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, Alex Shapiro, Clay Harbor, and Kevin Lapka 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 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout the season.
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Episodes
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
The Chicago Bears' 2023 Draft has been praised across the NFL. To break it all down, Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus and OverTheCap.com joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock. The guys rank the Bears' new draft class, and discuss why the Bears didn’t draft an edge rusher. Plus, a full break down of each pick 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.
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
The NFL draft is officially over, and the Bears added 10 new players. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the Bears' Day 3 picks and draft class as a whole. Later, they share their favorite and least favorite picks from the draft. Finally, they break down the other NFC North draft classes and hand out grades.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Day 2 of the NFL Draft has ended, and the Bears have bolstered their defense. In the second round, they selected DT Gervon Dexter from Florida at No. 53, and CB Tyrique Stevenson from Miami at No. 56. In the third round, they drafted DT Zacch Pickens from South Carolina at No. 64. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down the defensive additions and what they expect from the incoming rookies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
The Bears traded the No. 9 pick in the 2023 draft to the Eagles in exchange for the 10th pick. After the Eagles selected Jalen Carter, the Bears took offensive tackle Darnell Wright from Tennessee. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro recap and react to the first-round chaos and the Bears' selection. Later, they discuss how Wright will help Justin Fields next season and how Chris Morgan can help Wright improve. Finally, they recap Ryan Poles' first-round press conference.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
The Under Center Crew is joined by beat writers from each of the top 8 picks in this year’s NFL draft to conduct their own version of how the first round will unfold. Ken Davis and Josh Schrock host and react LIVE to the various picks made by the best beat writers and reporters from around the NFL. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! How do you think the draft will go?1:02 - Pick No. 1 Carolina Panthers (Fox Sports 1340’s Sheena Quick)4:43 - Pick No. 2 Houston Texans (The Houston Chronicles’ Jonathan Alexander)7:05 - Pick No. 3 Arizona Cardinals (Darren Urban from Cardinals.com)9:34 - Pick No. 4 Indianapolis Colts (JJ Stankevitz from Colts.com)12:15 - Pick No. 5 Seattle Seahawks (The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta)14:54 - Pick No. 6 Detroit Lions (Pride Of Detroit’s Jeremy Reisman)19:15 - Pick No. 7 Las Vegas Raiders (Vinny Bonsignore from the Las Vegas Review-Journal)22:08 - Pick No. 8 Atlanta Falcons (The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter)25:40 - Pick No. 9 Chicago Bears (Josh Schrock from you know where)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
DRAFT WEEK IS HERE! To kick off 2023 NFL Draft week, Jim Nagy, former NFL scout and Executive Director of the Senior Bowl, joins hosts Ken Davis and Josh Schrock to break down everything you need to know about some of the prospects the Bears could target who shined at the Senior Bowl. Nagy breaks down what makes offensive tackle Darnell Wright special, why Jayden Reed is undervalued, which edge rushers fit Ryan Poles' eye, 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.
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
On a very funny edition of the Under Center Podcast, comedian and radio host Leon Rogers joins Ken Davis and Josh Schrock to discuss the current state of the Bears heading into the 2023 NFL Draft. The guys discuss the growth of Justin Fields, Rogers’ thoughts on the Ryan Poles era, his best and worst times as a Bears fan 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.
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
The Under Center crew is getting you prepared for the 2023 NFL Draft and on this episode, we have something special. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro enter their own war rooms and draft against each other to try and fill all the Bears' needs. Who should the Bears take at 9? How should they fill out the roster? The crew debates their draft picks and ultimately decides who did the best Ryan Poles' impression.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
The Bears have to add talent at several key areas in the 2023 NFL Draft, but how should they prioritize their needs and where can they find value? NBC Sports lead college football and NFL draft analyst Eric Froton joins to discuss the positions of strength in the draft and players for Ryan Poles to target. The guys do a deep dive into all three days of the draft to find players that fit the Bears' scheme and culture. Can Ryan Poles add blue-chip talent and find hidden gems in the later rounds?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
NBC Sports' draft and fantasy expert Connor Rogers joins Kenneth Davis to dive deep into the 2023 NFL Draft and the Bears' strategy. Rogers discusses if Ryan Poles can get a day-one start at No. 9 and which positions he thinks Poles should address first. Later, they discuss fantasy football tips and which Bears player should be on your fantasy draft board for the 2023 season. For all your draft coverage and conversation, check out the Under Center Bears podcast!Make sure to RATE 5 STARS and SHARE the podcast with friends! Also if you prefer to watch the podcast, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Page by clicking HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.