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Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor open the episode with some fun, as Ruthie pitches her idea for a new Charter Podcast theme song before the conversation quickly shifts to real Bears news. They break down Jack Sanborn’s return to Chicago, the addition of lineman James Lynch, and what those moves signal about the team’s direction this offseason.
From there, the focus expands to the NFC North, sizing up where each team stands heading into the new season. The duo evaluates the Bears’ trajectory, digs into the Packers’ key departures, examines the Vikings’ headline-grabbing moves, and debates whether the Lions are retooling or taking a step back.

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"Bears Bring Back Sanborn + NFC North Offseason Breakdown" is an episode of The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast. Runtime 25 min. Published March 19, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.