears.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go through a few of their final thoughts ahead of Bears @ Vikings in their Two Minute Drill segment.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a lot to discuss after another busy week at Halas Hall. That includes the way that Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy has talked about Justin Fields to the media. Getsy said this week he doesn't think that Fields has had a rough month...is Getsy in denial or is he trying to have his QB's back as Fields develops?
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Take The North co-host Dan Wiederer spoke with Mike Mulligan and David Haugh on 670 The Score's Mully & Haugh Show in Chicago. The guys discussed what Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy has done to try to spark the Bears offense, the struggles of Justin Fields, and much more.
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They've reviewed the tape, now it's time for David Haugh and Dan Wiederer to discuss everything about the Bears 20-12 week four loss to the Giants. The line was bad, the quarterback wasn't as bad as last week but still has a lot to prove, the defense struggled to contain the run (again) and the Bears didn't score a touchdown as they fell to 2-2. Other than that everything is totally fine.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer do their weekly "flip the score" exercise, looking at what could have been winning plays had the Bears beaten the Giants. They also get a quick look ahead to the Vikings, who the Bears have up next.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer examine what all went wrong for the Bears during their loss to the Giants.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer lock in closely on the Bears QB1, Justin Fields, in this segment. They put a quick stop to any talk that he "made progress" against the Giants just because he wasn't as bad as he was against the Texans.
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Phew. That wasn't pretty. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears 20-12 loss on the road to the Giants.
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The Crew discusses the lack of appreciation for Cooper Rush on his Cowboys team and why Dad Prescott should not rush back, whether DaVante Adams made the best decision to leave Green Bay, who’s the best QB right now: Jalen Hurts or Tua Tagovialoa and which current player in the NFL reminds him most of himself now.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a lot to cover in the pod's 15th episode. The Bears are preparing to face the Giants, which brings an interesting look at what the Bears' front office and coaching staff COULD have been if they went in a slightly different direction this last offseason. Plus, the gang introduce the official Take The North Justin Fields Panic Meter, predict the game, and touch on so much more ahead of the Week 4 matchup.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer wonder what was up with Justin Fields during his press conference this week, where he was back to being rather curt with his answers after promising to being more open just a week before.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go over some eye popping numbers entering the Bears' Week 4 tilt against the Giants. They, along with producer Adam Studzinski, predict the game and introduce the official Take The North Justin Fields Panic Meter, where they decide just how good or bad the crew feels about QB1 at the moment.
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The Bears had a chance to hire Giants head coach Brian Daboll this offseason. They ended up going with Matt Eberflus. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer compare and contrast the decisions each team made this offseason as both hit the reset button on their coaches and front office.
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In a league where young receivers are becoming the focal point of their offenses quicker than ever, some are not quite up to the challenge. Josh Palmer's lack of separation is catching up with the Chargers while Darnell Mooney is seeing less and less targets in a run-happy Bears offense. Tune in! Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer try to find the balance between the good and bad, as the Bears beat the Texans in week 3, but the passing game and Justin Fields continue to struggle to find rhythm.
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Da Bears moved to 2-1 on the season in a 23-20 ugly win over the Texans in week 3. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer bring you all their thoughts on the game, which saw the defense continue to make strides and the run game be a strength once again...but quarterback Justin Fields still looks extremely uncomfortable. How do the Bears look at this win while knowing their most important player is having so many issues getting his rhythm?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer do their weekly "flip the score" exercise, taking a look at the Bears win over the Texans from the perspective of the Bears having lost. What plays would have done them in? Plus, they briefly look ahead to the next game against the Giants.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer deeply dive into the bad game Justin Fields had in the Bears win against the Texans. Were there any positives Fields can take away from his performance?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer their initial reactions to the Bears 23-20 win over the Texans. Justin Fields and the passing game struggled, but the defense came up with some key takeaways while Cairo Santos hit a walk off field goal...pretty much exactly how we thought it'd go, right?
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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and Adam Studzinski each offer their predictions for Bears vs Texans. The gang also have some keys for the game.
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Well. Justin Fields had an interesting week after making some seemingly innocuous comments following the Bears loss to the Packers in week two, which stirred up some of the fan base. The thing is...David Haugh and Dan Wiederer don't think Justin did anything wrong. Also in this episode, the guys preview week three: Bears vs Texans. The game brings the return of former Bears coach Lovie Smith to Soldier Field.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have a deep discussion about the comments Bears QB Justin Fields made after the loss to the Packers, which stirred up some fans. Did Justin do anything wrong?
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Former Bears head coach Lovie Smith is making a return to Solider Field as head coach of the Texans. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer reflect on Lovie's time in Chicago and some of the near-misses which could have led to a different end of his time in here.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer closely examine the 11 pass performance Justin Fields had in the Bears loss to the Packers.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer conduct their weekly Flip The Score segment, where they examine the game as if the score was the opposite of the outcome. Plus, they give a short look ahead to the Texans, who the Bears have next on the schedule.
