BONUS: Political reporter Geoff Buchholz talks Bears' mixed messages about their stadium plan
01/06/2026 | 15min
On Chicago's 104.3 The Score, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by WBBM political reporter Geoff Buchholz to discuss the Bears’ mixed messaging in their pursuit of a new stadium.
Jaylon Johnson has arrived at Bears OTAs
29/05/2026 | 7min
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is now at OTAs after he missed the first several weeks of the voluntary offseason program.
Ben Johnson is 'buying Luther Burden stock'
29/05/2026 | 8min
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's extreme praise for second-year receiver Luther Burden III.
Ben Johnson laid out his priorities for the Bears offense this season
29/05/2026 | 6min
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what Bears head coach Ben Johnson wants quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense to improve on in 2026. Plus, Williams made a few remarkable throws in OTAs.
[FULL EPISODE] Ben Johnson has high praise for Luther Burden during OTAs
28/05/2026 | 31min
We got our first look at the Bears on the field during the OTA period of the offseason — and got to hear from head coach Ben Johnson. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what we learned. A definite positive is that Johnson made it sound like quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense are in a better spot than they were last offseason. What still needs to be worked on? Also, Johnson had a ton of praise for receiver Luther Burden III. Is he in for a big 2026 season? And cornerback Jaylon Johnson has made his way to Halas Hall after being absent for the first phases of the Bears' optional workouts.
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote host Take The North, which covers the latest Chicago Bears news and storylines every week. The duo promises to bring you informed, compelling, honest and responsible analysis of all the latest topics surrounding Da Bears.