The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Will Bears hire a coach before a GM?

The Bears continue their ongoing search for a new coach and GM but it seems like they are honing in on the coach first with Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus being reported to already be a finalist. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Adam Hoge discuss the Bears and which candidates fans should be looking at as the search continues. They also break down if it means anything that Colts executive Ed Dodds withdraws his name from consideration for Bears GM.(1:00) - Ed Dodds withdraws his name from consideration. Does this mean anything?(6:35) - What is the Bears' process? Are they hiring the coach before the GM?(12:20) - Which candidates should fans keep an eye on for GM?(16:00) - Matt Eberflus might be a finalist already for the BearsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JJ Stankevitz on Colts coaching/GM candidates Eberflus, Dodds, and Brown

The Bears brass are interviewing any and everyone they can to fill their GM and head coach positions and one of the teams the Bears are looking into picking off from are the Indianapolis Colts. So returning to the podcast is JJ Stankevitz beat writer for Colts.com and former host of the Under Center podcast to discuss with Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro on GM candidates Ed Dobbs and Morocco Brown, and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.(3:50) - JJ compares covering the Colts vs covering the Bears(8:50) - Ironic that the Bears are picking off talent from former Bear executive Chris Ballard(18:20) - What is Chris Ballard like running the Colts(27:00) - Who is Matt Eberflus and why would he be a good head coach?(44:35) - Interesting ways the Colts have built their team to be playoff contendersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Postgame recap: Ranking George McCaskey’s performance in week 18

Time for a full post-game breakdown ladies and gents on the Bears' number one starter, George Halas McCaskey. George put up some crazy numbers with two long awkward pauses, three bad jokes, one of the most awkward transitions we've seen, and a key takedown of one of the great Bears in Olin Kreutz. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss McCaskey's game and if he's ready to be the leader the Bears need him to be going forward. BEAR DOWN!(1:20) -Initial reactions to McCaskey's performance in the clutch(14:20) -Has McCaskey put the right team around him to execute the "Game Plan"?(24:50) - George's strategy of questioning Olin Kreutz's character. "Let's see if it works out Cotton"(35:00) - Did George give up too much of the "Game Plan" by telling everyone his playbook, The Game Plan: The Art of Building a Winning Football Team by Bill Polian, sold everywhere books are sold?(45:00) - Who should be McCaskey's new head football coach?(55:00) - Has McCaskey looked over his film of past performances and learned from them?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Under Center Podcast: Bears fire Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace

In an official statement from the team, the Bears have relieved both general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy from their duties, and thus another era of Bears football is terminated. Ken Davis, David Kaplan, Adam Hoge, and Dave Wannstedt discuss the news and break down what they expect to happen for the next couple of days as the search for a new era of Bears football begins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Postgame recap: Season ends in the most Bears way possible

The season is officially over and boy was the last showing a one to remember. Or forget depending on how you look at it. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss the loss to the Vikings and how will the Bears change for the future. The guys also break down who stays and who goes between Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace as their end-of-season press conferences were announced by the Bears "will be announced at a later time". So yea, Bear down?(3:30) - Will the Bears fire anybody on Monday?(9:40) - Matt Nagy goes out his way in the final game of the season(15:50) - Should Matt Nagy have played the younger players as the season started to end?(26:40) - Has it been hard for Matt Nagy, knowing he could be fired?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Fields will miss final game of the year due to COVID protocol

The Bears' final game of the year is a matchup against the division-rival Vikings and it would have been nice to get one last look at Justin Fields though but he's entering the league's safety protocol and will miss the last game. Ken Davis and Adam Hoge discuss the Bears' plan for the final game and they break down what will become of Matt Nagy after the game as he preps to potentially coach his last game for the Bears.(2:40) - Justin Fields is out, how should the Bears fans watch this game(8:00) - What's next for Matt Nagy after the Bears?(14:00) - Who should Bears fans look at to be the next head coach?(21:10) - Will Ryan Pace still be the Bears' GM?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

McCaskey’s still need help with football decisions?

We've officially shifted to offseason mode as the Bears prepare for their last game of the season and might be the last game for Matt Nagy. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss the rumor that the McCaskey family is talking with NFL veteran executive Bill Polian and hall of fame coach Tony Dungy on the organization's lack of success in the hiring ranks. Later in the pod, the guys also break down the snap counts for the young players in the last game, and possible key cuts the Bears will make in the offseason.(6:15) - How is it the McCaskey's still need help on football decisions?(14:00) - What will become of Ted Phillips?(22:00) - Snap counts for younger players should be going up not down(30:00) - Will Eddie Goldman be a Bear next year?(34:30) - Bears' cap situation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert Quinn breaks Richard Dent’s sack record in win vs Giants

The Bears beat the Giants. Sorry for the spoiler alert. In bigger news, after only 2 sacks in his first year in the uniform, Robert Quinn came back with a vengeance and breaks Richard Dent's single season sack record at 18 sacks on the season. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro break down the accomplishment and discuss Quinn's record breaking season. Later in the pod, the crew also discusses the comparisons between the Bears and Giants, and Antonio Brown's break down in the middle of a game.(1:50) - Robert Quinn breaks Richard Dent's record from 17.5 to 18 sacks in a single season(10:00) - Comparing Dent to Quinn(16:00) - Bears media have a moment for Jeff Dickerson(28:00) - Comparing the suckage, Giants vs Bears(38:00) - Antonio Brown, Antonio Browns all over the BucsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Hoge remembers his friend Jeff Dickerson

Jeff Dickerson was a staple in Chicago so Adam Hoge joins the podcast to discuss his friend and the memories he has of him. Later in the podcast, the guys discuss Mike Glennon playing against the Bears in a high stakes matchup (lol) as he seeks revenge for the Mitch Trubisky drafting.*If you or someone you know would like to donate to Jeff Dickerson's son Parker, please click this link HERE and support JD's legacy(1:40) - Adam Hoge remembers Jeff Dickerson(12:30) - The impact Jeff Dickerson had on Chicago(19:40) - Stories about Jeff(33:00) - Mike Glennon revenge gameSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Dickerson, John Madden, and Bears football

On the same day we lost 2 significant figures, the legend, John Madden, and more closely, ESPN Chicago's Bears beat reporter Jeff Dickerson. Ken Davis and Eric Strobel discuss the lives of these two men and their impact on football fans in Chicago. Later in the podcast, the guys sound off on Matt Nagy being still employed by the Bears despite rumors that he would be fired.*If you or someone you know would like to donate to Jeff Dickerson's son Parker, please click this link HERE and support JD's legacy(1:30) - Remebering Jeff Dickerson(16:50) - Remembering the legend of John Madden(27:40) - Matt Nagy is still the coach of the Bears(42:00) - Will Ryan Pace be able to hire another head coach?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.