The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Madden 24 has started slowly releasing player ratings. On the latest episode, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro break down the scores Madden gave the Bears' wide receivers and safeties and discuss whether they are fair or foul. Later, they discuss the Bears' offseason workout videos that create a buzz on social media. Finally, they talk about DeAndre Hopkins signing with the Titans and why the Bears...

Bears rookie running back Roschon Johnson has arrived in Chicago to rave reviews. Why are the Bears so high on him? How is he impressing so many in the organization? You are about to find out. Johnson joins hosts Ken Davis and Josh Schrock to discuss his career in Texas, why he chose to play behind superstar running back Bijan Robinson, why he has impressed so many people in the Bears organization...

Justin Fields’ success is vital for the Bears this fall. But the Bears will need several other key contributors to play at or exceed their ceilings to make the playoffs. Hosts Ken Davis and Josh Schrock take turns drafting the most important Chicago Bears not named Justin Fields. Which rookies make the list? How vital is Chase Claypool? Who is the most important running back? The crew debates and...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock sit down with Bears rookie Tyler Scott for an exclusive interview. Scott breaks down what he learned during the offseason program and what he's trying to learn from DJ Moore. Later, Scott explains how Justin Fields has instantly impressed him. Finally, Scott talks about his expectations for his rookie season. See Privacy P...

Last week the Under Center crew gave you their early predictions for the defensive depth chart. This week the guys flip sides and break down the offense. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the position battles, who will come out on top, and examine key depth pieces. What is the wide receiver order after DJ Moore? Will Khalil Herbert, D’Onta Foreman, or Roschon Johnson get the...

Is Bears head coach Matt Eberflus building a winning culture? Will the Bears show signs of growth in 2023? Former Bears head coach and NBC Sports Chicago Bears analyst Dave Wannstedt joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro as they discuss what Eberflus must do to improve the team, keys to defensive improvement, and will Justin Fields make the necessary leap. All that and a lot more foo...

On this episode of the Under Center Bears podcast, hosts Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro predict the 2023 Bears depth chart. Who will start in a packed cornerback room? How will the pass rushers shake out? Will the Bears be able to generate enough pressure? How good will the linebacker corps be? The crew discusses everything you need to know about the 2023 Bears defense. See Privacy Poli...

On this edition of the Under Center Bears podcast, host Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro are joined by the host of NBC’s newest podcast series, “Big Ten Country” James Neveau, as the crew breaks down Ryan Poles' offseason moves and if the Bears are on the right track to become a Super Bowl contender. The group breaks down Justin Fields and his growth, discusses the Bears' search for a...

The Bears completed mandatory minicamp and are off until training camp begins in late July. With the offseason program wrapped up, the Under Center crew reviews what they have learned about the 2023 Bears. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down who impressed, review Justin Fields’ play, how Matt Eberflus’ defense looked and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

The Bears have big hopes for rookie defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, but can he reach his potential in Chicago? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro are joined by Florida co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Sean Spencer to break down Dexter’s time with the Gators, an intriguing NFL comparison, and what Bears fans should expect from him in the pros. Later in the pod, the crew discu...

Bears mandatory minicamp starts this week and the crew previews everything you need to know. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss what minicamp is for, what happens at minicamp, which players they will be watching and why. Later in the pod, the crew provides updates and news tidbits every Bear fan should know. Then they debate if Bears GM Ryan Poles' spending discipline strategy should...

OTAs are essential for a young, growing team, and for the Bears, a lot has been going on. Herb Howard from The Bigs Media joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to help break down and review the Bears' OTAs. They discuss the battle for the starting running back position and what the Bears will do to find a pass rush. Later, they predict how productive Justin Fields will be this season....

Will Naperville be the next home of the Chicago Bears? On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss the rumors that the Bears may be heading to Naperville instead of Arlington Heights. Later, they talk about who they think will be the starting running back in Week 1 against the Packers. Finally, they talk about the Bears' edge rusher situation...

Ricky Williams was an NFL superstar, but his cannabis use often overshadows his career. Williams joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to discuss his career and impact on the NFL. Williams also discusses what it was like being on a rebuilding team, his time playing for Dave Wannstedt, his new company Highsman and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Last week, the Cardinals released DeAndre Hopkins, making him a free agent. Bears fans are asking if the Bears should go after him to add Justin Fields' arsenal. Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock discuss whether the Bears would be a good fit for Hopkins and more on a mailbag edition of the Under Center Podcast. The guys also discuss which Bears newcomer fans should be most excited to watch, who will...

General manager Ryan Poles now has two drafts under his belt, focusing on scheme and culture fit to build the Bears' roster. Will this strategy work? The Chicago Sun-Times’ Mark Potash joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to discuss Poles’ strategy and if they think it will be successful. They also dive into Justin Fields’ growth as a quarterback. Finally, they discuss if Chase Clay...

The Bears OTAs have begun and there's a lot to go over. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss everything you need to know from the first week of OTAs. The crew breaks down the connection between Justin Fields and DJ Moore, how a full offseason has improved Chase Claypool, what impressed them about Tremaine Edmunds, and MUCH MORE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

The Bears’ rebuild is being analyzed around the league. Are they heading in the right direction? To discuss and break down the rebuild Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro are joined by Adam Amin, veteran play-by-play broadcaster for the Bulls and NFL on FOX. The crew discusses if Ryan Poles is making the right moves, if Darnell Wright was the correct pick at No.10, DJ Moore’s impact, whether...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Alex Shapiro returns and shares his thoughts and instant reactions to the Bears' schedule. Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock react to Alex's picks for the season and debate how the Bears will perform throughout the year. Later, the guys celebrate Josh's first anniversary covering the Monsters of the Midway. Josh shares his takeaways from a full year coveri...

The Chicago Bears' 2023 schedule is finally here! Host Ken Davis and Bears Insider Josh Schrock break down everything about Bears' 2023 slate. The guys analyze the entire schedule, make too-early predictions for each game, go over the strength of schedule rankings for the NFC North, look at PointsBet's over/under for the Bears, talk about the Jordan Love era starting at Soldier Field, and much mor...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, former NFL tight end Clay Harbor joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to predict how Justin Fields' third season will go. Will he be part of the MVP conversation? How will the offseason additions help him improve? Later, they talk about what a successful season looks like for the Bears and which rookie Harbor thinks will make the most significant impact...

How did the Bears' 2023 draft class perform at rookie minicamp? In a jam-packed episode of the Under Center Bears Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down everything you need to know about the two-day camp. Who impressed? Who is a work in progress? What were the first impressions of Darnell Wright and Roschon Johnson? The crew also discusses Dan Orlovsky’s take that Justin Fie...

The Chicago Bears' 2023 Draft has been praised across the NFL. To break it all down, Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus and OverTheCap.com joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock. The guys rank the Bears' new draft class, and discuss why the Bears didn’t draft an edge rusher. Plus, a full break down of each pick and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

The NFL draft is officially over, and the Bears added 10 new players. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the Bears' Day 3 picks and draft class as a whole. Later, they share their favorite and least favorite picks from the draft. Finally, they break down the other NFC North draft classes and hand out grades. See Privacy Policy at h...

Day 2 of the NFL Draft has ended, and the Bears have bolstered their defense. In the second round, they selected DT Gervon Dexter from Florida at No. 53, and CB Tyrique Stevenson from Miami at No. 56. In the third round, they drafted DT Zacch Pickens from South Carolina at No. 64. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down the defensive additions and what they expect from the incoming...