The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears blew an early 16-3 lead to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, falling 28-19 at Soldier Field. On the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields' return and discuss why this was his best game as a passer. Later, they review the Bears' offensive line and look at Cole Kmet's performance against the Packers. Finally, they look at another goo...

Bally's NFL and college football correspondent Annie Agar joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to preview the Bears' second matchup with the Packers. The crew discusses Aaron Rodgers' health, and his season so far. They also break down if Packers quarterback Jordan Love will be ready to take over when Rodgers is done, if Justin Fields will start for the Bears and a lot more. Later in th...

Host of ESPN’s The Domonique Foxworth Show, Domonique Foxworth, joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to discuss his previous comments about Justin Fields needing to “demand a trade” from the Bears. They also discuss the Chase Claypool trade, the learning curve for Kyler Gordon, and what the Bears’ top priority should be this offseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

The Chicago Bears were blown out by the New York Jets 31-10 on Sunday. Not only were the Bears blown out by the Jets and quarterback Mike White, but they lost wide receiver Darnell Mooney and safety Eddie Jackson to injury. It has been reported that Mooney will likely miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Trevor Siemian's start...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Dan Leberfeld joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to preview the Bears' Week 12 matchup against the New York Jets. They discuss the Jets' recent QB and offensive production issues. Later, they analyze Quinnen Williams' performance this season, and discuss how he can improve and how he fits into the Jets' defensive system. Finally, they talk a...

Bears quarterback Justin Fields could miss his first game of the season Sunday against the New York Jets. Football Aftershow analyst and former NFL defensive end Alex Brown joins Ken Davis and Josh Schrock to discuss Fields’ injury. They analyze Justin Fields’ performance through 11 games and talk about how the Bears can help him succeed. Later, they look at the team’s struggling defense and revie...

Another Sunday, another loss. The Chicago Bears came up short against the Falcons in Week 11, losing 27-24 in Atlanta. But they might lost more than a game as quarterback Justin Fields suffered a left shoulder injury on the final drive. The Under Center Podcast crew of Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Fields' performance, Luke Getsy's play calling, and discuss how the Bears sho...

The Bears are looking to erase the awful loss to the Detroit Lions when they head to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter joined Ken David, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to preview the Week 11 matchup. Ledbetter breaks down how the Falcons' offense has looked this season and predicts if backup quarterback Desmond Ridder will get to play this year....

We're officially at the midway point in the season, and it’s time for a review. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro select seven awards to hand out to the 2022-23 Chicago Bears: MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, HITS Principle Hero, Biggest Surprise, and Biggest Question. Some are obvious. Others aren’t. Who would your winners be? See Privacy...

The Chicago Bears blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, falling 31-30 at Soldier Field. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down another stellar game from Justin Fields and another two-touchdown game from Cole Kmet. Later, they analyze the offensive line's play and the decision to play Byron Pringle over N’Keal Ha...

The Bears look to pick up a win against the division-rival Detroit Lions in Week 10. To preview the matchup, Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock are joined by Jeremy Reisman of SB Nation's Pride of Detroit to break down how Justin Fields and the Bears' offense can attack a weak defense and if we are going to see Fields dominate through the air this week adding to an already exciting skill set...

Justin Fields has made significant improvements over the last several weeks and has garnered the attention of the national media for his improvements. NBC analyst and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy joins Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock to discuss his thoughts on the Colts hiring his former player Jeff Saturday. Later, they discuss Justin Fields' growth and the Bears' future....

The Bears lost to the Dolphins 35-32 on Sunday afternoon, but Justin Fields put up historic numbers, including a 61-yard touchdown run which was the longest touchdown run by a quarterback in franchise history. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields' performance and talk about the growth they have seen from him this season. Later, they discuss Chase Claypools' first game...

After an eventful trade deadline, the Bears get set to play the Miami Dolphins. Can Justin Fields continue to improve? What can the Bears learn from how the Dolphins managed their QB situation with Tua Tagovailoa? Joining Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock on the podcast is David Furones of the Miami Sun Sentinel. The crew discusses how the Dolphins became contenders if the Bears can follow...

The Bears were major players in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline, trading Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles, Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens, and acquiring WR Chase Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers. To break down the trade deadline for the Bears and the direction Ryan Poles is taking the team, Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by veteran NFL announcer and Bulls play-b...

In a surprise move, Bears GM Ryan Poles traded star linebacker, Roquan Smith, to the Baltimore Ravens for a second and fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss why this trade is good for the Bears and why it could be pivotal for the rebuild. Later, they discuss if the trade was fair and predict if the Bears will make more deals before the NFL trade...

The Bears lost a shootout against the Cowboys, but there was progress and growth from quarterback Justin Fields. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock break down the game and what they saw from Fields, how offensive coordinator Luke Getsy has evolved, why the defense struggled in their first game without Robert Quinn, and a lot more. (1:13) - Justin Fields posts his best passer rating of the y...

After a blowout win against the Patriots, the Bears face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8. To help preview the game, Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News to discuss what the Bears need to do to come up with the upset. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this emergency episode of the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss the Bears trading Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles for a fourth-round draft pick. The crew gives their instant reactions to the trade, what it says about GM Ryan Poles, and break down Quinn’s performance so far this season. Finally, they look at how this will impact the 2022 season, and t...

Devin Hester is up to make the Hall of Fame again after missing being a first ballot entry. How does he feel about missing that opportunity? Is he confident he will make it this year? Hester joins Bears beat reporter Alex Shapiro to discuss his Hall of Fame candidacy and if special teams will ever be the same after his excellent career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

Justin Fields dominated in fantastic fashion, as he led the Bears to a now 3-4 record with a convincing win against the New England Patriots on Monday Night football. Ken Davis and Josh Schrock discuss and break down everything involving the win in Boston including the difference in play for Justin Fields, the playcalling of Luke Getsy, the performance by the defense, and much more! (3:00) - Is th...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro are joined by WEEI’s Khari Thompson to preview the Bears-Patriots Week 7 Monday Night Football matchup. The guys break down the Patriots' quarterback situation, what to expect from N’Keal Harry when he makes his Bears debut against his former team, and how the Bears can attack the Patriots' defense. See Privacy P...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro are joined by former Bears quarterback Jim Miller. Miller breaks down Justin Fields’ play through 6 weeks and talks about when he expects him to adjust to the new offense. He also discusses the performance of the rookies, including Kyler Gordon and Velus Jones Jr. Finally, Miller gives his first impressions of ne...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, former Bears defensive tackle Anthony 'Spice’ Adams joins Ken Davis to break down how the Bears' defense has looked through the first six weeks of the season. The two discuss Eddie Jackson’s resurgence and when players should get frustrated with the Bears’ lack of defensive success. Finally, Spice reveals the origin of his viral meme See Privacy Policy...

Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the Bears' 12-7 loss to the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football. The guys discuss Justin Fields' performance, the offensive line's disastrous play, Darnell Mooney's game-winning catch that wasn't, and where the Bears go from here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...