Ep. 187: As the NFL combine gets underway, what’s the Bears’ plan going forward? - a podcast by NBC Sports Chicago

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 progress in Year 2, and more.




0:45 – Bears confirm Cody Parkey is out

2:00 – Leg strength a priority when looking at kickers?

4:30 – Would the Bears consider drafting a kicker?

8:00 – Ryan Pace ready for all draft scenarios but focused on best player available

10:00 – Pace keeping draft strategy close to the vest

15:45 – Mitchell Trubisky entering year two in Bears offense

18:00 – Bears addressing inconsistent running game

21:30 – How does Jordan Howard fit in 2019?

23:00 – Harry Hiestand the x-factor for Bears offensive line

25:00 –Bears have become an attractive free agent destination

27:15 – Futures of Adrian Amos and Bryce Callahan

32:00 – The switch from Vic Fangio to Chuck Pagano on defense

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