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 Apr 05, 2023

The Chicago Bears have the 9th pick in the NFL Draft this year after trading the 1st pick. Will GM Ryan Poles use the pick or will he trade down again? Glynn Morgan, NFL Draft analyst for NBC Sports Chicago joins Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock to break down what the Bears will do in the draft and dive into which players you should be honed in on as the draft quickly approaches April 27th.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Monday Apr 03, 2023

On this edition of the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss the Bears' critical pre-draft visit with projected top-10 pick Jalen Carter and whether or not he's right for the rebuild. Later, they take fan questions on the upcoming NFL draft and the Bears' offseason moves. The guys discuss their favorite player in the 2023 draft, the biggest weakness on the offensive line, if the Bears should consider taking running back Bijan Robinson, and much more!1:17 - Bears meet with Jalen Carter reaction5:17 - Favorite player you want in the draft or free agency?8:04 - Biggest weakness on the Bears offensive line?17:55 - Should the Bears consider taking running back Bijan Robinson?22:07 - Thoughts on Ryan Poles' strategy of value over top talent31:25 - Should Ryan Poles have waited to trade the No. 1 pick?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wednesday Mar 29, 2023

Former Chicago Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer Mike Singletary joins the Under Center Podcast to discuss the Bears' moves this offseason, including trading the No. 1 pick. Singletary talks about his reaction to the Bears trading Roquan Smith and their decision not to address the defensive line in free agency. Later, Singletary talks about his relationship with Buddy Ryan and reveals his true feelings on the Super Bowl shuffle. Finally, Singletary talks about mental health, CTE, and how the NFL can better protect players.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Monday Mar 27, 2023

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss the trade speculation surrounding the Bears and Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver. Later, they talk about Lamar Jackson requesting a trade from the Ravens and how the Panthers' offseason moves impact the value of Ryan Poles' blockbuster trade involving the No. 1 pick.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wednesday Mar 22, 2023

Alright Bears fans we are still in March and that means the NCAA tournament is still going strong so the Under Center crew decides definitively on who the Bears should take in a NCAA bracket-style tournament of prospects in a 16-seeded bracket. Who comes out as the winner? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro debate the tournament in a fast-paced, entertaining and informative draft breakdown you didn't know you needed.(1:46) - First Round(15:50) - Second Round(21:16) - Third Round(23:26) - Championship RoundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023

As it currently stands, your Chicago Bears own the No. 9 pick in this year’s NFL draft. Who are the top-three choices the Bears should consider? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro each give their selections for who the Bears should take in Round 1. Later in the show, the guys discuss David Montgomery signing with the Detroit Lions and the reasons why the Bears didn’t keep him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friday Mar 17, 2023

After the first week of free agency Ryan Poles spoke to the media about the Bears acquisitions. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock discuss the press conferences and the first-week signings. They also discuss how each player will fit and if they will make an impact. The guys debate if Ryan Poles’ offseason strategy is a plan fans should believe in — all that and much more on the Under Center Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wednesday Mar 15, 2023

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Ryan Poles’ first free-agent acquisitions. They discuss the addition of Tremaine Edmunds and how he can help the Bears’ defense. They also look at why the Bears went with Edmunds over Roquan Smith. They break down where they think T.J. Edwards fits in the Bears lineup. Finally, they talk about the addition of Nate Davis and what it means for Teven Jenkins and Cody Whitehair.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Monday Mar 13, 2023

Now that the Bears have the ninth pick in the draft, what will the Bears do with it? Will they trade again? Will they draft best player available? To discuss, the Under Center crew is joined by Joe DeLeone college football and NFL Draft expert for the Bleav Network to discuss who the Bears should take if they stay at No. 9 or if the Bears should continue to trade back and get more picks. Get your full breakdown of the Bears right here on the Under Center Podcast.Don't forget to rate FIVE stars, review, and follow this podcast for more weekly episodes on your Chicago Bears. You can also WATCH this episode and other Under Center Bears podcast episodes on our YouTube page by clicking HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friday Mar 10, 2023

Ryan Poles did it. He traded the No. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers for the No. 9 pick, the No. 61 pick, a first-round pick in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025, and WR DJ Moore. Is it too early? Did he get enough in return? On this emergency edition of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the trade. The crew discusses what DJ Moore brings to the Bears and how he can help Justin Fields. Later, they discuss if Jalen Carter will fall to No. 9 and if the Bears will take him with their pick. Finally, they discuss who they think the Bears should pick ninth overall.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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