The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Devin Hester, Dick Butkus, Jay Glazer, and Matt Ryan super podcast

In a jam-packed episode of Under Center, the full strength of the NBCS Chicago Bears team was used. First up, Ken Davis and Eric Strobel discuss Devin Hester missing the Hall of Fame this year, then Ken and Adam Hoge are joined by legendary Bear Dick Butkus as he gives STRONG takes on the state of the Bears. After that, Adam is joined by FOX NFL insider Jay Glazer, and to wrap it up, Matt Ryan makes an appearance to discuss Ryan Poles. I ran out of breath just typing this. (2:00) - Did Devin Hester deserve to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer?(12:16) - Dick Butkus with Ken Davis and Adam Hoge(34:35) - Jay Glazer sits with Adam Hoge(45:07) - Matt Ryan joins Adam HogeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim McMahon and Payton on the NFL and the Bears

McMahon and Payton are legendary names in Chicago and we bring them in on today's episode of the Under Center podcast. Live from Super Bowl 56, Adam Hoge is joined by Super Bowl winning quarterback Jim McMahon and the son of the legendary running back Walter Payton, Jarrett Payton joins Adam Hoge on Radio Row in LA to discuss the NFL and the Bears. McMahon talks about the swag comparison between himself and Joe Burrow, and Payton discusses his thoughts on the Pace/Nagy era and the new era of Bears football.(4:10) - Jim McMahon on the swagger of Joe Burrow(6:00) - McMahon on wishing the Bears used Walter Payton like current rbs (9:22) - Jarrett Payton joins Adam Hoge on Radio Row(14:00) - Reviewing the Pace/Nagy eraSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark on how the Bears can build a successful team

Live from Radio Row for Super Bowl 56, Adam Hoge is joined by senior NFL writer for the Ringer, Kevin Clark to discuss how to build a winning organization. The guys break down what makes an NFL team successful in the current age of football, how the Bears can build around a young talented quarterback, and much more!(2:00) - Building a culture(6:35) - Why so many coaching changes around the NFL, including the Bears(12:20) - Building around Justin Fields(18:00) - Should the Bears have hired an offensive head coach?(23:00) - Super Bowl predictionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Kansas City Chief Joe Valerio on new Bears GM Ryan Poles

It's Super Bowl week and that means great interviews and conversations about the Bears and the NFL every day this week. For today, Ken Davis is joined by former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman and current cohost of the Bleav in Chiefs podcast on the Bleav podcast network, Joe Valerio who discusses who Ryan Poles was in the Kansas City Chiefs organization and what type of GM he will be with the Bears. They also discuss how and why the Chiefs lost to the AFC champion Bengals and a lot more!(1:30) - Valerio on when Ryan Poles started to make a name for himself as a potential NFL executive(10:00) - How will Poles scout offensive linemen?(17:30) - Analyzing the Bears roster, does Ryan Poles have players to work with?(23:10) - Why hasn't Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy gotten a head coaching job?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tony Dungy on Bears hires, Lovie Smith, and Brian Flores lawsuit

In a very timely appearance, Super Bowl champion, Hall of Famer, and NFL analyst for NBC Sports, Tony Dungy returns to the Under Center podcast as he joins Ken Davis to discuss all the latest news on the Bears and the NFL. Dungy discusses the new Bears GM Ryan Poles and his thoughts on Matt Eberflus, his thoughts on his former assistant and Bears head coach Lovie Smith becoming the new Texans head coach, and does a deep dive into the Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL for racial discrimination.(1:30) - Dungy on Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus(4:50) - Dungy has an open discussion on Black coaches in the NFL and the Brian Flores lawsuit.(10:00) - Dungy on if the hiring practices of the NFL weighs on himSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Flores sues the NFL, are changes coming to the league?

The biggest news in the NFL is coach Brian Flores starting a class-action lawsuit against the Miami Dolphins, the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants, and the NFL for racial discrimination in their hiring process of minority candidates. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss the explosive news and is the NFL in for major changes as a result.(7:14) - Brian Flores files a class-action suit against the NFL(19:00) - Will the NFL's hiring practices change(27:30) - The stats say there aren't enough black coaches and executives in the NFL(39:20) - Will gambling on football be impacted if allegations of paying coaches to lose are true?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears introduce Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus as new era begins

The new era of Bears football begins as new GM Ryan Poles and new coach Matt Eberflus are introduced. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, Alex Shapiro, and Tony Gill react to the introductory press conference. They discuss what stood out to them, fan reaction, and if this era will be different for the Bears this time.(2:40) - First reactions to the press conference(16:00) - Eberflus was Poles' guy from the beginning (27:00) - Thoughts on what kind of GM Ryan Poles will be(44:00) - Eberflus and Poles don't mention Justin Fields a lot during the press conference(59:30) - Contract lengths not announced for Poles and Eberflus(1:05:40) - Did the Bears go after Jim Harbaugh? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🚨Bears hire Colts’ Matt Eberflus as new head coach

The Under Center Podcast crew discusses the Chicago Bears hiring Matt Eberflus to be their new head coach. It's new general manager Ryan Poles' big first hire since accepting the job earlier this week. On the podcast, Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, Olin Kreutz, and David Kaplan break it all down. Later in the pod, Ken is joined by Eric Strobel and Alex Shapiro as they react to the news as well.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🚨Bears hire Chiefs’ Ryan Poles to be GM

The Chicago Bears have reportedly hired Chiefs’ Assistant Director of Player Personnel Ryan Poles as their next general manager. On the Under Center Podcast, host Ken Davis, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Football Aftershow host David Kaplan and Bears insider Adam Hoge break down the move and what it means for the Bears and Justin Fields going forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Was this the greatest football weekend of all time?

OMG! We are still hyped about this past weekend in the NFL and the hope is can the Bears get there too? Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Tony Gill recap the games from this weekend from laughing at the Green Bay Packers to the greatest game we've ever seen in Chiefs vs Bills. The guys also discuss the coaching candidates that played this weekend and which one would they prefer to coach the Bears. FOOTBALL IS AWESOME!!(1:00) - Was Chiefs vs Bills the greatest game of all time?(10:00) - Brady almost does it again vs the Rams(19:20) - Should the NFL change the overtime rules?(30:00) - What does another playoff loss do to Aaron Rodgers' legacy?(45:00) - Potential Bears coachign candidatesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.