The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

On Wednesday, Bears head coach Matt Nagy announced that the QB competition is officially over and a final decision will be made soon. J.J. Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss who they think the starter is and if he'll keep the job the entire season. Later on in the podcast, the guys go position-by-position and guess who they think will make the final 53-man roster. (1:20) - The competition is over and it's time to pick a QB (8:10) - The Bears need every player on the offense to be better – not just the QB (15:06) - With David Montgomery out for now, what does the running back room look like? (25:30) - Akiem Hicks injury concerns and the other defensive lineman (35:10) - Kyle Fuller, Jaylon Johnson and the cornerbacks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the weekend, Hall of Famer Brain Urlacher faced backlash for comments he made about the shooting of Jacob Blake on social media. The Bears quickly distanced themselves from Urlacher, with both current and former Bears players speaking out about the remarks. To start the podcast, JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss those comments and the Bears' reaction to them. Later on, JJ and Cam dive into the ongoing position battles and debate what questions still need to be answered as training camp heads into its final week. (2:00) - Robert Quinn discusses social justice and football (8:00) - Brian Urlacher's social media comments (17:40) - Bears locker room is as close as ever this year (27:00) - If Allen Robinson is out who do the Bears have at wide receiver? (37:50) - Robert Quinn in training camp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears running back David Montgomery went down in practice with a groin injury that looks pretty significant. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by Bleacher Report’s lead NFL columnist Kalyn Kahler to discuss Montgomery’s injury and the impact it has on the Bears as they prepare for the season. Later on in the podcast, the crew discuss the QB and kicking competitions in camp, and predict where the Bears will end up in the NFC North standings. (1:30) - The Milwaukee Bucks make history by boycotting a playoff game (8:55) - Kalyn Kahler joins the podcast/David Montgomery's injury (15:00) - The Bears sign another kicker to compete with Eddie Piñeiro (26:00) - Biggest storyline that NFL fans aren't paying attention to (32:10) - Worst NFC North fanbase See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Sunday, it was reported that the Bears had 9 players and coaches test positive for coronavirus before learning that other teams were experiencing the same thing. Fortunately, these tests were false positives, but the fact remains that if this was the regular season, those players would be out for the week. Host JJ Stankevitz and Bears writer Cam Ellis discuss the scare, and what it means for the NFL and the start of the season. Later on, they provide updates on the position battles in camp, including who has had a leg up in the QB battle (1:45) - How did the Bears and the NFL handle the false positives scare (17:20) - The Bears tight ends look a lot better than last year (26:00) - Which QB has taken the lead in the position battle (33:20) - Will Jaylon Johnson be a starter this year? (41:55) - Another kicking competition is about to begin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears started training camp and the position battles have begun. Host JJ Stankevitz is joined by Cam Ellis and Adam Hoge to discuss the first few days of Bears’ training camp and the key position battles, notably the starting QB contest between Nick Foles and Mitch Trubisky. (2:00) - QB competition, Nick Foles vs Mitch Trubisky (14:00) - Who will be the starting at right guard? (18:38) - Deon Bush has not locked down the safety position (25:40) - Will Jaylon Johnson be ready to start at corner? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As training camp is set to go this week it's time to take a look at why fans should be interested in the 2020 Bears. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by co-host of Good Morning Football and local Chicago area guy Kyle Brandt to discuss what fans should be interested and looking for from the 2020 Bears. The group also dives into Kyle's new podcast "10 Questions" and what Aaron Rodgers has said on his podcast about joining the Bears in the future, why Kyle Brandt is rooting for Mitch Trubisky, and Kyle's favorite Portillo's order. (2:33) - Aaron Rodgers real thoughts about Jordan Love and possibly playing for the Bears (8:12) - How many Super Bowls will Nick Foles win as a Bears quarterback? (16:20) - Kyle Brandt on having an NFL show but still being a Bears fan (21:00) - What pumps you up about the 2020 Bears? (30:00) - Best Portillo's order See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears training camp is underway and head coach Matt Nagy has a lot to consider heading into it. NBCS Bears insider JJ Stankevitz is joined by Cam Ellis and Bears writer Bryan Perez as they discuss the upcoming Bear camp. They dive into the difficulties of running a camp with the added safety protocols, the QB competition between Foles and Trubisky, and a potential under the radar players that could explode this season. (1:50) - Bears training camp schedule is released (7:00) - The first month the season the play on the field is going to look bad (13:20) - Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles throw to receivers (16:30) - Matt Nagy responds to Eddie Jackson wanting to play offense (24:40) - Under the radar players that could make an impact this 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 rookies have a lot of pressure on them in their first year but can they produce at the level the team needs them to, to win? JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss the Bears rookies, provide updates on Roquan Smith, and discuss the changes to the Under Center podcast, all in this episode. Sit back and indulge. (1:46) - Changes to the Under Center Podcast (5:00) - Chances that Jaylon Johnson may not start for the Bears (10:55) - Can Cole Kmet handle being a full time starter in his first year (17:00) - Roquan Smith updates (21:40) - How will Khalil Mack perform this year (30:20) - How do the coordinators and coaches think about the QB competition See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the Bears prepare for the 2020 season, it's time to start looking in depth into what the Bears could look like in 2020. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by one of the smartest minds in football media, Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis, to discuss and predict what the Bears look like in 2020. The group discusses the QB competition, will the Bears defense improve or regress, and what should Matt Nagy do in terms of his scheme this year. (2:40) - Nick Foles should be the starter in 2020 (7:45) - Matt Nagy needs to be more predictable in play calling (15:30) - Have the Bears used and embraced analytics (22:10) - How easy is the Bears schedule and what will be their record at the end of the season (31:00) - Why you should watch the Bears in 2020 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles are about to start a, according to Matt Nagy, "seasonal" long QB competition. The 2 QBs spoke to the media about the upcoming competition and how they are addressing it. JJ Stankevitz, Laurence Holmes, and Cam Ellis discuss the QB competition, who they think will come out on top, and why. (4:14) - Mitch Trubisky's involvement in social justice issues in Chicago (10:00) - No one in the media asked Mitch Trubisky about social justice issues (17:00) - Mitch Trubisky speaks on becoming a "Master of Coverages" (27:10) - Nick Foles speaks on getting comfortable in the Bears offense (32:54) - The many hats of the Bears. Why does Matt Nagy wear a visor? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.