Podcasts by Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast

Ep. 74: Defending Dowell Loggains from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John "Moon" Mullin break down Dowell Loggains' gameplan for Mitchell Trubisky and explain why it's worked so far, and where it can go for the rest of the 2017 season. 

How will virtual drafting impact the 2020 Bears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The new virtual drafting may impact the Bears in ways we didn't expect.

Ep. 73: The little things Trubisky did right to show he's progressing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this edition of the Under Center podcast, Laurence Holmes, Jim Miller, and Alex Brown dive into the Bears 27-24 overtime win vs the Ravens. How should Bears fans feel after a win where so many t...

Answering concerns and questions about the Bears from Bear fans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes & JJ Stankevitz answer questions from fans of the podcast.

Ep. 72: Moving on with Mitch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin debate what’s next for Mitchell Trubisky, his wide receivers and the Bears’ defense heading into Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Virtual drafting and an actual QB competition is happening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Social distancing drafting in the NFL and there might be a QB competition in Halas Hall.

Ep. 71: Mitchapalooza is alive and well from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mitchapalooza is alive and well on the 'Under Center' podcast. Laurence Holmes, Jim Miller, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown breakdown Mitch Trubisky's NFL debut on Monday Night Football!

Under Center Pod & Halas Intrigue Pod mashup for the ages from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The combined forces of the Under Center Podcast and the Halas Intrigue podcast is something you don't want to miss.

Ep. 70: Setting expectations for Mitchell Trubisky’s Bears debut from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Mark Schanowski debate what Mitchell Trubisky’s Bears debut could look like on Monday night and what his first start means for the franchise’s long-term vision. Plus, they look at...

Will Mitch Trubisky actually have to fight for his job? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the details of Nick Foles' contract comes to light, is he able to be the starting QB for the Bears?

Ep. 69: Debating Danny Trevathan's big hit on Davante Adams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the Under Center podcast, Laurence Homes, Lance Briggs, Alex Brown, and Jim Miller react to the Bears 35-14 loss to the Packers on Thursday night. They’ll discuss the potential of rookie Mitch T...

Quarantined in Rome: An interview with Brock Olivo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 discus...

Ep. 68: Bears run strong in 23 - 17 OT win against Steelers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Bea...

Olin Kreutz on the new Bears, and win now for Nagy and Pace from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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...

Ep. 67: Should the Bears start Mitchell Trubisky at quarterback? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Mark Schanowski debate the one question on everyone's mind: Mike Glennon or Mitchell Trubisky?

NFL storylines & Ryan Pace's undying love for Jimmy Graham from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Steele...

Ep. 66: Buccaneers dominate the Bears, 29 - 7 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Tamp...

Why did the Bears choose Nick Foles as their QB target? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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...

Ep. 65: What is Mike Glennon's ceiling? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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.

The Football Aftershow has thoughts on the Nick Foles trade from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 competi...

Ep. 64: Bears can't complete comeback, fall to Falcons 23 - 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Gle...

What does the new CBA mean for the Bears? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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,...

Ep. 63: Is Glennon on a short leash with Trubisky announced as the backup? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 t...

The debate of the offseason, should the Bears sign Andy Dalton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 N...

Ep. 62: The best and worst case scenarios for Mike Glennon, Mitch Trubisky and the Bears' offense from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 J...

How can the Bears fix the offensive line in 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 d...

Ep. 61: Can anything move Mitch Trubisky above Mike Glennon on Bears’ depth chart? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Gle...

Have Bears fans thrown away Mitch Trubisky too fast? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Hol...

Ep. 60: Mike Glennon, Mitch Trubisky move in opposite directions in Bears’ first preseason game from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 f...

The most interesting things from the 2020 NFL Combine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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...

Ep. 59: What to watch for as the Bears begin preseason play from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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...

Black History Month: The courage to be a black quarterback from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 "Fo...

Ep. 58: How Dave Ragone is managing the QBs aches and pains in training camp from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the latest episode of the Bears Talk Podcast, Chris Boden and JJ Stankevitz come to you from Bourbonnais as the Bears take the first break in training camp, discussing the performances of the q...

What are the Bears looking for at the NFL Combine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Laure...

Ep. 57: How good will the Bears be in 2017? Training Camp kicks off in Bourbonnais from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Boden and JJ Stankevitz are in Bourbonnais to get a read on the 2017 Bears. Get reaction to the players arriving at Training Camp along with early questions for Bears GM Ryan Pace and head co...

The charmed life of Jay Glazer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 ca...

Ep. 56: Going over Mitch Trubisky's contract from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On episode 56 of our BearsTalk Podcast, Chris and JJ discuss Mitch Trubisky’s contract, question marks about the final 53, go over the Vikings off-season with Dawn Mitchell from Fox-9 Minneapolis, ...

Black History Month: Making hockey accessible to everyone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 forme...

Ep. 55: What has to happen for Bears to escape cellar? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In Episode 55 of our BearsTalk Podcast, Chris Boden and JJ Stankevitz talk Mitch Trubisky contract numbers, how they can avoid last place again, check in on the Packers off season and go “Off the G...

The return of JJ Stankevitz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 ...

Ep. 54: Jim Miller shares how he'd manage Glennon, Trubisky, QB competition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of the Bears Talk Podcast, Chris Boden is joined by his post game partner and former Bears quarterback, Jim Miller. Jim shares his thoughts on starting QB Mike Glennon and rookie ba...

What does it take to win a Super Bowl? | David Diehl CBS Sports & NFL on FOX from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 extensiv...

Ep. 53: Breaking down camp competition at WR from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s BearsTalk podcast, we hear from Markus Wheaton as Chris Boden & JJ Stankevitz discuss the training camp competition at slot receiver, weigh in on PFF ranking the Bears’ starting line...

What happens after retirement with Chris Long from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 w...

Ep. 52: How will offensive line fare in 2017? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition of the BearsTalk Podcast, JJ Stankevitz & Chris Boden discuss what should be a strength - the offensive line, and one member who has a lot on the line this season. Plus, the guys p...

Who are the real Bears? 2018 or 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 defe...

Ep 51: What we learned from Bears veteran minicamp from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Boden and J.J. Stankevitz recap the Bears two-day mandatory veteran minicamp. Leonard Floyd opens up about his long recovery from a concussion. Also, the guys discuss how Trubisky looked and ...

Black History Month: The impact of the black athlete in Baseball from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 a...

Ep. 50: What Chris Boden & JJ Stankevitz will be looking for during veteran minicamp from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the latest BearsTalk podcast, CSN Chicago's JJ Stankevitz & Chris Boden look ahead to what they'll be keeping their eyes on at this week's mandatory three-day Bears minicamp, especially as certa...

Former Chicago Bear Kyle Long "You'll NEVER see me wear another jersey. EVER!" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 ...

Ep. 49: What are the Bears missing? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Boden and JJ Stankevitz talk about the Bears' organized team activities. Hear from Mitch Trubisky as he evaluates his progress & Connor Shaw on last week's u-turn...why the Bears may not be p...

Special Guest: Leigh Steinberg, agent of Super Bowl 54 MVP Patrick Mahomes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 st...

Ep. 48: What kind of impact will Kevin White, Victor Cruz have on the 2017 Bears? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a wide receiver-heavy Bears Talk Podcast, Chris Boden, John “Moon” Mullin and J.J. Stankevitz dive into some of the biggest questions that will impact the 2017 receiving core. They also discuss...

Live from Radio Row in Miami for Super Bowl LIV | Bears killer Jordy Nelson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Nels...

Ep. 47: How this is the year of Mike Glennon, NFL rule changes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this edition of the Bears Talk Podcast, Chris Boden, John “Moon” Mullin and J.J. Stankevitz break down quarterback Mike Glennon’s first OTA workout and his session with the media. Chris, John an...

Live from Radio Row in Miami for Super Bowl LIV | What ties Chicago to Super Bowl 54? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Chicago football in the Super Bowl

Ep. 46: Talking Kevin White with WR coach Zach Azzanni from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this edition of the Bears Talk Podcast, John "Moon" Mullin & Chris Boden discuss this weekend’s rookie minicamp and whether it changes Mitch Trubisky’s timetable. Also, Vic Fangio faces a simila...

Live from Radio Row in Miami for Super Bowl LIV |What is it like covering a Super Bowl? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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...

Ep. 45: Ryan Pace goes all-in with Mitch Trubisky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the latest BearsTalk Podcast, Bears PGL analyst Jim Miller checks in with Chris Boden to share his thoughts on the Bears drafting QB Mitch Trubisky. Later, JJ Stankevitz and Scott Krinch catch u...

Live from Radio Row in Miami for Super Bowl LIV |Kevin Clark & Robert Mays of the Ringer, Kyle Shanahan vs Matt Nagy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Rob...

Ep. 44: Breaking down the Bears' NFL Draft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Boden, Hub Arkush and Alex Brown breakdown the entire Bears draft. Likes, dislikes…they look at what the NFC North teams did in the draft and talk winners and losers in the draft. Thanks

Live from Radio Row in Miami for Super Bowl LIV | NBC Sports' Chris Simms fixes the Bears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Chris Simms fixes the Bears

Ep. 43: Reaction to Bears selection of Mitchell Trubisky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Bears traded up to No. 2 overall and drafted QB Mitchell Trubisky out of North Carolina. Chris Boden, Alex Brown, and Hub Arkush sat down and talked a...

Live from Radio Row in Miami for Super Bowl LIV | Jarrett Payton "My dad's legacy is still alive!" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Jarrett Payton "My dad's legacy is still alive!"

Ep. 42: Bears 2017 NFL Draft Preview - Defense from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Boden, JJ Stankevitz and Scott Krinch take a look at the top prospects on the defensive side of the ball in the 2017 NFL Draft class. Hear from both Jonathan Allen and Jamal Adams on why the...

Going over the last five years of Ryan Pace from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Going over the last 5yrs of Ryan Pace

Ep. 41: Bears 2017 NFL Draft Preview - Quarterbacks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Boden, JJ Stankevitz and Scott Krinch take a deep look at the top quarterbacks in the 2017 NFL Draft class. Hear from both Deshaun Watson and DeShone Kizer on why they will succeed at the nex...

Special guest Dave Wannstedt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Special guest Dave Wannstedt

Ep. 40: The Implications of Signing Mark Sanchez from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Boden and CSN Insider John "Moon" Mullin go in-depth regarding the Bears signing QB Mark Sanchez. Does this lower the chances of the Bears drafting a QB with the third pick in the draft? Who ...

No more Bourbonnais for the Bears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: No more Bourbonnais for the Bears

Ep. 39: Choosing between Allen, Adams & Thomas for the Bears first draft pick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CSN's Chris Boden is joined by Bears Insider John "Moon" Mullin and J.J. Stankevitz. The guys talk about the depth and flexibility the Bears have given themselves through free agency, without a bi...

Trubisky, Watson, and Mahomes forever connected from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast:Trubisky, Watson, and Mahomes forever connected

Ep. 38: Lance Briggs brings awareness to CTE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition of the Bears Talk Podcast, CSN's Chris Boden is joined by former Bears linebacker Lance Briggs. Briggs talks with Boden about his new web series on Sqor.com "Time of My Life" in whi...

The Ryan Pace Bowl (Watson vs Mahomes) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: The Ryan Pace Bowl (Watson vs Mahomes)

Ep. 37: The Bears Release Jay Cutler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, CSN's Chris Boden is joined by Luke Stuckmeyer and Leila Rahimi from In The Loop, in addition to CSN Insider John "Moon" Mullin and Hub Arkush of Pro Football Weekly. The panel says goo...

Football Aftershow 2019 Bears season review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: 2019 Bears season review

Ep. 36: Everything Combine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition of the Bears Talk podcast, CSN’s Chris Boden is joined by John 'Moon' Mullin, JJ Stankevitz, and Matt Bowen in Indianapolis for the 2017 NFL Combine. Bowen talks Jimmy Garappolo, th...

Ep. 291: Ryan Pace was not clear enough from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Ryan Pace was not clear enough

Ep. 35: The risk and reward for Bears in trading for Jimmy Garoppolo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition of the BearsTalk podcast, CSN’s Chris Boden, Sun-Times Bears beat writer Patrick Finley, and CSNChicago.com’s Scott Krinch discuss the Bears’ approach to the two-week window opening...

Ep. 290: Bears season ends at 8-8. Now what? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Bears season ends at 8-8. Now what?

Ep. 34: Recapping the Senior Bowl and previewing the Super Bowl from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CSN's Chris Boden and Jim Miller share their impressions of the top prospects from the Senior Bowl and look ahead to this weekend's Super Bowl between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots. ...

Ep. 289: Will the Bears be honest with themselves? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Will the Bears be honest with themselves?

Ep. 33: What would it take for Ryan Pace and John Fox to earn a 4th year with Bears? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CSN Chicago's Chris Boden sits down with Dan Pompei (Bleacher Report, The Athletic, PFW on TV & 670 The Score) to talk the future of both Ryan Pace and John Fox, the Alshon Jeffery decision, QB dil...

Ep. 288: Bears lose to the Chiefs 26-3 in embarrassing fashion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Bears lose 26-3 to the Chiefs

Ep. 32: What should Bears do at quarterback? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CSN Chicago's Chris Boden and Insider John 'Moon' Mullin discuss the first two weeks of playoffs and what the Bears can learn from it. They also talk about the dangers of trading for a Patriots ba...

Ep. 287: How to grow a successful quarterback from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Differences between Mahomes & Trubisky

Ep. 31: How to fix the Bears this offseason from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CSN Chicago's Chris Boden and Insider John 'Moon' Mullin recap the end of the year press conference held by Ryan Pace and John Fox after the Bears finished 2016 with a 3-13 record. Plus, Boden sit...

Ep. 286: What does Trubisky think about Mahomes? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Can Trubisky defeat the comparisons?

Ep. 30: Bears fall to Vikings as season comes to an end from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the latest edition of the BearsTalk Podcast, Chris Boden, Alex Brown and Jim Miller talk big picture about the future of the Bears coaching staff and who the Bears may target with the #3 pick in...

Ep. 285: The Bears are still searching for an identity after loss to the Packers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Bears lose to Packers and struggle with finding an identity

Ep. 29: Future of the Bears under center from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the latest Bears Talk podcast, Pat Boyle and Jim Miller discuss the future of the Bears under center. Is Matt Barkley or Brian Hoyer the answer heading into next season? Plus should the team us...

Ep. 284: Will Packers force Mitch to "play quarterback again"? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcast: Will Packers force Mitch to "play quarterback again"?

Ep. 28: Bears fall to Packers in Week 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Boden, Jim Miller, Alex Brown, Mark Schanowski and Dave Wannstedt talk about the bomb to Jordy Nelson and not going for it on 4th and goal. Dave Wannstedt also shares a similar situation when...

Ep. 283: Can the Bears get the win they need over the Packers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes is joined by Cam Ellis during Bears/Packers rivalry week.

Ep. 27: Matt Barkley Impressive Again in Bears 20-17 Loss To Lions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode of the BearsTalk podcast we look at the loss to the Lions with Chris Boden, Jim Miller, Alex Brown, Mark Schanowski, and Dave Wannstedt. The panel explains why there are a lot of posit...

Ep. 282: Trubisky shines in big win over Cowboys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes is joined by the Football Aftershow crew of Lance Briggs, Matt Forte, Alex Brown, and Olin Kreutz to break down the Bears' huge win over the Cowboys. The guys give their initial tho...

Ep. 26: Bears coaching staff frictions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jim Miller joins Pat Boyle to discuss the friction between John Fox and Vic Fangio and are changes in store for the Bears coordinators? Plus Brian Urlacher and Mark Schanowski break down the play ...

Ep. 281: Hicks' Return Imminent & a Path to the Playoffs? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes is joined by JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis from Halas Hall to discuss Akiem Hicks' return to practice and much more. The trio debates whether Hicks is the most important member of the...

Ep. 25: Bears back on the winning column against 49ers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears podcast for December 4th with Chris Boden, Alex Brown, and Jim Miller reacts to the Bears 26-6 win over the 49ers. How the Bears broke the will of the Niners, why fans shouldn’t root for ...

Ep. 280: Bears Classics - 1980 Thanksgiving walk-off from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this Thanksgiving Week special edition, we flash back to the Bears/Lions game on Nov. 27, 1980. A furious 4th-quarter rally led to overtime, where Dave Williams returned the opening kickoff for ...

Ep. 24: Bears prepare for the 49ers without Jay Cutler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jim Miller joins Pat Boyle to discuss Jay Cutler’s career in the Blue and Orange and why things didn’t work out. Plus what’s next for the Bears embattled QB when the season is over. And after dro...

Ep. 279: Aftershow Thanksgiving reactions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Football Aftershow crew reacts to the Bears comeback win over the Lions on Thanksgiving. They talk playoffs? Playoffs? Trubisky's big game, why did Blough do so well and what they took away fro...

Ep. 23: Should Bears be encouraged despite losing to Titans? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alex Brown, Jim Miller and Dave Wannstedt are encouraged by the fight the Bears displayed against the Titans after falling to 2-9 on the season, but the drops and missed opportunities show the team...

Ep. 278: Thanksgiving in Detroit with Jeff Riger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes is joined by Jeff Riger from 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit to preview the holiday clash between the Bears and Lions. Topics include the Lions' tenuous QB situation (2:45), a Matt Staff...

Ep. 22: Latest on Jay Cutler's injury from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the latest Bears talk podcast Pat Boyle discuss’ with Jim Miller the latest on Jay Cutler’s injury, Freeman’s PED suspension, John Fox coaching issues in 2nd half of games. Plus Jim, Hub Arkush ...

Ep. 277: Breaking down the Bears with Dave Wannstedt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes is joined by former Bears head coach Dave Wannstedt to discuss what he liked in the team's win over the Giants (:15), how the offense can be tailored a little more toward Mitch Trub...

Ep. 21: Bears fall to Giants as injuries pile up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alex Brown, Jim Miller and Dave Wannstedt discuss the Bears inability to close out games after falling to 2-8 with a loss to the New York Giants. Plus, with injuries to Leonard Floyd and Josh Sitto...

Ep. 276: Are the Bears building false hope or taking steps forward? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Once again, the Bears come out with an uneven performance but earn a win against the New York Giants. Laurence Holmes is joined by Lance Briggs, Matt Forte and Alex Brown to debate whether or not t...

Ep. 20: Did Cutler lose the Bears' locker room? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Does Miller make anything of the unnamed Bears who said teammates have given up on Cutler? Miller, who once tested positive for a banned substance, weighs in on Alshon's PED suspension. How can the...

Ep. 275: Dan Hampton reflects on Thanksgiving & Walter Payton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hall of Fame defensive lineman Dan Hampton joins NBC Sports Chicago Bears producer Eric Strobel to discuss a variety of topics, including the significance of playing on Thanksgiving and an epic Bea...

Ep. 19: Bears fall to 2-7 and miss an opportunity to gain momentum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alex Brown, Jim Miller and Dave Wannstedt break down Jay Cutler’s 4-turnover performance against the Buccaneers as the Bears fall to 2-7 on the season. Plus, the guys discuss the mindset of the pla...

Ep. 274: Trubisky's status & is Anthony Miller on the hot seat? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes catches up with JJ Stankevitz from Halas Hall, and the guys discuss Mitch Trubisky's status and his progression (1:30), before wondering whether Anthony Miller is playing for his jo...

Ep. 18: Are The Bears Ready for a Big Second Half? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pat Boyle and Jim Miller discuss how the Bears plan on slowing down Bucs receiver Mike Evans, who torched the Falcons last week. Plus, why Jim thinks the Bears are primed for a second half run. B...

Ep. 273: Playing 'Trubisky Detective' after rough loss to Rams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes, Matt Forte, Alex Brown, Lance Briggs, and Olin Kreutz dissect all the major storylines following the Bears’ 17-7 loss to the Rams in Los Angeles. The guys try to figure out whether...

Ep. 17: Bears defense has dominant performance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jim Miller joins Pat Boyle as they talk about the Bears big Monday night win over the Vikings, the return of Jay Cutler. They also discuss whether the Bears defense is true to form or did they tak...

Ep. 272: Tony Dungy & Chris Simms preview Bears/Rams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz catches up with NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy about how important this game is for both teams, the degree to which the Bears miss Jordan Howard, and Lovie Smith's revival of the Fighting...

Ep. 16: Bears Shock Vikings 20-10, Improve to 2-1 in NFC North from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lance Briggs, Alex Brown, Dave Wannstedt and Jim Miller break down Jay Cutler’s return in the Bears Monday Night Football upset over the Vikings, including the backlash he may see after wife Kristi...

Ep. 271: Trubisky's trust & would you rather be the Bears or the Rams? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and John "Moon" Mullin convene at Halas Hall to discuss how to balance Mitch Trubisky's special moments against the rest of his play, including a comparison to Jay Cutler ...

Ep. 15: The Return of Jay Cutler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jim Miller joins Pat Boyle as they discuss the return of Jay Cutler as he gets ready to face one of the toughest defense’s in football. Plus, the key to a Bears win on Halloween night.

Ep. 270: Club Dub is back open, but can the Bears still salvage their season? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears pulled out an ugly win vs. the Detroit Lions, but should Club Dub have re-opened for such a lackluster performance? Matt Forte, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown join Laurence Holmes to break d...

Ep. 14: Bears Lose To Packers At Lambeau, Fall To 1-6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lance Briggs, Alex Brown and Jim Miller break down where the Bears go at QB following Brian Hoyer’s injury and evaluate the defense’s gutsy performance on Thursday night against the Packers despite...

Ep. 269: Sage Rosenfels fixes the Bears' offense from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Former NFL quarterback and sharp football analyst Sage Rosenfels joins JJ Stankevitz to explain why the Bears' offense has crashed and burned in 2019, starting with why Matt Nagy needs to run the "...

Ep. 13: Can Bears pull out a victory against the Packers at Lambeau Field? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Urlacher, Jim Miller, Pat Boyle, and Mark Schanowski share their predictions for Bears-Packers Thursday night. Miller gives advice for Dowell Loggains and discusses how the Bears offense can ...

Ep. 268: The QB blueprint for this season and beyond from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John "Moon" Mullin, and Cam Ellis talk all things Bears from Halas Hall, beginning with where the blame for this season begins (:15). The trio also discusses how this team can get fi...

Ep. 12: Bears collapse late in loss to Jaguars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jim Miller, Lance Briggs, Alex Brown, Coach Dave Wannstedt, Chris Boden and Mark Schanowski break down the Bears Week 6 loss to the Jaguars. They talk about not being able to hold the lead and clos...

Ep. 267: "Jekyll & Hyde" Bears come up short in Philadelphia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes is joined by Matt Forte, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown to dissect the Bears' 22-14 loss to the Eagles. The guys discuss the style of the offense and the running game in particular (1:...

Ep. 11: Are You Impressed With Brain Hoyer? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pat Boyle, Jim Miller, Mark Schanowski and Brian Urlacher try to figure out what happened against the Colts in Week 5. They also talk about whether or not they've been impressed with Brian Hoyer's ...

Ep. 266: Bears-Eagles preview with NBC Sports Philadelphia's Dave Zangaro from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles reporter Dave Zangaro to look at how Jordan Howard is fitting in (1:20), how Doug Pederson -- like Matt Nagy -- leans on the 2015 Chiefs wh...

Ep. 10: Bears Rack Up 500 Yards of Offense But Lose 29 -23 to Colts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alex Brown, Jim Miller and Dave Wannstedt break down how mistakes cost the Bears against the Colts, why there is no QB controversy and how Cameron Meredith and Jordan Howard have stepped up. Plus ...

Ep. 265: Expectations for Mitch Trubisky moving forward from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Cam Ellis and John "Moon" Mullin for a wide-ranging discussion on Mitch Trubisky and expectations for the embattled QB now that he's made 32 starts in his uneven career (...

Ep. 9: Impact of Kevin White's season-ending injury, making predictions for Bears-Colts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hosts Pat Boyle and Mark Schanowski talk with former Bears Brian Urlacher and Jim Miller about the steady play of quarterback Brian Hoyer, the impact of Kevin White heading to the IR, Urlacher refl...

Ep. 264: Bears commit to the run...but did they learn their lesson? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After another frustrating week for the Bears, Matt Forte, Olin Kreutz, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown join Laurence Holmes to discuss whether or not Matt Nagy and the Bears have lost faith in Mitchell...

Bears Talk Podcast: EP 8 - Bears get first win at home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Description: Alex Brown, Jim Miller and Dave Wannstedt discuss the Bears new identity after their first win of the season against the Lions. Plus, how Brian Hoyer may be taking Jay Cutler’s spot as...

Ep. 263: Previewing Bears-Chargers with ex-LA LB Kyle Emanuel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by former Charges linebacker Kyle Emanuel to break down how Los Angeles will try to scheme against the Bears' offense (1:43), if this is a good opportunity for the Bears to ...

Bears Talk Podcast: EP 7 - Can The Bears Finally Get A Win Against Detroit? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's panel includes Pat Boyle, Jim Miller, Brian Urlacher and Mark Schanowski. The guys talk about what went wrong in Dallas and whether or not they can fix it this Sunday against Detroit. Bri...

Ep. 262: Mitch Trubisky & the Bears' offense under fire from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and John "Moon" Mullin check in from Halas Hall to discuss a team and a QB under the microscope for all the wrong reasons. The trio tries to separate Mitch Trubisky's stru...

Bears Talk Podcast: EP 6 - Reaction to Bears falling 0-3 after loss to Cowboys, evaluating a team with so many injuries and what's next from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Boden is joined by Dave Wannstedt, Lance Briggs, Alex Brown, and Jim Miller to talk about what happened Week 3 in Dallas. Hear what they have to say about all the injuries and the division g...

Ep. 261: Bears trounced by Saints, and questions abound from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes is joined by Olin Kreutz, Matt Forte, Lance Briggs, and Alex Brown to break down the Bears' highly dispiriting 36-25 loss to the Saints at Soldier Field. The guys discuss why the lo...

Bears Talk Podcast: EP 5 - Injuries Plague Bears Defense, What to Expect from Brian Hoyer Under Center in Dallas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pat Boyle and Jim Miller explain what Brian Hoyer brings to the Bears offense and which matchups could give the Bears trouble against the Cowboys. Then, Brian Urlacher joins Mark Schanowski to dis...

Ep. 260: Previewing Bears-Saints with NOLA.com's Luke Johnson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by New Orleans Advocate/Times-Picayune Saints beat writer Luke Johnson to preview Sunday's game at Soldier Field, starting with why the Saints have been able to keep winning...

Bears Talk Podcast: EP 4 - Moving on from loss to Eagles, impact of Jay Cutler's injury, John Fox vs. Marc Trestman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CSN's Kip Lewis and CSNChicago.com Bears Insider John 'Moon' Mullin discuss the Bears home-opening loss to the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Hear what they have to say about the Jay Cutler's in...

Ep. 259: What should we expect from Mitch Trubisky vs. New Orleans? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and John "Moon" Mullin look at the likelihood Mitch Trubisky returns on Sunday against the Saints, and what the Bears should expect from him when he comes back (02:00). Plu...

Bears Talk Podcast: EP 3 - Reaction to Bears falling to 0-2 after loss to Eagles, injuries to Jay Cutler and Lamarr Houston from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lance Briggs, Alex Brown, Jim Miller and Coach Dave Wannstedt join Chris Boden to discuss the Bears home-opening loss to the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Hear what they have to say about the J...

Ep. 258: A big news day at Halas Hall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis look at the difficult decision and impact of Kyle Long going on IR (1:48), and how Bilal Nichols' return to practice could help alleviate the difficulty of replacing Aki...

Bears Talk Podcast: EP 2 - Brian Urlacher, Jim Miller preview Bears-Eagles Week 2 matchup from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the latest Bears Talk Podcast, Brian Urlacher joins Mark Schanowski to explain why he was so impressed with the team's new linebackers in Week 1. Our podcast QB Jim Miller teams up with Pat Boyl...

Ep. 257: Assessing the Bears at the Bye from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis get together during the Bears' bye week to tackle everything plaguing the scuffling offense. The guys look at the issues on the offensive line, including the question of...

Bears Talk Podcast: EP 1 - Positives and negatives of loss to Texans in season opener from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CSNChicago’s Bears Pregame and Postgame Live team of Chris Boden, Jim Miller & Alex Brown dissect the Bears loss to the Texans. Find out what positives stand out from a disappointing defeat in Hou...

Ep. 256: London losers: Bears fall flat vs Raiders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears defense simply could not stop Josh Jacobs and the Raiders' run game in a 24-21 loss in London. Olin Kreutz, Matt Forte, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown join Laurence Holmes to discuss why the...

Ep. 255: Bears-Raiders preview with Scott Bair from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined in London with Scott Bair who covers the Raiders for NBC Sports Bay Area to preview this weekends game overseas. 1:14 - Injury report for both teams and what it means fo...

Ep. 254: Should Chase Daniel be the Bears’ permanent QB1? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis set the table for the Bears International series match-up in London this Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. 1:52 - Are the Bears better off with Chase Daniel as their ...

Ep. 253: Daniel steps up, defense dominates in win over Vikings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes is joined by Matt Forte, Olin Kreutz, Alex Brown, and Lance Briggs to break down the Bears’ 16-6 win over the Vikings to move to 3-1 on the season. The guys discuss a bunch of backu...

Ep. 252: Previewing Bears-Vikings with the Star-Tribune's Andrew Krammer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Minneapolis Star-Tribune Vikings beat reporter Andrew Krammer ahead of Sunday's pivotal clash at Soldier Field. What's the sense of urgency in Minnesota with the Vikings ...

Ep. 251: Nagy's profane challenge to Trubisky, and a new man on the Minnesota Vikings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Cam Ellis and the two start by discussing a part of MNF's broadcast which appeared to catch Nagy yelling "Man the f--- up!" or "Shut the f--- up!" to Mitchell Trubisky (0...

Ep. 250: Bears defense flexes muscles in win over Washington from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Olin Kruetz, Matt Forte, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown join Laurence Holmes to break down the Bears 31-15 win over the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football. The Bears defense flexed their mus...

Ep. 249: Previewing Bears-Redskins with JP Finlay from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz chats with NBC Sports Washington Redskins Insider JP Finlay to preview Monday night's game, which just might be a must-win for Washington (1:20). Also, is the Redskins' defense actu...

Ep. 248: What's the deal with the Bears' bad offense? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and John "Moon" Mullin look at some of the reasons presented at Halas Hall for why the Bears' offense hasn't been good (06:55), and wonder if there's any reason to hope thi...

Ep. 247: Bears win as Eddy Pineiro bursts onto the NFL scene from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Description: It wasn’t always pretty, but the Bears found a way to win on the road in Denver thanks to a wild final minute of the game. Olin Kreutz, Lance Briggs, Alex Brown and host Laurence Holme...

Ep. 246: Previewing Bears-Broncos with Benjamin Allbright from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by "Broncos Country" host Benjamin Allbright to preview Sunday's Bears-Broncos game in Denver. 1:20 - Mood in Denver after Week 1 2:23 - Taking longer than expected for B...

Ep. 245: What's the vibe around Halas Hall as Bears turn page to Denver? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and John “Moon” Mullin bring you all the latest from Halas Hall, including reactions to Mitch Trubisky’s mid-week press conference after a tough season debut (2:00), where...

Ep. 244: What's fair and what's an overreaction to the Bears' offensive debacle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis recap the aftermath of Week 1 and what they gathered from Matt Nagy and players after practice on Monday. 1:35 - Injury update on Trey Burton who was present at practic...

Ep. 243: Opening Night Debacle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Football Aftershow crew of Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown, Lance Briggs, Matt Forte, and Olin Kreutz share their thoughts after the Bears' 10-3 opening night loss to the Packers. The guys discuss ...

Ep. 242: Catching up with the SNF crew from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz chats with 5 of the primary members of NBC's Sunday Night Football broadcast team ahead of Thursday's season opener. Play-by-play announcer Al Michaels (1:30), color commentator Cris ...

Ep. 241: Previewing Bears-Packers with Jim Owczarski from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz chats with Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Packers beat writer Jim Owczarski ahead of Thursday's season opener about the vibe in Green Bay (0:30), the Packers' kicking situation (1:45), if...

Ep. 240: Which Bears players should you draft in fantasy football? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis dive in to fantasy football projections for Bears players and debate the validity of them. Is Mitch Trubisky worth taking in a one-quarterback league (1:40)? Is everyone...

Ep. 239: Predictions for the 2019 season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J.J. Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and John "Moon" Mullin make their Bears predictions for the 2019 season. How many sacks for Khalil Mack (03:10)? What will Mitch Trubisky's stats look like (05:30)? How m...

Ep. 238: Last-place Bears? No shot. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, JJ Stankevitz, John "Moon" Mullin and Cam Ellis react to some of the crazier predictions various outlets have for the Bears this season. First, the guys...

Ep. 237: Is Matt Nagy right to rest his starters in preseason games? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J.J. Stankevitz is joined by John "Moon" Mullin and Cam Ellis to debate whether or not Mitchell Trubisky, and the rest of the Bears starters, need preseason reps to fully prepare for Week 1. Plus, ...

Ep. 236: Saying bye to Fry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, J.J. Stankevitz is joined by John "Moon" Mullin. To start, Moon takes a moment to remember Cedric Benson, who died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday ...

Ep. 235: Fights & fighting about Mitch Trubisky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John "Moon" Mullin, and Cam Ellis convene after the Bears' first practice of the month at Halas Hall. The trio cover Tuesday's fight between Prince Amukamara and Javon Wims (1:15), M...

Ep. 234: Training Camp Daily: Final impressions from Bourbonnais from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John "Moon" Mullin chat after the last training camp practice of 2019 about if Ian Bunting is forcing his way onto the roster (1:40), how cornerback depth was a positive developme...

Ep. 233: Training Camp Daily: Shout-out to Bears fans, again from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John "Moon" Mullin break down the final open practice of training camp and how Bears fans showed up in numbers this year (0:22). JJ then goes over his 'jersey of the day' as he s...

Ep. 232: Training Camp Daily: 1st Preseason Game vs Panthers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and John "Moon" Mullin break down the Bears' 23-13 preseason-opening loss to the Panthers. The guys talk about the latest update in the ongoing kicker competition (1:00), D...

Ep. 231: Bears100: 1-on-1 with Virginia McCaskey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz sits down with Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey for a chat about her memories of growing up with the NFL, what her favorite moments from 100 years of Bears football are and how she v...

Ep. 230: Training Camp Daily: The preseason is here! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J.J. Stankevitz and Cam Ellis share their thoughts on the Bears' final practice before the preseason opener, this Thursday against the Panthers. To start, it was a better day for the offense (1:35)...

Ep. 229: Training Camp Daily: Up-and-down days continue for Mitch Trubisky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On Monday's training camp daily recap, J.J. Stankevitz is joined by Cam Ellis. The guys start by going over injury updates for Trey Burton and Riley Ridley (0:25), and a brief kicker recap (0:45). ...

Ep. 228: Training Camp Daily: Family Fest recap, plus chats with Prince Amukamara and Bobby Massie from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz recaps Saturday's Family Fest practice at Soldier Field (0:20), plus hear from cornerback Prince Amukamara on the state of the defense (6:00) and right tackle Bobby Massie on why he w...

Ep. 227: Training Camp Daily: A foundation of buzz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John "Moon" Mullin recap Friday's practice and look at how well the defense is playing so far (0:20), how the running backs looked in live tackling drills (4:10) and jump into a l...

Ep. 226: Training Camp Daily: Up and down day for the offense from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On today's podcast JJ Stankevitz is joined by John "Moon" Mullin as the Bears return from their off day. First, it's another limited day for Adam Shaheen (0:33). Wideouts like Marvin Hall had a gre...

Ep. 225: Training Camp Daily: Stock Up, stock down after five practices from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis share their thoughts after the "first chunk" of training camp concludes. So, after five practices, who's gotten off to a strong start? And who's looking to improve after...

Ep. 224: Training Camp Daily: Kickin' in the rain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis go over a crummy day in Bourbonnais in this episode of the Under Center Podcast. Elliott Fry missed a couple kicks in the rain, but Matt Nagy wasn't going to let the...

Ep. 223: Training Camp Daily: Welcome to the NFL, David Montgomery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John "Moon" Mullin dive into David Montgomery's "welcome to the NFL" moments, (0:30), Sunday's training camp jersey of the day (6:00), update the kicking competition with Eddy Pin...

Ep. 222 Training Camp Daily: Elliott Fry sizzles in first open practice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John "Moon" Mullin look at Elliott Fry's big day in front of a big crowd in Bourbonnais (0:20), digest an interesting chat with Danny Trevathan (2:30), look at how much of an impa...

Ep. 221: Training Camp Daily - The Bears begin practicing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis run down Friday's action from the Bears' first training camp practice of 2019 (0:20) and dive into Trey Burton's return to the field (1:30) and why he and Adam Shaheen a...

Ep. 220: Training Camp is underway! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis check in from Bourbonnais as the Bears players report to training camp. The duo discusses the enthusiasm among the group as camp begins (:45), any lingering effects over...

Ep. 219: State of the Bears: How much better can the offense be? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan wonder if we should be concerned about anyone going on PUP (3:00), then dive into their final training camp preview with a look at how the players around Mit...

Ep. 218: State of the Bears: Defense from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan are back with their training camp preview of the Bears' defense, looking at if it's fair to expect this group to take a step back without Vic Fangio (2:00) o...

Ep. 217: State of the Bears: Front office, coaching staff, special teams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Paul Aspan and Cam Ellis kick off their "State of the Bears" training camp preview series with a look at how Ryan Pace's front office has performed (2:00), what improvements the guys...

Ep. 216: Eddie Jackson tells us how pumped he is to play the Packers this year from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bears insider JJ Stankevitz goes 1-on-1 with Bears all-pro safety Eddie Jackson at a hydration awareness event. The two discuss Jackson's impact on the community in Chicago (:40), why the Bears "pl...

Ep. 215: Checking in on the Lions with ESPN’s Mike Rothstein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by ESPN Lions reporter Mike Rothstein to dive into how close Detroit is to cleaning house (1:00), expectations for Matthew Stafford (5:50) and T.J. Hockenson (10:00), what n...

Ep. 214: Bears prop bets (and a bold Mitch Trubisky prediction) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan wonder if John Fox had a point about the Bears having the worst offseason in the NFL (1:00), then offer up some prop bets for the Bears in 2019 involving Elo...

Ep. 213: Looking ahead to Mitch Trubisky’s megacontract from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John “Moon” Mullin and Cam Ellis look at Mitch Trubisky’s comments about wanting to play his whole career in Chicago and what the implications of a megacontract for him would be (0:3...

Ep. 212: Where does the Bears' kicking competition stand at the end of OTAs? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis recap what they learned from the Bears' kicking competition during OTAs (2:30), and look at what to expect from it in the coming weeks and months. Plus, they dive into h...

Ep. 211: What can we learn from OTAs, plus a Bears top 100 discussion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and John “Moon” Mullin debate what’s important and what’s not during OTAs (2:30), then dive into the Bears top 100 players list that tore the fanbase apart (16:25) and look...

Ep. 210: Takeaways from Week 1 of OTAs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis dive into a few interesting developments from OTAs at Halas Hall on Wednesday, including Bradley Sowell’s position change (0:30) and Leonard Floyd’s upside (5:30). Plus,...

Ep. 209: Remaining free agents who could help the Bears and checking in on the Vikings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Paul Aspan and Cam Ellis do a deep dive into the free agent scrap heap and look at players who are still available and could help the Bears (2:30). Plus, JJ chats with Minneapolis St...

Ep. 208: Catching up with Mitch Trubisky and Akiem Hicks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On a special edition of the Under Center Podcast, Bears Pro Bowl QB Mitch Trubisky & Pro Bowl Defensive End Akiem Hicks join the show. Mitch talks to Bears insider JJ Stankevitz about the Jorda...

Ep. 207: What to expect from the Bears’ kicking battle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan dive into the Bears’ kicking competition to wonder if the team is better off now than it was on Jan. 6 (0:40), if the Week 1 kicker is on the roster right no...

Ep. 206: Casey Bednarski on the Bears' kicking competition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Casey Bednarski, who was one of the eight kickers participating in the Bears' kicking competition during rookie minicamp last weekend, for an inside look at how things we...

Ep. 205: Interviews with Iowa State OC Tom Manning and Eddie George from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In an Under Center Podcast special, JJ Stankevitz chats with Iowa State offensive coordinator Tom Manning to get inside what kind of person the Bear are getting in David Montgomery (1:20), how Mont...

Ep. 204: A closer look at the Bears' draft and Emanuel Hall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan start by wondering which Bears player could do what Arya Stark did on Game of Thrones (0:20), then dive into what expectations should be for David Montgomery...

Ep. 203: How'd the Bears do in the draft? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and John "Moon" Mullin return to the Halas Hall coat closet to break down what the Bears drafting Riley Ridley says about the team's philosophy (2:20) and how David Montgom...

