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 & Clay Harbor 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 Thursday throughout the season.
Episodes

Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
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.

Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
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.

Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
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.

Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
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.

Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
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.

Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
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.

Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
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.

Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
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.

Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Even though Ryan Poles and the Bears are having a conservative offseason transaction wise, they are trying to build something solid and consistent for the future but there are things we absolutely need to know by the time the season ends. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro select their top 5 things that we must know about the Bears at the end of the upcoming season for it to be a success. What is on your list?(3:48) - Bears updates: Voluntary workouts begin April 19th(6:40) - Will the Bears build a new stadium?(13:20) - What does offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's offense look like?(15:00) - What kind of players does GM Ryan Poles like?(20:45) - Will Roquan Smith be a Bear long-term?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Ryan Poles addresses another need in signing cornerback Tavon Young to a one-year deal. With another player signed for only one year, what is Ryan Poles thinking and what is his strategy this offseason? Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro break down the signing and if Ryan Poles playing the long game and being patient for the draft or next offseason. The guys also discuss the tragic passing of quarterback Dwayne Haskins.(1:15) - Bears sign Tavon Young but has an injury history(5:00) - Are Bears fans bored of this Bears offseason so far?(12:00) - What is Ryan Poles' plan?(14:10) - NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins' passing over the weekendSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
