The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Virtual drafting and an actual QB competition is happening

With the NFL trying to operate as normal, they have opted for a virtual draft this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Host Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz and Cam Smith discuss does this change the strategy in drafting for the Bears. Later on, they get into Ryan Pace saying there will be an open competition at quarterback with the addition of Nick Foles.(1:34) - How will the NFL execute virtual drafting?(6:00) - Football coaches worried about virtual drafting(10:32) - The Bears were honest that this is a competition for the starting QB spot(17:10) - How will Mitch Trubisky handle playing for his job?(24:40) - How can the Bears improve the offensive line?(28:40) - When should the Bears draft a QB?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Under Center Pod & Halas Intrigue Pod mashup for the ages

The Under Center Podcast unites with the Chicago Sun-Times' Halas Intrigue podcast for a star studded event. Host Laurence Holmes and JJ Stankevitz are joined by Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser, and eventually, Mark Potash as they discuss the competition at QB for the Bears and the seemingly differentiating opinions about Trubisky between GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy.(1:51) - Are you surprised the NFL is moving as normal?(9:45) - Does the NFL have a responsibility to the sponsors during this down time?(13:48) - Now that we know Foles' contract, does this fix the Bears QB situation?(22:18) - Can Mitch Trubisky still be redeemed?(30:00) - Why did the Bears make so many coaching changes?(37:40) - Mark Potash joins the podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Mitch Trubisky actually have to fight for his job?

Filling in for host Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz is joined by Cam Ellis and Adam Hoge to discuss what the Bears are doing at the quarterback position. They discuss was Nick Foles brought in to compete for the starting job and is this the push Mitch Trubkisy needs to get him to the next level? Later on, in the pod they get into a NBCS Chicago Bears Rewind game that will be on tonight when the Jay Cutler led Bears went into Lambeau Field and beat the Packers on Thanksgiving.(1:54) - Former Bears lineman Kyle Long speaks on Bears quarterback competition(7:50) - How will the Bears locker room react to a QB competition?(13:15) - Who has the upper hand going into camp, Trubisky or Foles?(20:00) - Former Bears tight end Zach Miller describes the Bears win in Lambeau on Thanksgiving(26:40) - How did the Bears pull it off vs Rodgers and the Packers?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quarantined in Rome: An interview with Brock Olivo

Former Bears special teams assistant coach Brock Olivio, who is currently quarantined in Rome, joins JJ Stankevitz to talk about what life is like in Italy during the COVID-19 lockdown. They discuss what he is doing to keep busy and stay sane, as well as one of the bright sides of the quarantine. Plus, Brock talks about how American Football is getting a foothold in Italy, as well as what it would mean to have an NFL game played there. (3:00) - Brock’s story on how he ended up in Rome(4:19) - What does Rome currently feel like right now(9:48) - Brock’s positive perspective on the quarantine(13:32) - How Brock’s keeping busy(22:58) - American Football culture in Italy(28:41) - Type of players in Italian Football(32:54) - What would it mean to Italy to have an NFL game played thereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Olin Kreutz on the new Bears, and win now for Nagy and Pace

Olin Kreutz joins the podcast to discuss the new additions to the offensive line, if the Bears will commit to the run in 2020, and how the Nick Foles and Mitchell Trubisky competition will play out this season. Plus, Olin explains why the 2020 season might feel a little like Last Chance U, and how the potential lack of an offseason program will impact the Bears. (1:18) How will Germain Ifedi fit into the offensive line(3:54) The state of the Bears run game(10:47) Why Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace need to win now(15:40) Olin on the QB competition(16:57) How Robert Quinn and Nick Foles put the Bears in competition for the NFC North (20:19) Olin compares Halas Hall to “Last Chance U”(22:14) The impact of potentially not having an offseason programSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NFL storylines & Ryan Pace’s undying love for Jimmy Graham

During the opening week of the NFL season, there were a lot of moves made. Tom Brady signs with the Bucs, the Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins for a bag of peanuts, and Eric Ebron signs with the Steelers for less money than the Bears signed Jimmy Graham for. Host Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz, and Cam Ellis discuss all the NFL news, the Jimmy Graham signing, and discuss is Nick Foles actual competition for Mitch Trubisky.(1:23) - Favorite storyline of the 2020 NFL off-season(5:15) - Who has the better season, Brady with the Bucs, or Belichick and the Pats(9:55) - Bears have spent the most money on tight ends in the NFL(14:30) - Laurence reaction when he 1st heard about the Eric Ebron deal with the Saints(19:05) - What does the Nick Foles deal mean for Mitch Trubisky(29:35) - What can Robert Quinn bring to the BearsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why did the Bears choose Nick Foles as their QB target?

The Bears have been active in the early parts of free agency and made the move to trade for QB Nick Foles. What does that mean for Mitch Trubisky? Why did Ryan Pace make Nick Foles the target over other QBs? NBCS Chicago Bears writers JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss all of this plus get into the thinking that went into other Bears moves.(1:42) - Nick Foles was the perfect Bears move(6:40) - Bears had to do something at QB(12:50) - Matt Nagy is comfortable with Nick Foles(20:30) - Why did the Bears sign Robert Quinn(27:00) - Reasons why the Bears signed Jimmy Graham(31:30) - Other moves the Bears should make in free agencySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Football Aftershow has thoughts on the Nick Foles trade

The Bears have made a couple of key moves as the NFL offseason starts, the most notable of which is a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for quarterback Nick Foles, seemingly bringing some competition for number 2 overall pick Mitch Trubisky. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by former Bears Lance Briggs and Alex Brown of the Football Aftershow on NBCS Chicago as they give their thoughts on the trade, and the acquisitions of Jimmy Graham and Robert Quinn.(1:28) - Nick Foles is a better fit than Mitch Trubisky(5:18) - Are we starting to see how Matt Nagy truly feels about Trubisky?(11:14) - Why not go after Teddy Bridgewater?(16:09) - Can Jimmy Graham still be productive?(21:30) - Robert Quinn's impact on the Bears(26:40) - Danny Trevathan is key to this Bears defenseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does the new CBA mean for the Bears?

The NFL is conducting business as usual and the new collective bargaining agreement between the NFL CEOs and the players has been agreed upon meaning players can be signed and business can be done, but with all that out of the way, what does it mean for the Bears. Host Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss and give you the details of the new CBA that affect the Bears, and they discuss the Bears re-signing linebacker Danny Trevathan.(1:40) - Surprised that the NFL is still business as usual(7:00) - Why did the players accept the new CBA(11:00) - How does the new CBA impact Allen Robinson (17:00) - Danny Trevathan gets a 3yr deal(22:30) - Roy Robinson-Harris gets a tender offer from the Bears(26:40) - Ryan Tannehill is off the board for the Bears, who is left at QBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The debate of the offseason, should the Bears sign Andy Dalton

With all the craziness of COVID-19, the NFL is still proceeding with signings and that means the Bears are still in the market for some help at the QB position. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Chicago Bears writers JJ Stankevitz and Bryan Perez as they debate should Andy Dalton be Chicago Bear.(1:30) - Describe Mitch Trubisky's 2019 season(8:00) - Is Dalton the right choice for the Bears?(18:20) - What does competition at QB look like for the Bears(30:00) - Should the Bears give Leonard Floyd less money(37:00) - How would Leonard Floyd react to being offered less money(40:30) - Who do you wish the Bears would sign?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.