The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

There has been so much hype about the Bears’ offense that the defense is going a little overlooked, but the Under Center crew has you covered. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro go position-by-position and give a thorough breakdown and discussion centered on the 2021 Bears defense. The crew debates whether Robert Quinn will finally produce in a Bears uniform, which position group is the str...

The NFL released the 2021 season schedule last week and while we’ve gone over the potential wins and losses, there are some hidden potholes in the Bears’ slate that might put them at a disadvantage. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel discuss some of those scheduling snags based on the research of NBC Sports Edge’s Warren Sharp before diving into the back-and-forth between the Rams’ Jalen Ra...

The 2021 Bears rookie class momentum continues as the rooks report to minicamp and start getting their first reps in the NFL and they did not disappoint. Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, and Eric Strobel break down the first week of minicamp and go through how each rookie looks. Justin MF'n Fields already looks good in the too early reviews to the Under Center team and more importantly, to Matt Nagy opening...

The hype train for the Bears is still moving as the NFL releases the 2021-2022 NFL schedule. The Bears may have the third-hardest slate in the NFL, but do not be weary my friends, the Under Center crew is here to talk you through it. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Tony Gill break down the schedule, discuss whether the Bears will have a winning record if playoffs are on the table, and the biggest que...

You saw the headline and immediately made a face. I saw it through the screen. But it isn't out of the question that Ryan Pace could have just drafted multiple Hall of Famers. Ken Davis and Eric Strobel are joined by NBCS Bears draft enthusiast Glynn Morgan as they dive deep into the 2021 draft class and the potential that this could very well be one of the franchise's best drafts ever if things g...

The Under Center crew is back to 2 episodes a week until next offseason and we have a great episode lined up for you today. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel break down the move by the Bears to cut Charles Leno Jr., seemingly to make room for incoming rookie Teven Jenkins to start at left tackle but is he ready to be one of the most important players on the team protecting the blind side o...

The draft has come to its conclusion and Bears GM Ryan Pace has been met with applause from fans, media, and players alike. Did he do well enough to get him and his coach Matt Nagy off the hot seat though? Host Ken Davis is joined by Tony Gill, Michael Allardyce, and Alex Shapiro breakdown the draft, and the players Ryan Pace added to the Bears and discuss has the offensive line issue been fixed,...

Back at it again! Ryan Pace improves the offensive line by trading up to take offensive tackle from Oklahoma State University Tevan Jenkins and universal praise from Bears fans. Host Ken Davis is joined by Alex Brown, Adam Hoge, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro as they react to the day 2 moves of Ryan Pace. The crew discusses Jenkins and what he will bring to the Bears, the salary cap implications f...

Bears fans it's time to rejoice! Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy got their guy and Ohio State's Justin Fields is the new future of the Chicago Bears. To recap the night's action and react to comments made by GM Ryan Pace and Justin Fields, host Ken Davis is joined by former Bear Alex Brown and NBCS Chicago Bears insider Adam Hoge. The crew discusses what does this mean for the Bears, the plan the Bears sh...

Your Chicago Bears trade with the New York Giants for the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and select quarterback Justin Fields out of Ohio State University. The Under Center crew of Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Tony Gill react to the Bears trade and selection as a new era of Bears football begins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

The NFL Draft is just a day away and to get you ready, the entire Under Center podcast team covers every scenario and angle that you, the Bears fan, needs to be locked into for Thursday night. Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel break down positional needs, possible trade-up scenarios, possible trade-down chances, QB rankings, best players available, and everything else you're goi...

It's here Bears fans, DRAFT WEEK! We have an excellent week of pods planned for you and to start off the coverage, the Under Center pod has 2 great guests. First is Chris Simms of Pro Football Talk as he breaks down the quarterback class of 2021 and if the Bears should trade up. Later in the pod, NBCS Chicago NFL and NFL draft enthusiast Glynn Morgan joins the podcast to preview his upcoming mock...

Bear with us (lol), if the Bears stay at 20 they could very well still get an instant impact player. Ken Davis and Eric Strobel are joined by John Daigle, draft, fantasy, and betting NFL expert from NBC Sports Edge to discuss how the draft is seemingly shaping out according to sources and mock drafts, where the Bears could have the opportunity to take a top tier talent even at 20. Also in the podc...

