The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

After NBC re-aired Super Bowl XX between the Bears and Patriots from January 1986 this past Sunday, a panel of JJ Stankevitz, Laurence Holmes, Cam Ellis, and Adam Hoge got together to discuss the game from a variety of standpoints. Whether it was watching the game for the first time all the way through or just watching it again with a new perspective on things, there was plenty to discuss about the greatest moment in Bears franchise history. (3:00) -Thoughts on the NBC broadcast and how things have changed in the presentation of the game (17:00) - Dissecting the Bears' expert game plan on both offense and defense (30:50) - Who had the best nickname on the ‘85 Bears? (33:30) - Discussion about Walter Payton not scoring a touchdown, how it happened in the flow of the game, and how it would be covered today See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the Under Center podcast of Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz, and Cam Ellis, have a deep and meaningful discussion on social justice and racial inequality in America, with added comments from Drew Brees, and current Bears Akiem Hicks and Allen Robinson. (29:57) - Akiem Hicks on being fearful of losing his career if he took a knee (36:57) - Drew Brees on Colin Kaepernick's silent protest (51:45) - Allen Robinson on making sure this passion for equality continues (1:02:30) - Akiem Hicks on having to make other people feel comfortable around him See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Laurence Holmes is joined by former Bears wide receiver and host of the Waddle & Silvy show on ESPN AM 1000, Tom Waddle as they do a deep dive on the issues with Mitch Trubisky, who wins the starting QB job for the Bears, and Tom makes a career comparison to Steve Kerr in the Last Dance. (5:30) - How can Trubisky be a better quarterback? (10:00) - How can the QB competition be fair for the Bears (14:00) - Nick Foles has an advantage over Mitch Trubisky (16:10) - Will Robert Quinn have an instant impact as a Bear (21:00) - Tom Waddle compares his role with the Bears with Steve Kerr's role with the Bulls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a roundtable discussion, host Laurence Holmes is with the NBCS Chicago Bears coverage team of JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and Adam Hoge as they react and discuss the interview Kevin White did with the Under Center podcast. Was Kevin honest about his tenure with the Bears? Did the Bears give him an honest chance to play? They discuss these questions and more on the Under Center podcast. (2:50) - Most important thing of the Kevin White Interview (10:52) - How did the Bears use Kevin White? (18:30) - Did Kevin White do his job the best he could have as a Bear? (26:36) - Kevin White says the Bears played the guys they paid over him (32:00) - Kevin White should re-invent himself to stay in the NFL (39:15) - What does Kevin White do if he doesn't play football anymore See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2015, in his very first draft as the new Bears GM, Ryan selected wide receiver Kevin White 7th overall, but White was soon let go after his rookie deal leaving fans confused and wondering why White's Chicago Bears tenure was so short lived. NBCS Bears insider JJ Stankevitz got a chance to talk with White about his career with the Bears, where it went wrong, and how he's still fighting to get rid of the label "bust" by his name. (4:41) - What did it mean for White to be selected 7th overall (11:21) - Is it difficult having the word "bust" attached to his (White) name (17:40) - Things the average fans doesn't know about constantly rehabbing injuries (26:07) - White describes what went wrong in 2018 for him (34:07) - White feels he could have gotten a better shot to play (42:10) - White wants to prove to Chicago fans that he was worth the pick See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin White was the 7th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft and 1st selection GM Ryan Pace ever made and after his rookie contract was up, White was let go. What happened? Where did it go wrong? JJ Stankevitz got a chance to go in depth with White on his career so far and how his Bears tenure ended. Enjoy this preview for tomorrow's sit down with Kevin White. