The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Ep. 195: Breaking down Nagy and Pace’s interviews from the Owners Meetings.

On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, Paul and Cam dial up JJ from Arizona, where he spent the week covering the annual Owners Meetings. With over an hour’s worth of Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace interviews to sort through, the guys break down all the notable bites, including the kicking competition, Cordarrelle Patterson’s role in the offense, opening the season at Soldier, and more. 1:00 - JJ's take from Pace/Nagy media availability2:00 - Taking stock of the Bears' current kicker predicament10:00 - Just how much will Corarrelle Patterson contribute to the offense?14:00 - Bears vs. Packers to open the 100th NFL Season is a big deal, right?17:18 - News and notes from around the meetings18:00 - Is Cody Whitehair and James Daniels' position swap a smart idea?20:00 - Pace tipped his hand a bit on the Bears' edge depth ideas23:00 - Checking in on the Bears' WR unit-- what does 2019 hold for Javon Wimms?29:00 - Some final love for the world's most pleasant curmudgeon, Vic FangioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 194: Clinton-Dix a great fit for Bears

It's been a almost a week since the Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix signing and it's still looking like a total win for the Bears. JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan on why the Bears appear to have gotten a bargain (1:00) , how Dix could be the perfect fit for this defense at this time, and the chemistry he'll have with former 'Bama teammate Eddie Jackson. Plus probably too much punter talk after the Bears bring back Pat O'Donnell (9:30), and some more edge rusher possibilities in the next wave of free agency (14:00). And of course an update on the Chicago Football Madness as 7-seed Alex Brown makes a desperate attempt to launch a comeback and avoid an upset against 10-seed Robbie Gould (22:10) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 193: A Special Chicago Football March Madness Edition with Alex Brown and John ”Moon” Mullin

It is a Chicago Football Madness edition of the Under Center podcast. In the spirit of March Madness, Alex Brown and John "Moon" Mullin join JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan to go through a bracket of the biggest Bears names in the 2018 (1:30), 2006 (14:00), 1985 (30:00) and Legends (36:00) regions to see who is the last man standing at the end. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 192: Happy New League Year!

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan look at the Packers having better Super Bowl odds than the Bears, if recently-cut Eric Berry could make sense in Chicago and take a deep dive into Cordarrelle Patterson with NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry.0:30: The Packers have better Super Bowl odds than the Bears? Huh?6:00: The crew makes fun of the Giants8:00: What's going on with Bryce Callahan?10:30: Could Eric Berry make sense as a safety option?16:00: Cam takes his Cordarrelle Patterson victory lap22:05: NBC Sports Boston Patriots reporter Phil Perry joins to break down what the Bears are getting in PattersonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 191: Are the Bears going after a big name free agent?

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan wonder what the Bears will do with the cap space freed up by re-working Khalil Mack’s contract, plus dive into a big day for the Green Bay Packers and debate just how good Aaron Rodgers’ side will be in 2019.1:00 - The Bears created $11 million in cap space Tuesday morning. What should they do with it?6:00 - So…any shot at all Le’Veon Bell signs in Chicago?8:30 - Bidding farewell to Adrian Amos13:30 - Will a spending spree in free agency make the Packers any better in 2019?17:30 - How does Mike Davis fit in the Bears’ plans?23:30 - Evaluating the addition of Buster Skrine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 190: Will the Bears sign Le’Veon Bell

Ep. 189: Previewing Bears free agency

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan break down what to expect from the Bears next week in free agency, if Landon Collins is a realistic target and why Clay Matthews – yes, Clay Matthews – would fit the kind of guy the Bears need as depth at outside linebacker. 0:50: One final debate: Bryce Callahan or Adrian Amos?5:15: Could Sherrick McManis realistically replace Bryce Callahan?9:50: What other impending free agents of their own should the Bears try to keep?13:20: Throwing some names out there as potential free agent targets for the Bears23:00: Reaction to Chris Blewitt being reportedly signed25:00: The Bears are a destination for free agents, so could that play to their benefit?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 188: Previewing free agency with The Ringer’s Robert Mays

JJ Stankevitz is joined by The Ringer’s Robert Mays to look ahead to free agency, and if Ryan Pace will have the ability to be aggressive without much cap space. Plus, why Robert sees Adrian Amos as the better fit to return to the Bears, not Bryce Callahan. 1:00: The Callahan/Amos question is a strong indication of where the Bears stand heading into free agency2:30: Is it realistic to expect the Bears to improve with internal growth, rather than major roster changes?5:45: Does the lack of ability to tweak the roster make the Bears’ risk of becoming the 2018 Jaguars higher?9:00: Would you rather keep Bryce Callahan or Adrian Amos?13:00: Is it at all realistic or even possible for the Bears to be aggressive in free agency? Maybe going after Le’Veon Bell?16:00: Where do the free agency splashes come next week, outside of Bell?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 187: As the NFL combine gets underway, what’s the Bears’ plan going forward?

Producers Slavko Bekovic and Cam Ellis check in with J.J. Stankevitz -- who’s at the NFL Combine -- and the three discuss Cody Parkey, the Bears’ draft plan, how the offense should expect to progress in Year 2, and more. 0:45 – Bears confirm Cody Parkey is out2:00 – Leg strength a priority when looking at kickers?4:30 – Would the Bears consider drafting a kicker?8:00 – Ryan Pace ready for all draft scenarios but focused on best player available10:00 – Pace keeping draft strategy close to the vest15:45 – Mitchell Trubisky entering year two in Bears offense18:00 – Bears addressing inconsistent running game21:30 – How does Jordan Howard fit in 2019?23:00 – Harry Hiestand the x-factor for Bears offensive line25:00 –Bears have become an attractive free agent destination27:15 – Futures of Adrian Amos and Bryce Callahan32:00 – The switch from Vic Fangio to Chuck Pagano on defenseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 186: Running backs of interest at the Combine with Rotoworld’s Josh Norris

Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris joins JJ Stankevitz on the pod to break down this year’s crop of running backs and which of them could interest the Bears in April’s draft. Plus, Josh offers his thoughts on if a diamond-in-the-rough edge rusher could be available late in the draft and what the Kyler Murray circus will look like this week in Indianapolis.1:30: How deep is this year’s class of running backs? Can the Bears find value in the middle rounds of the draft?3:15: What traits stand out when looking to project pass-catching ability for a running back from college to the pros?4:30: Josh offers a few running backs to watch at the Combine and in the coming months11:00: What portions of testing at the Combine are you looking at for running backs?14:30: How is the class of edge rushers shaping up?16:40: Obligatory…but thoughts on Kyler Murray?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.