The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

2023 NFL Divisional round recap

We know the Bears aren’t there but we love football here and the games were fun. We got you covered football fans as the Under Center crew of Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down every single Divisional round game this past weekend. The good, the bad, and the ugly. They discuss if the Jags had a chance after the Mahomes injury, if the are Bills built incorrectly, and if the Cowboys ever be anything significant. All that and a lot more on the Under Center pod.0:56 - Chiefs vs Jaguars recap (Could the Jaguars have pulled off the upset after the Mahomes injury?)16:35 - Eagles vs Giants recap (The Giants come down to earth after an impressive run)26:30 - Bengals vs Bills recap (The Bills are disappointing and Burrow is THAT DUDE)40:49 - 49ers vs Cowboys recap (The Cowboys Cowboy'd all over the place)53:10 - Bears update and PointsBet Super Bowl oddsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reacting to our Bears 2022 season predictions

It’s time to hold the crew accountable. On this episode of the podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock. and Alex Shapiro go over what they predicted for the 2022 Bears season and see if they were right or wrong. The topics include non-quarterback MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and some bold predictions. Get your popcorn and enjoy the review.1:45 - 2022 Bold Statement: “Darnell Mooney will have 200 targets”4:20 - Bears Defensive Player of the Year prediction7:58 - Bears Rookie of the Year prediction10:35 - 2022 Bold Statement: “Equanimeous St. Brown will be WR No. 2 all year”13:50 - PointsBet Break: Who is the long shot out of the remaining teams to win Super Bowl MVP19:37 - Bears vs. Packers predictionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Warren press conference reaction with Herb Howard

The Chicago Bears officially introduced their new president and CEO, Kevin Warren, on Tuesday. Fans and media agree that the Bears hit a home run. Herb Howard from The Bigs Media joins Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Tony Gill to talk about the hire and Warren's introductory press conference. We also discussed the plan for the new stadium in Arlington Park and Warren's role in football decisions for the Bears.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as President, CEO

The Chicago Bears make a new hire. Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as the team's President and CEO. Who is Warren and what will he bring to the Bears? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock discuss the Bears' hire and what it means for the future of the Bears.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Poles’ plan for Justin Fields, Bears’ offseason with ESPN’s Courtney Cronin

The Bears' season is officially over and it’s time to recap and look to the future. General manager Ryan Poles had his end-of-season press conference and answered a lot of questions regarding his belief in Justin Fields, the No. 1 pick in the draft, his plan for the future and more. ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to break down everything you need to know from the press conference, including their thoughts and predictions on how the offseason will go.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears receive No. 1 pick in 2023 NFL Draft thanks to Texans, Lovie Smith

As the Bears ended their season with a 29-13 loss to the Vikings, the Houston Texans miraculously knocked off the Indianapolis Colts, handing the Bears the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Thanks Lovie. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss what Ryan Poles should do with the No. 1 pick. Will Poles draft a quarterback or look to build around Justin Fields? Later, they discuss what was said in the locker room after the loss to the Vikings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Week 18 preview: How will the Bears finish the season against the Vikings?

The Bears' season is coming to an end but not before taking on the division rival Vikings for the second time. Coming off a bad loss against the Lions, should the Bears play Justin Fields? What can you learn about the Bears after this game? Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to preview Bears and Vikes. The guys discuss the Vikings and Kirk Cousins' future in Minnesota. Later they debate which team has the brightest future in the NFC North 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.

Bears to sit QB Justin Fields for final game of the season

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock discuss the latest news surrounding Bills safety Damar Hamlin. They share their thoughts, react to the injury, and hear from Bears center Sam Mustipher. Later, they talk about the Bears' decision to shut down Justin Fields for the rest of the season. They also discuss the early returns of the Chase Claypool trade and debate if he was worth the second-round pick. Finally, they look at the Bears' current draft position and discuss how the Bears should attack the draft.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Week 17 recap: Bears’ lack effort in loss to Lions

The Bears lost to the Buffalo Bills 35-13 on Sunday. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro break down what went wrong this week. They discuss the lack of effort and how the offensive line lacked quarterback protection. Later, they talk about the length of time Justin Fields held on to the ball and how dangerous it was. They also break down Braxton Jones's struggles and his future with the Bears. Finally, they discuss Chase Claypool’s blowup on the sideline in Detroit and how Justin Fields handled the situation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Week 17 preview: Bears vs. Lions with Eric Woodyard of ESPN

The Bears are getting set to play the Detroit Lions in Week 17. Will the Bears pull off the upset? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro preview the matchup with Lions ESPN beat writer Eric Woodyard. The guys discuss the difference between the Lions in Week 10 and now, if the Lions are a growing threat in the NFC North, along with predictions for the game and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.