Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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?

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson is continuing to push the Bears to build a new stadium on the lakefront. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote just don't think it's realistic at this point.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams being on the cover of Madden!

Bears receiver Rome Odunze admitted he has a "new normal" after his foot injury last season. Does that raise a red flag for Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote?

We have clarification about what stadium conversations the city of Chicago was apparently having with the Bears. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson had to say on the matter. What about this is real and what's just postering? Meanwhile, the actual football team was at work for more practices during OTAs. Receiver Rome Odunze spoke for the first time this offseason. Is his foot 100%? Plus, quarterback Caleb Williams is the cover athlete for the new Madden! And we've got more media penalties during press conferences!