The 2021 NFL draft begins Thursday, April 29th and the Bears will be selecting 20th overall, but what direction should they go in? Should they try to boost the defense again or do they need to go playmaker on offense? The Under Center crew of Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel discuss the various mock drafts that have the Bears taking a cornerback with the 20th pick and why they absolutely...

The Bears went after Kenny Golladay in free agency so they're at least interested in adding to their wide receiver room. Could they do that in the upcoming draft? Adam Hoge interviews a couple of top wide receiver prospects, Rondale Moore of Purdue and Amari Rodgers of Clemson. Could either be a target for the Bears? Host Ken Davis and Adam Hoge also discuss the Bears' need for another playmaker a...

From Mike Glennon, to Mitch Trubisky, to Nick Foles, to Andy Dalton. Host Ken Davis, NBCS Chicago Bears insider Adam Hoge, and Bears contributor for NBCS Chicago Alex Shapiro share their thoughts on Ryan Pace's explanation for why he landed on Dalton with his fourth swing at QB1. Plus, what are the situations in which Dalton truly is the team's QB1, and situations in which he's not. Oh, and Matt N...

We all know the biggest concern for the Bears is QB and seemingly (as we wait for Russell Wilson), the way to get that QB is through the draft, but because other NFL teams are haters, some teams have already made trades to move up in the draft to take QBs. Will the Bears be able to get a good one before they are all gone? Ken Davis and Eric Strobel discuss the movement in the draft and the QBs tha...

March is Women's history month and to celebrate, the Under Center podcast highlights Jennifer Gibson, the Chicago Bears sports science coordinator and dietician. David Kaplan interviews Gibson as they discuss her path and journey to the NFL and the Bears, and how she pushes the players and staff to be the healthiest and best they can be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

In a weekend filled with high emotions and confusion, the Bears have left fans in a very odd place. Host Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro breakdown everything that's happened including, the Andy Dalton press conference that didn't feature Ryan Pace or Matt Nagy, the Bears releasing star cornerback Kyle Fuller, Allen Robinson signing his franchise tag, the Bears attempted signing of WR Ken...

In a move that shocked the fanbase (probably not) the Bears sign free-agent quarterback Andy Dalton to a one year $10 million dollar deal to sure up the quarterback position. Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, and Alex Shapiro discuss the signing and what that means for the Bears going forward. The Bears signed the Red Rifle haha. (1:40) - First impressions of the Red Rifle signing (6:55) - Is Nick Foles liter...

For Bears fans, Russell Wilson would be the ultimate prize, but is it a pipe dream? Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by NBCS Northwest Seahawks insider Joe Fann (he's a real person) as they get the details on what Wilson wants, if he’s open to staying, and Wilson may see in the Bears. Later in the podcast, the Under Center crew breaks down the what-if scenarios in case the Bears don't get Wil...

The franchise tag deadline has come and gone and the Bears have used their tag on their best offensive player in Allen Robinson. Will they eventually work out a deal? Why couldn't they come to an agreement earlier? Host Ken Davis and NBCS Chicago Bears contributors Eric Strobel, Alex Shapiro, and producer Tony Gill break down the Bears' decision to tag Robinson. They also talk about what is the ne...

In the debut episode of the new look Under Center podcast, host Kenneth Davis, NBCS Chicago Bears insider Adam Hoge, and NBCS Chicago Bears contributors Eric Strobel and Alex Shapiro breakdown the issues plaguing the Bears this offseason including how the lingering and stagnation of the Bears to resign Allen Robinson is impacting the team. The crew also dives into how much is too much to trade for...

Ok Bears fans, let's not get too excited but come on, it feels good to be in the room right? With Russell Wilson pointing out the Bears as one of the teams he would prefer to be traded to can Ryan Pace pull the trigger to get him in a Bears uniform? David Kaplan, Eric Strobel, and Tony Gill, breakdown the opportunity the Bears have to land a great quarterback and what would it mean to sign him. Br...

The Carson Wentz sweepstakes are over and according to recent reports the Bears chose not to send an offer, extending their offseason search. David Kaplan and Adam Hoge continue to fill in on the Under Center podcast, as they discuss reasons why the Bears chose not to pursue Wentz and what does the Bears' plan look like for a QB. Kap and Hoge also discuss new Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai...