The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Ep. 96: Breaking down Ryan Pace’s contract extension

JJ Stankevitz and Alex Brown debate if Ryan Pace deserved his contract extension and if it was a smart move by the Bears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 95: Wrapping up the John Fox era and looking at coaching candidates

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin discuss why John Fox was fired and highlight a few coaching candidates, including John DeFilippo, who could be fits for the Bears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 94: Should Bears try a Cubs-style rebuild?

“Don’t overthink it!” Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown and Jim Miller discuss where the Bears go from here in their coaching search after ending the season 5-11. Alex compares the Bears to the rebuild of the Cubs – now they just need to find their own Theo Epstein. The guys evaluate Mitchell Trubisky’s rookie season and weigh in on what the Bears need to address in the offseason. Plus – find out why Alex says the Bears should just skip a visit to the NFL Combine entirely!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 93: The best and worst of 2017

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin close out the 2017 season with some superlatives for the Bears, including a look back at some big-time plays from Mitch Trubisky and one unbelievable mistake from September. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 92: Bears drop the Browns to 0-15

It’s a Christmas Miracle! The Bears dropped the Browns to 0-15 on the season with a 20-3 win at Soldier Field on Christmas Eve. Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown and Jim Miller break down the play of Kyle Fuller and Mitchell Trubisky and ask: “Do you feel bad for the Browns?!” Hint – Alex Brown DEFINITELY doesn’t. Plus, a look ahead to the last game of the season as the Bears take on the Vikings on New Year’s Eve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 91: Does the Bears next coach have to be an offensive mind?

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin wonder if the Bears need to hire an offensive coach, or if a defensive coach would suit Mitchell Trubisky well, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 90: What’s the game plan!?! Bears lose 10th game to Lions

Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown and Jim Miller break down the Bears 20-10 loss to the Lions on Saturday. Why didn’t the game plan include more runs for Jordan Howard? How did Mitchell Trubisky play so poorly despite a career-high in pass yards? And where is the leadership on this team? Plus – could the Bears actually lose to the Browns and hit rock bottom? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 89: What does win over Bengals mean for John Fox and Ryan Pace?

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin debate what the Bears’ blowout win in Cincinnati meant for John Fox and Ryan Pace. Plus, how can Mitchell Trubisky and Adam Shaheen grow from how well they played on Sunday?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 88: How important was Bears’ win over Bengals?

Where has that game plan been all season!? Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown and Jim Miller break down the Bears 33-7 win over the Bengals on Sunday. Mitchell Trubisky had his best game as a Bear as Jordan Howard continued to change the franchise’s record books. Plus, Adam Shaheen and Kyle Fuller had big performances that could cement them as part of the Bears future which starts this Saturday with the division-rival Lions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 87: Which Bears players should be back in 2018?

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin take a deep dive into the Bears’ depth chart and look at what players should be back in 2018, what players are on the roster bubble and who could play themselves into a roster spot over these final four games.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.