Bears Look to Avenge Their Week 1 Meltdown Against the Vikings

The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Chicago Sports Network

Football, Sports, Sports:football

4.4 • 699 Ratings

🗓️ 14 November 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are back on The Charter and they look back at what’s changed for the Bears since Week 1. They break down a more consistent run game, Caleb Williams settling in, and how Ben Johnson’s approach has shaped the offense. They also talk through the challenges of facing Brian Flores’ defense, J.J. McCarthy’s development, and how the Bears can handle Minnesota’s playmakers while dealing with their own injuries in the secondary. And finally, the potential expanded roles for Colston Loveland and Luther Burden and wrap up with their game picks.

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0:00.0	What's up, everyone?
0:06.0	Welcome back to the Charter podcast brought to you by St. Xavier University.
0:10.0	I am Ruthie Polinsky and I am with Clay Harbor.
0:13.0	We are coming to you virtually today, unfortunately.
0:17.0	We got our show at Wind Creek Casino this afternoon, Clay.
0:21.6	So we weren't going to be in the United Center.
0:23.6	So we figured, hey, let's pop up, roll on out of bed, do a little pod.
0:28.6	And you and I both have our coffee and our fun mugs today.
0:32.6	Let's know the viewers.
0:33.6	Absolutely.
0:34.6	Mine is actually comes all the way from Croatia, Dubrovna, Croatia, Kings Landing.
0:39.8	That's where they filmed Game of Thrones and you can see this is like an iron throne and
0:44.6	winter is coming, especially in Chicago, even though it's a beautiful day to day.
0:48.6	So I figured it was appropriate.
0:51.3	I am coming to you from my Yeti custom Blackhawks centennial season.
0:57.0	I believe you can get this mug at the United Center at Rocky's Bar, I believe.
1:03.0	And they serve you an old-fashioned in this.
1:05.0	And I've had that old-fashioned. It's quite fantastic.
1:08.0	I actually wish there was an old-fashioned in today, but unfortunately, it's just my call.
1:11.7	I'm probably gonna have one tonight.
1:14.9	Roll out of bed, have an old fashion.
1:16.9	Yeah.
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