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Dan Wiederer joins the show to preview Bears final preseason game full 1350 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 01:55:11 +0000 0FkfEKBggbuH58q1FsZAlVcfKYcoFcga sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Dan Wiederer joins the show to preview Bears final preseason game Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepod
Dan Wiederer previews Bears final preseason game vs Chiefs (Hour 4) full 2611 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 01:57:04 +0000 3PBKd8qYIMTri74ISg96NJRYxZ7ATXJu sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Dan Wiederer previews Bears final preseason game vs Chiefs (Hour 4) Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavep
The Bears put on an offensive clinic against the Bills in their second preseason game. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down what they saw. How did quarterback Caleb Williams and the first-team offense look? Which backups played well? And do we think head coach Ben Johnson will play the starters against the Chiefs in the team's final preseason game? 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' ongoing left tackle competition. When the hell are they going to decide on a starter? 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bills backup quarterback (and former Bear) Mitchell Trubisky making his return to Halas Hall for a joint practice Friday. Trubisky is one of the few people who can relate to the spot that current Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is in. 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were impressed by the way the Bears defense held up against star quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills in a joint practice Friday, especially considering Chicago is without two of its best players on defense right now. 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
The Bears and Bills held a joint practice at Halas Hall on Friday ahead of their preseason game Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you all the details you need from a spirited afternoon. How did the Bears defense hold up against Bills quarterback Josh Allen? Was the Bears offense effective? Also in this episode, head coach Ben Johnson opens up about the timeline for getting quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense up the the high level of play he's used to. And what's going on with this left tackle competition?! 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
Mike Mulligan and Anthony Herron discussed the Cubs' 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday in Toronto and welcomed on Tribune reporter Dan Wiederer to preview the Bears' joint practice and preseason game against the Bills this weekend.
In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and Anthony Herron were joined by Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer to preview the Bears' joint practice and preseason game against the Bills this weekend. Later, Mully and Herron stressed the need for the Bears' starting offense to have a clean operation against the Bills on Sunday.
Mike Mulligan and Anthony Herron were joined by Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer to preview the Bears' joint practice and preseason game against the Bills this weekend.
From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote provide the latest details on the injury timeline for cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' decision to play their starters against the Bills on Sunday in their second preseason game. What do we want to see from quarterback Caleb Williams? 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote look into the Bears' left tackle competition. Theo Benedet has been getting reps with the first team this week — has he suddenly entered the chat alongside Braxton Jones and Ozzy Trapilo to possibly win the starting job? 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote provide the latest details on the injury timelines for Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. 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 head coach Ben Johnson has announced the team will be playing their starters against the Bills in their second preseason game. That means we will get our first look at quarterback Caleb Williams in the preseason. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news. What do we want to see from Williams and the offense? We also have an update on the injuries to cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. Plus, do we have a shake up in the Bears left tackle battle? 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
From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look at The Athletic's annual 'QB Tiers' list. Where did Bears quarterback Caleb Williams land this year? 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent's performance against the Dolphins in the team's first preseason game Sunday. 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look at The Athletic's annual quarterback tiers list. Where did Bears quarterback Caleb Williams land this year? 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine Bears defensive end Austin Booker's strong performance against the Dolphins in preseason action. He was definitely impressive, but he was impressive in the preseason last year too. What progress do we think he has made? 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
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer to share his takeaways from the Bears' 24-24 tie against the Dolphins on Sunday in their preseason opener.
In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer joined the show to share his takeaways from the Bears' 24-24 tie against the Dolphins on Sunday in their preseason opener.
From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The Bears and Dolphins tied 24-24 in their preseason opener Sunday at Soldier Field. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote walk through their observations from the game. How did backup quarterback Tyson Bagent perform? And what about a few of the rookies who got their first taste of NFL action? Later, The Athletic has released its annual quarterbacks tiers list. Where did quarterback Caleb Williams land on the list? Plus, Wiederer shares career news to close out the episode. 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
The Bears and Dolphins tied 24-24 in their preseason opener Sunday at Soldier Field. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote walk through their observations from the game. How did backup quarterback Tyson Bagent perform? And what about a few of the rookies who got their first taste of NFL action? Later, The Athletic has released its annual quarterbacks tiers list. Where did quarterback Caleb Williams land on the list? Plus, Wiederer shares career news to close out the episode. 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the dominant day the Bears defense had against the Dolphins in their joint practice. 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the up and down day the Bears offense, and quarterback Caleb Williams, had during their joint practice with the Dolphins. 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 president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey spoke to the media about the latest on the team's stadium project. They say the sole focus for a location remains Arlington Heights. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react...when is this thing actually getting done? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether fans and media will have patience amid the bumps as the Bears install a new offense and build it out. They also welcomed on Tribune reporter Dan Wiederer for a Bears report after practice ended.
