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Bears training camp has arrived! That means Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are back at Halas Hall, where the head coach and general manager expressed their frustration over the latest injury for nickel corner Kyler Gordon, who is starting camp on the PUP list. Do they know when he will be back? Meanwhile, what progress does Ben Johnson hope to see from quarterback Caleb Williams? And how is the left tackle competition looking right now?

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Bears training camp is about to get fully underway! That means it's time for Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote to go back and revisit the questions we wanted the answers to before this camp got started. Did we get clarity on who will be playing left tackle? Do we see a clear vision for the rebuilt secondary? How will the pass rush be better? Do we now know the next frontier for quarterback Caleb Williams? One thing we know for sure...there will not be shovels in the ground for a new stadium before camp opens.

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are joined by The Athletic's Dan Wiederer to preview Bears training camp, breaking down the biggest position battles, expectations for key players, and what the next step is in Caleb Williams' development. They also discuss rookies to watch, including Dillon Thieneman, and identify a few under-the-radar players who could make a surprising impact this season.

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain joins Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote in this episode to go over the results of his annual Bears fans survey. One thing is extremely clear: fans are confident in the direction of the team, especially when it comes to the coach and the quarterback. Also, how do fans feel about the ongoing stadium situation? Later, Fishbain has a question for Wiederer and Grote. Which incredible play from the 2025 season should be the final play on the video montage before games at Soldier Field?!

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Ruthie Polinsky answer who they believe will be the Bears top receiving threat in the upcoming season

Dan Wiederer and Ruthie Polinsky answer who they believe will be the Bears top receiving threat in the upcoming season.

Dan Wiederer and guest host Ruthie Polinsky of CHSN discuss what aspects of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' development they are most intrigued by heading into the 2026 season.

Dan Wiederer and guest host Ruthie Polinsky of CHSN discuss if there is anything they believe Bears head coach Ben Johnson can do better in his second season leading the team.

Ruthie Polinsky of CHSN sits in for a vacationing Mark Grote for this one! Her and Dan Wiederer give each other a Bears pop quiz...three questions the other person has not prepared for. What areas would you like to see Ben Johnson improve in 2026? Which rookie are you most interested in watching? Who will be the Bears top receiver this season? That and a lot more in this episode!

It's a special occasion as this marks our 500th episode! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote begin by looking back a bit on the history of the podcast and thanking all of YOU for continuing to make this possible. also in this episode, the guys list off their own list of Top 10 NFL quarterbacks. Did Bears QB Caleb Williams make our lists? In other list news, Pro Football Focus produced a list of Top 10 NFL coaches...and Ben Johnson wasn't on it?!

The first five of Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote's list of Top 10 NFL quarterbacks.

The second five of Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote's Top 10 NFL quarterbacks.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Bears coach Ben Johnson not making PFF's list of Top 10 NFL head coaches.

It's a special occasion as this marks our 500th episode! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote begin by looking back a bit on the history of the podcast and thanking all of YOU for continuing to make this possible. also in this episode, the guys list off their own list of Top 10 NFL quarterbacks. Did Bears QB Caleb Williams make our lists? In other list news, Pro Football Focus produced a list of Top 10 NFL coaches...and Ben Johnson wasn't on it?!

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to NFL analyst Mark Schlereth's recent criticism of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Is it fair to call him a great playmaker, but not a good QB?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to NFL analyst Mark Schlereth's recent criticism of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Is it fair to call him a great playmaker, but not a good QB?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss which team they believe is the biggest threat to the Bears in the NFC North.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Tom Brady's high praise for his former teammate, current Bears guard Joe Thuney.

Dan Wiederer is back! He returns from his vacation alongside Mark Grote and the guys dive right into something that caught the attention of Bears fans. NFL analyst Mark Schereth said on The Stinkin' Truth podcast that he doesn't believe quarterback Caleb Williams is a good QB. The guys breakdown what they think Schlereth was right in his analysis - and also where they feel he missed the mark. Later, Wiederer and Grote take a look around the NFC North as training camp draws near. And Tom Brady had some high praise for Bears guard Joe Thuney.

Dan Wiederer is on vacation, so our friend Mark Potash sits in with Mark Grote for this one! The guys dive into a deep conversation on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Have we been too critical of him at times? What's fair criticism of Williams? Also, the guys play a game called "Is It Enough?" – specifically looking at the additions the Bears made this offseason. Did they do enough to improve their roster?

During their mailbag episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss whether rookie center Logan Jones can earn the starting job this year.

During their mailbag episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder how important this season is for Bears receiver Rome Odunze.

During their mailbag episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote take a look at the Bears linebacker room. Is there enough there for the Bears defense to be effective?

We got so many questions for our previous mailbag episode that we had to do a second one! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote tackle a wide range of Bears inquires. Will rookie center Logan Jones earn the starting job this season? Is it a make-or-break year for receiver Rome Odunze? How do we feel about the team's linebacker room? And, have we ever been kayaking on the Chicago River?

We got so many questions for our previous mailbag episode that we had to do a second one! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote tackle a wide range of Bears inquires. Will rookie center Logan Jones earn the starting job this season? Is it a make-or-break year for receiver Rome Odunze? How do we feel about the team's linebacker room? And, have we ever been kayaking on the Chicago River?

