The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Alex Brown and Jim Miller join Laurence Holmes to break down how the Bears got themselves in the win column on Sunday against the Steelers. Jordan Howard was the game’s MVP but how well can the Bears run the ball going forward if he is banged up and the Bears continue to struggle throwing the ball? Plus, Marcus Cooper’s fumble on the goal line nearly cost the Bears the game…what do the guys think about the effort level after a gaffe like that – especially on a short week heading into Thursday night’s matchup against the rival Packers. 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 Mark Schanowski debate the one question on everyone's mind: Mike Glennon or Mitchell Trubisky? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laurence Holmes, Jim Miller and Alex Brown break down what went wrong versus the Buccanneers. Why do the Bears continue to have slow starts? They also discuss Glennon's disappointing return to Tampa and debate whether or not it's Trubisky time. Finally, the guys look ahead to next week's tilt against the Steelers. 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 Mark Schanowski debate if the Bears’ Mike Glennon-led offense can be better than it was on Sunday. They also look ahead to this weekend’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown and Jim Miller weigh in on the Bears 23-17 season-opening loss to the Falcons. An incredible first impression by Tarik Cohen, a gutsy 4th quarter performance by Mike Glennon but a tough break to Kevin White and a receiving core that was already thin. Plus, the guys break down an impressive performance by the Bears defense – headlined by Akiem Hicks – and how they can potentially become a top-3 defense in the NFL. 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 Mark Schanowski join this week's podcast to preview the Bears Week 1 matchup at home against the Atlanta Falcons. Mitchell Trubisky was announced as the backup, so could he see the field as early as this Sunday? The guys talk that and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can the Bears' offense be successful with Mike Glennon -- and without Cameron Meredith? Vinnie Duber, Scott Krinch and JJ Stankevitz debate that question, and LA Rams radio play-by-play announcer JB Long joins the pod to discuss Jared Goff and how his 2016 could be a worst-case scenario for Mitch Trubisky. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest Bears Talk Podcast, JJ Stankevitz and Vinnie Duber discuss the Bears’ quarterback situation heading into the third preseason game. Should John Fox go with Mitch Trubisky over Mike Glennon? Or can anything change the team’s depth chart before the start of the regular season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Bears Talk Podcast, Vinnie Duber and JJ Stankevitz discuss the performances of quarterbacks Mike Glennon and Mitch Turbisky in the Bears’ first preseason game and what each guy faces moving forward. Plus, JJ talks with Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic about the best of Bears training camp. And Vinnie and JJ takes a look ahead to the Bears’ second preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vinnie Duber, Scott Krinch and JJ Stankevitz look ahead to the Bears' preseason opener against the Denver Broncos and what they're hoping to see from Mitch Trubisky, Tarik Cohen and the rest of the team Thursday night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.