Ep. 202: Robbie Gould and Mock Drafts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Paul Aspan and Cam Ellis dive into Robbie Gould's trade request (0:20) and look at how realistic it is for the Bears to trade for him at some point. Plus, the guys reveal their mock ...

Ep. 201: Reacting to the Bears' schedule from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan dive into the Bears' 2019 schedule, first looking at if the NFL likes all the leaks that happened Wednesday afternoon (3:00), then onto the biggest games (4:...

Ep. 200: The view from Green Bay with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Jim Owczarski from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Packers beat reporter Jim Owczarski to discuss the explosive Bleacher Report article on Aaron Rodgers/Mike McCarthy (1:00), how first-year coac...

Ep. 199: Talking NFL Draft with Yahoo’s Eric Edholm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Yahoo Sports Draft Analyst Eric Edholm to break down how deep a class of running backs there is in 2019 (1:10), what the Bears might see in FAU’s Devin Singletary (5:10),...

Ep. 198: Could the Bears regret the Anthony Miller trade? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Paul Aspan and Cam Ellis dive into that explosive Bleacher Report article about the Packers (1:00), debate an interesting point Rotoworld's Josh Norris made about the Anthony Miller ...

Ep. 197: Robbie Gould Pod Special from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan are joined by former Bears kicker Robbie Gould to discuss his Cinderella run in Chicago Football Madness (1:45), why he should defeat George Halas in the fin...

Ep. 196: Digesting the Jordan Howard trade and an update on Chicago Football Madness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan dive into the Jordan Howard trade and if it makes sense for the Bears (0:35), get into what Aaron Lynch can bring in his return (9:30), update Robbie Gould's...

Ep. 195: Breaking down Nagy and Pace's interviews from the Owners Meetings. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, Paul and Cam dial up JJ from Arizona, where he spent the week covering the annual Owners Meetings. With over an hour’s worth of Matt Nagy and Ryan...

Ep. 194: Clinton-Dix a great fit for Bears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's been a almost a week since the Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix signing and it's still looking like a total win for the Bears. JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan on why the Bears appear to have gotten a...

Ep. 193: A Special Chicago Football March Madness Edition with Alex Brown and John "Moon" Mullin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It is a Chicago Football Madness edition of the Under Center podcast. In the spirit of March Madness, Alex Brown and John "Moon" Mullin join JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan to go through a ...

Ep. 192: Happy New League Year! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan look at the Packers having better Super Bowl odds than the Bears, if recently-cut Eric Berry could make sense in Chicago and take a deep dive into Cordarrell...

Ep. 191: Are the Bears going after a big name free agent? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan wonder what the Bears will do with the cap space freed up by re-working Khalil Mack’s contract, plus dive into a big day for the Green Bay Packers and debate...

Ep. 190: Will the Bears sign Le'Veon Bell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ep. 189: Previewing Bears free agency from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan break down what to expect from the Bears next week in free agency, if Landon Collins is a realistic target and why Clay Matthews – yes, Clay Matthews – would...

Ep. 188: Previewing free agency with The Ringer’s Robert Mays from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz is joined by The Ringer’s Robert Mays to look ahead to free agency, and if Ryan Pace will have the ability to be aggressive without much cap space. Plus, why Robert sees Adrian Amos a...

Ep. 187: As the NFL combine gets underway, what’s the Bears’ plan going forward? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Producers Slavko Bekovic and Cam Ellis check in with J.J. Stankevitz -- who’s at the NFL Combine -- and the three discuss Cody Parkey, the Bears’ draft plan, how the offense should expect to progre...

Ep. 186: Running backs of interest at the Combine with Rotoworld’s Josh Norris from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris joins JJ Stankevitz on the pod to break down this year’s crop of running backs and which of them could interest the Bears in April’s draft. Plus, Josh offers his th...

Ep. 185: Shedding light on the Bears new DC from the golf course from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Former Bears Head Coach Dave Wannstedt joins Luke Stuckmeyer and Bears insider JJ Stankevitz from the golf course in sunny Florida to shed light on his recent conversation with new Bears defensive ...

Ep. 184: What should the Bears aim to accomplish at the NFL Combine? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the NFL Combine starting next week, JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan look at if the Bears should still focus their draft strategy on taking the best players available, or if needs at ru...

Ep. 183: Just how good has Ryan Pace been? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Paul Aspan, Laurence Holmes, and Cam Ellis debate just how good Ryan Pace has been during his Bears tenure, wonder if Allen Robinson was underappreciated this year, and give their pr...

Ep. 182: What lessons should the Bears take away from the Super Bowl? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Paul Aspan and Cam Ellis look at how Matt Nagy can learn from Bill Belichick’s schooling of Sean McVay, and what Ryan Pace can learn from how the Rams went all-in to reach the Super ...

Ep. 181: We don’t appreciate Bobby Massie enough from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan break down Bobby Massie’s four-year contract extension and look at why it was a smart move to retain him, even with Bryce Callahan and Adrian Amos set to hit...

Ep. 180: Mitchell Trubisky is a Pro Bowler! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

 JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan wonder if Mitchell Trubisky’s trip to the Pro Bowl can be beneficial. Plus, they talk about the Bears going to London next year and how Ryan Pace can fix is...

Ep. 179: Bears seem to close door on Cody Parkey, but not Kareem Hunt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John “Moon” Mullin and Cam Ellis digest Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace’s end-of-season press conference at Halas Hall, including the pair leaving the door open for signing Kareem Hunt, Nagy...

Ep. 178: Wrapping up the Bears’ season after locker cleanout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John “Moon” Mullin and Cam Ellis report from Halas Hall after Bears players cleaned out their lockers on a somber Monday following their season-ending loss to the Eagles. Where do th...

Ep. 177: And just like that, the season is over from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Matt Forte, Lance Briggs, Alex Brown and host Laurence Holmes were in disbelief as Cody Parkey’s field goal hit off the uprights and the crossbar, ending the Bears season early. The guys break down...

Ep. 176: A Philly Special with Dave Zangaro from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Dave Zangaro joins JJ Stankevitz to get a full scouting report on the Eagles, and what Bears fans should expect on Sunday from a team that seems to be peaking at the right...

Ep. 175: Breaking down Bears-Eagles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John “Moon” Mullin and Cam Ellis preview Sunday’s Bears-Eagles playoff tilt, complete with these questions: Will the moment be too big for Mitch Trubisky? And can the Bears’ defense ...

Ep. 174: It’s official: Bears vs Eagles in the playoffs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears finish the season 12-4 and now they know who they will face in the playoffs. Laurence Holmes, Matt Forte, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown break down the win over the Minnesota Vikings and whe...

Ep. 173: Joint podcast with Eagles Insider Reuben Frank from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this special edition of Under Center, J.J. Stankevitz welcomes in Reuben Frank from NBC Sports Philadelphia. How are the Bears approaching their game at the Vikings? How aggressive will Ma...

Ep. 172: How much should the Bears rest players against Minnesota? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin discuss what Matt Nagy’s rest strategy could look like this week against Minnesota (1:10), and if it’s better to face the Vikings for the second time in a week ...

Ep. 171: Bears win ugly and improve to 11-4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Once again, the Bears won ugly and improved to 11-4 following their win against the San Francisco 49ers. Laurence Holmes chats with Matt Forte, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown about the mixed bag for t...

Ep. 170: The Bears aren’t taking their foot off the gas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John “Moon” Mullin and Cam Ellis look at why the Bears’ culture won’t let them ease up after winning the NFC North, plus the guys look back at the 2017 draft day trade with the 49ers...

Ep. 169: The Bears are NFC North Champions! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sunday was a glorious day at Soldier Field as the Bears beat the rival Packers to clinch their first NFC North championship since 2010! Matt Forte, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown join host Laurence Ho...

Ep. 168: Talking through the Bears’ playoff scenarios from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John “Moon” Mullin and Cam Ellis look at the best and worst-case scenarios for the Bears in the first round of the playoffs, and wonder if Mitchell Trubisky will be up to the task of...

Ep. 167: The Bears knock off the kings of the NFC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Where do the Bears now stand in the conference, and are they serious Super Bowl contenders? The defense carried the team while Mitch struggled to find his rhythm. Lance Briggs, Alex Brown and Mat...

Ep. 166: Mitch Returns! Plus, a Rams preview with J.B. Long from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis look at what to expect from Mitchell Trubisky in the extremely high likelihood he plays Sunday night, and if it would be better for the Bears if their game against the R...

Ep. 165: Bears come back but come up short from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears come back but come up short in overtime against the Giants, 30-27 in OT. Laurence Holmes, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown explain why this game felt off from the very start (3:30). Plus why y...

Ep. 164: Can the Bears win again with Chase Daniel? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John “Moon” Mullin and Cam Ellis wonder if the Bears can beat the Giants without Mitchell Trubisky, and look at some encouraging trends that should help this team finish the 2018 reg...

Ep. 163: Give thanks to the Bears defense for a win in Detroit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears improve to 8-3 with a Thanksgiving Day win in Detroit (0:20). Laurence Holmes, Matt Forte, Alex Brown and Lance Briggs discuss the Bears big plays on defense that helped them seal a win a...

Ep. 162: How Mitchell Trubisky’s shoulder changes Bears-Lions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look at how Mitchell Trubisky’s shoulder injury could change the outlook for Thanksgiving’s date with the Lions and what Chase Daniel could bring to the table i...

Ep. 161: What is the ceiling for the bears? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes, Lance Briggs, Matt Forte and Alex Brown tell us how far they think the Bears can go this season. Cody Parkey- do you trust him? Why did the Bears go for 2 early in the game? Pre...

Ep. 160: With NBC Sports Soccer’s Arlo White and Roger Bennett from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two of the biggest Bears fans you’ll meet happen to be two of the most recognizable voices of NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage. Arlo White, the lead play by play announcer for NBC’s Premier Leag...

Ep. 159: Previewing Sunday night’s massive meeting with Minnesota from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look at how important Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings will be for the Bears’ chances of winning the NFC North, and why the Bears on paper look...

Ep. 158: The Great, The Good and The Ugly of the Bears win from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lance Briggs, Matt Forte and Alex Brown join Laurence Holmes to break down the Bears dominant win over the Detroit Lions. The Bears improve to 6-3 and snap an awful losing streak against the NFC No...

Ep. 157: This is gonna be real now from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look ahead to the start of a critical three-game stretch against the NFC North with Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, and wonder how big an impact the tr...