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The Bears suffered a 27-10 loss to the Packers. As David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss in our 12th episode, it was a sobering reminder of just how far this team has to go...
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer believe they saw a lot of the Bears' flaws get exposed in the week two loss to Green Bay.
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Our own Dan Wiederer spoke with Dan Bernstein & Laurence Holmes on Chicago's 670 The Score about the Bears ugly 27-10 loss to the Packers in week two. The prevailing question seems to be: do the Bears trust Justin Fields? Fields threw just 11 passes in the loss.
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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski offer their predictions for Bears vs Packers. At least one of them thinks the Bears win...it's totally not the resident Bears fan.
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So...just how lopsided has the Bears vs Packers rivalry been? David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have some important numbers that really tell the tale.
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The first Bears vs Packers game of the season has arrived! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have all the information you need heading into the matchup, after the Bears got a surprise win while the Packers struggled in week one. Do the guys think the Bears can pull off a second straight upset? Are the Packers vulnerable? The guys predict the winner of the game and offer up some important numbers for you to know heading into the rivalry game.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have an in-depth look at the important things to know as the Bears prepare to face the Packers.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer closely examine how Justin Fields looked in the Bears win over the 49ers.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer work through an exercise Dan calls "flip the score," where they evaluate the Bears in a world where the outcome of the game was the opposite of what it was. So, in this case, how would we be viewing this game had the Bears lost to the 49ers?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react in full to the Bears season opening win over the 49ers.
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We've had time to fully review the film. Now, it's time for David Haugh and Dan Wiederer to give you their full thoughts on the Bears win over the 49ers. The guys tell you how important the win was for the culture of the team, give a complete analysis of Justin Fields' performance, and offer a brief look-ahead to the next game...against the arch rival Packers.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer their initial thoughts and give away some game balls after the Bears find a way to upset the 49ers, 19-10 in week one!
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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski give their predictions for who wins the week one matchup between the Bears and 49ers.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go through a few of their overall thoughts as the Bears get set for their first game of the season at home against the 49ers.
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It's time for our first game preview of the 2022 season! The Bears take on the 49ers in week one. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer go through all their thoughts on the game and give their predictions for who they believe comes out the winner. Plus, Dan came up with some over/unders for the Bears this season which are based on some of the team's history.
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Dan Wiederer created some over/unders for this Bears season, based on some Bears history. Him, David Haugh and producer Adam Studzinski go through each one and decide where they believe the team/player will fall by the end of the year. We also asked our followers on Twitter (@TakeTheNorthPod) to vote on these!
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Bears president Ted Phillips announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the season. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer...well...let's just say they've got some thoughts on his tenure with the Bears.
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David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski go around the horn and offer their predictions for the Bears season. How many wins? Who surprises? Who disappoints? Who will be team MVP?
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In the time since David Haugh and Dan Wiederer recorded their previous episode, Bears president Ted Phillips announced his retirement at the end of the season. The guys look back on his tenure with the team, which has...uh...some ups and downs to say the least. Dan has PAGES of notes he wants to unload! Also in this episode, David and Dan, alongside producer Adam Studzinski, give some predictions for the coming season, as Week One is here! Oh and we're starting a mailbag segment. Send questions to TakeTheNorthPod@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter (@TakeTheNorthPod).
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer offer up their first glance looks at the week one matchup for the Bears against the 49ers. It looks to be a tough one...especially looking at the 9ers defense.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears cutting their roster down to 53, then making further adjustments by adding a bunch of players through the waiver wire. The roster has been experiencing a ton of turnover this offseason.
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Here is Dan Wiederer's full interview with Bears quarterback Justin Fields. Stick around after for what Dan and David Haugh took away from the conversation with QB1.
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Episode 7 is a special one! We have an exclusive interview with Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who speaks one-on-one with Dan Wiederer. Dan and David Haugh talk in-depth about QB1 and what he had to say. But that's not all! Dan also was able to speak with offensive coordinator Luke Getsy! We pack all that into this episode, plus some takeaways from roster cut-down week, which saw Bears general manager Ryan Poles make some moves via the waiver wire.
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Dan Wiederer spoke recently with Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy about his new offense and relationship with Justin Fields. He reacts to what Getsy said alongside David Haugh.
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We get deep in the weeds on Bears quarterback Justin Fields, as David Haugh and Dan Wiederer try to figure out what from his 3 TD game against the Browns they think can carry over to the regular season. It's clear that despite the good game, he still has things to learn.
