The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

With few games left the focus has been on the future for the Bears. Alex Brown joins Ken Davis and Eric Strobel to discuss if the Bears have the proper pieces to win in the long term. The guys also have a very honest conversation about the future of Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace, what needs to happen in the offseason, comparing the 2018 defense to the 2005-2006 Bears defense, they preview the Vikings ga...

The Bears season is done, no playoffs, no chance, no shot, no way. Since that's the case, how should the Bears operate going forward and in the immediate future? Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Adam Hoge discuss the issues with the Bears, they compare and contrast the Green Bay Packers and how the Bears can get to where they are, and they get into potential candidates that can run the Bears and push...

It was fun...while it lasted on Sunday Night Football, then the second half happened and 3 whole points where scored. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss what seemed to be a last breathe for the Bears in the Sunday Night Football matchup vs the Packers, including what worked in the first half, and the systematic breakdown of the second half. (1:30) - Bears came out hot in the first h...

The Bears are set to play their final game against the Pack this season as Justin Fields is back and ready to go, but can they pull off the upset? NBC's Sunday Night Football analyst and Hall of Famer, Tony Dungy joins host Ken Davis to discuss the Bears vs Pack and what the Bears need to get done to get the win in Green Bay. Later on in the pod, they discuss Matt Nagy and the precarious position...

With so much drama and off the field headlines taking over much of the narrative on the Bears some may have forgotten that this is packer week. But in the larger picture, does this game still have meaning? Eric Strobel and Adam Hoge discuss the upcoming Sunday Night matchup and what should fans expect. The guys also discuss what may be next for Matt Nagy and discuss the Bulls rebuild and can the B...

Well Bears fans, the Bears lost to the better team today. It would be nice though to play a little better though. (You hear that Matt Nagy?) Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro break down the loss to the best team in the NFL, and if there was anything, literally anything the Bears could have done to be closer to winning that game. On to Green Bay! (1:20) - Was the game a better watch than th...

Now that most of the off the field distractions have leveled off some, lets preview Bears and Cards. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss the NFC North defensive player of the month in Robert Quinn and what does his resurgence this year means for the Bears. Later on, the guys preview a tough matchup with a potential Super Bowl contender as the Cards look like they are getting back sta...

Suddenly the off the field things are more important than the next game. The news about Matt Nagy was definitely a distraction but what parts are true and what parts are false? Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Adam Hoge discuss the media side of things and discuss what's going on in the Bears organization and if real changes are going to be made in the future. (1:00) - The rules of journalism (9:00) -...

After the Bears beat the Lions (barely) on Thanksgiving, did it feel empty to you? Like just scrapping by Detroit wasn't enough? Well Bears fans it's time to have a real discussion about our football team. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, Alex Shapiro, and Tony Gill have a real inside look at the Bears franchise and if they have served the fanbase well. The crew debates the status of Matt Nagy and Ryan Pa...

Matt Nagy was insured by Bears ownership that he would not be fired today and Nagy justified that decision by putting up 16 points on the worst team in the NFL. GO BEARS! Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro break down the Thanksgiving matchup and if it gives Nagy some room or if his fate is inevitable. The guys also discuss what does the rest of the season looks like for the Bears and will R...

In some recent speculation and reporting, Matt Nagy is seemingly on his way out as Bears head coach. Is there validity to these rumors and if so, will he actually be gone after the matchup against the Lions? Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, and Eric Strobel discuss and breakdown everything involving Matt Nagy including if the rumors are true, are their players that want him gone, and a lot more. (1:30) - Rep...

The Bears. Oh, the Bears why do you hurt us so? In one of the weirdest and gut-wrenching fashions, the Bears lose to the Lamar Jackson-less Ravens 16-13 in Soldier Field. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro break down the entire game and Matt Nagy's coaching in an hour long venting episode. Later in the podcast, podcast producer Tony Gill joins the pod to debate if the Ryan Pace/Matt Nagy er...

