The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Adam Hoge remembers his friend Jeff Dickerson Dec 31, 2021

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Jeff Dickerson was a staple in Chicago so Adam Hoge joins the podcast to discuss his friend and the memories he has of him. Later in the podcast, the guys discuss Mike Glennon playing against the Bears in a high stakes matchup (lol) as he seeks revenge for the Mitch Trubisky drafting.

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(1:40) - Adam Hoge remembers Jeff Dickerson

(12:30) - The impact Jeff Dickerson had on Chicago

(19:40) - Stories about Jeff

(33:00) - Mike Glennon revenge game

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Jeff Dickerson, John Madden, and Bears football Dec 29, 2021

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On the same day we lost 2 significant figures, the legend, John Madden, and more closely, ESPN Chicago's Bears beat reporter Jeff Dickerson. Ken Davis and Eric Strobel discuss the lives of these two men and their impact on football fans in Chicago. Later in the podcast, the guys sound off on Matt Nagy being still employed by the Bears despite rumors that he would be fired.

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(1:30) - Remebering Jeff Dickerson

(16:50) - Remembering the legend of John Madden

(27:40) - Matt Nagy is still the coach of the Bears

(42:00) - Will Ryan Pace be able to hire another head coach?

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Bears vs Seahawks postgame recap: Nick Foles saves Matt Nagy’s job? Dec 26, 2021

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So the Bears won and improve to 5-10 cool. We're good with that. The more interesting conversation is did Nick Foles really save Matt Nagy's job this week? Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss the win, for a little bit, but discuss what the win means for Matt Nagy and Nick Foles for the rest of the year, what will the offseason look like, and everything regarding the Bears other than this game.

(2:30) - Matt Nagy gets aggressive on 2pt conversions and 4th downs

(11:40) - Analyzing Nick Foles vs Andy Dalton. (Yep, this is where we are Bears fans)

(21:00) - What is the real fate of Matt Nagy

(30:00) - What is Ryan Pace's role in all of this. Is he still the GM?

(40:40) - Should Roquan have been a pro bowler?

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Bears vs Seahawks preview: Are the Bears better off without Russell Wilson? Dec 23, 2021

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In a weird full circle event the Bears are playing the Seattle Seahawks, a team they were heavily engaged with in trade talks for superstar quarterback Russell Wilson. We all know the story and how it turned out for both teams, but who won the "non trade"? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Tony Gill discuss the almost trade and how it impacted both teams and who ended up winning? The guys also breakdown the upcoming matchup and if Matt Nagy will improve on his play calling from last week, is Justin Fields improving week to week, and a lot more.

(7:20) - The Seahawks' disappointing season

(15:00) - Is Justin Fields improving?

(22:30) - Can Matt Nagy improve on his play calling vs the Seahawks?

(36:00) - Who won the non trade? The Bears or the Seahawks?

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Bears vs Viking postgame recap: Bears D shines, but still take the L Dec 21, 2021

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The Bears drop to 4-10 on the season after losing on Monday Night Football to the Minnesota Vikings 17-9. Matt Nagy took over play calling again on the offense but was there a difference? Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro break down the game including the spectacular play of the defense, the flags that littered the field against the Bears, and a lot more.

(2:00) - Analyzing Justin Fields' play. Did his end of game stats look better than what we saw on the field?

(13:30) - Matt Nagy's handling of Justin Fields

(21:00) - Should Matt Nagy have tried more field goals vs going for it on 4th down?

(29:00) - So many flags against the Bears. SO MANY!

(35:00) - The Bears defense came to play

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Alex Brown on if the Bears have the pieces for the future? Dec 16, 2021

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With few games left the focus has been on the future for the Bears. Alex Brown joins Ken Davis and Eric Strobel to discuss if the Bears have the proper pieces to win in the long term. The guys also have a very honest conversation about the future of Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace, what needs to happen in the offseason, comparing the 2018 defense to the 2005-2006 Bears defense, they preview the Vikings game, and a lot more.

(2:20) - Final breakdown of the Bears vs Packers

(12:30) - Was the 2018 Bears defense special or just good?

(20:00) - Alex on how deep the Bears vs Packers rivalry goes

(28:30) - Are there enough pieces on the Bears to have a bright future?

(41:00) - Bears vs Vikings preview

(50:20) - What is the expectation for the off-season?

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What should the Bears do next, as the season winds down? Dec 15, 2021

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The Bears season is done, no playoffs, no chance, no shot, no way. Since that's the case, how should the Bears operate going forward and in the immediate future? Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Adam Hoge discuss the issues with the Bears, they compare and contrast the Green Bay Packers and how the Bears can get to where they are, and they get into potential candidates that can run the Bears and push them into the future.

(1:30) - Bears executives and coaches records against the Green Bay Packers?

(8:00) - How far are the Bears from the Packers?

(16:30) - Why has Trace Armstrong's name been brought up with the Bears?

(22:00) - Is Justin Fields progressing despite all the issues around him?

(33:00) - Matt Nagy's in game adjustments were lacking again

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Bears vs Packers postgame recap: Aaron Rodgers most definitely owns the Bears Dec 13, 2021

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It was fun...while it lasted on Sunday Night Football, then the second half happened and 3 whole points where scored. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss what seemed to be a last breathe for the Bears in the Sunday Night Football matchup vs the Packers, including what worked in the first half, and the systematic breakdown of the second half.

(1:30) - Bears came out hot in the first half. What went right?

(9:00) - Did the Nagy punt on 4th and inches suggest he's given up?

(20:00) - Nagy has had issues in his career to adjust in game

(28:00) - What is the future of Sean Desai?

(32:00) - Should there be concern for Justin Fields?

(41:00) - Is there any truth to Trace Armstrong becoming new team president?

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Bears vs Packers preview: Tony Dungy on the NFC North rivalry and Matt Nagy’s status Dec 09, 2021

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The Bears are set to play their final game against the Pack this season as Justin Fields is back and ready to go, but can they pull off the upset? NBC's Sunday Night Football analyst and Hall of Famer, Tony Dungy joins host Ken Davis to discuss the Bears vs Pack and what the Bears need to get done to get the win in Green Bay. Later on in the pod, they discuss Matt Nagy and the precarious position he's in as Bears coach, and they discuss Dungy's career including the influence Dennis Green had on him.

(1:00) - Have the Bears done a good enough job with Justin Fields?

(6:20) - Can the Bears pull off the upset can Matt Nagy save his job?

(14:00) - Tony Dungy's coaching career and the movement for black coaches

(21:50) - Best defensive player Dungy's ever coached

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Does the Packer game still have meaning? Dec 07, 2021

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With so much drama and off the field headlines taking over much of the narrative on the Bears some may have forgotten that this is packer week. But in the larger picture, does this game still have meaning? Eric Strobel and Adam Hoge discuss the upcoming Sunday Night matchup and what should fans expect. The guys also discuss what may be next for Matt Nagy and discuss the Bulls rebuild and can the Bears make the same changes necessary to make significant progress.

(2:00) - When will the next home win be for the Bears

(7:50) - Is this Matt Nagy's last stand as Bears coach?

(14:50) - Does this game still matter?

(18:34) - Will the Bears pull off major changes like the Bulls did?

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