Dan Wiederer

Dan Wiederer is an award-winning writer who has covered the NFL since 2011 and the Chicago Bears since 2013. Wiederer also specializes in enterprise journalism and feature writing across all Chicago sports. He is the co-host of the popular Bears podcast “Take the North” and a regular contributor to 670 The Score and WGN.

Where should the Chicago Bears set the bar for 2024? What do we need to learn about Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze? A “true or false” look at post-draft talking points.

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True or false: Caleb Williams will be the most gifted quarterback ever to play for the Chicago Bears

June 6, 2024 at 9:11 a.m.

Where should the Chicago Bears set the bar for 2024? What do we need to learn about Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze? A “true or false” look at post-draft talking...

The Chicago Bears 2024 draft class is complete. Along with drafting quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 1, they added four more players they hope will make an impact.

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Who did the Chicago Bears select in the 2024 NFL draft? Meet the 5-player class.

June 6, 2024 at 9:11 a.m.

The Chicago Bears 2024 draft class is complete. Along with drafting quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 1, they added four more players they hope will make an impact.

Caleb Williams has always been about setting lofty goals and then driving to pursue them. Now he's asking the Chicago Bears to come along on that ride with zero fear of the pressure.

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Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze fearlessly vow to raise expectations for the Chicago Bears: ‘What’s the reason to duck?’

June 6, 2024 at 9:11 a.m.

Caleb Williams has always been about setting lofty goals and then driving to pursue them. Now he's asking the Chicago Bears to come along on that ride with zero fear...

After picking twice in the top 10, the Chicago Bears currently own only two more selections over the final 225 picks during the next five rounds.

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25 players the Chicago Bears could consider on Days 2 and 3 of the NFL draft

April 26, 2024 at 2:07 p.m.

After picking twice in the top 10, the Chicago Bears currently own only two more selections over the final 225 picks during the next five rounds.

Caleb Williams achieved his childhood goal of becoming the top NFL draft pick — and Chicago Bears fans' dreams of a franchise quarterback were reawakened.

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Caleb Williams is ready to roar after the Chicago Bears use the No. 1 NFL draft pick for their latest shot at a franchise QB

June 6, 2024 at 9:10 a.m.

Caleb Williams achieved his childhood goal of becoming the top NFL draft pick — and Chicago Bears fans' dreams of a franchise quarterback were reawakened.

The Chicago Bears will draft Caleb Williams with the top pick, then sit back to see how the board unfolds before they go back on the clock at No. 9.

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OK, then what? After likely drafting Caleb Williams at No. 1, here are 11 players the Chicago Bears might target at No. 9.

April 25, 2024 at 9:05 a.m.

The Chicago Bears will draft Caleb Williams with the top pick, then sit back to see how the board unfolds before they go back on the clock at No. 9.

Caleb Williams still has a lot to learn about Chicago. But he has learned enough about the Bears the last two month to see his NFL future coming into focus.

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On the eve of the NFL draft, Caleb Williams can see his future as a Chicago Bear: ‘I’m ready for the moment’

June 6, 2024 at 9:10 a.m.

Caleb Williams still has a lot to learn about Chicago. But he has learned enough about the Bears the last two month to see his NFL future coming into focus.

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles has few concerns about Caleb Williams, confident the USC QB has the leadership chops to complement his playmaking gifts.

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How Caleb Williams convinced the Chicago Bears he can rewrite their QB history: ‘I just like his cool under pressure’

April 22, 2024 at 7:06 a.m.

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles has few concerns about Caleb Williams, confident the USC QB has the leadership chops to complement his playmaking gifts.

The team is expected soon to unveil plans for a new stadium south of Soldier Field. But obstacles are in their way.

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As the Chicago Bears prepare to unveil their vision for a new downtown stadium, projects in other NFL cities could prove instructive

April 26, 2024 at 10:16 a.m.

The team is expected soon to unveil plans for a new stadium south of Soldier Field. But obstacles are in their way.

Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael was hospitalized Wednesday but was released by night's end, according to his publicist.

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Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael is back home after brief hospitalization

April 4, 2024 at 11:19 a.m.

Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael was hospitalized Wednesday but was released by night's end, according to his publicist.

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