The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The Charter Podcast is where you can find everything you need to know about the Chicago Bears. Our team of Ruthie Polinsky & Clay Harbor bring you postgame reaction, interviews, and game previews. We’ll provide you with latest and have some fun along the way. New episodes available every Thursday throughout the season.

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Episodes

Monday Apr 15, 2024

On this edition of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro select the entire Bears' 2024 Draft Class in a new spin on mock drafts. The trio uses all the current Bears picks in the 2024 Draft and take turns selecting who they believe is the best pick available. While drafting, Kenneth, Josh and Alex debate who has the higher ceiling Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels, whether or not it is more important to take a potential pro bowl tackle or star wide receiver and more. Get your notes out Bears fans and get ready, the Bears could end up selecting several of these players in next week's draft.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wednesday Apr 10, 2024

Get ready to dive deep into the 2024 NFL Draft with NFL.com's draft expert, Eric Edholm, as he joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro on the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast! Edholm explains why Caleb Williams might not be the slam dunk prospect Bears fans have been dreaming of (1:25). He also gives a thrilling breakdown of the top QBs in this stacked draft class (6:55). Edholm also weighs in on the possibility of the Bears snagging one of the top three wide receivers (14:23) and unveils a treasure trove of hidden gems in the second and third round that could elevate the Bears' game (22:12). Don't miss this episode packed with exclusive draft analysis and insider predictions!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Monday Apr 08, 2024

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.

Wednesday Apr 03, 2024

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.

Monday Apr 01, 2024

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.

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024

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.

Monday Mar 25, 2024

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.

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024

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.

Monday Mar 18, 2024

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.

Saturday Mar 16, 2024

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.

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