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The preseason has come to a close! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer breakdown everything we saw in the Bears preseason victory in Cleveland, which saw Justin Fields put up three first half TD passes. What do we think will translate into the regular season? And of course we need to address the latest Teven Jenkins rumors and the fact Roquan Smith did not play in this final tune-up game, after the coaches told us he would.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer get into what they liked in the Bears preseason win against the Browns. Also, Teven Jenkins is apparently still being shopped around the league, according to a couple NFL insiders...would it make any sense to trade him after he changed positions and has looked solid?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hand out their game balls for the preseason win over Cleveland. Plus, what players do the guys think are going to make the cut as the Bears trim their roster down to 53?
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Former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz was extremely critical of Justin Fields and the Bears offense this week. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer aren't sure that criticism is fair at this point in the season.
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Bears training camp has ended! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are getting ready for the final preseason game (which will see the Bears starters play the first half...is that good or bad?) and thinking about what we learned about this team and coaches during camp. Has the team reacted positively to head coach Matt Eberflus' HITS principle? Regardless, that's enough talk. Let's see how this team reacts as the season unfolds. Also in this episode, David and Dan react to Mike Martz's harsh criticism of Justin Fields.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have heard a LOT about Bears head coach Matt Eberflus' cornerstone HITS principle at this point. As the team finishes camp and prepares for the regular season, is this principle working?
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Bears (probable) starting left tackle Braxton Jones openly discussed a weakness of his, handling the bull rush, during a press conference this week. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss whether they think this is a bad thing...or was it something the tape told us anyway?
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It's just never simple for the Bears...in this episode David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the news over the weekend that Bears linebacker Roquan Smith has ended his hold-in, is now practicing, and intends to play out the last year of his rookie contract. All this after everything the past couple weeks surrounding him. We ponder, who are the winners and losers from this situation (for now)? David and Dan also discuss what we've learned about the Bears in the past week. Plus, somebody's son threw out a first pitch at Wrigley Field.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Bears rookie safety Jaquan Brisker's hand injury, along with how secretive new coach Matt Eberflus has been with injuries...he's play this even more close to the chest than John Fox did! Plus, Dan's son, Ryan, got to throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field this week!
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer, plus producer Adam Studzinski, go through what they believe they have learned about the Bears since their most recent preseason game. The defense is flying around, Teven Jenkins might have found a good position at right guard, and Luke Getsy seems to understand what he's dealing with!
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer dive into Bears linebacker Roquan Smith returning to practice. It appears contract negotiations between him and the Bears are over for the time being. Did general manager Ryan Poles get a W in his first big contract stand-off?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are back again and the Bears won again! Ok ok, it's just preseason, but the guys believe they are seeing signs of the team buying into their coaching. David and Dan also breakdown the minimal amount we saw from Justin Fields and the Bears' starters, give away some game balls, and talk over the latest on the Roquan Smith hold-in.
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Following their second preseason win against Seattle, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are seeing signs that Bears are being coached up properly and that players are buying in.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer dive into the small amount we saw from Justin Fields in the Bears second preseason game. Fields and the rest of the offensive starters didn't play much, but they did show some good things...and also some things they need to work on. Plus, Cole Kmet shows he's going to be a focus of the offense.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the latest on Bears linebacker Roquan Smith. Could the two weeks between the third preseason game and the regular season be the time a deal gets done?
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Ok...this Roquan Smith story just keeps taking more and more turns. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down the latest on the saga, as on Monday the NFL Management Council sent out a memo to teams saying a person by the name of Saint Omni, who is not by the NFLPA, has been calling teams on behalf of Smith...which is definitely not allowed.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss what they think of Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn's chances of making the team are. Plus, what is the deal with the Soldier Field turf, Dan makes another wide receiver prediction, and much more in this fast moving segment.
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Surprise! The second episode is here already! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer are back sooner than expected for their second episode, but there is just too much Bears news to discuss to wait. The Roquan Smith saga took another twist on Monday. And oh yeah, there was that first preseason game which needs to be broken down. Is Justin Fields making strides?
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer break down some of the key things they took away in the Bears. They especially dial in on the play of QB Justin Fields, who had some good and bad moments. They also hear from Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy, who provided some insight on Fields during his Monday press conference.
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Welcome to Take The North! In their first episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer introduce themselves, go over all the latest news surrounding linebacker Roquan Smith, discuss their thoughts on what Justin Fields is saying about his new offensive coordinator, and much more.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer do a deep dive on the latest news surrounding Bears linebacker Roquan Smith requesting a trade, as the team and him work through contract extension talks.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer introduce themselves and tell listeners what they can expect from this new Bears podcast.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Bears quarterback Justin Fields' comments to Peter King, saying he thinks Luke Getsy is the best QB coach he's ever had. Plus, kicker Cairo Santos had a brutally honest review of the current turf at Soldier Field.
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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”!
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