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The top pick for the Bears in the 2020 NFL draft in the 2nd round was Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet. JJ Stankevitz is joined by former offensive coordinator for the Fighting Irish, Chip Long and former wide receiver at Notre Dame turned broadcaster Corey Robinson, to discuss everything you need to know about who Cole is and what he can bring to the Bears. (1:20) - Chip Long interview/ Who are the Bears getting in Cole Kmet (4:30) - Cole's potential hasn't even been tapped (9:00) - Chip Long on Cole playing well through injury (12:40) - Corey Robinson interview (13:30) - Notre Dame's ability to put out NFL tight ends (18:00) - Cole's comparison's to Gronk (22:50) - What are the Bears losing in firing former O-line coach Harry Hiestand See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chicago Bears had their own Michael Jordan in Walter Payton, and the 2 managed to befriend each other. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by the son of Walter Payton, Jarrett Payton to discuss stories of Walter and Michael, their roles as representatives of the Chicago sports athlete, and what both legacies mean to the city of Chicago. (3:28) - Jarrett Payton's connection to the Jordan children (5:08) - The story of Walter Payton playing cards with Michael Jordan (13:45) - Jarrett's appreciation of MJ in the last dance (17:20) - Why did Walter and MJ click as well as they did See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago in the '90s was all about Michael Jordan and the Bulls, so what was it like for the other major teams during that time? Host Laurence Holmes discusses this with four coaches who led teams in the shadow of the Bulls during that time. From the Blackhawks former coach Craig Hartsburg, from the Cubs Jim Riggleman, from the White Sox Gene Lamont, and from the Bears Dave Wannstedt, all come together to discuss one of the most important times in Chicago sports history. (0:43) - During the early '90s the White Sox had a shot at a World Series (7:02) - Are there universal rules across sports to coaching a great player like Jordan (14:34) - Was there pressure for Jim Riggleman and the Cubs to win because of the Bulls (21:55) - Difficulties coaching in the same building as the Bulls for then new Blackhawks coach Craig Hartsburg (28:15) - Favorite Jordan story or moment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Friday, May 8, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson responded to a tweet and flatly said prior to the 2017 NFL Draft the Bears did not talk to him. The tweet sent Bears fans ablaze only to find out in an interview before the draft Watson actually said that he talked to the Bears over the phone. So which is it? The NBCS Chicago Bears coverage team of JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Adam Hoge try to get to the bottom of this. (1:46) - Questioning the accuracy of Watson's claim (8:36) - The reason why Watson sent the tweet (12:30) - Will the Bears address Watson's tweet? (15:00) - Ryan Pace speaks on declining Trubisky's option (25:45) - Bears schedule gets released (13:45) - Should there have been more contingency plans made by the NFL? (37:16) - Most important games for the Bears this season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears drafted defensive back Jaylon Johnson with their second pick in the second round 50th overall in the 2020 NFL draft out of Utah, but what kind of player is he and can he make the impact the Bears need in his first few years? To learn more about him, host Laurence Holmes is joined by Jaylon's defensive backs coach from Utah Sharrieff Shah as they discuss all fans need to know about the new Bears cornerback. (4:44) - What did Sharrieff see in Jaylon in high school (10:00) - Jaylon knew he would be in the NFL after only 3yrs in college (16:04) - Jaylon's recover ability is insane (22:18) -Defensive backs need to have a short memory (24:58) - What should Bears fans expect from Jaylon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears decide not to pick up the 5th year option on their #2 overall pick Mitch Trubisky. What does that mean for Trubisky, is this a message being sent to him from Ryan Pace, how should fans react to the news? Host Laurence Holmes is joined by the entire NBCS Chicago Bears content team of JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and Eric Strobel as they discuss all of these questions and get into what does Mitch Trubisky's future in the NFL look like. (1:41) - What does it mean that the Bears aren't picking Trubisky's 5th year option up (7:50) - How will Mitch Trubisky handle this (13:45) - Why wouldn't Ryan Pace draft a potential prospect (19:40 - Should Ryan Pace have signed Andy Dolton instead of trade for Nick Foles (27:06) - Emphasis on boosting the offense this offseason (34:38) - NFL/Bears players not particularly following the "stay home" guidelines See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2005 Bears were a sight to behold and 2 prominent players on that team come together on the Under Center podcast. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher and Aftershow teammate Lance Briggs as they have a fun conversation about leading one the most dominant defenses in NFL history. (2:30) - Playing golf and being retired (6:30) - When did they know they were good at football (9:30) - Is Lance Briggs a Hall of Famer (13:58) - Celebrating 20 years since Brian Urlacher was drafted (17:35) - Can they turn off the competitive side when coaching their kids See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Laurence Holmes is joined by Dave Wannstedt and the Football Aftershow guys, former Bears Olin KrEUtz and Alex Brown as they review the picks GM Ryan Pace made in the 2020 NFL Draft. (1:10) - Overall impression of what the Bears did in the draft (5:30) - What can Trevis Gipson bring to the Bears? (12:50) - Dave Wannstedt on the Bears draft (17:17) - Is Darnell Mooney the new Taylor Gabriel> (20:46) - How well did the Bears do in the draft stacked up against the NFC North See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the 2020 NFL draft wraps up, Ryan Pace has selected 7 new players in this draft. JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and Bryan Perez discuss how well Ryan Pace did in this draft, why didn't they draft a quarterback, and they grade the NFC North's draft selections. Spoiler Alert, the Packers finish last. (4:20) - Why Ryan Pace selected Trevis Gipson (14:08) - Bears think 5th round pick Darnell Mooney can be the deep threat they need (21:23) - Why didn't Ryan Pace select a quarterback in the draft (28:26) - Bears sign Khalil Mack's younger brother (30:20) - Grading the NFC North's drafts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft in the books the Bears make two selections taking Cole Kmet, tight end from Notre Dame, and Jaylon Johnson, cornerback from Utah. JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss the Bears' selections and play sound from the press conferences of Ryan Pace, Cole Kmet, and Jaylon Johnson. (1:40) - Ryan Pace says they had offers to trade down from both spots (9:20) - Did the Bears reach for Cole Kmet (14:23) - Cole Kmet compares his game to Rob Gronkowski (22:00) - Jaylon Johnson isn't content with falling to the second round (26:53) - Highlights from the second day of the draft See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In round one of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Bears did not have a selection, but it was still entertaining. NBCS Chicago Bears team of JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and the man of the hour Adam Hoge who predicted the Packers would draft QB Jordan Love, react to everything that went down in the 1st round. (1:30) - Adam Hoge takes a victory lap for his prediction (8:55) - Packers are looking at Jordan Love's upside (17:20) - Bears fans are trained to believe that the Packers will have great QBs forever (25:00) - Should the Bears take Jalen Hurts debate (33:40) - Who is left that the Bears should look to take (38:15) - The highlight of the 1st round See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Laurence Holmes is joined by Olin Kreutz and Alex Brown of the Football Aftershow as they preview the 2020 NFL Draft. They discuss what the Bears needs are, who should they target, and later on they are joined by former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt to talk about the draft as well. (3:30) - What should the Bears be looking at in the draft (10:14) - How important is this draft for Ryan Pace (12:47) - Dave Wannstedt on what he expects the Bears to do in the draft (17:07) - What is the Bears' biggest need they can address and get immediate impact (21:24) - Bears over/unders for the draft and season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2020 NFL draft will be different this year and the process has been just as unusual. NBCS Bears insider JJ Stankevitz is joined Jeremy Chinn, Broc Rutter, and Joe Gaziano to discuss how different this process has been, what do they expect to bring to an NFL roster, and share their stories on how they got to this point in the draft process. (1:30) - Southern Illinois University safety Jeremy Chinn on the drafting process this year (5:20) - What was it like for Jeremy to have Hall of Famer Steve Atwater as an uncle (8:41) - North Central College quarterback Broc Rutter on navigating the draft process from a small school (13:20) - Broc on the jump in competition from Div. III to the NFL (19:07) - Northwestern pass rusher Joe Gaziano on preparing for the draft (25:20) - What Joe wants NFL teams to know about his game See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2020 NFL Draft is this week and the Bears could use help in a few positions. So who should they take? NBCS Chicago's Bears coverage