Ep. 156: Bears defense smothers Bills Mafia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears take care of business against a struggling Bills squad. Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown, Matt Forte and Lance Briggs break it down. The defense smothers Peterman and Co, which didn’t surpris...

Ep. 155: Previewing Bears-Bills, and an interview with Zach Miller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look at why the Bears shouldn’t take the Nathan Peterman-led Bills lightly, and if Khalil Mack and Allen Robinson should take another weekend off. Plus, JJ sits...

Ep. 154: Shorthanded Bears start slow, but find their way in 2nd half vs Jets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It wasn’t pretty, but it was effective. Matt Forte, Lance Briggs, Alex Brown and Laurence Holmes break down the Bears win over the New York Jets. The defense held strong without Khalil Mack, but th...

Ep. 153: Does Khalil Mack need to sit for the Bears to fix their pass rush? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin break down the woeful state of the Bears’ pass rush and wonder if it would be beneficial for Khalil Mack to take a few weeks off to heal his injured ankle. Plus...

Ep. 152: Bears lose 38-31 to the Patriots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Matt Forte, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown join Laurence Holmes to break down the Bears 38-31 loss to the Patriots. What happened to the Bears defense over their bye week, and how did the special team...

Who will be the Bears starter, Nick Foles or Mitch Trubisky? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss the possibility that Mitch Trubisky could start vs the Green Bay Packers.

EP. 151: What will we learn about the Bears against the Patriots? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look at how Bill Belichick and New England will attack Matt Nagy and the Bears on Sunday, and if Mitch Trubisky can get to the point where he can reliably lead ...

Mailbag Wednesday on a Friday: What will it take to change the Bears’ culture? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the weekly mailbag episode, fans want to know how the Bears can change the mediocre culture they have built.

Ep. 150: What went wrong with the Bears defense in Miami? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Matt Forte, Lance Briggs and Alex Brown join Laurence Holmes to discuss the ramifications of the Bears overtime loss to the Dolphins. What went wrong with the Bears defense against Brock Osweiler? ...

Bears vs Viking postgame recap: The offense stinks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears lost to the Vikings 19-13 and it had everything to do with the offense.

Ep. 149: Is Miami a tipping point game for the Bears? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look ahead to Sunday’s game against the Dolphins and how big a “test” it’ll be for Mitch Trubisky, Matt Nagy and the Bears. Plus, can Khalil Mack keep up his mo...

Bears vs Vikings preview: Can the Bears stop the losing streak? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis preview the Monday Night matchup between the Bears and Vikings.

Ep. 148: David Kaplan sits down with Matt Nagy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our own David Kaplan sat down with Bears coach Matt Nagy for Inside Look, with the full interview airing on NBC Sports Chicago in November. The full interview will air in November, but in this pod ...

Mailbag Wednesday: Are Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy still on the same page? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis answer Under Center fan questions in the weekly mailbag.

Ep. 147: Is the off week coming at the right time for the Bears? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look at whether the Bears’ off week – it’s not the bye week – is coming at the right time for a team that seemingly has some momentum after Sunday’s win over Ta...

Bears face-plant against Titans; are they out of answers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by David Kaplan to sift through the wreckage of the Bears' 24-17 loss to the Titans that was not as close as the final score indicated. The guys discuss what ...

Ep. 146: Bears beat the heck outta the Bucs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mitchell Trubisky throws for 6 TD – 5 in the first half, and the Bears crush the Bucs 48-10 to head into the bye week at 3-1 and in first place. The Football Aftershow team of Laurence Holmes, Matt...

Bears dealing with COVID-19 ahead of Titans game from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Deep dive into an eventful few days for the Bears organization after the entire team and staff were sent home before practice Thursday.

Ep. 145: Is this the week for the Bears' offense to cover for the defense? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin wonder if Tampa Bay’s high-powered offense is good enough to give the Bears’ elite defense problems, and if that means Mitch Trubisky and the offense will have ...

Why Alex Brown wants more from the Bears’ defense from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by former Bears defensive end and current NBC Sports Chicago Football Aftershow analyst Alex Brown to discuss whether the Bears’ defense has another level to hit

Ep. 144: Bears in 1st place after ugly win from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It wasn’t pretty, but the Bears are in 1st place in the NFC North after a 16-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Matt Forte, Lance Briggs, Alex Brown and Laurence Holmes discuss the good side of thi...

Bears vs Saints Postgame recap: What was Javon Wims doing!? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears suffered an OT loss to the Saints. JJ, Cam, and Kap discuss the struggling offense and more as the Bears drop to 5-3.

Ep. 143: How long will Mitch Trubisky be a work in progress? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin wonder how long the Bears will have to deal with growing pains from their starting quarterback, and also look at how this team can still win games even with une...

Bears vs Saint preview with former Bear Devin Hester from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by former Bears great Devin Hester as they preview the week 8 matchup between the Bears and Saints.

Ep. 142: Bears win home opener vs. Seahawks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this edition of the Under Center podcast, Laurence Holmes, Lance Briggs, Alex Brown, and Matt Forte react to the Bears' 24-17 win over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. The group discusses...

Mailbag Wednesday: Will Matt Nagy ever give up play calling? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the weekly mailbag episode, Adam Hoge joins JJ and Cam as they answer listener questions.

Ep. 141: What do the Bears need to prove against Seattle? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look ahead to what areas of concern the Bears need to address leading up to Monday’s game against the Seahawks. Plus, why JJ wants to see Mitch Trubisky throw a...

Bears vs Rams postgame recap: From winning ugly to losing ugly from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears lose ugly to the LA Rams 24-10 and drop to 5-2 on the season.

Ep. 140: Was it a Bears collapse or a Packers comeback? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears blew a 20-point lead in a loss to the Packers. Laurence Holmes, Lance Briggs, Alex Brown and Matt Forte break down the 24-23 loss to the Packers. They discuss what went wrong in the secon...

Bears vs Rams preview with radio voice of the Rams J.B. Long from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Play-by-play voice of the Rams J.B. Long helps preview the Monday Night matchup.

Ep. 139: How big an impact will Khalil Mack make in Green Bay? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin wonder how much Khalil Mack will play against the Packers and offer their predictions for Sunday night’s huge tilt in Green Bay. Plus, JJ sits down with Bears r...

Under Center mailbag Wednesday: Should Matt Nagy give up play calling? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the weekly mailbag segment, JJ and Cam answer fan questions and concerns about the Bears, along with some out of the box questions as well.

Ep. 138: With Khalil Mack, the Bears are in win-now mode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin react to Khalil Mack’s introduction at Halas Hall on Sunday and wonder if the Bears can actually make a playoff run in 2018. 

Bears vs Panthers postgame recap: The "Winning Ugly" Bears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears defense stomps the Carolina Panthers and improves to 5-1 on the season.

Ep. 137: Reacting to the Khalil Mack trade from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and NBC Sports Bay Area Raiders Insider Scott Bair break down their views of Saturday’s blockbuster trade that will send a “Hall of Fame talent” in Khalil Mack to the Bears, and look ...

Bears vs Panthers preview with NBC Sports' Jac Collinsworth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by NBC Sports' Jac Collinsworth to help break down the Bears’ Week 6 matchup vs the Panthers.

Ep. 136: Should the preseason be shorter? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

 JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin wonder if Matt Nagy’s decision to bench his starters over the weekend is a sign the preseason really doesn’t matter and should be shortened. Plus, how ready is...

Olin Kreutz on if the Bears can fix their O-line in season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Former Bears Olin Kreutz joins the podcast to discuss the Bears' lacking offensive line production and if it can be fixed in the middle of a season.

Ep. 135: Could the Bears trade for Khalil Mack? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin hit some updates on Roquan Smith and Aaron Lynch before getting to the question seemingly on everyone’s mind: Could the Bears actually trade for Raiders edge ru...

Bears mailbag Wednesday on a Monday from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the Bears having the Sunday off, the Under Center crew answer your questions in the weekly mailbag.

Ep. 134: Takeaways from the Bears’ joint practice in Denver from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain break down the Bears’ joint practice with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, including how Roquan Smith looked, some encouraging signs for the offense ...

Bears vs Buccaneers postgame recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears pull out the close win vs Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Bucs 20-19.

Training Camp Daily: How big a deal is Roquan Smith's 3-week holdout? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Eric Edholm of Pro Football Weekly joins JJ Stankevitz to look at what Roquan Smith is missing by continuing his holdout, plus the early impressions of Matt Nagy and his offense in training camp. 

Bears vs Buccaneers preview with Lance Briggs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lance Briggs joins the crew to discuss the Bears taking their 1st loss of the season, and what they'll be facing on a short week vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Training Camp Daily: Ian Rapoport on why Bears fans shouldn't fret about the Roquan Smith stalemate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport joins JJ Stankevitz to break down why the standoff between Roquan Smith’s representatives and the Bears is continuing. Plus, why those around the league are fascina...

Bears vs Colts postgame recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears' offense takes a nosedive as they lose to the Colts 19-11.

Training Camp Daily: Trubisky's development from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Training Camp Daily with Laurence Holmes & John “Moon” Mullin: Nagy/Helfrich dynamic, Trubisky’s development in camp and Leonard Floyd moving positions. 

Bears vs Colts preview with Chris Simms and a special guest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Simms and a special guest join JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis to discuss the Bears’ move to Nick Foles and preview Bears vs Colts.

Training Camp Daily: Perfect 10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears were back in pads after a day off and Mitchell Trubisky had a perfect team session. Insider John “Moon” Mullin and producer Paul Aspan discuss a great sign for the offense, how the defens...

The Nick Foles era has begun with Dave Wannstedt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Under Center fans send in their questions and Dave Wannstedt explains why Nagy ultimately went to Nick Foles.

Training Camp Daily: 'Swaggy Nagy' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bears insider John ‘Moon’ Mullin and producer Paul Aspan discuss Bears head coach Matt Nagy’s new nickname compliments of Cre’Von LeBlanc. Plus, why is Allen Robinson so serious?! And Mitchell Trub...

Bears vs. Falcons week 3 postgame recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears make an in-game QB change and win in comeback fashion.

Training Camp Daily: Trubisky & the trust factor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Training Camp Daily: Trust was the word of the day at Monday’s training camp practice. Bears Insider John ‘Moon’ Mullin and producer Paul Aspan discuss how Trubisky is learning to trust his receive...

Bears vs Falcons preview and remembering Gale Sayers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis preview the Bears vs Falcons and discuss one of the greatest football players ever Gale Sayers.