With rookie lineman Teven Jenkins working his way back into the lineup after missing the majority of the season so far, how will the Bears bring him back in the rotation? How will that impact Justin Fields? Who better to know than former offensive lineman and Football Aftershow analyst Olin Kreutz joins Ken Davis and Eric Strobel to break down the impact adding Teven Jenkins back will be and how w...

Bears rookie Teven Jenkins returns to practice as the second half of the season is set to begin. The entire Under Center crew of Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss Jenkins' return to the Bears and what are the expectations for him and they discuss the second half of the season and the worst and best case scenarios for the Bears. Later on, the crew does some comparing betw...

The bye is over and the Bears look to prepare for the Baltimore Ravens. The crew of Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss the thing that almost was, as Odell Beckham Jr. was considering joining Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams in Green Bay , they debate the almost $6,000 fine the NFL gave Bears linebacker Cassius Marsh for taunting, and they hand out position grades for the Bears for their performance...

Half-time folks! The Bears are now 3-6 and the halfway mark for their season and sit 3rd in the NFC North. It is review time and the entire Under Center team is here to give a complete breakdown during the bye week. Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel discuss the entire Bears organization including the coaching staff's development so far, the offense and Justin Fields' play so far...

Much like last week, there’s a lot to be excited about despite another tough loss for the Chicago Bears. Justin Fields embraced the Monday Night Football stage in a big way before the defense faltered late. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss all aspects of the 29-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that dropped the Bears to 3-6 entering the bye, including Fields’ performance, the defensive struggle...

In a bonus episode of the Under Center podcast, play-by-play announcer Adam Amin joins the pod with Ken Davis and Eric Strobel to discuss calling a Bears game in 2021 with Justin Fields as the quarterback. The guys discuss the 2021 Bears and how they are progressing, what goes into calling a pro football game, calling the hot Bulls and switching between sports, and a lot more! (3:10) - What goes i...

A lot of NFL news in one week but the Under Center crew has you covered. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Tony Gill discuss the Aaron Rodgers vaccination debacle and how will Aaron Rodgers be viewed going forward, they also discuss the Henry Ruggs DUI tragedy, and give a breakdown plus predictions on the Monday Night Football matchup between the Bears and the Steelers. (1:50) - How surprising was it t...

The trade deadline has come and gone with the Bears not making a move. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Adam Hoge break down the trade deadline and why the Bears chose not to make any deals. The crew also discusses the film on Justin Fields and break down the best game of his career so far. (1:10) - Uneventful trade deadline for the Bears (6:20) - Do the Bears believe they can make the playoffs with t...

Why does this feel kinda good even after the loss? Oh, yea the Bears have a QB! Despite a 33-22 loss to the 49ers there is excitement and hope among Bears Nation after Justin Fields has a great game and the best play of the year all in one. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro break down Justin's performance, why it was so great, what can Fields be in the future, and will Nagy and Pace see th...

The Bears have an uphill battle this week. With Covid impacting the locker room and coming off 2 straight losses, the Bears really have to come together to stop the losing streak. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Siafa Lewis break down the upcoming matchup and discuss if the Bears can pull it off. They dive into the injury to star Khalil Mack, the offensive line, and how will coaching go if Matt Nagy...

After today there will be no reason to look at that tape ever again. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Adam Hoge discuss and break down where the "breakdowns" were for the Bears on offense and defense and discuss where the blame lies between the coaching and the players. They also discuss what needs to happen as the Bears prepare for next week's matchup with the 49ers, and Matt Nagy contracting COVID....

The Bears got cooked. Plain and simple. Tom Brady and the Bucs opened up a can on our team. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and making his Monday react debut, Siafa Lewis go over the debacle that was Bears vs Bucs. No further explanation needed. Enjoy the reaction Bears fans we are here for you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

The Bears are headed up against another Goliath this week as the Goat gets his shot at the good guys. We just hope that he doesn't hold a grudge from last year. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Siafa Lewis of NBC 5 discuss and preview the upcoming matchup with the Super Bowl favorites and if the Bears have a good chance to get the upset, they also put the final touches on last weeks loss to the Packer...