The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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.

Reasons Chicago Bears fans should be both pessimistic and optimistic about 2023 season

On this episode of the Under Center Bears Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss why fans should be optimistic and why fans should be pessimistic about the Bears season. They start with the defensive line and the lack of moves the Bears made in the offseason to boost the pass rush from the edges. They also talk about what happens if Tremaine Edmunds doesn't pan out at middle linebacker. Later, they discuss how consistency should help Justin Fields and how the Bears have surrounded QB1 with the best-supporting cast of his career.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: Are the Detroit Lions the best team in the division?

In our first installment of the NFC North Summer check-in Jeremy Reisman from the Pride of Detroit joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Lions and their off-season. The guys discuss where they think the Lions rank in the division, with Reisman, proclaiming that the Lions should be the favorite to win the division and the Vikings will be last. They also discuss the suspensions of the Lions players for gambling.1:20 - Lions can win the division and the Vikings could be the worst team in the division7:27 - Could Jared Goff go back to being bad this season?15:00 - Is former Bear David Montgomery set up to succeed in Detroit?25:18 - Reisman reacts to the Bears' off-season and predicts the Bears seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Were the Bears in on DeAndre Hopkins before he signed with the Titans

Madden 24 has started slowly releasing player ratings. On the latest episode, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro break down the scores Madden gave the Bears' wide receivers and safeties and discuss whether they are fair or foul. Later, they discuss the Bears' offseason workout videos that create a buzz on social media. Finally, they talk about DeAndre Hopkins signing with the Titans and why the Bears were likely never in the running.3:21 - Bears WRs and safeties Madden 24 ratings 26:29 - Bears offseason player workouts29:30 - Should the Bears have gone after DeAndre Hopkins?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Fields’ brilliance, backing up Bijan Robinson, Bears’ future with Roschon Johnson

Bears rookie running back Roschon Johnson has arrived in Chicago to rave reviews. Why are the Bears so high on him? How is he impressing so many in the organization? You are about to find out. Johnson joins hosts Ken Davis and Josh Schrock to discuss his career in Texas, why he chose to play behind superstar running back Bijan Robinson, why he has impressed so many people in the Bears organization, his early impressions of Justin Fields, and his goals to be one of the best backs in the NFL. Get an inside look at Roschon Johnson right here on the Under Center Bears podcast!1:23 - Being recruited to play QB then moving to RB at Texas3:40 - Playing with Bijan Robinson and choosing not to transfer7:30 - Johnson believes players should have the right to transfer12:25 - Johnson speaks to his character and why the Bears have been impressed with him18:00 - NFL players Johnson has modeled his game afterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.