The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue to break down the Bears’ Week 4 clash against the Rams. They kick things off by discussing Bears fans' growing frustration with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and whether it's time for concern (1:57). The crew also dives into Chicago’s struggles with their running game (8:40) and why the offense hasn't been able to a...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Glynn Morgan break down the Bears' 21-16 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3. The trio dissect quarterback Caleb Williams' performance and criticize the Bears' poor offensive plan that had the rookie throw 52 passes. They discuss the option call on fourth-and-goal that cost the Bears points and analyze why offensive...

Colts PA announcer, writer for Colts.com and podcast host JJ Stankevitz joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock to preview the Bears' crucial Week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. JJ shares his thoughts on the Bears' 1-1 start and their struggling offense (3:10). While evaluating Caleb Williams' performance so far, he discusses why he thinks the rookie QB will get better as the season goes o...

Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock dive into the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Houston Texans that saw quarterback Caleb Williams face constant pressure. They discuss where the blame lies for the Bears' slow start (0:36), including major issues on the offensive line (2:00) and Ryan Poles’ struggles to select the right personnel (7:15). The guys break down Caleb Williams’ shaky performance under pressure (1...

On a new Under Center Podcast, Jonathan Alexander from the Houston Chronicle joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock to dive into the Bears' upcoming clash against the Texans on Sunday Night Football. They explore whether Caleb Williams can follow in the footsteps of CJ Stroud (2:00), and Jonathan reflects on when he first realized Stroud and the Texans had something special. Alexander also details h...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the Bears' victory over the Titans in Week 1. They start off by discussing how Caleb Williams looked in his NFL debut (00:58). Were Williams' struggles expected or are they cause for concern? They also discuss the offensive line's poor play and the impact it had on the Bears' non-existent run game...

Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro team up with Tyler Rowland from the Locked on Titans Podcast to preview the Bears' season opener against the Titans! (0:45) Can the Titans find a way to slow down Caleb Williams and the Bears' high-powered offense? Tyler shares insights into Titans QB Will Levis' growth and expectations for this year (2:56), while the crew discusses how Bears offensive coordinator Sh...

Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro dive into the final episode of Hard Knocks, reacting to the intense roster cuts and Ryan Poles' toughest decision (6:30). They break down the epic Caleb Williams throwing montage (11:16) and discuss whether this Bears team has a unique vibe compared to past seasons (14:05). Can Poles become a standout GM in the NFL (19:35)? Plus, they debate whether keeping Velus Jon...

On the latest Under Center podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro break down key takeaways from Ryan Poles' post-cut-down day press conference, including his expectations for Caleb Williams this season (1:23). They discuss why Caleb doesn't need to be Superman—just a point guard delivering to playmakers (4:00). The hosts dive into how Poles transformed the Bears' wide receiver room into one of th...

NBC Sports' Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry joins Kenneth Davis on the Under Center podcast to break down the Bears' top fantasy players. Who's the highest-ranked Bear this season (0:37)? Berry also ranks the rest of the Bears' offense (2:19) and shares where he thinks fantasy players should draft rookie quarterback Caleb Williams (5:00). Berry discusses where he would rank the rest of the r...

Tune into the latest Under Center podcast with Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro for an in-depth analysis of the Bears' initial 53-man roster! (1:00) The guys react to the cuts that were made, then dive into whether Velus Jones Jr. deserved another chance (4:14). They also discuss players likely to join other teams or the Bears' practice squad (5:20). The guys evaluate the strength of...

Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro dive into the Chicago Bears' final preseason game against the Chiefs, highlighting standout performances and discussing crucial roster decisions. They analyze the depth Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham have built (4:47), tackle the tight end logjam (7:00), and debate which wide receivers will make the cut (10:31). The biggest question remains: What should the Bears do w...