Training Camp Daily: Defense still ‘picking’ on Bears QBs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Training Camp Daily: The Bears put the pads for Sunday's practice on another wet day in Bourbonnais. Bears insider John 'Moon' Mullin & producer Paul Aspan discuss Mitchell Trubisky's accuracy ...

Alex Brown is not convinced on the 2-0 Bears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alex Brown joins JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis to discuss why the 2-0 Bears still doesn't feel real.

Training Camp Daily: Peter King Talks Bears Upside from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Training camp Daily: Peter King joins the Under Center Podcast on Day 2 of practice in Bourbonnais. King and John "Moon" Mullin talk Trubisky year 2, Trubisky comparison, Bears upside this season a...

Bears vs Giants week 2 postgame recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis, and David Kaplan recap the Bears' 17-13 win over the Giants.

Training Camp Daily: Maintaining the balance between physicality and health from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It is Day 1 of practice in Bourbonnais. Bears Insider John "Moon" Mullin & producer Paul Aspan discuss how Matt Nagy's desire for a physical camp reconciles with the #1 goal of all training cam...

Bears vs Giants preview with NBC Sports' Chris Simms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis are joined by Chris Simms to preview the Week 2 matchup against the Giants.

Training Camp Daily: Bears back at Bourbonnais from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Luke Stuckmeyer and John "Moon" Mullin report from Day 1 of Bears training camp in Bourbonnais. Despite the Bears' recent injury history, Coach Nagy says he's going to run a tough camp to make sure...

Why are the Bears not extending Allen Robinson? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Allen Robinson deleted all social posts connecting him to the Bears. It just got real.

Ep. 123: Following some concerning ‘D’ trends from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With training camp starting this week, JJ Stankevitz, John “Moon” Mullin and Bryan Perez wonder if Ryan Pace did enough to improve the Bears’ defense and if it could actually take a step back this ...

Bears vs Lions week 1 postgame recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and David Kaplan recap the Bears’ Week 1 comeback win against the Lions.

Ep. 122: Should you buy the hype around the Bears’ offense? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John “Moon” Mullin and Bryan Perez break down what they’re looking for from the Bears’ offense when training camp begins later this month in Bourbonnais. 

Bears vs Lions preview with Tony Dungy and Mike Rothstein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Former coach and NBC football analyst Tony Dungy and ESPN's Mike Rothstein join the podcast to preview the Week 1 Lions-Bears matchup.

Ep. 121: 1-on-1 with Mitch Trubisky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mitch Trubisky joins Bears producer Paul Aspan on the Under Center podcast with less than 3 weeks until training camp. The Pretty Boy Assasin talks about that nickname going into year 2, why his te...

Answering your questions and concerns about the 2020 Bears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis answer fan questions about the 2020 Bears and more.

Ep. 120: The biggest storylines for Bears training camp from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John “Moon” Mullin and Bryan Perez look ahead to what they’re wanting to see in training camp when it starts next month, starting with this: Is Ryan Pace relying too much on lofty pr...

Trubisky named starting QB and Devin Hester discusses his HOF candidacy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Matt Nagy names Mitchell Trubisky the Bears' game 1 starter in a season where this could be Tribusky's last chance to prove himself.

Ep. 119: A different kind of excitement at Halas Hall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin ponder this question: Why is the “new coach” excitement caused by Matt Nagy different from that seen after the hires of John Fox or Marc Trestman? Plus, JJ and ...

And the QB competition is OVAHH!! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Matt Nagy announces his QB evaluation is over, who do you think has the starting job?

Ep. 118: Wrapping up OTAs with some good news from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Allen Robinson and Leonard Floyd were back at practice on Wednesday, so John “Moon” Mullin and JJ Stankevitz break down that bit of encouraging news and wrap up some observations and thoughts from ...

Bears denounce Urlacher comments and position battles wrap up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss the Bears training camp and Brian Urlacher's activity on social media.

Ep. 117: What should we make of Kevin White? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kevin White had a, well, interesting media session on Wednesday, but was he wrong for how he approached it? Plus, Moon and JJ look at Mike Furrey’s approach to White and how Mitch Trubisky is quick...

How will David Montgomery's injury impact the Bears with Kalyn Kahler of Bleacher Report from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kayln Kahler lead NFL writer for Bleacher Report joins the pod to discuss David Montgomery's injury and where the Bears stand in the NFC North.

Ep. 116: All about OTA’s from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes, JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin break down what they learned from Wednesday’s OTA practice, and why the presence of Mitch Trubisky is so important not only for the Bears’ offe...

Bears false coronavirus scare at Halas Hall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears and teams around the NFL were stunned on Sunday before finding out their positive coronavirus tests were false.

Ep. 115: Does it matter that everyone likes the Bears draft class? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin dig deeper into the Bears draft. Does it actually mean anything if everyone gives the Bears rave reviews? What’s the one thing Ryan Pace did NOT do that could c...

Inside the Bears QB competition and training camp from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Under Center crew discusses the position battles you need to pay attention to in Bears training camp.

Ep. 114: Welcome to Chicago, Roquan Smith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin discuss how Roquan Smith fits in Vic Fangio’s defense and why this felt like a solid, sensible pick by Ryan Pace. 

GMFB's Kyle Brandt on why fans should watch the 2020 Bears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The 2020 Bears have some interesting things about them and the NFL Network's Kyle Brandt is going to tell you about them.

Ep. 113: Who should the Bears draft with the 8th pick? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin make their cases for who the Bears should pick when they go on the clock on Thursday. They also offer who they think Ryan Pace will pick 8th overall. Plus, are ...

Bears training camp is set to begin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How will Matt Nagy handle a QB competition and training camp under these unprecedented conditions?

Ep. 112: Feeling the good vibes at Halas Hall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Matt Nagy has roundly impressed his players during minicamp this week, and has done so in a way that carries some importance. Plus, Moon and JJ dive into how quickly Mitch Trubisky is picking up Na...

Will rookies Cole Kmet & Jaylon Johnson make an impact in year 1? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears need to have a positive impact from the rooks, but can they do it?

Ep. 111: Bears let Cam Meredith walk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears declined to match the Saints 2-year, $9.6M offer for WR Cam Meredith. Why didn’t the Bears just essentially take him off the market for an extra million dollars in the first place? Bears ...

Warren Sharp provides the details of what the 2020 Bears will look like from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Warren Sharp provides detailed analysis on the 2020 Bears and what fans should be expecting based on the numbers.

Ep. 110: Realism vs. Optimism from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin debate if it’s better to be realistic or optimistic about the 2018 Bears, and look at why the Bears’ were right to make their move for a quarterback last year. 

Let the battle between Mitch Trubisky & Nick Foles, BEGIN! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles spoke to the media as the QB competition beings.

Ep. 109: Let Yourself be Optimistic About the Bears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears may have 34 losses and have signed bunch of free agent duds in Ryan Pace’s tenure, but JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin think Thursday felt different in a good way at Halas Hall

Ryan Pace & Matt Nagy speak on keeping Halas Hall and Tyler Bray safe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the scheduled camp gets closer, nothing is more important than keeping Tyler Bray quarantined.

Ep. 108: Who are the Bears getting in Allen Robinson? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First Coast News Jaguars reporter Mike Kaye joins JJ Stankevitz for a look at the kind of player and person the Bears are adding in Allen Robinson. 

What are the Eagles doing that the Bears haven't figured out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Matt Nagy and Doug Pederson learned under the same system and one has a ring the other does not.

Ep. 107: Breaking down Bears' big day in free agency from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Emergency Under Center Podcast! Ryan Pace hits the ground running in free agency, adding Allen Robinson and Trey Burton to Mitchell Trubisky’s arsenal of weapons. What are realistic expectations fo...

No safety protocol from the NFL and camp is a week away from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A week away before camp starts and there is still a lot to consider.

Ep. 106: Matt Forte joins the pod and shares his favorite moments as a Bear from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the heels of his retirement announcement, Matt Forte joins the Under Center Podcast and announces that he will retire as a Bear. He also shares his favorite NFL memory, remembers those who inspi...

Different perspectives and angles on covering the 2020 Bears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis discuss blog coverage of the Bears with Luis Medina.

Ep. 105: Quenton Nelson pod special with Irish Illustrated’s Pete Sampson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Irish Illustrated’s Pete Sampson drops by the pod in Indianapolis to break down why the Bears shouldn’t overthink things with Quenton Nelson and why Harry Hiestand was such a good hire for Matt Nag...

Bears haven't talked extension with Allen Robinson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears star wide receiver hasn't heard from the Bears about a long-term deal.

Ep. 104: How would Albert Wilson fit with the Bears? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin react to the news that Albert Wilson is expected to sign with the Bears and look at how he could fit in the team’s re-worked receiver corps in 2018. 

Rotoworld's Josh Norris on Ryan Pace's 2020 draft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Draft expert Josh Norris analyzes GM Ryan Pace's 2020 NFL Draft class.

Ep. 103: Is Ryan Pace set up to succeed in free agency? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ryan Pace has had more misses than hits in his free agent history, but will his success in building through the draft allow him to be more selective with the gobs of cash he has to spend in March? ...

The Bears saved 500 million dollars this week from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes and Brad Spielberger break down the half-billion dollars the Bears didn't have to pay this week.

Ep. 102: What should the Bears do at guard and cornerback? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the Bears releasing Josh Sitton and having the option to franchise Kyle Fuller, JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look at two of the first big decisions for Ryan Pace’s offseason plan. 

Adam Amin on announcing for Chicago from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New play-by-play announcer for the Bulls Adam Amin on the Bears and announcing post coronavirus.

Ep. 101: The Bears are having a good February from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Between Brian Urlacher being elected to the Hall of Fame and not getting punk’d by Josh McDaniels, the Bears are looking good as the NFL’s focus shifts to free agency and the draft. 

Should the Bears have signed Cam Newton over Nick Foles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Should Ryan Pace have gone after a former MVP vs the Super Bowl MVP?

Ep. 100: Lance Briggs interviews Brian Urlacher on his feelings leading up to the HOF announcement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lance Briggs sits down with his former teammate, fellow Bears linebacker, and friend Brian Urlacher leading up to this weekend’s Hall of Fame announcement when #54 finds out if he’s going in on the...

Chris Simms talks Bears and the NFC North from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NBC Sports' NFL analyst Chris Simms breaks down the NFC North and the Bears.

