The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Answering your questions and concerns about the 2020 Bears

The NFL season is almost underway, and there are still so many questions about the Bears left to be answered. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis field requests from listeners on a wide variety of topics, ranging from tight end concerns, to QB predictions, to figuring out why Staley da Bear doesn't wear pants.(2:40) - Over/Under 30 touchdowns for Mitch Trubisky(9:14) - Why doesn't Staley Da Bear wear pants(14:40) - Do the Bears have enough depth at linebacker?(22:25) - Will Cordarrelle Patterson get the ball more this year?(25:40) - Should fans be worried that Allen Robinson doesn't have a new contract(31:24) - Is the hype around the tight ends real?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trubisky named starting QB and Devin Hester discusses his HOF candidacy

On Friday night, it was leaked that Matt Nagy had named Mitch Trubisky the week 1 starter for the Bears and on Sunday he confirmed the leak. In a position battle everyone had their eyes on, Trubisky showed the coaches that he was best to start the season so far. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss the position battle and everything that led to the decision. Also, later in the podcast, a very special interview presented by the newest website in sports betting technology PointsBet, NFL legend Devin Hester joins the podcast to discuss his hall of fame candidacy and being the face of Chicago sports betting.(2:40) - Why did the Bears select Trubisky over Foles?(7:42) - Matt Nagy and Mitchell Trubisky speak on the decision(15:10) - Nick Foles' reaction to the decision that he will start the season off the bench(20:00) - Who will be the kicker for the Bears?(26:40) - Devin Hester joins the podcast(30:15) - Devin Hester believes he will be in the Hall of Fame just a matter of whenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And the QB competition is OVAHH!!

On Wednesday, Bears head coach Matt Nagy announced that the QB competition is officially over and a final decision will be made soon. J.J. Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss who they think the starter is and if he'll keep the job the entire season. Later on in the podcast, the guys go position-by-position and guess who they think will make the final 53-man roster. (1:20) - The competition is over and it's time to pick a QB (8:10) - The Bears need every player on the offense to be better – not just the QB (15:06) - With David Montgomery out for now, what does the running back room look like? (25:30) - Akiem Hicks injury concerns and the other defensive lineman (35:10) - Kyle Fuller, Jaylon Johnson and the cornerbacksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears denounce Urlacher comments and position battles wrap up

Over the weekend, Hall of Famer Brain Urlacher faced backlash for comments he made about the shooting of Jacob Blake on social media. The Bears quickly distanced themselves from Urlacher, with both current and former Bears players speaking out about the remarks. To start the podcast, JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss those comments and the Bears' reaction to them. Later on, JJ and Cam dive into the ongoing position battles and debate what questions still need to be answered as training camp heads into its final week.(2:00) - Robert Quinn discusses social justice and football(8:00) - Brian Urlacher's social media comments(17:40) - Bears locker room is as close as ever this year(27:00) - If Allen Robinson is out who do the Bears have at wide receiver?(37:50) - Robert Quinn in training campSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How will David Montgomery’s injury impact the Bears with Kalyn Kahler of Bleacher Report

Bears running back David Montgomery went down in practice with a groin injury that looks pretty significant. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by Bleacher Report’s lead NFL columnist Kalyn Kahler to discuss Montgomery’s injury and the impact it has on the Bears as they prepare for the season. Later on in the podcast, the crew discuss the QB and kicking competitions in camp, and predict where the Bears will end up in the NFC North standings.(1:30) - The Milwaukee Bucks make history by boycotting a playoff game(8:55) - Kalyn Kahler joins the podcast/David Montgomery's injury(15:00) - The Bears sign another kicker to compete with Eddie Piñeiro(26:00) - Biggest storyline that NFL fans aren't paying attention to(32:10) - Worst NFC North fanbaseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears false coronavirus scare at Halas Hall

On Sunday, it was reported that the Bears had 9 players and coaches test positive for coronavirus before learning that other teams were experiencing the same thing. Fortunately, these tests were false positives, but the fact remains that if this was the regular season, those players would be out for the week. Host JJ Stankevitz and Bears writer Cam Ellis discuss the scare, and what it means for the NFL and the start of the season. Later on, they provide updates on the position battles in camp, including who has had a leg up in the QB battle(1:45) - How did the Bears and the NFL handle the false positives scare(17:20) - The Bears tight ends look a lot better than last year(26:00) - Which QB has taken the lead in the position battle(33:20) - Will Jaylon Johnson be a starter this year?(41:55) - Another kicking competition is about to beginSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inside the Bears QB competition and training camp

The Bears started training camp and the position battles have begun. Host JJ Stankevitz is joined by Cam Ellis and Adam Hoge to discuss the first few days of Bears’ training camp and the key position battles, notably the starting QB contest between Nick Foles and Mitch Trubisky.(2:00) - QB competition, Nick Foles vs Mitch Trubisky(14:00) - Who will be the starting at right guard?(18:38) - Deon Bush has not locked down the safety position(25:40) - Will Jaylon Johnson be ready to start at corner?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GMFB’s Kyle Brandt on why fans should watch the 2020 Bears

As training camp is set to go this week it's time to take a look at why fans should be interested in the 2020 Bears. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by co-host of Good Morning Football and local Chicago area guy Kyle Brandt to discuss what fans should be interested and looking for from the 2020 Bears. The group also dives into Kyle's new podcast "10 Questions" and what Aaron Rodgers has said on his podcast about joining the Bears in the future, why Kyle Brandt is rooting for Mitch Trubisky, and Kyle's favorite Portillo's order.(2:33) - Aaron Rodgers real thoughts about Jordan Love and possibly playing for the Bears(8:12) - How many Super Bowls will Nick Foles win as a Bears quarterback?(16:20) - Kyle Brandt on having an NFL show but still being a Bears fan(21:00) - What pumps you up about the 2020 Bears?(30:00) - Best Portillo's orderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears training camp is set to begin

Bears training camp is underway and head coach Matt Nagy has a lot to consider heading into it. NBCS Bears insider JJ Stankevitz is joined by Cam Ellis and Bears writer Bryan Perez as they discuss the upcoming Bear camp. They dive into the difficulties of running a camp with the added safety protocols, the QB competition between Foles and Trubisky, and a potential under the radar players that could explode this season.(1:50) - Bears training camp schedule is released(7:00) - The first month the season the play on the field is going to look bad(13:20) - Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles throw to receivers(16:30) - Matt Nagy responds to Eddie Jackson wanting to play offense(24:40) - Under the radar players that could make an impact this yearSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will rookies Cole Kmet & Jaylon Johnson make an impact in year 1?

The Bears rookies have a lot of pressure on them in their first year but can they produce at the level the team needs them to, to win? JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss the Bears rookies, provide updates on Roquan Smith, and discuss the changes to the Under Center podcast, all in this episode. Sit back and indulge.(1:46) - Changes to the Under Center Podcast(5:00) - Chances that Jaylon Johnson may not start for the Bears(10:55) - Can Cole Kmet handle being a full time starter in his first year(17:00) - Roquan Smith updates(21:40) - How will Khalil Mack perform this year(30:20) - How do the coordinators and coaches think about the QB competitionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.