In this episode of the Under Center Podcast, host Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro react to the third episode of "Hard Knocks," diving into the evolving relationship between head coach Matt Eberflus and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams (1:00). They also discuss the show's focus on backup QB Tyson Bagent and his career aspirations (4:00). The group discusses the behind-the-scenes look...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the Chicago Bears' 27-3 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. They start by breaking down Caleb Williams’ performance, including his should-have-been touchdown pass to Rome Odunze (1:55). What are the differences between Williams and Justin Fields? Can Williams and the Bears follow the same path th...

Host Kenneth Davis sits down with Mundelein, IL native and logo designer Emily Morgan, to discuss her creative process behind the Bears' new logo redesign. Emily shares her Chicago fandom roots (2:50) and how she approached the redesign with fresh ideas (4:00). They dive into the feedback she's received so far (5:55), including the best and worst fan reactions (7:25). Emily also talks about her pa...

Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro dive into the second episode of Hard Knocks, sharing their frustrations with the show's focus and exploring more compelling storylines they wish were covered (1:30). They highlight rookie pass rusher Austin Booker's development (12:13) and provide the latest Bears training camp updates, including the upcoming joint practice with the Bengals (19:00). Later, they discu...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro recap the Bears' preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. They start off by discussing what they saw from Caleb Williams in his first NFL preseason game (:44). How can Caleb Williams help take the Bears to the next level? They also discuss what they thought of the running game and how Velus Jones Jr looked (17:40). Later,...

In this episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro dive into the premiere of Hard Knocks (0:36), comparing Caleb Williams to Michael Jordan and debating if it's fair. They discuss what Caleb needs to do to surpass Jordan as Chicago's greatest athlete (4:30) and address if Hard Knocks made a slight towards Justin Fields (7:45). Hear about Matt Eberflus seeking advice...

On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock share their thoughts on the Bears' preseason-opening win vs. the Texans. How did Tyson Bagent look in his lone series (1:00)? They discuss the challenges and potential solutions for fixing and forming the offensive line (3:25) and debate Larry Borom's value as a backup (5:09). Were they wrong about Khalil Herbe...

On the latest Under Center Podcast, host Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro dive into the ups and downs of Bears training camp. Caleb Williams and the offense are struggling, but no alarm bells yet (1:00). Which defensive back will make the biggest leap, Kyler Gordon or Tyrique Stevenson (4:00)? They discuss the offensive line challenges (6:40), Montez Sweat’s intense practice incident...

On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock dive into the Chicago Bears' training camp. Josh highlights the defense's impressive performance and praises the secondary (1:02). They discuss Caleb Williams' reception by fans and media (3:55) and if they think he has the ability to win games from the pocket (5:42). The duo analyzes offensive lineman Teven Je...

On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, host Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the pros and cons of Caleb Williams' performance so far in training camp (1:00) and how players are reacting to Shane Waldron's new offense (5:00). Discover which receivers Williams has developed quick chemistry with (7:00) and how the running backs are being utilized (10:10). The trio...

On the latest Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock discuss Caleb Williams finally signing his rookie deal and what caused the delay (1:12). They explore Caleb's trailblazing impact (2:44), his understanding of football business (5:12), and how NFL teams might need to adapt to quarterbacks (8:00). The hosts set expectations for Rome Odunze and the WR room (10:35), and highligh...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Fox Sports’ Carmen Vitali joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss her feature on Teven Jenkins. Carmen discuss why she was interested in covering Jenkins’ offseason work out and what impressed her most about the guard. They also discuss how Shane Waldron taking over as offensive coordinator has impacted Teven’s game. Later, Carmen reveals what s...

On the latest Under Center Podcast, NBC Sports' NFL Draft and Fantasy Football expert Connor Rogers joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro. They dive into why Bears players can make an impact on fantasy teams, with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen leading the pack (1:07). Discover why you shouldn't overlook the Bears' tight ends (3:30) and how Caleb Williams stacks up in the fantasy quarterback tiers (6:55...