The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Pat Finley from the Chicago Sun-Times joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears' biggest concern heading into Week 1. Will Tyson Bagent be the Bears' backup quarterback? Later, they discuss what Bears fans should be optimistic about this season. How good will Darnell Wright be initially? Who is the biggest X-factor? Finally, they discuss Velus Jones Jr.'s value and if he will be returning punts this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears have their first 53-man roster for the 2023-24 season. Were there any surprises? Did Ryan Poles make the right cuts? Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down the solidified roster and discuss Poles' moves, including cutting Trevis Gipson. Is having only two quarterbacks on the team the right decision? Was trading for offensive lineman Dan Feeney the right move? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears closed out their 2023 preseason schedule with a 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields' final tune-up, Tyson Bagent's final push for a roster spot, Trevis Gipson's trade request and much more! 1:31 - Trevis Gipson asks for a trade 10:00 - Justin Fields' final practice run before the real thing. Was it enough? 21:00 - Tyson Bagent vs P.J. Walker 27:31 - Breaking down Tyrique Stevenson's preseason play 34:38 - What is the plan for punt return and kick return? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBC Sports and Rotoworld Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears and their fantasy implications. Berry outlines why he thinks Justin Fields will be a better NFL QB than a fantasy one. He also breaks down how he views the Bears’ running back room and if DJ Moore will be a fantasy stud. Later, Ken and Alex discuss Fields and if it’s better for him to put up stats or grow as a QB. 1:20 - Where should you draft Justin Fields, and will he be better as a real QB or a fantasy QB 3:45 - In what order should you take the Bears’ running backs? 5:52 - Will DJ Moore be a fantasy stud? 12:05 - Who are the top 5 fantasy players in the NFC North (You will be shocked by Berry’s list) 16:18 - Should Bears fans be happy that Justin Fields might be a better real QB than a fantasy QB? 21:13 - Reacting to Matthew Berry’s top 5 fantasy players in the NFC North See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock talk about what they saw from the Bears during joint practices and the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. They discuss the offense's struggles and the Bears' decision not to play Justin Fields. Later, they talk about how Trevis Gipson and other roster bubble guys performed in Indy. Finally, the guys discuss Tyson Bagent's impressive play vs. the Colts and the chance he'll unseat P.J. Walker as the backup QB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the Under Center podcast, Danny Parkins, co-host of 670 The Score's Parkins and Spiegel, joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to break down his belief in Justin Fields' potential to become great, his projections for the Bears' quarterback in 2023, and gives his spiciest Bears' upcoming season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears opened the preseason with a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down DJ Moore’s electrifying entrance, Justin Fields’ short day, Tyrique Stevenson’s debut and much more! 1:23 - First reactions to the 2023-24 Chicago Bears 11:01 - What was the gameplan for the offense in the first preseason game 18:00 - Breaking down Bears edge rushers 24:33 - Breaking Bears rookie Tyrique Stevenson and the Bears cornerbacks 34:30 - Velus Jones See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The position battles are heating up in Bears training camp and the Under Center Podcast has the inside look at who is inching toward a starting spot. On this episode of the podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the hottest position battles, look at who has the edge, and discuss some players on the roster bubble. Are you ready Bears fans? 3:00 - Tyrique Stevenson vs. Terell Smith 7:50 - Noah Sewell vs. Jack Sanborn 12:19 - Is the defensive line set? 17:01 - How will the Bears structure the TE room? 18:13 - D'Onta Foreman vs. Khalil Herbert vs. Roschon Johnson 23:33 - How is the WR pecking order taking shape? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears signed edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue (yah-NEEK in-GAH-kway) to a one-year, $10 million contract. How much will the veteran edge rusher help the defense? How does his arrival impact the outlook for the defensive line? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down the signing and what to expect from the pass rusher. The guys also give a position-by-position break down from the first 10 days of training camp? Who are the standouts? What are the Bears' biggest question marks? 1:19 - Reaction to the Bears signing Yannick Ngakoue to a one-year, $10 million contract 14:47 - DBs - The defensive backs are the best position group on the Bears 23:37 - LBs - What are the takeaways from the linebackers from training camp 27:32 - DL - Outside of Yannick Ngakoue, is the defensive line group getting better? 40:20 - RBs - Is the running back depth chart solidifying? 42:15 - WRs - Chase Claypool has been the second best player in camp? 54:11 - QBs - Justin Fields' rollercoaster training camp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the final installment of the NFC North Summer Check-In, Bill Schmid from Packers Radio Network 97.3 The Game joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro. They discuss where the Packers stand in the NFC North and how talented the roster is in Green Bay. Later they talk about if Jordan Love will be the future of the Packers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.