The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Should Bears draft wide receiver or pass rusher at No. 9, plus top-30 visit check-ins

On a new Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss Caleb Williams' top-30 visits to Halas Hall (3:15). They also break down the other top-30 visits the Bears have had, which ones are scheduled and what it says about their plan at No. 9 (6:53). Later, the trio debates if the 2024 Bears can follow a similar trajectory as the 2023 Lions (14:35). They finish by ranking the top NFL wide receiver duos (29:57). Will Keenan Allen and DJ Moore make the top five?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March Madness meets NFL Draft as Under Center debates the Bears’ No.9 pick

Get your brackets ready! On the latest edition of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro determine the fate of the Chicago Bears' 9th pick in the upcoming NFL draft with a March Madness bracket. Top prospects Rome Odunze, Joe Alt, and Malik Nabers headline the 16-prospect field. Who should Ryan Poles select? Which prospect will give Caleb Williams the best chance to succeed? Should the Bears focus on the offensive line, defensive line, or go wide receiver? Is passing on a "blue" player for a trade down an option? Tune in for the expert analysis and electrifying debate that make this a must-listen episode for every Bears fan!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dwight Freeney goes inside the trenches on Montez Sweat, Matt Eberflus and Caleb Williams

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Dwight Freeney joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro. Freeney opens up the discussion by sharing insights on why he would have opted to retain Justin Fields and build the team around him (1:11). Later, Freeney offers some in-depth analysis of Montez Sweat's game and a peek into Matt Eberflus' defensive play-calling (21:48). Freeney also shares a captivating anecdote about how Michael Jordan help reveal his Hall of Fame induction (28:55). Finally, Freeney explains why Keenan Allen's acquisition could be a game-changer for the Bears at (32:13).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why the Pittsburgh Steelers wanted Justin Fields, Kevin Warren’s Stadium bombshell

Get ready for an unmissable episode of the Under Center Podcast! Alan Saunders from Steelers Now joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the mystery behind Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers' interest in Justin Fields (0:37). Tune in as Saunders sheds light on the Steelers' draft strategy and the potential role Fields could play in the team's future (8:30). But that's not all, later, Kenneth and Alex unpack Bears president Kevin Warren's press conference at the Owners meetings (22:00). They discuss Warren's bold stance on the Bears' new stadium location and its implications for their Arlington property.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Justin Fields trade, Bears draft plans, and position priorities: GM Ryan Poles opens up

On the latest Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro break down Ryan Poles' comments from the owner's meetings in Orlando (0:50). They discuss what both Poles and Mike Tomlin had to say about the Justin Fields trade and what Poles learned about Caleb Williams during his pro day (8:45). Later, the duo discuss the other positions and players that may be on Ryan Poles' list to draft at nine (20:00). Finally, they also talk about Poles' comments on the trades he's made in the offseason and how they came about (29:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What Caleb Williams’ Pro Day showed Bears with David Haugh

On the latest Under Center Podcast, David Haugh joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to recap Caleb Williams' pro day at USC (1:00). They break down the importance of pro days for teams and what would qualify as a red flag for the Bears (5:12). They also broke down the expectations for the Bears next season (9:30). Later, Kenneth, Josh, and Alex debate if Caleb Williams is entering the best situation for a quarterback taken No. 1 overall in NFL history (12:56). Finally, they discussing the job Ryan Poles has done so far this offseason (20:35).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evaluating the Bears’ Justin Fields trade and possible pressure on Caleb Williams

On the latest Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss the details of the Justin Fields trade and recent reports saying the Bears had multiple offers for Fields (1:33). Later in the podcast, the trio debate if there is added pressure for Caleb Williams to be successful ASAP (12:41) and if new WR Keenan Allen will be a Bear long term (20:50). Finally, they discuss if the Bears should use their No. 9 pick, trade back for more draft capital, or trade up for another high-impact pass catcher (22:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Bears trade Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers

On an emergency edition of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock break down and react to the Chicago Bears trading quarterback Justin Fields (0:30). The guys discuss why more teams weren't vying for Fields (4:12) and the compensation the Bears got for him (7:15). Later, they discuss how Bears fans should react to the news (10:40) and recap Keenan Allen's introductory press conference (13:51).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Bears trade for Chargers star WR Keenan Allen

On this special episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock break down the Bears' surprising trade to acquire Los Angeles Chargers star receiver Keenan Allen for a fourth-round pick. What could the move mean for Caleb Williams and what does it say about the Bears' window to contend? Why didn’t the Bears wait until the draft to select a younger wide receiver with the No. 9 pick? Later, Josh looks at where the wide receiver duo of DJ Moore and Keenan Allen ranks in the NFL. They also discuss what this means for Justin Fields' future with the Bears. Josh also breaks down what the cap implications are with the addition of Keenan Allen and how long he could stay in Chicago. Finally, they break down all of the Bears' moves during free agency and give Ryan Poles a grade for his work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears’ free agency moves and Justin Fields trade destinations with Brad Spielberger

On the latest Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro are joined by Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus and OvertheCap.com to break down the Bears' plans in free agency. They discuss why Justin Fields hasn't been traded yet (2:00) and what the most likely landing spot for the QB is now (8:55). They also discuss the free agent signings of D'Andre Swift and Kevin Byard (10:10). They finish by discussing what other moves Ryan Poles needs to make (15:20) and what the Bears should so with the ninth pick in the draft (21:56).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.