The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Get ready for the Bears-Commanders game with Ruthie Polinsky and Alex Shapiro as they welcome in Washington reporter Ben Standig. Ben shares the latest information on Jayden Daniels’ status for the game and shares what the Bears can expect from Kliff Kingsbury’s offense if it’s Daniels or Marcus Mariota leading the way. Plus, how Dan Quinn has made his mark on the franchise as the new head coach and how the Bears might be able to exploit the Commanders defense. Finally, Ruthie and Alex share their analysis on the Bears parting ways with Velus Jones Jr and Khari Blasingame.

Ruthie Polinsky and Alex Shapiro are joined by long time Bears beat reporter Mark Potash. They get Mark's insight on how this disappointing season stacks up against other painful seasons. They also talk about the state of the locker room and the coaching style that would best fit with the current roster. Mark also details his level of concern with Caleb Williams in his rookie season along with the challenges Ben Johnson would face as the next head coach.

Ruthie Polinsky and Alex Shapiro are joined by Carmen Vitali who covers the NFL for FOX Sports. She brings us the national perspective on how the week has shaken out for the Bears. They talk about what new OC Thomas Brown needs to bring to get Caleb Williams and the offense back on track. Also Jordan Love's keys to success and the impact of Xavier McKinney on the Packers defense. And much more!

Ruthie Polinsky and Alex Shapiro catch up with Vikings beat reporter, Ben Goessling to talk about their big Monday night matchup versus the Bears. They cover the impressive play of the Vikings compared to the league’s expectation to start the season. Ben also covers the plan for Sam Darnold should he continue to lead the Vikings offense and what happens to JJ McCarthy. Aaron Jones and Jordan Addison are playing major roles in the offense, Ben explains how they are taking advantage of their opponent’s defensive game plan. All that and much more!

The Chicago Bears travel across the pond and handle business in a 35-16 domination over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England. Caleb Williams had another efficient performance. Big performances from Cole Kmet, Keenan Allen, and D'Andre Swift are the highlights on offensive side of the ball. The defense also held their ground after coming into this game with key injuries. We discuss what the plans should be for the Bears during their bye week.