The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The Bears are 0-2 and it doesn’t get any easier as they travel to Kansas City to face the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs in Week 3. Can the Bears spring the upset? Is tangible improvement good enough? Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by former Chiefs offensive lineman and BLEAV in Chiefs podcast host Joe Valerio to preview the matchup. They discuss what the Bears can do to be compet...

Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro hop on an emergency episode of the Under Center podcast to recap a wild, bizarre day at Halas Hall. They discuss Alan Williams' resignation from defensive coordinator and the circumstances surrounding the announcement. They also dive into Justin Fields' honest diagnosis for his early struggles, a conversation with the coaches, and a vow to say “F it” an...

Justin Fields and the Bears' offense are a discombobulated mess through two weeks. Can they fix it? On today's episode of the Under Center Podcast, Bears and NFL expert Anthony Herron joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock to discuss what the Bears can do to get going as they prepare to face the Chiefs in Week 3. They break down the tweaks Luke Getsy must implement to help Justin Fields, how Matt Eb...

The Bears couldn't get out of their own way in Tampa Bay, falling 27-17 to the Buccaneers. On this edition of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down all aspects of the Week 2 defeat. The guys dissect Justin Fields' struggles and discuss whether or not things are heading in the wrong way with QB1. Then, they analyze the offensive line issues, talk a...

After being humiliated by the Packers in Week 1, the Bears face an early gut-check moment against the Buccaneers. Fox Sports’ NFC North reporter Greg Auman joins the Under Center Podcast to break down everything to know for the Week 2 tilt. The guys break down how the Bucs will defend Justin Fields, discuss what Tampa’s weakness is, and look at Baker Mayfield’s Week 1 performance vs. the Vikings....

Former NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion Richard Sherman joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss how Justin Fields can level up in 2023, what he expects from Matt Eberflus in Year 2, and whether the Bears would have been a good fit for Jalen Carter. Sherman also discusses his favorite Prime Thursday Night Football matchup and how he sees the 2023 playing out for the Bears. See Privacy...

The Bears' Week 1 flop against the Packers led to a lot of questions. The film provided some answers. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down what went wrong on Sunday against Green Bay. The crew discusses how much blame Justin Fields deserves, Chase Claypool's poor day, Nate Davis' issues, and how the red flags point to issues for Ryan Poles. The eye in the sky doesn't lie. See P...

After an offseason of excitement and hype, the Bears were blownout by the Green Bay Packers, 38-20, in their highly-anticipated home opener. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down and recap the Bears' embarrassing loss. They break down a so-so game from Justin Fields, dissect a questionable offensive game plan, and discuss a brutal day from the offensive. Is it time to second-gues...

After an offseason of excitement, the 2023 Bears will finally open their season Sunday when they welcome the Green Bay Packers to Soldier Field. To preview the matchup, Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by Bill Schmid, postgame host for Packers Radio in Wisconsin, to break down everything you need ahead of the Week 1 tilt. The guys discuss the new era of the rivalry with Justin Fields and Jord...

Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season has finally arrived, and the Under Center podcast is getting you ready for the Bears' season opener against the Packers. NBC Sports Chicago and 670 The Score host Laurence Holmes joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro. They break down the expectations for Justin Fields in 2023, examine the Bears' biggest weakness, and discuss the Tyson Bagent mania that h...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Alex Shapiro and special guest Francie Swidler discuss their fantasy football teams before Week 1. Hear why they're high on some players and why they're fading others. Who will have the best team? Who will finish last and have to suffer an embarrassing punishment on a future podcast? Let us know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Pat Finley from the Chicago Sun-Times joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears' biggest concern heading into Week 1. Will Tyson Bagent be the Bears' backup quarterback? Later, they discuss what Bears fans should be optimistic about this season. How good will Darnell Wright be initially? Who is the biggest X-factor? Finall...

The Bears have their first 53-man roster for the 2023-24 season. Were there any surprises? Did Ryan Poles make the right cuts? Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down the solidified roster and discuss Poles' moves, including cutting Trevis Gipson. Is having only two quarterbacks on the team the right decision? Was trading for offensive lineman Dan Feeney the right move? See Privacy...

The Bears closed out their 2023 preseason schedule with a 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields' final tune-up, Tyson Bagent's final push for a roster spot, Trevis Gipson's trade request and much more! 1:31 - Trevis Gipson asks for a trade 10:00 - Justin Fields' final practice run before the real thing. Was it enough? 2...

NBC Sports and Rotoworld Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears and their fantasy implications. Berry outlines why he thinks Justin Fields will be a better NFL QB than a fantasy one. He also breaks down how he views the Bears’ running back room and if DJ Moore will be a fantasy stud. Later, Ken and Alex discuss Fields and if it’s better for...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock talk about what they saw from the Bears during joint practices and the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. They discuss the offense's struggles and the Bears' decision not to play Justin Fields. Later, they talk about how Trevis Gipson and other roster bubble guys performed in Indy. Finally, the guys discuss Tys...

On this episode of the Under Center podcast, Danny Parkins, co-host of 670 The Score's Parkins and Spiegel, joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to break down his belief in Justin Fields' potential to become great, his projections for the Bears' quarterback in 2023, and gives his spiciest Bears' upcoming season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

The Bears opened the preseason with a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down DJ Moore’s electrifying entrance, Justin Fields’ short day, Tyrique Stevenson’s debut and much more! 1:23 - First reactions to the 2023-24 Chicago Bears 11:01 - What was the gameplan for the offense in the first preseason game 18:00 - Breaking down Bears edge rushers 24:3...

The position battles are heating up in Bears training camp and the Under Center Podcast has the inside look at who is inching toward a starting spot. On this episode of the podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the hottest position battles, look at who has the edge, and discuss some players on the roster bubble. Are you ready Bears fans? 3:00 - Tyrique Stevenson vs. Terell...

The Bears signed edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue (yah-NEEK in-GAH-kway) to a one-year, $10 million contract. How much will the veteran edge rusher help the defense? How does his arrival impact the outlook for the defensive line? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down the signing and what to expect from the pass rusher. The guys also give a position-by-position break down from the first 10...

In the final installment of the NFC North Summer Check-In, Bill Schmid from Packers Radio Network 97.3 The Game joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro. They discuss where the Packers stand in the NFC North and how talented the roster is in Green Bay. Later they talk about if Jordan Love will be the future of the Packers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Bears training camp has arrived and it’s time for first impressions of the 2023 team. Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields’ first week of camp, discuss how dominant DJ Moore has been against the Bears’ defensive backs, dissect how Chase Claypool is progressing in the final year on his contract, examine if Jaylon Johnson will get a new contract with the Bears and a lot more! See...

The Minnesota Vikings won the North last year, coming up big in close games. If they accomplished so much in the NFC North last year, why are analysts so down on them this year? Matthew Coller from the Purple Insider joins host Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Vikings and if the Bears can overtake them in the year's standings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

On this episode of the Under Center Bears Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss why fans should be optimistic and why fans should be pessimistic about the Bears season. They start with the defensive line and the lack of moves the Bears made in the offseason to boost the pass rush from the edges. They also talk about what happens if Tremaine Edmunds doesn't pan out at middle linebacker. L...

In our first installment of the NFC North Summer check-in Jeremy Reisman from the Pride of Detroit joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Lions and their off-season. The guys discuss where they think the Lions rank in the division, with Reisman, proclaiming that the Lions should be the favorite to win the division and the Vikings will be last. They also discuss the suspensions of the...