team of JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and Adam Hoge discuss what position should be targeted and who the Bears should be looking to grab in this year's draft. The podcast is also joined by draft expert Josh Norris of Rotoworld and NBC Sports to give the national perspective on the Bears. (2:00) - Could the Detroit Lions take Tua Tagovailoa and trade Matt Stafford? (9:50) - Should the Packers start preparing to move on from Aaron Rodgers in this draft? (18:23) - Rotoworld.com and NBC Sports' Josh Norris Interview (35:18) - Adam, JJ, and Cam select who should go 43rd overall to the Bears (46:12) - Reasons why the Bears should take Jalen Hurts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the coronavirus pandemic changing the modern world, the NFL is changing the draft format and has opted for a virtual draft. But how does changing the format so dramatically impact the Bears? Host Laurence Holmes is joined by former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt to discuss the changes that will be made in the draft, his thoughts on Trubisky vs Foles, and thoughts of who the Bears should be keying on in the draft. (2:15) - New virtual draft adds more pressure on the final decision makers of each team (6:35) - Should NFL head coaches reach out to draftee's college head coaches? (11:30) -Drafting will be more difficult for teams with no face-to-face connections (16:00) - Will Tua Tagovailoa fall in the draft? (18:15) - Thoughts on Nick Foles vs Mitch Trubisky (22:20) - How does a coach/GM keep from loving a player in the draft too much? (24:00) - Who should the Bears be keying on in the draft See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the NFL draft approaches, fans have questions on what the Bears will do. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by JJ Stankevitz as they take fan questions about the draft, the QB competition, and other Bears topics. (1:35) - The draft is going to be weird (4:00) - Bears offense is missing some nasty-ness (8:40) - Trubisky is at a disadvantage heading to training camp (12:40) - Can the Bears find a deep threat in the draft? (20:30) - Are players taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously? (25:30) - What might be the draft strategy for Ryan Pace? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the NFL trying to operate as normal, they have opted for a virtual draft this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Host Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz and Cam Smith discuss does this change the strategy in drafting for the Bears. Later on, they get into Ryan Pace saying there will be an open competition at quarterback with the addition of Nick Foles. (1:34) - How will the NFL execute virtual drafting? (6:00) - Football coaches worried about virtual drafting (10:32) - The Bears were honest that this is a competition for the starting QB spot (17:10) - How will Mitch Trubisky handle playing for his job? (24:40) - How can the Bears improve the offensive line? (28:40) - When should the Bears draft a QB? 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 unites with the Chicago Sun-Times' Halas Intrigue podcast for a star studded event. Host Laurence Holmes and JJ Stankevitz are joined by Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser, and eventually, Mark Potash as they discuss the competition at QB for the Bears and the seemingly differentiating opinions about Trubisky between GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy. (1:51) - Are you surprised the NFL is moving as normal? (9:45) - Does the NFL have a responsibility to the sponsors during this down time? (13:48) - Now that we know Foles' contract, does this fix the Bears QB situation? (22:18) - Can Mitch Trubisky still be redeemed? (30:00) - Why did the Bears make so many coaching changes? (37:40) - Mark Potash joins the podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Filling in for host Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz is joined by Cam Ellis and Adam Hoge to discuss what the Bears are doing at the quarterback position. They discuss was Nick Foles brought in to compete for the starting job and is this the push Mitch Trubkisy needs to get him to the next level? Later on, in the pod they get into a NBCS Chicago Bears Rewind game that will be on tonight when the Jay Cutler led Bears went into Lambeau Field and beat the Packers on Thanksgiving. (1:54) - Former Bears lineman Kyle Long speaks on Bears quarterback competition (7:50) - How will the Bears locker room react to a QB competition? (13:15) - Who has the upper hand going into camp, Trubisky or Foles? (20:00) - Former Bears tight end Zach Miller describes the Bears win in Lambeau on Thanksgiving (26:40) - How did the Bears pull it off vs Rodgers and the Packers? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Bears special teams assistant coach Brock Olivio, who is currently quarantined in Rome, joins JJ Stankevitz to talk about what life is like in Italy during the COVID-19 lockdown. They discuss what he is doing to keep busy and stay sane, as well as one of the bright sides of the quarantine. Plus, Brock talks about how American Football is getting a foothold in Italy, as well as what it would mean to have an NFL game played there. (3:00) - Brock’s story on how he ended up in Rome (4:19) - What does Rome currently feel like right now (9:48) - Brock’s positive perspective on the quarantine (13:32) - How Brock’s keeping busy (22:58) - American Football culture in Italy (28:41) - Type of players in Italian Football (32:54) - What would it mean to Italy to have an NFL game played there See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Olin Kreutz joins the podcast to discuss the new additions to the offensive line, if the Bears will commit to the run in 2020, and how the Nick Foles and Mitchell Trubisky competition will play out this season. Plus, Olin explains why the 2020 season might feel a little like Last Chance U, and how the potential lack of an offseason program will impact the Bears. (1:18) How will Germain Ifedi fit into the offensive line (3:54) The state of the Bears run game (10:47) Why Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace need to win now (15:40) Olin on the QB competition (16:57) How Robert Quinn and Nick Foles put the Bears in competition for the NFC North (20:19) Olin compares Halas Hall to “Last Chance U” (22:14) The impact of potentially not having an offseason program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During the opening week of the NFL season, there were a lot of moves made. Tom Brady signs with the Bucs, the Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins for a bag of peanuts, and Eric Ebron signs with the Steelers for less money than the Bears signed Jimmy Graham for. Host Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz, and Cam Ellis discuss all the NFL news, the Jimmy Graham signing, and discuss is Nick Foles actual competition for Mitch Trubisky. (1:23) - Favorite storyline of the 2020 NFL off-season (5:15) - Who has the better season, Brady with the Bucs, or Belichick and the Pats (9:55) - Bears have spent the most money on tight ends in the NFL (14:30) - Laurence reaction when he 1st heard about the Eric Ebron deal with the Saints (19:05) - What does the Nick Foles deal mean for Mitch Trubisky (29:35) - What can Robert Quinn bring to 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 Bears have been active in the early parts of free agency and made the move to trade for QB Nick Foles. What does that mean for Mitch Trubisky? Why did Ryan Pace make Nick Foles the target over other QBs? NBCS Chicago Bears writers JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss all of this plus get into the thinking that went into other Bears moves. (1:42) - Nick Foles was the perfect Bears move (6:40) - Bears had to do something at QB (12:50) - Matt Nagy is comfortable with Nick Foles (20:30) - Why did the Bears sign Robert Quinn (27:00) - Reasons why the Bears signed Jimmy Graham (31:30) - Other moves the Bears should make in free agency 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 made a couple of key moves as the NFL offseason starts, the most notable of which is a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for quarterback Nick Foles, seemingly bringing some competition for number 2 overall pick Mitch Trubisky. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by former Bears Lance Briggs and Alex Brown of the Football Aftershow on NBCS Chicago as they give their thoughts on the trade, and the acquisitions of Jimmy Graham and Robert Quinn. (1:28) - Nick Foles is a better fit than Mitch Trubisky (5:18) - Are we starting to see how Matt Nagy truly feels about Trubisky? (11:14) - Why not go after Teddy Bridgewater? (16:09) - Can Jimmy Graham still be productive? (21:30) - Robert Quinn's impact on the Bears (26:40) - Danny Trevathan is key to this Bears defense See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NFL is conducting business as usual and the new collective bargaining agreement between the NFL CEOs and the players has been agreed upon meaning players can be signed and business can be done, but with all that out of the way, what does it mean for the Bears. Host Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss and give you the details of the new CBA that affect the Bears, and they discuss the Bears re-signing linebacker Danny Trevathan. (1:40) - Surprised that the NFL is still business as usual (7:00) - Why did the players accept the new CBA (11:00) - How does the new CBA impact Allen Robinson (17:00) - Danny Trevathan gets a 3yr deal (22:30) - Roy Robinson-Harris gets a tender offer from the Bears (26:40) - Ryan Tannehill is off the board for the Bears, who is left at QB See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With all the craziness of COVID-19, the NFL is still proceeding with signings and that means the Bears are still in the market for some help at the QB position. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Chicago Bears writers JJ Stankevitz and Bryan Perez as they debate should Andy Dalton be Chicago Bear. (1:30) - Describe Mitch Trubisky's 2019 season (8:00) - Is Dalton the right choice for the Bears? (18:20) - What does competition at QB look like for the Bears (30:00) - Should the Bears give Leonard Floyd less money (37:00) - How would Leonard Floyd react to being offered less money (40:30) - Who do you wish the Bears would sign? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2019 Chicago Bears had a lot of issues which resulted in a subpar season, one of which was the offensive line. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Chicago's Bears reporter JJ Stankevitz to discuss what were the issues for the poor line play, and how can they fix it for the 2020 season. (1:45) - Could the Bears land Trent Williams from Washington? (5:15) - Evaluation of the Cody Whitehair and James Daniels switch and switch back (9:15) - Is it Mitch Trubisky's fault the O-Line didn't play better? (12:30) - Can Rashaad Coward be the answer at tackle (15:30) - Firing of offensive line coach Harry Hiestand (18:32) - Matt Nagy on new offensive line coach Juan Castillo (22:00) - Can the Bears find offensive linemen in the draft See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mitch Trubisky didn't have a great season last year. But after looking at all the available options for the Bears this offseason, is Mitch still the best path to win a Super Bowl? Host Laurence Holmes and JJ Stankevitz discuss and debate what should the Bears do this offseason at the most important position. Should Bears fans be more cautious before being willing to give up on Trubisky? (1:54) - Andy Dalton IS NOT better than Mitch Trubisky (5:50) - Fans reaction to the possibility that the Bears should stick with Mitch Trubisky (12:00) - Should Mitch still get a chance to prove he can be good? (17:08) - How will fans react to all the QBs in the offseason (21:00) - Will the Raiders trade Derek Carr to the Bears? (25:02) - Players should be happy Tony Romo got his new TV deal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Chicago Bears writer Bryan Perez as they discuss the most important and interesting things about the 2020 NFL Combine for the Bears. They get into what teams get wrong about the Combine, and some realistic free agent options for the Bears. (1:29) - Ryan Pace needs to get this off-season right (5:30) - What teams get wrong about the NFL Combine (8:24) - Biggest need the Bears should address in the draft (12:40) - Which player had the biggest impact at the Senior Bowl and the Combine (16:27) - Can the Bears grab an instant impact player in the 2nd round (19:55) - How can the Bears upgrade the quarterback position (24:18) - The most interesting thing from the Combine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. In the final episode of the series, Laurence Holmes is joined by his "Football Aftershow" teammate and former Chicago Bear Alex Brown to discuss, making coaching in the NFL more diverse, is the Rooney Rule helping, and the common practice of moving black quarterbacks to other positions. (4:20) - Alex Brown on being pushed to not play quarterback in high school (9:15) - Jalen Hurts asked would he be willing to change positions in the NFL (17:03) - Alex Brown on playing in a Super Bowl that featured 2 black head coaches (22:12) - Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy not being mentioned for a head coaching job (26:00) - Does the Rooney Rule work? (40:35) - Overcoming unfairness (44:28) - Watching a NFL where there are successful black quarterbacks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy spoke to the media live from the NFL Combine and talked as much as they could on solutions to the problems that plagued them this past season. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NBCS Bears reporter JJ Stankevitz from the NFL Combine to discuss what the plans are for Mitch Trubisky and the quarterback position, and how the new CBA could affect what the Bears can do this offseason. (1:30) - How were the Bears at the Combine (4:53) - Ryan Pace on evaluating Matt Nagy (8:28) - Matt Nagy talks about finding solutions to the Bears issues to the media (15:30) - Ryan Pace continues to compare Mitch Trubisky to Drew Brees (21:37) - Matt Nagy on what he needs Trubisky to get better at (26:00) - Matt Nagy's coaching hires (30:42) - Is Ryan Pace looking to replace Trubisky as the starter? (34:20) - What are the Bears looking for in the draft? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When a guy gets Sylvester Stallone, Guy Fieri, and Al Pacino in the same room you have o discuss why and how. Host Laurence Holmes is joined by NFL insider Jay Glazer to discuss how crazy Jay's career has been, plus an added bonus of Kyle Long stopping by for added fun. (2:33) - Jay Glazer's MMA style training schedule (7:00) - Kyle Long joins the podcast (10:14) - Stories of Jay's work with his Vets and Athletes program (14:44) - How did Jay end up at Sylvester Stallone's house See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. Chicago Sun Times feature story writer Evan F. Moore sits down with former Blackhawk and analyst for NBCS Chicago Jamal Mayers to discuss being a black athlete in hockey and what he's doing to help grow hockey in non traditional hockey communities. (3:00) - Why was it important for Jamal to write about his life in his book (10:58) - Ray Emery's impact on hockey (16:00) - Describes what the NHL and the Blackhawks are doing to grow the game (21:37) - The Devante Smith-Pelly incident at the United Center (36:10) - Reasons that hockey hasn't addressed social issues (40:06) - Addressing ignorance in hockey 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 Bears reporter JJ Stankevitz returns to the podcast after a long time off and joins host Laurence Holmes to discuss his thoughts on how the Bears season ended and what they need to do going forward. (1:48) - How much Bears did he watch at the end of the season (5:00) - What is the future of Mitch Trubisky look like? (9:40) - Could Case Keenum be the free agent answer for the Bears? (13:10) - Watching Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs (21:44) - This offseason is all about the quarterback See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Laurence Holmes discusses what does it take for a team to win a Super Bowl with Chicago product and 2 time Super Bowl champion David Diehl. They also discuss his ties to Chicago, his extensive Jordan collection, and what he would do if he fixed the Bears. (3:10) - His connection with Brother Rice High School (6:20) - Blocking for Eli Manning during the Super Bowl runs (10:27) - Is Mitch close to being a QB you can win a Super Bowl with? (12:40)- His favorite Bears of all time (14:30) - Jordan collection See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long just retired from a long career in the NFL and who better to give him advice about what's next than his older brother Chris Long. Host Laurence Holmes sits down with Chris Long as they discuss the difficulties players face after they retire from the NFL and his relationship with his brother former Bear Kyle Long. (3:10) - Chances that Chris Long gets a Nobel Peace Prize (6:50) - Advice to Kyle Long on how to deal with retirement (9:54) - Does he miss football? (12:00) - Kyle Long's chance at playing baseball with the White Sox (13:22) - Laurence wrap up of the interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Laurence Holmes is joined by executive producer of Sirius XM Mad Dog Radio and Bears fan Bill Zimmerman to discuss which team is the actual Bears. Is it the high flying offense and top 5 defense of 2018, or is the disappointing and underwhelming 2019 team? (2:06) - Best and worst part of the 2019 Bears season (4:30) - Which season is the real season? 2018? 2019? (5:30) - Is Mitch good? (8:15) - Bears defense suffered when Hicks got hurt (11:10) - What can the Bears build upon if anything for 2020 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. To start the series Laurence Holmes interviews former Cub, now baseball analyst Doug Glanville as they discuss his experience in baseball, and the change that black athletes have brought in baseball. (0:53) - The legacy of Black history and sports (5:47) - Should an athlete speak on social issues? (10:00) - His parents weren't comfortable with him playing baseball (14:20) - The diversity of baseball (17:00) - Black interest in baseball (23:00) - Current black baseball players still dealing with issues See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Chicago Bear Kyle Long sits with host Laurence Holmes as they do a deep dive into his career as a Bear, why he left football, why he will never wear another uniform, and what he plans to do in post football life. (3:18) - When he decided to leave football (6:39) - Why he won't wear