David Haugh was joined by Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer to discuss the latest Bears storylines coming out of training camp.
In the second hour, David Haugh was joined by Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer to discuss the latest Bears storylines coming out of training camp. After that, Haugh wondered how good the Bears offense could be under head coach Ben Johnson's direction before sharing a few of his concerns with Chicago's defense.
From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): After a video of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams missing the net during a drill went viral, it's time to admit we've entered the "dumb" days of training camp. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what Williams said about the video and the reactions to it. It's all extremely silly. Meanwhile, where's Williams in his progress at camp? What are the coaches demanding of him? Plus, what do we make of the extremely physical practice the Bears held recently? Finally, reserve quarterback Tyson Bagent has been getting a lot of praise from coaches and teammates. 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' comments about a viral video showing him missing the net during a drill. This is all so stupid, really. 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss a recent Bears practice that was described by many media members as the most physical one they've seen from the organization in a long time. 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to the praise they've heard during training camp for Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. 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
The Bears held a joint practice with the Dolphins ahead of their first preseason game, and their defense was dominant. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the spirited practice. While it was great to see the progress the defense has made, the Chicago offense is still showing signs of inconsistency. How long will it take quarterback Caleb Williams to clean up his process? Also in this episode, team president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey spoke to the media Friday. They continue to emphasize they're focused on Arlington Heights for the new stadium project. When will this stadium actually be built? 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
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including quarterback Caleb Williams' performance in training camp.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including quarterback Caleb Williams' performance in training camp. Later, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to Williams' comments about the viral video of him missing the mark in a net drill at practice recently.
After a video of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams missing the net during a drill went viral, it's time to admit we've entered the "dumb" days of training camp. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what Williams said about the video and the reactions to it. It's all extremely silly. Meanwhile, where's Williams in his progress at camp? What are the coaches demanding of him? Plus, what do we make of the extremely physical practice the Bears held recently? Finally, reserve quarterback Tyson Bagent has been getting a lot of praise from coaches and teammates. 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
From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote turn their attention to the Bears' backup quarterbacks. Tyson Bagent has had a solid camp. Do we expect him to be the primary backup by the time the season starts? 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
From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the sloppiness we saw from the Bears offense at the team's Family Fest. 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear how Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower praised head coach Ben Johnson. 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the sloppiness we saw from the Bears offense at the team's Family Fest. 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
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote turn their attention to the Bears' backup quarterbacks. Tyson Bagent has had a solid camp. Do we expect him to be the primary backup by the time the season starts? 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
From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how rookie receiver Luther Burden III has been impressive since he returned to practice. 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
The Bears offense continues to show some sloppiness at training camp. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they've been seeing from quarterback Caleb Williams in this episode. Williams has shown signs of progress but is still playing with inconsistencies. Later, special teams coordinator Richard Hightower offers high praise for what he's seen from new head coach Ben Johnson. 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
In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to break down the biggest storylines as training camp continues; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears are breaking quarterback Caleb Williams down in order to build him back up; and Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to defensive end Montez Sweat's comments about new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme.
In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to break down the biggest storylines as training camp continues; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears are breaking quarterback Caleb Williams down in order to build him back up; and Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to defensive end Montez Sweat's comments about new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme.
In the Best of Mully & Haugh this week, former Cubs outfielder Bob Dernier joined the show to reflect on Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg's legacy after Sandberg passed away at 65; Score listeners called in to share their favorite memories of Sandberg; and Tribune reporter Dan Wiederer joined the show to discuss the latest Bears storylines as training camp continues
In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Dan Wiederer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to break down the biggest storylines as training camp continues; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears are breaking quarterback Caleb Williams down in order to build him back up; and Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to defensive end Montez Sweat's comments about new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme.
From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams described his own progress during training camp so far. 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
In the second hour, David Haugh pondered what the Cubs and White Sox will do as the MLB trade deadline looms Thursday at 5 p.m. After that, Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer joined the show to discuss the latest Bears storylines.