Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The first practice of Bears training camp is in the books. Was there anything surprising from what Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote were able to see on the field? Also, we got to hear from defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for the first time at camp. How is he evaluating the defense while they don't have pads on? We heard from quarterback Caleb Williams for the first time at camp as well. How much better does he understand head coach Ben Johnson now compared to last training camp?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss where the Bears left tackle competition stands as the team opens training camp.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear the way Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson discussed nickel corner Kyler Gordon's latest injury. Is Gordon on thin ice with this staff?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear some of what Bears head coach Ben Johnson had to say about quarterback Caleb Williams as the team opened training camp.

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?