The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Justin Fields gets final tune-up, Tyson Bagent makes closing argument in Bears’ loss vs. Bills

The Bears closed out their 2023 preseason schedule with a 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields' final tune-up, Tyson Bagent's final push for a roster spot, Trevis Gipson's trade request and much more!1:31 - Trevis Gipson asks for a trade10:00 - Justin Fields' final practice run before the real thing. Was it enough?21:00 - Tyson Bagent vs P.J. Walker27:31 - Breaking down Tyrique Stevenson's preseason play34:38 - What is the plan for punt return and kick return?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry thinks Justin Fields will be better NFL QB than fantasy QB

NBC Sports and Rotoworld Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears and their fantasy implications. Berry outlines why he thinks Justin Fields will be a better NFL QB than a fantasy one. He also breaks down how he views the Bears’ running back room and if DJ Moore will be a fantasy stud. Later, Ken and Alex discuss Fields and if it’s better for him to put up stats or grow as a QB.1:20 - Where should you draft Justin Fields, and will he be better as a real QB or a fantasy QB3:45 - In what order should you take the Bears’ running backs?5:52 - Will DJ Moore be a fantasy stud?12:05 - Who are the top 5 fantasy players in the NFC North (You will be shocked by Berry’s list)16:18 - Should Bears fans be happy that Justin Fields might be a better real QB than a fantasy QB?21:13 - Reacting to Matthew Berry’s top 5 fantasy players in the NFC NorthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears’ Tyson Bagent makes case to be QB2, Justin Fields and offense struggle in joint practices

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock talk about what they saw from the Bears during joint practices and the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. They discuss the offense's struggles and the Bears' decision not to play Justin Fields. Later, they talk about how Trevis Gipson and other roster bubble guys performed in Indy. Finally, the guys discuss Tyson Bagent's impressive play vs. the Colts and the chance he'll unseat P.J. Walker as the backup QB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Belief in Justin Fields’ long-term potential, Bears expectations with Danny Parkins

On this episode of the Under Center podcast, Danny Parkins, co-host of 670 The Score's Parkins and Spiegel, joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to break down his belief in Justin Fields' potential to become great, his projections for the Bears' quarterback in 2023, and gives his spiciest Bears' upcoming seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DJ Moore electrifies, Tyrique Stevenson impresses in Bears’ preseason win vs. Titans

The Bears opened the preseason with a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down DJ Moore’s electrifying entrance, Justin Fields’ short day, Tyrique Stevenson’s debut and much more!1:23 - First reactions to the 2023-24 Chicago Bears11:01 - What was the gameplan for the offense in the first preseason game18:00 - Breaking down Bears edge rushers 24:33 - Breaking Bears rookie Tyrique Stevenson and the Bears cornerbacks34:30 - Velus JonesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breaking down hottest Bears position battles in 2023 training camp

The position battles are heating up in Bears training camp and the Under Center Podcast has the inside look at who is inching toward a starting spot. On this episode of the podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the hottest position battles, look at who has the edge, and discuss some players on the roster bubble. Are you ready Bears fans?3:00 - Tyrique Stevenson vs. Terell Smith7:50 - Noah Sewell vs. Jack Sanborn12:19 - Is the defensive line set?17:01 - How will the Bears structure the TE room?18:13 - D'Onta Foreman vs. Khalil Herbert vs. Roschon Johnson23:33 - How is the WR pecking order taking shape?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears sign Yannick Ngakoue; Jaquan Brisker, Chase Claypool standing out at training camp

The Bears signed edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue (yah-NEEK in-GAH-kway) to a one-year, $10 million contract. How much will the veteran edge rusher help the defense? How does his arrival impact the outlook for the defensive line? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down the signing and what to expect from the pass rusher. The guys also give a position-by-position break down from the first 10 days of training camp? Who are the standouts? What are the Bears' biggest question marks?1:19 - Reaction to the Bears signing Yannick Ngakoue to a one-year, $10 million contract14:47 - DBs - The defensive backs are the best position group on the Bears23:37 - LBs - What are the takeaways from the linebackers from training camp27:32 - DL - Outside of Yannick Ngakoue, is the defensive line group getting better?40:20 - RBs - Is the running back depth chart solidifying?42:15 - WRs - Chase Claypool has been the second best player in camp?54:11 - QBs - Justin Fields' rollercoaster training campSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NFC North Summer Check-In: Can Jordan Love continue the Packers’ QB streak?

In the final installment of the NFC North Summer Check-In, Bill Schmid from Packers Radio Network 97.3 The Game joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro. They discuss where the Packers stand in the NFC North and how talented the roster is in Green Bay. Later they talk about if Jordan Love will be the future of the Packers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago Bears training camp: Early impression of Justin Fields, DJ Moore, and Jaylon Johnson

Bears training camp has arrived and it’s time for first impressions of the 2023 team. Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields’ first week of camp, discuss how dominant DJ Moore has been against the Bears’ defensive backs, dissect how Chase Claypool is progressing in the final year on his contract, examine if Jaylon Johnson will get a new contract with the Bears and a lot more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NFC North Summer Check-in: Will the Vikings go from first to worst?

The Minnesota Vikings won the North last year, coming up big in close games. If they accomplished so much in the NFC North last year, why are analysts so down on them this year? Matthew Coller from the Purple Insider joins host Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Vikings and if the Bears can overtake them in the year's standings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.