The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The Bears lost their second game in a row on Sunday, falling 26-23 to New Orleans in OT. As the offense struggled once again, Matt Nagy's play calling is again the subject of discussion — as is the fight and subsequent ejection of wide receiver Javon Wims. JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and David Kaplan breakdown the loss. Cam Nick Foles be the starter going forward? Can anything be done with the offense? And what in the world was Javon Wims doing!? (1:15) - What in the hell is Javon Wims doing? (7:20) - Wims was just another example of a lot of Bears mistakes (14:52) - Should Bears fans still have faith in Matt Nagy? (26:15) - Is Nick Foles still the answer? (35:15) - Who is to blame for the Bears struggling offense? (40:48) - Which Bear players get Under Center Game Balls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears look to turn it around vs the New Orleans Saints after an ugly loss to the Rams on Monday Night Football. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis preview the matchup and discuss can the offense play good enough to keep up with Drew Brees and the Saints, and will the defense be able to slow them down. Later in the podcast, former Bears returner Devin Hester joins the podcast brought to you by our partners at PointsBet to help breakdown the matchup. (4:16) - Injury updates on players the Bears might not have vs the Saints (9:30) - Matt Nagy discusses play calling (16:00) - How the defense can change the game vs the Saints (22:00) - Can the defense set the tone for the Bears (29:08) - Devin Hester joins the podcast (34:45) - Why can't the Bears return punts? (38:50) - Does this game have a chance to be higher scoring? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After suffering an ugly loss to the LA Rams, the weekly mailbag questions from Under Center listeners had one central theme: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THE OFFENSE AND MATT NAGY? JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by NBCS Chicago teammate Adam Hoge, of the Hoge and Jahns podcast, as they answer concerns about whether Matt Nagy should give up play calling, if the Bears should go back to Mitch Trubisky, should Ryan Pace go after Saints WR Michael Thomas, and more. Make sure to follow @NBCSBears on Twitter to get your question aired on the podcast. (1:30) - The Bears need to address the offense NOW! (8:00) - Should Matt Nagy give up play calling? (17:00) - Why aren't the Bears good at running zone schemes? (22:38) - Why is there no consistent production from the TE position? (27:54) - Should Pace go after Michael Thomas? (34:15) - Will Nick Foles be benched for Mitch Trubisky? (41:27) - Is Akiem Hicks being hit with ticky-tack penalties? (44:45) - If the Bears don't make the playoffs, will Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy be fired? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After pulling out close wins in recent weeks, the Bears struggle on Monday Night Football losing to the Rams 24-10 dropping to 5-2. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss the ugly loss, the struggling offense, should Matt Nagy continue to call plays for the Bears, and are the Bears going to waste the defense again. (1:20) - Brian Griese quote's Nick Foles about Matt Nagy (8:57) - Does Nick Foles have a point if he did say that to Brian Griese? (16:40) - Why doesn't Matt Nagy's offense does not work? (23:15) - Opponent defenses know Bears will make mistakes (30:20) - Bears punt returns were awful vs the Rams (37:25) - If Mitch Trubisky played like Nick Foles vs the Rams he would be crushed 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 Cam Ellis are joined by J.B. Long, the voice of the Rams, to preview a Monday Night matchup with potential playoff implications. The crew discusses each team's schedule so far, the individual matchups to look for, and what this game could mean for playoff seeding. Later in the pod, JJ and Cam dive into what fans should expect from the Bears on Monday Night and if they can keep "winning ugly". (2:00) - How are fans feeling about the Rams heading into the Bears game? (9:21) - Is the Rams pass defense imposing? (16:50) - How good are the Rams/Bears based on their schedules so far? (22:40) - Where will the Rams try and attack the Bears defense? (28:40) - JJ and Cam discuss the Bears being the underdog headed into the Rams game. (34:50) - Will the Bears get literally anything from the run game? (40:00) -How will Bears wide receivers attack Jalen Ramsey? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's mailbag time once again on the Under Center podcast, and listeners came with another great round of questions. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis debate if you’d rather have a shotgun or Akiem Hicks with you in the wilderness, whether the Bears should trade for a wide receiver or offensive linemen ASAP, and Whether Matt Nagy would ever give up play calling? And Make sure to follow @NBCSBears on Twitter so can send your questions in, become a part of the Under Center crew, and get them answered on future mailbag episodes. (1:14) - Bears sign Manti Te'o to the practice squad (4:40) - Would you feel safer in the wilderness with Akiem Hicks or a shotgun (12:50) - Should Bill Lazor call the offense over Matt Nagy? (17:20) - Who would the Bears trade at the deadline? (26:00) - Will the Bears get national respect if they "win ugly" vs the Rams? (37:20) - Should the Bears go with Eddy Pineiro or stick with Cairo Santos (41:45) - One listener has a bone to pick with JJ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears improve to 5-1 as the defense shows up big time against the Panthers in a 23-16 win. JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and David Kaplan review the Week 6 win and discuss the Bears’ dominating defense. The three of them also discuss the "ugly" way the Bears are winning games, whether it can be sustained all season, and Matt Nagy's play calling down the stretch. (1:22) - Is this 5-1 real? (9:10) - Nick Foles speaks on "winning ugly" (15:05) - Concerns with how the Bears win games (23:50) - Bears’ defense seem to be dominating again (27:48) - Should the Bears make a trade for a WR or left guard before the trade deadline? (36:52) - Which Bears deserve game balls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears haven't been 5-1 since 2012, and they look to do that with a win vs the Panthers. Could this be the Mike Davis revenge game? JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis breakdown how the Bears run defense will stack up against the Panthers and Davis. Later in the podcast, JJ goes 1 on 1 with NBC Sports' Jac Collinsworth to discuss former Notre Dame players Cole Kmet and Alex Bars, and Jac helps breakdown the Bears and Panthers game. (1:30) - Bears will be without offensive line coach Juan Castillo on Sunday (4:54) - Matt Nagy on the difficulties of running a team during the pandemic (11:40) - How will the Bears adjust to playing without James Daniels (15:56) - Former Bears running back Mike Davis is playing at an elite level for the Panthers (28:27) - Jac Collinsworth of NBC Sports joins the podcast (29:25) - Should Bears fans be worried about Cole Kmet? (39:28) - Why is the Panther's offense playing so well without Christian McCaffrey? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears are 4-1 but according to Olin Kruetz the offensive line play needs to be better. Olin joins JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis as they discuss the Bears' offensive line and the lack of production in the run game and pass protection. They also dive into can the offensive line with injuries be better in the middle of the season and what needs to be done going forward to address the issues. Later in the podcast, JJ and Cam have a deep conversation about Bears rookie tight end Cole Kmet and should he be more prominent in the Bears offense 5 games in. (2:05) - What impact will losing James Daniels have on the offensive line? (8:37) - The Bears rank near the bottom third of the league in offensive line spending (14:25) - Can Bears center Cody Whitehair help an inexperienced o-line? (21:12) - How big of an issue is the Bears defense not stopping the run so far? (28:30) - Why isn't Cole Kmet producing yet? (38:12) - Cole Kmet's tight end class wasn't the best (42:50) - Will Robert Quinn be worth the money? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Cole Kmet another Adam Shaheen? Why won't the Bears fire Ryan Pace or Matt Nagy? Which Under Center podcast crew member forgot his birthday as a child? All of those questions and more will be answered by JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis on the weekly mailbag episode that's on a Monday because the Bears made Tom Brady forget it was 4th down on Thursday. (1:04) - The Bears have their first COVID-19 case (6:10) - Can the Bears get through the roughest part of the schedule above .500? (11:45) - Is Cole Kmet Adam Shaheen? (19:30) - Does John Defilippo have more of a connection to Nick Foles than Mitch Trubisky? (28:48) - Will the NFL have to delay the Super Bowl? (35:22) - Why aren't Pace and Nagy going to be fired? (42:43) - Tom Brady forgot something important. What’s the biggest thing you’ve forgotten? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Super Bowl magic of Nick Foles appeared as the Bears take the tough and close win over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-19 as the Bears improve to 4-1. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis breakdown the big Thursday night win, give out game balls to the most impactful Bears of the game and OMG did you see what Khalil Mack did to that grown man. SHEESH! (1:30) - Nick Foles' "Trubisky" like play in the first half (8:20) - Kyle Fuller with the biggest hit in the last 3 years for the Bears (14:50) -Khalil Mack threw a grown man off of him (21:45) - What does it mean for the Bears that they start the season 4-1 (28:48) - The Bears are on track to finish better than what they did in 2019 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After losing to the Colts on Sunday, the Bears have a short week to get ready for Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by former Bear and current Football Aftershow commentator Lance Briggs as they discuss the Bears loss on Sunday, how they have to prepare for Tom Brady, and Lance's new graphic novel THE TRAP. Later on, JJ and Cam break down the Bucs and discuss how the Bear cans generate the offense needed to keep up with Brady and Co. (1:27) - Impressions of the 3-1 Bears (6:45) - Bears vs Tom Brady (14:05) - Starting a graphic novel after being a pro athlete (19:50) - Bears are only a 5-point underdog vs the Bucs? (27:50) - Should Bears rookie Cole Kmet be used more in the passing game by now? (36:50) - Can the Bears get to 30 points vs the Bucs? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a 3-0 start, the Bears suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss the poor offensive output in Nick Foles' first start, wonder whether Matt Nagy is to blame for the lack of scoring, and debate whether should fans be worried that a QB change didn't fix the problems. (1:22) - Did the Colts loss change anything you thought about the Bears? (7:55) - This game felt like 2019 all over again (13:42) - Is rookie Darnell Mooney on his way to taking Anthony Miller’s role? (20:54) - Nick Foles needs to be better than he was vs the Colts (27:36) - If it's going to take time for Foles to get acclimated, why didn't he start the season? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Nick Foles’ first start as a Bear looming, JJ Stankevitz is joined by NBC Sports NFL analyst Chris Simms as they break down why Matt Nagy ultimately chose Foles over Trubisky. Later in the podcast, JJ and Cam Ellis are joined by a very special guest to breakdown the matchup between the Colts and the Bears. It's not Andrew Luck...or is it? (1:30) - How does the rest of the Bears receive the message of the coach switching quarterbacks (4:35) - What can Nagy and Foles do with a week to prepare? (7:50) - Nick Foles can improve the wide receiver play (11:20) - What does Mitch Trubisky have to do going forward? (13:49) - Special guest interview. Maybe it's Andrew Luck (Probably not) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nick Foles era has begun and according to Matt Nagy, Foles will remain the starter until further notice. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss the new Bears starting QB, and answer listener questions in our weekly mailbag segment. Later on, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt joins the podcast to discuss why Matt Nagy made the switch at QB, whether fans should be worried about the Bears defense, and will the Bears continue to win against good teams? (1:30) - Will the Bears ever find a kicker? (9:30) - Concerns about the Bears defense (20:14) - Will national opinions about the Bears change now that Trubisky isn't the starter? (28:48) - Who will take the Tarik Cohen snaps (35:16) - Dave Wannstedt interview/ What message did Nagy send to his team? (44:40) - Quarterbacks in NFL history who have had their 4th year options declined See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Falcons HAHAHAHAHA! The Bears staged another comeback win on Sunday, beating Atlanta 30-26 after benching Mitch Trubisky for Nick Foles. Is this the last we've seen of Mitch Trubisky? Has the Nick Foles era begun? Has the Falcons..HAHAHAHAHA! (1:20) - Atlanta Falcons have another breakdown at the end of the game (11:20) - Jimmy Graham on the difference between having Foles in as QB (20:08) - This Bears team believes they can make a playoff run (26:54) - What does the future look like for Mitch Trubisky and Ryan Pace? (36:05) - Who wins Week 3 game balls? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears are looking to go 3-0 as they head to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis preview the week 3 matchup discussing if the Bears defense will hold up the Falcons' high powered offense and can Mitch Trubisky build on his first 2 performances this season. Later on in the podcast, JJ is joined by legendary sports writer Fred Mitchell to discuss and remember the career and legacy of the late great Gale Sayers who passed away on September 23rd. (1:13) - David Montgomery and Cordarrelle Patterson speak on the murder of Breonna Taylor (8:57) - The Bears are underdogs for the first time this year (14:30) -Will the Bears defense be able to stop the Falcons? (23:47) - Fred Mitchell joins the podcast (34:20) - Gale Sayers comes back from a devastating injury (40:45) - Brian's Song and Gale Sayer's friend Brian Piccolo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears are 2-0 and are tied atop the NFC North, but something still feels off. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by former Bear and Football Aftershow analyst Alex Brown as they discuss the 2-0 Bears, and what they need to fix before heading to Atlanta on Sunday. Later on in the pod, JJ and Cam answer your questions in our weekly mailbag segment. (1:40) - Feelings about the 2-0 Bears start (10:10) - Is Mitch Trubisky improving this year? (17:40) - Can the Bears win games without scoring more than 20 points a game? (25:30) - Weekly mailbag segment (31:35) - Should the Bears have kept Nick Kwiatkoski over Danny Trevathan? (40:15) - Which kicker should be the Bears' guy going forward: Santos or Eddy Piñeiro? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In another close call, the Bears pull out a 17-13 win over the New York Giants at Soldier Field and improve to 2-0 on the season. JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and David Kaplan discuss the win and how ugly the wins were. The crew dissects Mitch Trubisky's play, the defense allowing a comeback at the end of the game, and they hand out game balls to the Bears players who most impacted the game. (1:10) - The Bears are 2-0 but it doesn't feel like 2-0 (5:00) - Akiem Hicks and Matt Nagy discuss the Bears being 2-0 (12:50) - Should there be more concern for the offense or the defense? (19:34) - Did Mitch build off of Week 1? (30:00) - Can rookie Darnell Mooney take over the second receiver role and surpass Anthony Miller? (34:25) - Bears kickers aren't doing so great See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears are looking to go 2-0 this Sunday as the New York Giants come to town. So how can they build off of their Week 1 comeback win vs the Lions? JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by NBC Sports lead NFL analyst Chris Simms as they preview Sunday's matchup. Can Mitch Trubisky be better in Week 2? Will the defense come into form? Can the Bears continue to run the ball effectively? The three of them discuss all that, and more. (1:31) - Allen Robinson contract update (7:22) - The Bears are the favorites heading into Week 2 (14:10) - Chris Simms joins the podcast (16:30) - Mitch Trubisky's play in the Lions game (21:40) - Can the Bears continue to have inconsistent production from the tight ends? (26:30) - Can the Bears' defense stop Saquon Barkley? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears star wide receiver Allen Robinson isn't happy with how contract negotiations are going, and he made his frustrations known by taking to social media and deleting everything that affiliates him with the Bears. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss the craziness of Tuesday and get to the bottom of why the Bears haven't given Robinson a new contract. Later on in the podcast, JJ's joined by former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt to dissect why the Bears were so successful on offense in the 4th quarter. (1:30) - Rumors that Allen Robinson asked for a trade (9:20) - Trying to understand why the Bears haven't given Robinson a new contract (24:00) - Allen Robinson made his frustrations known on social media (33:00) - Ryan Pace should be under review (37:21) - Dace Wannstedt joins the pod (41:40) - Wannstedt explains why Lions head coach Matt Patricia went back to man coverage in the 4th quarter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears had an awful first half but managed to get the Week 1 win against the Lions thanks to some late game heroics. JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and David Kaplan discuss the play of Mitch Trubisky, the defense, and everything that led to the surprising comeback victory. (1:30) - First impressions of the unlikely comeback win (8:40) - Bears lost these type of games