The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Ep. 106: Matt Forte joins the pod and shares his favorite moments as a Bear

On the heels of his retirement announcement, Matt Forte joins the Under Center Podcast and announces that he will retire as a Bear. He also shares his favorite NFL memory, remembers those who inspired him and explains why he would say ‘no deal’ to a Jordan Howard for Jarvis Landry trade. The Bears second all-time leading rusher joins Chuck Garfien & Bears Insider JJ Stankevitz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 105: Quenton Nelson pod special with Irish Illustrated’s Pete Sampson

Irish Illustrated’s Pete Sampson drops by the pod in Indianapolis to break down why the Bears shouldn’t overthink things with Quenton Nelson and why Harry Hiestand was such a good hire for Matt Nagy’s first staff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 104: How would Albert Wilson fit with the Bears?

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin react to the news that Albert Wilson is expected to sign with the Bears and look at how he could fit in the team’s re-worked receiver corps in 2018. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 103: Is Ryan Pace set up to succeed in free agency?

Ryan Pace has had more misses than hits in his free agent history, but will his success in building through the draft allow him to be more selective with the gobs of cash he has to spend in March? JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin tackle that question from Indianapolis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 102: What should the Bears do at guard and cornerback?

With the Bears releasing Josh Sitton and having the option to franchise Kyle Fuller, JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look at two of the first big decisions for Ryan Pace’s offseason plan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 101: The Bears are having a good February

Between Brian Urlacher being elected to the Hall of Fame and not getting punk’d by Josh McDaniels, the Bears are looking good as the NFL’s focus shifts to free agency and the draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 100: Lance Briggs interviews Brian Urlacher on his feelings leading up to the HOF announcement

Lance Briggs sits down with his former teammate, fellow Bears linebacker, and friend Brian Urlacher leading up to this weekend’s Hall of Fame announcement when #54 finds out if he’s going in on the first ballot. Urlacher explains why waiting for this decision is nothing compared to how stressful it was playing next to Briggs. Plus the two discuss favorite teammates, coordinators and whether or not Urlacher’s HOF bust will have hair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 99: How important is the Senior Bowl to the Bears?

Laurence Holmes is joined by JJ Stankevitz from Mobile, Ala., where Ryan Pace, Matt Nagy and Bears brass are for the Senior Bowl. How important is this week, and what can the Bears get out of it?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 98: Pod Special with Mike Williams, Matt Nagy’s high school coach

NBC Sports Chicago’s Sarah Lauch had a chance to interview Matt Nagy’s high school coach, Mike Williams, who said his former player is a “quarterback guru” who will be a great fit for Mitchell Trubisky. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 97: Instant reaction to the Bears hiring Matt Nagy

The Bears have a coach! What does Matt Nagy mean for Mitchell Trubisky and Ryan Pace? JJ Stankevitz and John "Moon" Mullin discuss that and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.