Things go completely off the rails when Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are asked if they think Nickelback is a good band.

During their mailbag episode, Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears defensive line. Is there a way to spin this group as more than just OK at best?

During their mailbag episode, Mark Grote and Dan Wiederer answer a listener question regarding the depth the Bears have in their secondary.

It's been awhile since we took questions from the audience, so that's exactly what Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote do in this one! Our listeners asked. Our guys answered. What are the chances Jedrick Wills wins the left tackle job? Do the Bears need better/more defensive back depth? Do we still feel good about the running back room? How do we feel about the band Nickelback?! That and more in this mailbag episode!

It's been awhile since we took questions from the audience, so that's exactly what Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote do in this one! Our listeners asked. Our guys answered. What are the chances Jedrick Wills wins the left tackle job? Do the Bears need better/more defensive back depth? Do we still feel good about the running back room? How do we feel about the band Nickelback?! That and more in this mailbag episode!

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The ongoing Bears stadium saga is making headlines yet again! Various reports indicate the team is working with Illinois lawmakers on crafting legislation which would help keep them in the state. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the latest pieces of news. The guys also hear from State Rep. Kam Buckner, who spoke with 104.3 The Score about the reports. In non-stadium news, we officially know the dates for Bears training camp, which will include two joint practices! Finally, Wiederer's son had quite the weekend with his Little League baseball team.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest developments in the ongoing Bears stadium project saga. It sounds like the team is beginning to work with Illinois on getting legislation together to stay in the state.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest municipality to come out with a proposal for a Bears stadium site. Can anyone make these proposals?!?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote like the fact that the Bears will take part in joint practices with two different teams during training camp.

The ongoing Bears stadium saga is making headlines yet again! Various reports indicate the team is working with Illinois lawmakers on crafting legislation which would help keep them in the state. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the latest pieces of news. The guys also hear from State Rep. Kam Buckner, who spoke with 104.3 The Score about the reports. In non-stadium news, we officially know the dates for Bears training camp, which will include two joint practices! Finally, Wiederer's son had quite the weekend with his Little League baseball team.

It's become more and more clear in the time since the Bears announced they're "moving forward" with pursuing a new stadium in Indiana that the team is far from making an actual decision. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Illinois state representative Kam Buckner, who spoke with WGN-TV. Where does Buckner think Illinois currently stands with the Bears? Also, the guys hear excellent insight from former NFL offensive lineman Terron Armstead, who spoke with Cassie Carlson on Fox-32, about the way that head coach Ben Johnson "weaponizes" the offensive line. And what does Armstead think of Bears left tackle Braxton Jones?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear former NFL lineman Terron Armstead explain for FOX-32 the way in which Bears head coach Ben Johnson "weaponizes" his offensive line. Also, what does Armstead think of left tackle Braxton Jones?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear State Rep. Kam Buckner explain on WGN-TV just how much the state of Illinois is still talking with the Bears about their stadium project.

It's become more and more clear in the time since the Bears announced they're "moving forward" with pursuing a new stadium in Indiana that the team is far from making an actual decision. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Illinois state representative Kam Buckner, who spoke with WGN-TV. Where does Buckner think Illinois currently stands with the Bears? Also, the guys hear excellent insight from former NFL offensive lineman Terron Armstead, who spoke with Cassie Carlson on Fox-32, about the way that head coach Ben Johnson "weaponizes" the offensive line. And what does Armstead think of Bears left tackle Braxton Jones?

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams told Chris Simms on his podcast, Chris Simms Unbuttoned, that he's grateful for his chaotic rookie season. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote remark on how Williams handled what happened that season and how he has responded under head coach Ben Johnson. Also in this episode, we keep hearing about how Johnson is a psycho. It's something players, including Williams, are embracing. And finally, Grote and producer Adam Studzinski get to play the game show that Wiederer has been teasing for weeks!

We continue to hear how Bears players are embracing head coach Ben Johnson's fierce competitiveness. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from quarterback Caleb Williams on this topic.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears quarterback Caleb Williams explain for Chris Simms why he doesn't regret the rookie season he had.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reflected on the Knicks' historic comeback win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, as Spiegel shared his experience of being in attendance for the epic contest. They also welcomed on Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to recap Bears minicamp.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to recap Bears minicamp. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed Cubs manager Craig Counsell's ejection in his club's 9-3 win against the Rockies on Thursday. Counsell had a good reason to be angry.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to recap Bears minicamp.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what they've seen from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in minicamp. Meanwhile, head coach Ben Johnson continues to be clear about what the Bears need from Williams.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote express their excitement for the potential rise of Bears tight end Colston Loveland, who seems to continue checking all the right boxes.

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): There's been way too much stadium talk recently. It's time for us to talk some actual football! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in Audacy NFL analyst Brian "Baldy" Baldinger to cover a ton of Bears topics. How long does he think it will take rookie center Logan Jones to take over the starting job? Who could end up winning the left tackle competition? And how exciting is the bond between quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson?

In the Best of the Bears, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the Bears announcing their board of directors has voted to advance its stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana; Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to react to the Bears taking a significant step toward moving to Hammond; and Rahimi, Harris and Grote opened the phone lines for Score listeners to sound off on the big news.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote continued to react to the Bears moving forward with building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana. After that, Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the show to discuss the Bears taking a significant step toward making Hammond their new home.