last year (15:00) - Bears were patient in the run game (23:42) - Why did Lions head coach Matt Patricia go to man coverage when Trubisky plays worse against the zone (29:00) - Anthony Miller catches the game-winning touchdown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Football is finally here! Actual, real football has come and we have you covered. JJ Stankevitz is joined by NBC football analyst Tony Dungy to discuss the Bears, their in-season QB competition, and how head coach Matt Nagy can return the Bears to a playoff contending team. Later on in the pod, JJ and Cam are joined by Mike Rothstein of ESPN to discuss his prediction that the Lions will win the NFC North and preview Sunday's matchup. (1:35) - What can Matt Nagy do differently in 2020 to get the most out of his players? (6:30) - Dealing with a QB competition in-season (8:34) - Can the Bears defense dominate again? (11:46) -Mike Rothstein joins the podcast (23:20) - Lions locker room is better than it's been in the past (29:25) - The Lions offense is better than last year 39:12) - Is it surprising that the Lions are favored vs the Bears? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NFL season is almost underway, and there are still so many questions about the Bears left to be answered. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis field requests from listeners on a wide variety of topics, ranging from tight end concerns, to QB predictions, to figuring out why Staley da Bear doesn't wear pants. (2:40) - Over/Under 30 touchdowns for Mitch Trubisky (9:14) - Why doesn't Staley Da Bear wear pants (14:40) - Do the Bears have enough depth at linebacker? (22:25) - Will Cordarrelle Patterson get the ball more this year? (25:40) - Should fans be worried that Allen Robinson doesn't have a new contract (31:24) - Is the hype around the tight ends real? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Friday night, it was leaked that Matt Nagy had named Mitch Trubisky the week 1 starter for the Bears and on Sunday he confirmed the leak. In a position battle everyone had their eyes on, Trubisky showed the coaches that he was best to start the season so far. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss the position battle and everything that led to the decision. Also, later in the podcast, a very special interview presented by the newest website in sports betting technology PointsBet, NFL legend Devin Hester joins the podcast to discuss his hall of fame candidacy and being the face of Chicago sports betting. (2:40) - Why did the Bears select Trubisky over Foles? (7:42) - Matt Nagy and Mitchell Trubisky speak on the decision (15:10) - Nick Foles' reaction to the decision that he will start the season off the bench (20:00) - Who will be the kicker for the Bears? (26:40) - Devin Hester joins the podcast (30:15) - Devin Hester believes he will be in the Hall of Fame just a matter of when See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

Camp is getting ready to begin so Bears GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy talked to the media on safety precautions being done to ensure the health of the players including 3rd string QB Tyler Bray. JJ Stankevitz, Laurence Holmes, and Cam Ellis discuss the comments made by Pace and Nagy. They also get into Bears defensive lineman Eddie Goldman opting out of the 2020 season, and how impactful that will be for the Bears defense. (2:26) - Ryan Pace and the Bears feel like they are creating their own "Bubble" (10:50) - Can the NFL pull off a season? (21:30) - Eddie Goldman opts out of the 2020 season (32:25) - Matt Nagy on how long will the QB competition go (42:20) - Tyler Bray must be protected at all costs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears head coach Matt Nagy and Eagles head coach Doug Pederson are friends, run very similar systems, worked under the same coach, and even have coached some of the same players, but why has Pederson been so much more successful than Nagy? NBCS Chicago Bears insider JJ Stankevitz is joined by NBCS Philly's Eagles insider Dave Zangaro to discuss the differences between the two teams. Dave also provides insight on new Bears quarterback Nick Foles. (2:16) - What kind of QB was Nick Foles in the Super Bowl run? (8:30) - How will Nick Foles perform in a QB competition? (18:40) - Differences in the Bears offense vs the Eagles offense (24:30) - What is the national view of the Bears and Matt Nagy (31:00) - Why did the Eagles want Jordan Howard? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NFL and its players have yet to come to an agreement on safety protocols and training camp is scheduled to begin in a week. JJ Stankevitz, Laurence Holmes and Cam Ellis discuss the issues the NFL needs to fix before players report to camp, how will no preseason games impact the Bears QB competition, and how rosters being reduced to only 80 players could impact un-drafted free agents. (1:30) - How will no preseason games impact the Trubisky vs Foles battle? (9:05) - How will the NFL be ready to play if there are no preseason games? (15:00) - Safety concerns the NFL and players need to consider (22:55) - A lot of players will be cut with smaller rosters (31:00) - Will the NFL be able to finish the season? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The people who cover the Bears aren't just your local newspaper writers, there are people with great insight and perspectives that aren't in the locker room like traditional media. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by Bleacher Nation's Luis Medina to discuss his thoughts on the 2020 Bears, his favorite Bear of all-time, and his perspective on his coverage of the Bears vs traditional media. (2:27) - Who should win the QB battle between Nick Foles and Mitch Trubisky (9:38) - Under discussed Bears issue that no one is bringing up (17:40) - Blogging about a team vs traditional media coverage (28:08) - Jay Cutler's chickens took social media by storm (34:46) - Favorite go to GIF reaction 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.

JJ Stankevitz, Laurence Holmes, and Cam Ellis discuss the Bears not talking to Allen Robinson about an extension and what that could mean for him and the Bears. Later on in the podcast, the crew discusses other deals that were made around the league and the stacked free agent running back class that Tarik Cohen finds himself in, and Laurence tells the story of finding a peacock and a chicken in his backyard. (1:55) - Will 2020 be the last year A-Rob will be in Chicago? (7:10) - With no preseason, which QB (Foles or Trubisky) will win the job? (13:00) - Will the NFL even have a season this year (20:00) - The 2021 running back free agent class isn't good for Tarik Cohen (30:00) - Laurence's encounter with a peacock and chicken See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by draft expert Josh Norris of NBC Sports and Rotoworld, as they take a deep dive into the Bears' 2020 NFL draft class featuring Cole Kmet and Jaylon Johnson. They also dive into the Bears' offseason moves and can the newly acquired players from the draft and free agency make an instant impact for the 2020 season. (1:23) - Overall impression of what the Bears accomplished in the 2020 draft (5:00) - Cole Kmet vs Adam Shaheen (9:37) - Was Jaylon Johnson a 1st round talent (15:00) - Ryan Pace's 5th round selections (21:10) - Biggest issues with the Bears draft See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The largest contract in American sports history was given to Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bears dodged a major financial bullet there didn't they? Laurence Holmes is joined by Brad Spielberger of Over the Cap.com as they discuss the impact Mahomes' contract has on the NFL and on sports, Mitchell Trubisky's contract situation with the Bears, and is Allen Robinson's contract a good one. (1:58) - First reaction when the deal was announced (6:21) - How does Mahomes' contract impact Deshaun Watson and Dak Prescott (12:46) - Why the Bears didn't pick up Mitchell Trubisky's option (17:26) - Bears offseason spending in 2020 (19:38) - A conversation with Patrick Mahomes' agent, Leigh Steinberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New play-by-play voice for the Chicago Bulls Adam Amin joins Laurence Holmes and JJ Stankevitz to discuss his dual roles going forward for the Bulls and football voice for the Bears. They dive into what will become of the 2020 Bears and Amin's love of the classic game, Tecmo Bowl. (1:30) - Calling Bears and Bulls games for Chicago (7:30) - For the love of Tecmo Bowl (13:28) - Fans are stuck on who the Bears will be in 2020 (19:05) - What can Mitch Trubisky be in 2020 (27:40) - Announcing football and basketball (36:10) - Announcing with no fans involved in games See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Under Center podcast crew of JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and Adam Hoge debate and discuss which quarterback GM Ryan Pace should have gone after this offseason. Later on in the pod, they discuss hurdles the NFL still has to go through in order to start the season, and also they dive into everyone's favorite retired quarterback Jay Cutler's chicken mystery. (1:51) - Did the Bears make the right decision by going after Nick Foles? (7:47) - Is Cam Newton's