The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Bears try to build offensive line with Courtney Cronin of ESPN

The Bears' number one problem that needs to be addressed as soon as possible is the offensive line. With so many guys being shuffled in and out, will the Bears be able to find consistency in a group to protect the franchise QB? ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears' offensive line woes and other updates from training camp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago Bears place OL Teven Jenkins on trading block!?

Watch this episode on our YouTube page by clicking HEREIn a breaking report by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Bears are looking for trades for former second-round pick offensive tackle Teven Jenkins. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the breaking news and if the Bears are handling the scrum at offensive line well. Later in the pod, the crew also discusses the news and updates of training camp including Kyler Gordon getting more responsibility 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.

Recapping the first week of Bears training camp

Make sure to watch this episode on the NBC Sports Chicago YouTube channel by clicking HERE!Contract disputes, injuries, and interesting tid bits. We got you covered. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock break down everything that has happened at Bears training camp including, Robert Quinn showing up despite rumors about a hold out, the play of the first team defense and offense, and an update on the offensive line. Get all your info here on the Under Center Podcast.(4:35) - Kyler Gordon shows out in his first training camp(12:00) - Eddie Jackson becoming a leader of the secondary(16:08) - Offensive line updates(20:45) - Pros and Cons of Justin Fields' first week of campSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears sign O-lineman Michael Schofield, Bears unveil new helmet and uniforms

Subscribe to our YouTube page and watch this episode HERE as we debut the NEW NBC Sports Chicago podcast studio!The Bears' offensive line is still unsettled but they add another piece to it. Bears sign guard Michael Schofield to a one-year deal. Is he the best lineman the Bears have? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock break down the new signing and offensive line as a whole. Later in the pod, the crew debates whether the new Bears' alternate helmets and uniforms are a hit or a miss(3:40) - Bears sign right guard Michael Schofield(7:40) - Who will play right and left tackle for the Bears? Is it Larry Borom and Teven Jenkins?(14:40) - Yay and Nay on the new Bears alternate orange uniforms?(21:24) - Bears rookie Jaquan Brisker is still holding out and has not signed with the team yetSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eddie Goldman retires and disrespectful Bears Madden ratings

Alex Shapiro is back from vacation as he joins Ken Davis and Josh Schrock as they discuss former Bears defensive lineman Eddie Goldman retiring from the NFL after signing with the Atlanta Falcons. The guys also discuss former Bear offensive lineman Jason Peters' comments about Justin Fields and if the Bears should bring back Peters. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the Madden 23 ratings for Roquan Smith and Darnell Mooney and if they are rated too low.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Ryan Poles handling the rebuild well?

Ryan Poles and the Bears are in full rebuild mode but are fans satisfied by how it's going so far? Is Ryan Poles taking the right approach? Ken Davis and Josh Schrock discuss their thoughts on how the rebuild is going so far, why the Bears traded for WR N'Keal Harry, the history of tanking in the Bears organization, and is tanking the right approach with a potential franchise QB already under contract?(1:17) - Reasons why the N'Keal Harry trade fits with the philosophy of Ryan Poles(8:48) - Ryan Poles is looking to run the football and picked receivers who can run block(17:10) - Have the Bears intentionally tanked in their history?(20:30) - Are the Bears putting Justin Fields at risk with this rebuild?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears’ expectations for N’Keal Harry and Year 2 for Justin Fields and Mac Jones with Khari Thompson

Ken Davis and Josh Schrock sit down with WEEI Patriots beat writer Khari Thompson to discuss the Bears' trade for N'Keal Harry, what went wrong for the receiver in New England, and offseason impressions of Mac Jones and Justin Fields.(3:00) - If Bill Belichick couldn't get production from N'Kell Harry, what should the expectations be for him as a Bear?(9:22) - Harry has the ability to use his frame to create openings for Justin Fields(19:00) - Second-year QB comparison Mac Jones vs Justin Fields(32:17) - Outside view of the BearsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where does Justin Fields rank among 2021 draft class QBs?

Ken Davis and Josh Schrock rank the QBs heading into Year 2 and decide where Justin Fields ranks amongst his peers. The guys also discuss where Fields should rank among all NFL QBs at the end of the season to convince you he's a franchise signal-caller.(1:30) - Ranking the 2021 QB draft class. How would you rank them?(12:02) - ESPN took a survey to rank the top 10 QBs. When will Justin Fields crack the top 10?(22:55) - Where would you want to see Justin Fields ranked at the end of the season to believe he's a franchise QB(26:11) - PODCAST REVIEW OF THE DAY!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lori Lightfoot’s Soldier Field plan, David Moore’s arrest, and Soup Campbell fired

In a slow news week for on-field discussion, there was plenty to talk about off field. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan to keep the Bears in Chicago by adding a dome and changing the Museum Campus for fans. The guys also discuss the Bears' most recent arrest of WR David Moore, and they discuss the firing of LaMar "Soup" Campbell after he was on the hiring committee to bring in Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus.(1:36) - Mayor Lori Lightfoot suggests a plan to put a dome on Soldier Field(12:30) - Bears WR David Moore was arrested this week. The third Bear this year(25:36) - LaMar "Soup" Campbell is fired on his day off(30:00) - Is Julio Jones an option 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.

Washington Commanders Terry McLaurin gets paid, should Bears pay Darnell Mooney the same?

Another wide receiver gets a big contract as Commander's WR Terry McLaurin signs a three-year $70 million dollar deal. With Darnell Monney only having one year left after this season, should Ryan Poles start the process on an extension if he's their best WR? Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss what the Bears should do with Mooney and his future as a Bear. The guys also discuss more details in the Matt Adams arrest and break down the contract Bears rookie Kyler Gordon signed.(2:30) - After Terry McLaurin gets his deal, how soon should the Bears lock in Darnell Mooney?(7:20) - Will Roquan get a deal done with the Bears?(13:30) - Is Mooney a No. 1 WR?(16:00) - More details on Bears linebacker Matt Adams' arrest(25:15) - Kyler Gordon signs his rookie deal, leaving one rookie left to sign with the BearsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.