The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

2022 Bears over/unders and will Akiem Hicks be a Bear?

The lines have been set so get ready to place your bets Bears fans. Ken Davis and NBCS Chicago Bears insider Josh Schrock discuss the betting lines for the Bears including the season win total, playoff chances, and division winner. They also discuss Akiem Hicks and will he be back as a Bear and discuss who they think is the strongest position group on the Bears.(3:00) - Bears over/under for regular-season wins is set at 6.5(7:10) - NFC North division winner and playoff odds(15:40) - Should the bears bring back Akiem Hicks?(19:15) - Strongest position group on the BearsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recapping Bears rookie minicamp with new NBCS Bears insider Josh Schrock

NEW PLAYER! The crew gains an addition to the Under Center podcast crew. New Bears insider for NBCS Chicago Josh Schrock joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro as they break down the sights and sounds from Bears rookie minicamp, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's plans for the offense, and the popular Bears topic of who will Justin Fields throw to.(2:15) - Getting to know new Bears insider Josh Schrock(9:50) - Is the Bears' offensive line complete?(14:40) - Breaking down the Bears' WR room(24:14) - Can Luke Getsy get the most out of Justin FieldsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy on Justin Fields and the WR corps

Bears camp is starting to rev up as the rookie get ready for their first NFL camp. The coordinators speak over the weekend and none more important than the man in charge of helping Justin Fields, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss Gretsy's plan for Justin Fields, Getsy's thoughts on the WR room for the Bears, and they get to an old favorite of the Under Center Podcast, THE PODCAST REVIEW OF THE DAY!(1:30) - Will Getsy coach Justin to be a "pocket passer"?(7:30) - Getsy seems to be comfortable with the Bears' WRs(13:00) - What is the plan for Cole Kmet?(18:30) - Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams on what he expects from the defensive rookies(27:00) - 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.

Bears draft recap, RGIII a potential target, and Ryan Poles’ WR issue

With a week to think about it, how are you feeling about Ryan Poles' first draft? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and returning to the podcast after a little break, Eric Strobel discuss and recap their thoughts about the Bears draft including breaking down what was said at Halas Hall, the comments made by scout Chris Prescott about safety Jaquan Brisker, and the lack of overall talent in the wide receiver room. They also discuss Robert Griffin wanting to return to football and wanting to be a Bear.(4:39) - Breaking down what Ryan Poles did in the draft(12:00) - Can Bears overcome the lack of WRs?(20:00) - Chris Prescott uses "PHD" Poor Hungry, and Desperate to describe Jaquan Brisker(30:00) - Bears release Nick Foles. Could they be in the Mix for RGIII?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2022 NFL Draft Recap Day 3: Rounds 4-7 Ryan Poles selects 11 players

The Under Center Podcast crew of Ken Davis and former Chicago Bears star Alex Brown recaps the final day and rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Bears started the day with just three picks, but new general manager Ryan Poles aggressively traded down and amassed EIGHT picks. He used a lot of them on the offensive line. The Under Center crew reacts to the picks. The guys listen to Bears scouts as they discuss why the Bears took their top 3 picks, and they answer questions. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube page and watch this episode of the podcast 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.

2022 NFL Draft Recap Day 2: Bears draft Kyler Gordon, Jaquan Brisker, and Velus Jones

It's offical, Bears GM Ryan Poles has made his first 3 draft choices and seemingly went best player available as the strategy. Poles selects cornerback Kyler Gordon at number 39, safety Jaquan Brisker at number 48, and wide receiver Velus Jones at number 71. Ken Davis and former Bear Alex Brown react and discuss the second day of the NFL Draft and break down Ryan Poles' performance. They discuss did he fail Justin Fields by not taking a WR earlier in the draft, and what the strategy might be for the Bears headed into the final day of the draft.Check out the youtube video of this podcast by clicking HERECheck out the first round reaction of the NFL Draft by clicking HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NFL Draft Recap Round 1: Ryan Poles stays put and doesn’t move up

The Bears didn't have a draft pick in the first round but Ryan Poles said a to by not moving up. Ken Davis is joined by Alex Shapiro and Alex Brown to discuss the first round of the NFL Draft, including the biggest surprises, a look at the NFC North division to see who got better, and who will the Bears take with their first pick at 39?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Poles speaks to the media on getting prepared for the 2022 NFL Draft

We know this pod is late, but we had to make sure we heard from the guy himself before we dropped so here it is! Hot off the presses is a fresh Under Center pod with Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro as they discuss Ryan Poles speaking to the media about his thoughts on the draft. Ken and Alex break down what was said ahead of the first-year GM's first NFL draft, what they are expecting to see, and they break down the needs of the Bears. They also discuss Ryan Poles' thoughts on new WR Byron Pringle's arrest and if it will be an issue in the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Fields, Roquan Smith, and Matt Eberflus speak as mini-camp begins

Voluntary workouts have begun and the Matt Eberflus has the team in good spirits. Eberflus, Justin Fields, and Roquan Smith speak on the state of the new era Bears the new regime. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro break down the sights and sounds from minicamp, including how the O-line looks, what is the plan for Justin Fields, and what will be Matt Eberflus' impact on the defense.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 doing what’s best for Justin Fields?

The draft is only a week away now and the talk about what's going on around Justin Fields is heating up. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss an article by Connor Orr of Sports Illustrated suggesting that Justin Fields should demand a trade for how the Bears have treated him, and they discuss what head coach Mat Eberflus said to NFL analyst Chris Collinsworth how the plan for Fields. The guys also react to another 1yr deal Ryan Poles made by signing tight end James O’Shaughnessy.(1:39) - Is Justin Fields being built around correctly?(8:38) - Changing a GM means patience from fans(15:00) -Rumors are swirling that the Bears are not going to draft a WR with early picks in the draft(20:00) - Bears sign TE James O'ShaughnessySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.