The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Former Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff and SumerSports' Eric Eager sat down with NBC Sports Chicago's Bears insider Josh Schrock on Radio Row at the Super Bowl. The three discuss why it's to difficult to evaluate quarterbacks and the Justin Fields trade rumors. Later, they talk about what Ryan Poles should do with the No. 1 pick this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Joining Ken Davis live from Radio Row is former NFL QB turned NFL analyst Sage Rosenfels to discuss the growth and potential of Bears QB Justin Fields. Sage opens up about the coaching Justin has received since joining the Bears, his thoughts on if Justin can be a better passer, and if he's the QB the Bears should keep and build around. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

Super Bowl Week is underway as the Chiefs get set to face the Eagles but there is a lot of buzz around what the Bears are doing with them having the No. 1 pick, the most cap space of any team in the NFL and a star QB. Live from Radio Row in Pheonix, Arizona Bears insider Josh Schrock is joined by NBC football analyst Chris Simms and Peter King to discuss the Bears, Justin Fields and the future of...

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio joins Leila Rahimi to discuss the state of the Bears. Florio gives his impressions of Justin Fields and talks about how he thinks Ryan Poles should go about this offseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Luke Getsy and the Bears were in charge of the American team for the Senior Bowl. Which prospects made an impression? NFL.com draft expert Eric Edholm joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the NFL Draft and the 2023 Senior Bowl. The guys talk about if defensive tackle Jalen Carter is worth the No. 1 pick and who the Bears should take in the draft if they trade down. Later, they give fans a l...

The Bears are not in the Super Bowl but have the opportunity to improve their team this off-season to get closer to the ultimate goal. Dionne Miller, sports anchor for ABC 7 and radio host on ESPN 1000, joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro to talk about what the Bears need to do to start contending, whether they should trade for a No. 1 WR, and if the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts can be a bluep...

The 2023 Super Bowl is set: The Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro break down the AFC/NFC Championship games, and share their thoughts on the Eagles' dominance and if the Chiefs were helped by a little luck against the Bengals. Later, the guys predict who will score the first touchdown in the PointsBet Super Bowl Segment. They discuss Vic Fangio becoming the...

The offseason is in full swing, Bears fans. Jason Lieser from the Chicago Sun-Times joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to recap the Bears' season. The guys discuss the hiring of Kevin Warren as President/CEO and how Warren will impact the Bears' new stadium plan in Arlington Park. Later, Jason evaluates Ryan Poles' first season as GM and discusses why he thinks the Bears will regr...

We know the Bears aren’t there but we love football here and the games were fun. We got you covered football fans as the Under Center crew of Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down every single Divisional round game this past weekend. The good, the bad, and the ugly. They discuss if the Jags had a chance after the Mahomes injury, if the are Bills built incorrectly, and if the Cowboys...

It’s time to hold the crew accountable. On this episode of the podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock. and Alex Shapiro go over what they predicted for the 2022 Bears season and see if they were right or wrong. The topics include non-quarterback MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and some bold predictions. Get your popcorn and enjoy the review. 1:45 - 2022 Bold Statement: “Darnell Mo...

The Chicago Bears officially introduced their new president and CEO, Kevin Warren, on Tuesday. Fans and media agree that the Bears hit a home run. Herb Howard from The Bigs Media joins Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Tony Gill to talk about the hire and Warren's introductory press conference. We also discussed the plan for the new stadium in Arlington Park and Warren's role in football decisions for t...

The Chicago Bears make a new hire. Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as the team's President and CEO. Who is Warren and what will he bring to the Bears? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock discuss the Bears' hire and what it means for the future of the Bears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

The Bears' season is officially over and it’s time to recap and look to the future. General manager Ryan Poles had his end-of-season press conference and answered a lot of questions regarding his belief in Justin Fields, the No. 1 pick in the draft, his plan for the future and more. ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to break down everything you need to know fro...

As the Bears ended their season with a 29-13 loss to the Vikings, the Houston Texans miraculously knocked off the Indianapolis Colts, handing the Bears the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Thanks Lovie. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss what Ryan Poles should do with the No. 1 pick. Will Poles draft a quarterback or look to build ar...

The Bears' season is coming to an end but not before taking on the division rival Vikings for the second time. Coming off a bad loss against the Lions, should the Bears play Justin Fields? What can you learn about the Bears after this game? Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to preview Bears and Vikes. The guys discuss the Vikings and Kirk Cousins' futu...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock discuss the latest news surrounding Bills safety Damar Hamlin. They share their thoughts, react to the injury, and hear from Bears center Sam Mustipher. Later, they talk about the Bears' decision to shut down Justin Fields for the rest of the season. They also discuss the early returns of the Chase Claypool trade and debat...

The Bears lost to the Buffalo Bills 35-13 on Sunday. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro break down what went wrong this week. They discuss the lack of effort and how the offensive line lacked quarterback protection. Later, they talk about the length of time Justin Fields held on to the ball and how dangerous it was. They also break down Braxton Jones's struggles and his future with the Bears. Finally, the...

The Bears are getting set to play the Detroit Lions in Week 17. Will the Bears pull off the upset? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro preview the matchup with Lions ESPN beat writer Eric Woodyard. The guys discuss the difference between the Lions in Week 10 and now, if the Lions are a growing threat in the NFC North, along with predictions for the game and more. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

With two games left in the season, FOX32 analyst Corey Wootten joins Kenneth, Josh and Alex to discuss the Bears' future. They break down what the Bears can add to the roster through the draft and who they should take with their first-round pick. Later, they debate how the team can improve on defense, which WR the Bears should target in the offseason and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

In freezing cold temperatures, the Bears lost to the Buffalo Bills 35-13 on Sunday. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro talk about what went wrong for the Bears. They discuss the lack of quarterback-designed run for Justin Fields and how the offensive line impacted the game plan. Later, they talk about what could happen if the Bears land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft. They also bre...

Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by ESPN's Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter to discuss the state of the Bears and what could be one of the brightest eras in Chicago Bears history. Adam provides insight into what broke down between the Bears and Roquan Smith with contract negotiations, they discuss the off-season strategy for the Bears, how the national media views Justin Fields and a lot more...

The Chicago Bears gave the Philadelphia Eagles all they could handle Sunday, but a few critical mistakes cost them a chance at the upset. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields’ performance in the 25-20 loss. Later, they debate whether or not David Montgomery has a place in the future of the Bears' rebuild. Then, they discuss if it would be in the Bears' best interes...

Coming off their bye week, the Bears gear up to face the best team in the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles. To preview the matchup, former co-host of the Under Center Podcast Siafa Lewis from CBS Philadelphia joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro. The guys discuss Jalen Hurts' MVP campaign, if there are similarities between Hurts and Justin Fields, if there is a way for the Bears to compete with the Super...

NFL Hall of Famer and NBC's Football Night in America host Tony Dungy joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to discuss how the Bears should build around Justin Fields. Dungy discusses how he built the Super Champion Indianapolis Colts with Payton Manning, if Jalen Hurts' path be similar to Justin Fields, how you should draft once you have your QB of the future, and a lot more! See Privacy...

With the Bears on a bye week, the crew took this opportunity to look to the future. NFL.com's lead draft writer Eric Edholm joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to discuss what the Bears will be considering with a top-three pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Will they take a pass rusher like Will Anderson or Jalen Carter? Is there a true No. 1 wide receiver the Bears can draft? All your questi...