The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Trailer: A sit down with former Bears wide receiver Kevin White May 25, 2020

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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.

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Get to know new Bears tight end Cole Kmet May 21, 2020

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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

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Walter Payton and Michael Jordan playing cards May 18, 2020

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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

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What was it like coaching during the ’90s Bulls era May 14, 2020

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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

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Did they or didn’t they speak with Deshaun Watson May 11, 2020

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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

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Get to know new Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson May 07, 2020

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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

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The Bears will not pick up Mitch Trubisky’s 5th yr option May 04, 2020

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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

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Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs together again Apr 30, 2020

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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

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The Football Aftershow reviews Ryan Pace’s 2020 Draft picks Apr 27, 2020

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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

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2020 NFL Draft recap: Did the Bears address their roster issues Apr 25, 2020

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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

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