Ep. 99: How important is the Senior Bowl to the Bears? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes is joined by JJ Stankevitz from Mobile, Ala., where Ryan Pace, Matt Nagy and Bears brass are for the Senior Bowl. How important is this week, and what can the Bears get out of it?

What will NFL training camps look like in 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Will new guidelines negatively impact this unsure Bears team?

Ep. 98: Pod Special with Mike Williams, Matt Nagy’s high school coach from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NBC Sports Chicago’s Sarah Lauch had a chance to interview Matt Nagy’s high school coach, Mike Williams, who said his former player is a “quarterback guru” who will be a great fit for Mitchell Trub...

NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis on the fight for equality from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Terrell Davis explains even playing in the NFL doesn't exclude from discrimination.

Ep. 97: Instant reaction to the Bears hiring Matt Nagy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears have a coach! What does Matt Nagy mean for Mitchell Trubisky and Ryan Pace? JJ Stankevitz and John "Moon" Mullin discuss that and more.

Can new coaches fix Mitch Trubisky and the run game from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Will new voices in the Bears staff be able to fix the 2019 issues?

Ep. 96: Breaking down Ryan Pace's contract extension from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Alex Brown debate if Ryan Pace deserved his contract extension and if it was a smart move by the Bears. 

Bears vs Texans preview: Houston Chronicle's John McClain on Deshaun Watson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis welcome veteran NFL reporter John McClain to help preview the matchup between Deshaun Watson and Mitch Trubisky this Sunday.

Mitch Trubisky speaks... but how much did he really say? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Reacting to Mitchell Trubisky's first time talking to the media since the end of last season.

Ep. 95: Wrapping up the John Fox era and looking at coaching candidates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin discuss why John Fox was fired and highlight a few coaching candidates, including John DeFilippo, who could be fits for the Bears. 

Mailbag Tuesday: Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy are still the GM and coach from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After one of the worst losses of the Ryan Pace/Matt Nagy era, they are still here. Why?

Bears wrap their virtual offseason & Rodney Harrison checks in from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 kne...

Ep. 94: Should Bears try a Cubs-style rebuild? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

“Don’t overthink it!” Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown and Jim Miller discuss where the Bears go from here in their coaching search after ending the season 5-11. Alex compares the Bears to the rebuild o...

Bears vs Lions postgame recap: Really? The LIONS!? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears lose against the Lions. That's it. That's the tweet.

Shuffling Back to Super Bowl XX from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 g...

Ep. 93: The best and worst of 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin close out the 2017 season with some superlatives for the Bears, including a look back at some big-time plays from Mitch Trubisky and one unbelievable mistake fr...

Bears vs Lions preview: Does a win vs Lions do anything for the Bears? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Lions are bad, the Bears are bad. It's all bad. Who will win this game and be less bad?

Drew Brees, Akiem Hicks, and Allen Robinson speak on Colin Kaepernick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Colin Kaepernick's silent protest doesn't seem so controversial anymore.

Ep. 92: Bears drop the Browns to 0-15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s a Christmas Miracle! The Bears dropped the Browns to 0-15 on the season with a 20-3 win at Soldier Field on Christmas Eve. Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown and Jim Miller break down the play of Kyl...

Mailbag Wednesday: Jason Goff has Bears takes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears are angering the fan base, including a certain host for NBC Sports Chicago.

Tom Waddle on who wins the Bears QB competition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tom Waddle picks the starting Bears QB and compares his playing days to Steve Kerr

Ep. 91: Does the Bears next coach have to be an offensive mind? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin wonder if the Bears need to hire an offensive coach, or if a defensive coach would suit Mitchell Trubisky well, too. 

Bears vs Packers Postgame recap: Is it time for Ryan Pace and Nagy to go? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With a humiliating loss to the Packers on national tv 41-25, will the McCaskey's step in to make major changes?

Did Kevin White get a fair chance in Chicago? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We heard what Kevin White said about his time in Chicago, but does he have a point?

Ep. 90: What’s the game plan!?! Bears lose 10th game to Lions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown and Jim Miller break down the Bears 20-10 loss to the Lions on Saturday. Why didn’t the game plan include more runs for Jordan Howard? How did Mitchell Trubisky play so ...

BREAKING: Mitch Trubisky gets the start vs the Green Bay Packers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and Cam Ellis react to the breaking news that Mitch Trubisky will start in Sunday Night's game vs the Green Bay Packers.

Kevin White opens up about his career with the Bears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What happened to the former 7th overall pick? He tells all on the podcast.

Ep. 89: What does win over Bengals mean for John Fox and Ryan Pace? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin debate what the Bears’ blowout win in Cincinnati meant for John Fox and Ryan Pace. Plus, how can Mitchell Trubisky and Adam Shaheen grow from how well they play...

Mike Tirico & Chris Simms preview Bears vs Packers on Sunday Night Football from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NBC Sports' Mike Tirico and Chris Simms join JJ and Cam to preview one of the biggest games of the Bears' season, the rivalry game vs the Packers.

Trailer: A sit down with former Bears wide receiver Kevin White from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kevin White opens up about his tenure with the Bears.

Ep. 88: How important was Bears' win over Bengals? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Where has that game plan been all season!? Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown and Jim Miller break down the Bears 33-7 win over the Bengals on Sunday. Mitchell Trubisky had his best game as a Bear as Jord...

Get to know new Bears tight end Cole Kmet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

2 people who know a lot about the new Bears tight end join the podcast.

Ep. 87: Which Bears players should be back in 2018? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin take a deep dive into the Bears’ depth chart and look at what players should be back in 2018, what players are on the roster bubble and who could play themselve...

Walter Payton and Michael Jordan playing cards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The story of how 2 of the greatest Chicago athletes became kindred spirits.

Ep. 86: What did we learn from the Bears 15-14 loss to the 49ers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes, Jim Miller and Alex Brown discuss which QB they would take if they could rewrite history and have their choice between Jimmy Garoppolo and Mitchell Trubisky.

What was it like coaching during the '90s Bulls era from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Four coaches who led teams during the '90s Bulls era describe what that time was like for Chicago.

Ep. 85: Second-guessing Trubisky with Garoppolo coming to town from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look back at the Bears’ offseason interest in Jimmy Garoppolo and debate if it’s fair to second-guess Ryan Pace’s process in landing his franchise quarterback.

Did they or didn't they speak with Deshaun Watson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did the Bears speak to Deshaun Watson before selecting Mitch Trubisky?

Ep. 84: Who stays and who goes from the coaching staff? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jim Miller and Alex Brown join Laurence Holmes on the podcast and discuss an embarrassing 31-3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and if the Bears are one game closer to cutting loose John Fox and oth...

Get to know new Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What can Jaylon Johnson bring to the Bears? His old coach can tell you.

Ep. 83: Can Mitch Trubisky follow Carson Wentz’s path to stardom? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin are joined by NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles reporter Dave Zangaro to offer an encouraging connection between Carson Wentz’s growth and that of Mitchell Trubisky.

The Bears will not pick up Mitch Trubisky's 5th yr option from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The former #2 overall pick is now in a must-win situation for his Bears career.

Ep. 82: Alex Brown goes off on Connor Barth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alex Brown, Jim Miller and Laurence Holmes break down the Bears loss to the Lions on Sunday following Conner Barth’s missed field goal in the last seconds of the game. They also debate whether or n...

Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs together again from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Former teammates Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs reminisce about the dominance of their defense.

Ep. 81: What is John Fox’s future in Chicago? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz, John “Moon” Mullin and special guest Leila Rahimi discuss how Sunday’s loss to the Packers affects John Fox’s future with the Bears, and what the team’s goal for the rest of the seas...

The Football Aftershow reviews Ryan Pace's 2020 Draft picks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did the Bears address their roster issues in the draft?

Ep. 80: How did the Bears lose to the Rodgers-less Packers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Prince Amukamara joins Alex Brown, Jim Miller and Laurence Holmes to break down the Ty Montgomery touchdown run on the Under Center Podcast following the Bears 23-16 loss to the Green Bay Packers. ...

2020 NFL Draft recap: Did the Bears address their roster issues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How would you grade Ryan Pace's 2020 NFL draft?

Ep. 79: Is Sunday a must-win game for John Fox? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin explain the importance of this weekend’s Bears-Packers game for John Fox and look at how there aren’t any excuses for the Bears on Sunday. 

Ryan Pace selects Cole Kmet & Jaylon Johnson in the second round from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can the Bears' 2 second-round picks make an impact on the 2020 season?

Ep. 78: Are the Bears developing Mitchell Trubisky the right way? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John ‘Moon’ Mullin debate if we should be second-guessing the Bears’ offseason QB decisions and if it’s fair to compare the development of Mitchell Trubisky to DeShaun Watson. 

Day 1 recap of the 2020 NFL Draft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Adam Hoge was right. That's it. That's the tweet.

Ep. 77: Should the Bears go to Jordan Howard more in late game situations? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alex Brown and Jim Miller join Laurence Holmes to break down Mitchell Trubisky’s performance in the Bears 20-12 loss to the New Orleans Saints, why the Bears didn’t go to Jordan Howard in clutch la...

The Football Aftershow draft preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown, and Olin Kreutz preview the 2020 NFL Draft.

Ep. 76: How can the Bears open things up for Mitchell Trubisky? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look at how the Bears can use Mitchell Trubisky’s skillset going forward, and how Dontrelle Inman and Kendall Wright can be big parts of that solution. 

3 prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft you should know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

3 NFL draft prospects talk about how unusual the draft process has been this year.

Ep. 75: Eddie Jackson single-handedly beats the Panthers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Bears have won two games in a row and Laurence Holmes, Alex Brown and Jim Miller chat with the game’s MVP, Eddie Jackson, after his historic performance in the Bears 17-3 victory over the Panth...

Bears Talk Podcast: EP 1 - Positives and negatives of loss to Texans in season opener from 2016-09-12T03:59:21

CSNChicago’s Bears Pregame and Postgame Live team of Chris Boden, Jim Miller & Alex Brown dissect the Bears loss to the Texans. Find out what positives stand out from a disappointing defeat in Hou...

Bears Talk Podcast: EP 1 - Positives and negatives of loss to Texans in season opener from 2016-09-12T03:59:21

CSNChicago’s Bears Pregame and Postgame Live team of Chris Boden, Jim Miller & Alex Brown dissect the Bears loss to the Texans. Find out what positives stand out from a disappointing defeat in Hou...