Take The North

The player the Bears drafted at No. 9 overall deserves more attention! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer spend time in this episode figuring out just how good of a weapon the Bears might have gotten when they picked Washington receiver Rome Odunze. It's been hard for us to find anyone who will say a negative word about him! Also in this one, a Steelers player indicated on a podcast recently that the team's special teams coach has pondered using quarterback Justin Fields as a kick returner. Uh, what? Finally, the latest news coming out about the reception of the Bears' lakefront stadium plan hasn't been positive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024 NFL schedule is likely to be released during the second week of May. The Audacy Original podcast It's Always Gameday In Buffalo chatted with one of the men who's at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy. This episode was recorded before the NFL Draft. It's one of our favorite episodes of the year! Sal Capaccio and Matt Bove are joined by NFL vice president of broadcasting Mike North for a discussion on the process behind making the NFL schedule, primetime game scheduling, how networks protect certain games, the Week 1 game in Brazil, the Thanksgiving/Christmas Day matchups and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer believe the Bears can make a smooth transition to new starting quarterback Caleb Williams based on what they've heard from a few of Williams' new teammates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from USC coach Lincoln Riley, who explained how his team's rocky 2023 season will help make new Bears and former Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams better in the long run. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to what USC coach Lincoln Riley had to say when asked about new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' drive to get better as a player. Williams "craves" feedback on ways he can improve, Riley said. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Reception Perception (subscribe here): In this clip, Matt Harmon and James Koh break down the Bears adding receiver Rome Odunze to an already loaded offense. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL Draft is over, and it's time for the Bears to dial in on making a smooth transition to new quarterback Caleb Williams. In this episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from an important voice who can help everyone know more about Williams: USC coach Lincoln Riley, who guided Williams in college. Riley recently spoke with the Chicago media about Williams' experience at Oklahoma before his transfer to USC. Riley also discussed how Williams handled his final season at USC, which didn't go the way Williams wanted. The guys also hear from NFL Draft analyst Joe Klatt, who broke down Williams as a prospect. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Bernstein & Holmes Show on 670 The Score to break down the Bears' five-man draft class. Are the Bears ready the attention and pressure that's about to come their way with quarterback Caleb Williams under center? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears have completed their 2024 NFL draft, and PHEW does it have potential to be a good one. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer reflect on the drafting of Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze in the first round. Williams brings with him an easy confidence, and did not flinch when asked about the high expectations and pressure he's facing. Meanwhile, it took some luck for the Bears to get Odunze. It's something this franchise has not had a lot of in recent years. The guys also offer some thoughts on the final three picks the Bears made in the draft: Karin Amegadjie, Tory Taylor & Austin Booker. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear a bit from Caleb Williams first press conference at Halas Hall as a Bear. Williams didn't balk when asked about the high expectations and pressure he has to begin his career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices