The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Justin Fields dazzled against the Broncos, but the Bears could not hold onto a 21-point lead, allowing Denver to score 24 unanswered in a 31-28 loss. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the good, bad, and unacceptable from the Bears' 14th straight loss. The guys dissect what worked for Fields and the offense, break down the defense's second-half issues, and debate Matt Eberflus' critical fourth-and-1 call. Then, they discuss the Bears' decision to make Chase Claypool a healthy scratch and whether he has a future with the franchise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears’ season has gotten off to a horrid start, but the Denver Broncos present the perfect get-right opportunity. Can Justin Fields and Co. take advantage of the opportunity or will they get burned by Russell Wilson? Hosts Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro are joined by Cody Roark, lead Broncos reporter for Mile High Sports and Locked On Broncos podcast to preview the matchup. The guys breakdown how the Bears can attacks the Broncos, get an inside look at the relationship between Wilson and Sean Payton, and discuss the possibility that this game could be for the fight to draft Caleb Williams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of the Under Center podcast, the crew throws it to the fans to answer their questions about what is going on with the Bears this season. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro evaluate Ryan Poles' roster construction, discuss whether or not his emphasis on scheme fit and culture has backfired, debate if they should already regret not taking Jalen Carter, and analyze how to assess the roster with the current staff. 1:44 - Thoughts on Ryan Poles' team construction philosophy 14:25 - Do you trust Ryan Poles to hire another head coach and draft another QB? 23:25 - Should Bears hire another first time head coach? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears fell to 0-3 Sunday after being throttled by the Chiefs 41-10. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down everything that went wrong in Kansas City. The guys analyze what's wrong with Justin Fields, discuss the massive coaching issues on both sides of the ball, and shine a light on the disappointing offseason additions made by Ryan Poles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears are 0-2 and it doesn’t get any easier as they travel to Kansas City to face the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs in Week 3. Can the Bears spring the upset? Is tangible improvement good enough? Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by former Chiefs offensive lineman and BLEAV in Chiefs podcast host Joe Valerio to preview the matchup. They discuss what the Bears can do to be competitive vs. the Chiefs and what they must be ready for in Kansas City. Later, Kenneth and Alex discuss what they need to see from the Bears to show them they are improving. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro hop on an emergency episode of the Under Center podcast to recap a wild, bizarre day at Halas Hall. They discuss Alan Williams' resignation from defensive coordinator and the circumstances surrounding the announcement. They also dive into Justin Fields' honest diagnosis for his early struggles, a conversation with the coaches, and a vow to say “F it” and play free. Finally, they talk about Braxton Jones' neck injury and the release of quarterback Nathan Peterman 1:20 - Alan Williams resigns and social media runs wild 17:00 - Justin Fields speaks candidly about offensive Bears' struggles then clarifies afterward 34:30 - Braxton Jones gets put on IR and may miss the season 38:45 - Nate Davis returns to the team 41:00 - Nathan Peterman has been released See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Fields and the Bears' offense are a discombobulated mess through two weeks. Can they fix it? On today's episode of the Under Center Podcast, Bears and NFL expert Anthony Herron joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock to discuss what the Bears can do to get going as they prepare to face the Chiefs in Week 3. They break down the tweaks Luke Getsy must implement to help Justin Fields, how Matt Eberflus can manage an 0-2 start, what to do with Chase Claypool and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears couldn't get out of their own way in Tampa Bay, falling 27-17 to the Buccaneers. On this edition of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down all aspects of the Week 2 defeat. The guys dissect Justin Fields' struggles and discuss whether or not things are heading in the wrong way with QB1. Then, they analyze the offensive line issues, talk about the defense's shortcomings, and hypothesize about how the season could quickly go off the rails. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After being humiliated by the Packers in Week 1, the Bears face an early gut-check moment against the Buccaneers. Fox Sports’ NFC North reporter Greg Auman joins the Under Center Podcast to break down everything to know for the Week 2 tilt. The guys break down how the Bucs will defend Justin Fields, discuss what Tampa’s weakness is, and look at Baker Mayfield’s Week 1 performance vs. the Vikings. Then, the guys discuss whether wide receiver Mike Evans could be traded at the deadline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion Richard Sherman joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss how Justin Fields can level up in 2023, what he expects from Matt Eberflus in Year 2, and whether the Bears would have been a good fit for Jalen Carter. Sherman also discusses his favorite Prime Thursday Night Football matchup and how he sees the 2023 playing out 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.