The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Allen Robinson and Leonard Floyd were back at practice on Wednesday, so John “Moon” Mullin and JJ Stankevitz break down that bit of encouraging news and wrap up some observations and thoughts from a month of OTAs at Halas Hall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kevin White had a, well, interesting media session on Wednesday, but was he wrong for how he approached it? Plus, Moon and JJ look at Mike Furrey’s approach to White and how Mitch Trubisky is quickly growing into being a leader barely over a year after being drafted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin break down what they learned from Wednesday’s OTA practice, and why the presence of Mitch Trubisky is so important not only for the Bears’ offense, but for the Bears’ defense as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin dig deeper into the Bears draft. Does it actually mean anything if everyone gives the Bears rave reviews? What’s the one thing Ryan Pace did NOT do that could come back to bite the Bears in 2018? Plus, could injuries once again derail a hopeful season for the Bears? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin discuss how Roquan Smith fits in Vic Fangio’s defense and why this felt like a solid, sensible pick by Ryan Pace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin make their cases for who the Bears should pick when they go on the clock on Thursday. They also offer who they think Ryan Pace will pick 8th overall. Plus, are there trade-down scenarios in play? And will Pace's pick signal a change in thinking at Halas Hall? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Matt Nagy has roundly impressed his players during minicamp this week, and has done so in a way that carries some importance. Plus, Moon and JJ dive into how quickly Mitch Trubisky is picking up Nagy’s offense, why Jordan Howard may be feeling refreshed and if the Bears can expect anything out of Kevin White. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

The Bears declined to match the Saints 2-year, $9.6M offer for WR Cam Meredith. Why didn’t the Bears just essentially take him off the market for an extra million dollars in the first place? Bears Insider JJ Stankevitz joins Slavko Bekovic and Paul Aspan to explain, plus what it means for the Bears draft, WR depth, and Kevin White. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin debate if it’s better to be realistic or optimistic about the 2018 Bears, and look at why the Bears’ were right to make their move for a quarterback last year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Bears may have 34 losses and have signed bunch of free agent duds in Ryan Pace’s tenure, but JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin think Thursday felt different in a good way at Halas Hall See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

First Coast News Jaguars reporter Mike Kaye joins JJ Stankevitz for a look at the kind of player and person the Bears are adding in Allen Robinson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Emergency Under Center Podcast! Ryan Pace hits the ground running in free agency, adding Allen Robinson and Trey Burton to Mitchell Trubisky’s arsenal of weapons. What are realistic expectations for Robinson’s production coming off a major ACL injury? Was Robinson the right choice over Sammy Watkins? Plus, what does this mean for Cameron Meredith and Kevin White? Bears Insider JJ Stankevitz breaks...

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 Pol...

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 .

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 .

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...

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 .

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 .

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...

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

“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 Al...