The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Do Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus have long-term future with Bears?

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, WGN Radio’s Kevin Powell joins to discuss the Bears’ recent turnaround and what lies ahead for Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus. Is Fields trending toward cementing himself as a franchise guy? What does Eberflus have to do to get Year3? Plus, should the Bears pass on Caleb Williams if they land the No. 1 pick but Fields has a good season?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Fields-DJ Moore connection torches Commanders to end Bears’ losing streak

The Bears’ losing streak finally ended Thursday as Justin Fields and DJ Moore torched the Commanders in a 40-20 win to snap a 14-game skid. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the play of Justin Fields, the career night for WR DJ Moore, and dissect how Matt Eberflus’ defensive adjustments made the difference in the fourth quarter. The group also discusses the Bears trading Chase Claypool and the death of legend Dick Butkus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears’ NFL reputation, Justin Fields’ place in NFC North QB rankings with Carmen Vitali

The Under Center podcast is joined by Fox Sports NFC North reporter Carmen Vitali to discuss what happened against the Broncos and how the Bears can build off a career day for Justin Fields. Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro also get a breakdown of how the NFL views the Bears and the landscape of the NFC North. Then, they discuss if the Lions will win the division and if Justin Fields is the worst QB in the NFC North. Later in the pod, they give their predictions for Thursday Night’s game against the Washington Commanders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Fields’ best NFL game overshadowed by Bears’ meltdown vs. Broncos

Justin Fields dazzled against the Broncos, but the Bears could not hold onto a 21-point lead, allowing Denver to score 24 unanswered in a 31-28 loss. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the good, bad, and unacceptable from the Bears' 14th straight loss. The guys dissect what worked for Fields and the offense, break down the defense's second-half issues, and debate Matt Eberflus' critical fourth-and-1 call. Then, they discuss the Bears' decision to make Chase Claypool a healthy scratch and whether he has a future with the franchise.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears vs Broncos Week 4 preview: Can Justin Fields get right vs. Denver?

The Bears’ season has gotten off to a horrid start, but the Denver Broncos present the perfect get-right opportunity. Can Justin Fields and Co. take advantage of the opportunity or will they get burned by Russell Wilson? Hosts Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro are joined by Cody Roark, lead Broncos reporter for Mile High Sports and Locked On Broncos podcast to preview the matchup. The guys breakdown how the Bears can attacks the Broncos, get an inside look at the relationship between Wilson and Sean Payton, and discuss the possibility that this game could be for the fight to draft Caleb Williams.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears Mailbag: Evaluating Ryan Poles’ roster construction after dismal 0-3 start

On this edition of the Under Center podcast, the crew throws it to the fans to answer their questions about what is going on with the Bears this season. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro evaluate Ryan Poles' roster construction, discuss whether or not his emphasis on scheme fit and culture has backfired, debate if they should already regret not taking Jalen Carter, and analyze how to assess the roster with the current staff.1:44 - Thoughts on Ryan Poles' team construction philosophy14:25 - Do you trust Ryan Poles to hire another head coach and draft another QB?23:25 - Should Bears hire another first time head coach?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Fields, Bears hit rock bottom in 41-10 blowout loss vs. Chiefs

The Bears fell to 0-3 Sunday after being throttled by the Chiefs 41-10. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down everything that went wrong in Kansas City. The guys analyze what's wrong with Justin Fields, discuss the massive coaching issues on both sides of the ball, and shine a light on the disappointing offseason additions made by Ryan Poles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears vs. Chiefs Week 3 preview: Can Justin Fields outduel Patrick Mahomes?

The Bears are 0-2 and it doesn’t get any easier as they travel to Kansas City to face the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs in Week 3. Can the Bears spring the upset? Is tangible improvement good enough? Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by former Chiefs offensive lineman and BLEAV in Chiefs podcast host Joe Valerio to preview the matchup. They discuss what the Bears can do to be competitive vs. the Chiefs and what they must be ready for in Kansas City. Later, Kenneth and Alex discuss what they need to see from the Bears to show them they are improving.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alan Williams resigns, Justin Fields’ comments about Bears’ coaching staff shake Halas Hall

Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro hop on an emergency episode of the Under Center podcast to recap a wild, bizarre day at Halas Hall. They discuss Alan Williams' resignation from defensive coordinator and the circumstances surrounding the announcement. They also dive into Justin Fields' honest diagnosis for his early struggles, a conversation with the coaches, and a vow to say “F it” and play free. Finally, they talk about Braxton Jones' neck injury and the release of quarterback Nathan Peterman1:20 - Alan Williams resigns and social media runs wild17:00 - Justin Fields speaks candidly about offensive Bears' struggles then clarifies afterward34:30 - Braxton Jones gets put on IR and may miss the season38:45 - Nate Davis returns to the team41:00 - Nathan Peterman has been releasedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What’s wrong with Justin Fields and the Bears’ offense, with Anthony Herron

Justin Fields and the Bears' offense are a discombobulated mess through two weeks. Can they fix it? On today's episode of the Under Center Podcast, Bears and NFL expert Anthony Herron joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock to discuss what the Bears can do to get going as they prepare to face the Chiefs in Week 3. They break down the tweaks Luke Getsy must implement to help Justin Fields, how Matt Eberflus can manage an 0-2 start, what to do with Chase Claypool and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.