Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

WHOA! The Bears have made a massive trade to acquire All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the move. It comes at a big price, as the Bears are sending two first-round picks back to the Titans. Does this make the Bears legitimate Super Bowl contenders?

With the NFL trade deadline approaching, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder what type of move makes sense for these Bears. Could a trade for Chargers edge rusher (and former Bear) Khalil Mack work?

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has impressed a lot of people around the NFL with his play in recent games. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote consider how likely a run at MVP is for Williams.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to what Bears defensive end Montez Sweat had to say about the performance-enhancing drug violation that resulted in his two-game suspension.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat spoke Tuesday for the first time since his two-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's policy on using performance-enhancing substances. He took full responsibility for what happened, saying it was an accident. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear what Sweat had to say about the incident. Regardless of how the violation happened, Sweat needs to be better for the Bears going forward. Also in this episode, rookie tight end Sam Roush will be taking on a bigger role now that Cole Kmet is out for the season. What are the Bears expecting from him? And the NFL trade deadline is getting closer. Will the Bears make a big splash?