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.
 
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[FULL EPISODE] Lincoln Riley talks Caleb Williams & his union with the Bears

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer 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.

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer share their impressions of receiver Rome Odunze from Bears rookie minicamp. Odunze is adding to an already remarkably unselfish receiver room.
 
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Rome Odunze is entering an unselfish receiver room

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph, the two who are most in charge of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' development, about how eager Williams is to learn.
 
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Caleb Williams is hungry to learn, according to his coaches

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer look into Bears rookie edge rusher Austin Booker's makeup as a prospect. During rookie minicamp, defensive coordinator Eric Washington shared what Booker's best traits are.
 
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Austin Booker is a raw and athletic edge rushing prospect

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer finally have time to tie up loose ends from Bears rookie minicamp! We continued to hear praise for quarterback Caleb Williams' work ethic as the rookies gathered at Halas Hall for their first practices. It looks like offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph will be the main two voices in Williams' ears as he learns how to be a professional quarterback. Plus, what did we learn about the other players the Bears drafted?
 
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[FULL EPISODE] Bears coaches continued to share high praise for Caleb Williams during rookie camp

The 2024 Bears schedule has arrived! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer comb through the highlights of what's currently graded as the third-weakest schedule in the NFL. Do we like the Caleb Williams era beginning at home against the Titans? What about the fact that the Bears won't play a divisional game until November?
 
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[FULL EPISODE] Lincoln Riley talks Caleb Williams & his union with the Bears

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