Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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  [FULL EPISODE] Can the Bears beat the Eagles with a backup QB? 26.09.2026 43min

  It's looking more and more like Bears third-string quarterback Case Keenum will be the starter against the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down everything they know. What type of game plan could head coach Ben Johnson dial up for the 38-year-old Keenum? And what challenge will Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's unit present? Also, the Bears have a new long snapper. What went so wrong in the first two weeks that forced the Bears to make a change?
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  Ozzy Trapilo continues to make remarkable progress 25.09.2026 8min

  Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss left tackle Ozzy Trapilo's continued progress as he seems to be extremely close to suiting up for a game. His injury recovery has been remarkable!
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  Case Keenum feels ready to play if needed 25.09.2026 8min

  Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear how confident Bears head coach Ben Johnson is in reserve quarterback Case Keenum, who could start against the Eagles on Monday.
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  Bears face big challenge on MNF with a backup QB 25.09.2026 5min

  Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the challenge the Bears will have against the Eagles on Monday as they likely turn to their third-string quarterback.
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  [FULL EPISODE] Is Case Keenum going to start against the Eagles? 24.09.2026 38min

  The Bears' quarterback situation for Week 3 is suddenly murky. Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol, which means third-stringer Case Keenum could be the starter against the Eagles. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote walk through everything they know. How much faith do the Bears have in Keenum if he has to start? Also in this episode, left tackle Ozzy Trapilo continues to make remarkable progress as he rehabs from his knee injury. When does he think he will be ready to play in a game?
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  Bears have faith in Tyson Bagent to fill in for Caleb Williams 23.09.2026 9min

  Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic discuss the faith the Bears have in backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to run their offense effectively while starter Caleb Williams is out.
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  Ben Johnson wasn't happy with the Bears' final 3 plays in loss to Vikings 23.09.2026 9min

  Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic break down Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments about the final three plays the team ran in the red zone in the closing seconds of a 9-3 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
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  Ben Johnson: Caleb Williams is 'week-to-week' with his hamstring injury 23.09.2026 8min

  Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic discuss the latest news on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' hamstring injury.
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  [FULL EPISODE] Caleb Williams avoids serious injury, is considered 'week-to-week' 22.09.2026 37min

  The Bears got good news when it comes to quarterback Caleb Williams, who left the game against the Vikings on Sunday with a hamstring injury. Williams didn't suffer a severe injury and is considered "week-to-week," head coach Ben Johnson said. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to talk through all that we know. When will we see Williams play again?
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  BONUS: Dan Wiederer talks latest on Caleb Williams' injury on 104.3 The Score 21.09.2026 16min

  Our guy Dan Wiederer joined his co-host Mark Grote and Leila Rahimi on 104.3 The Score in Chicago to react to the latest news about quarterback Caleb Williams' hamstring injury. It appears Williams has avoided a serious setback.
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  Bears beat themselves in many ways in loss to Vikings 21.09.2026 9min

  Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the non-Caleb Williams factors in the Bears' 9-3 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. There were many unforced errors for Chicago.
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  [FULL EPISODE] Caleb Williams leaves game with injury in Bears' 9-3 loss to Vikings 21.09.2026 28min

  The Bears lost a disastrous home game to the Vikings, 9-3, on Sunday. To make matters worse, quarterback Caleb Williams left the game with a hamstring injury. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their thoughts on a horrible day at Soldier Field.
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  Can the Bears defense show improvement this week? 19.09.2026 10min

  Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder if the Bears defense can find its footing against the Vikings in Week 2.
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  Predictions for Bears-Vikings 19.09.2026 5min

  Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict the winner of the Bears-Vikings game in Week 2.
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  What could be the Bears' game plan against the Vikings defense? 19.09.2026 9min

  Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dive into the how the Bears could be planning to attack the Vikings' blitz-heavy defense.
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  [FULL EPISODE] Bears preparing for 'mental war' against Vikings 18.09.2026 38min

  Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his staff believe it's going to be "mental war" when they face the Vikings on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down the Week 2 matchup in this episode. How is Johnson trying to avoid overthinking what Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores might do? Also, the Bears defense has to be better than it was against the Panthers. What's defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's plan to improve his unit? And can we expect tight end Colston Loveland to have any catches this week?!?
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  D'Andre Swift gets a pair of awards for his Week 1 performance 17.09.2026 6min

  Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss leftover topics coming out of the Bears' win in Week 1. That includes running back D'Andre Swift getting named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week!
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  How is Ben Johnson preparing for Brian Flores? 17.09.2026 9min

  Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to Bears head coach Ben Johnson explain how he's getting ready for the challenge that is Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
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  What makes Caleb Williams so hard to grade as a QB? 17.09.2026 8min

  Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the discourse about how to grade Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance against the Panthers.
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  [FULL EPISODE] Bears shift their attention to the Vikings 17.09.2026 38min

  The focus up at Halas Hall has shifted to the Vikings, the Bears opponent in Week 2. Of course, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are still marveling at that 59-point explosion by the Bears offense against the Panthers. What more can we expect against the Vikings? It will be a different test, as Vikings defense coordinator Brian Flores has a tough scheme to diagnose. How is Bears head coach Ben Johnson preparing for that test? Also in this episode, Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner had interesting perspective about grading quarterbacks after Pro Football Focus didn't have the best grade for quarterback Caleb Williams' performance against Carolina.