another uniform (7:56) - What's next for Kyle Long? (11:20) - How Olin Kreutz helped him when he was on IR (14:29) - He didn't really have great technique (16:43) - How he got into Twitch (19:36) - Wasn't expecting to be drafted by the Bears (20:30) - Going back to play for the White Sox See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The football season is officially over as the Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions and quarterback Patrick Mahomes wins MVP. Who better to talk to about Mahomes than longtime agent to NFL stars and the current Super Bowl MVP, Leigh Steinberg. Host Laurence Holmes was joined by Steinberg in Miami to discuss why teams missed on Mahomes, the current state of the NFL, and the ongoing issues of concussions. (2:58) - How to keep Mahomes focused when he may get the largest contract in NFL history (7:28) - The NFL is as big as it ever was (9:40) - Convincing Tua Tagovailoa that he was a good match for him (12:45) - Concussions are a huge issue in the NFL (15:40) - Patrick Mahomes has easily embraced being a superstar See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the final day of Super Bowl week from Radio Row in Miami, host Laurence Holmes is joined by a guy that plagued the Bears and Bear fans for years, former Green Bay Packer wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Jordy and Laurence discuss what it's like living on a farm, what is Bears/Packers week like for the Packers, and his favorite game he ever played. (Caution to Bears fans, you may be triggered) (1:40) - Growing up on a farm (3:10) - What was it like playing the Bears (5:40) - 2010 NFC Championship game (trigger warning) (7:20) - The Peanut Punch (9:00) - What makes Aaron Rodgers so great (11:00) - Advice he would give young receivers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you didn't know, there are a few local ties to this year's Super Bowl match-up of the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Host Laurence Holmes talks with former Bears now Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub, former Northwestern quarterback now Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka, and former Bears kicker now Niners kicker Robbie Gould to discuss their ties to Chicago and what it means for them to be in the Super Bowl. Part 1 Dave Toub Chiefs Special teams coordinator (2:14) - Remembering the Bears' Super Bowl appearance in 2007 (4:00) - What it's like to lose a Super Bowl (5:40) - Matt Nagy was ready to be a head coach when he left Part 2 Mike Kafka Chiefs quarterback's coach (8:43) - Start of the interview/journey from Northwestern to the Chiefs (10:20) - Coaching under Andy Reid (12:00) - Does being on the Reid coaching tree guarantee a head coaching job? Part 3 Robbie Gould 49ers kicker (14:15) - Start of Robbie Gould/ How did the 2007 Bears make it to the Super Bowl that year (16:14) - Getting to a Super Bowl is hard (18:00) - Appreciating being in the Super Bowl (22:00) - Why he decided to stay in San Francisco See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a special episode, host Laurence Holmes is joined by Bears beat reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times Jason Lieser as they give you the REAL inside look into what covering a Super Bowl is all about live from Radio Row in Miami. No X's & O's talk just pure fun and stories from two experienced NFL reporters. (2:10) - Jason Lieser relives times from his time in Miami (4:10) - What Radio Row is like (6:00) - How do you cover the Super Bowl without your team being in it? (12:00) - Keepsakes from past Super Bowls (15:40) - Players are more fun after the season is over (21:00) - What is covering the Super Bowl in Miami is like? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A special 300th episode for the Under Center podcast. For today's podcast for Super Bowl week in Miami, host Laurence Holmes has two separate discussions with two great guests. Kevin Clark and Robert Mays of the Ringer join the podcast to discuss why the Chiefs and Niners are in the Super Bowl and what the Bears are missing that's holding them back from a Super Bowl. Part 1 with Kevin Clark (2:19) - All the NFL players wanted to talk about Kobe Bryant at Media Night (5:58) - What is the Ringer? (7:24) - There is a lot that can be learned from Kyle Shanahan (11:16) - What is Matt Nagy doing wrong with the Bears (13:36) - What should the Bears do with Mitch Trubisky? Part 2 with Robert Mays (20:21) - Interview starts with Mays/ innovation of offense with Reid and Shanahan (22:31) - Shanahan had the coolest offense Mays has ever seen (25:16) - Can Matt Nagy be Shanahan? (26:55) - What are the Bears options at QB? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.