upside bigger than Nick Foles? (18:00) - What can the NFL learn from MLB's return to play plan (30:23) - NFL will shorten the Pre Season to 2 games (37:00) - Bears coverage will change this year (45:13) - Jay Cutler's missing chickens See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBCS Chicago Bears insider JJ Stankevitz is joined by NBC Sports NFL analyst Chris Simms, to discuss who should be at the top of the NFC North division this season and does a detailed break down on the Bears. They get into who should start for the Bears this year, what Matt Nagy needs to fix in his offense, and can rookie tight end Cole Kmet make an instant impact on the Bears this year. (1:22) - Where do the Bears sit in the NFC North division (4:48) - What does it mean when teams say "open competition" at quarterback? (8:20) - What does Matt Nagy need to do to fix the offense (13:55) - Can Cole Kmet be Gronk? (16:27) - If Mitch doesn't start this year, will he ever start an NFL game again? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020 has offered new challenges in trying to start the NFL season. Bears writers for NBCS Chicago JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis along with NBCS Chicago Bears content producer Eric Strobel discuss how NFL training camps will look like under new health and safety guidelines, and will changes impact players negatively when they eventually get on the field. (2:40) - What will the NFL do to try and start the season? (9:05) - How will players get the necessary contact they need to play football? (17:48) - Will a team become so competitive that they hide a positive COVID-19 test? (21:00) - Playing an NFL game with no fans and sound piped in (25:05) - How will Nagy conduct an actual QB competition with less prep time? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laurence Holmes is joined by Super Bowl Champion and Hall of Famer Terrell Davis, as they discuss the state of America and the fight for social justice. Terrell explains what it was like for him growing up, his admiration and respect for US soldiers, how we all can contribute to making things better and discusses his new revolutionary CBD energy drink DEFY. (4:50) - Terrell on the Last Dance documentary and compares his leadership style to Jordan's (7:58) - Is Drew Brees being sincere with his apology? (13:35) - Terrell explains life as a black man growing up (25:55) - Terrell's connection with military vets See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The new coaches for the Bears, John DeFilippo, Clancy Barone, and Bill Lazor spoke to the media and discussed how will they address the issues of the Bears to make them a contender. JJ Stankevitz, Laurence Holmes, and Cam Ellis react to the coaches speaking and discuss will they have the formula to improve Mitch Trubisky. (6:15) - Will John DeFilippo be able to change Mitch Trubisky? (13:40) - Will the coaching staff listen to Mitch on what he wants (23:01) - How will Tight Ends coach Clancy Barone help the run game (32:05) - Kyle Long seems like he wants to play football (35:10) - Offensive coordinator Bill Lazor on coaching during a pandemic See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and Laurence Holmes react to Bears QB Mitch Trubisky's first media availability since the end of last season, meaning he reacted to the Nick Foles acquisition for the first time. You'll hear from Mitch himself on a couple key topics, and the guys have a big-picture discussion on his comments and how he presents himself to the media. (1:15) - Initial reactions to Mitch's comments about being "pissed off" heading into 2020 (10:15) - Can a connection be drawn between his normally-reserved podium demeanor and his on-field play? (18:15) - JJ recounts a 1-on-1 interview he had with Mitch that revealed a different side of his personality (25:10) - the challenge Matt Nagy has during training camp and preseason in the COVID-19 era, and how different this season might look 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 Cam Ellis discuss the Bears ending their virtual offseason program a week and a half early as well as some reported preseason changes and Jordan Lucas’ comments on planning to kneel for the anthem in the fall. Then, JJ catches up with NBC Sports’ Rodney Harrison to talk about Eddie Jackson, Mitch Trubisky, and much more. (1:02) - Why the Bears decided to cut their virtual offseason short (9:45) - How preseason changes will affect Bears’ personnel evaluations (16:35) - Discussion of Jordan Lucas saying he’ll kneel “110%” this fall (24:00) - Interview with Rodney Harrison of NBC Sports See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.