
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, Alex Shapiro, Clay Harbor, and Kevin Lapka 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 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout the season.
Latest episodes

Apr 10, 2023 • 29min
IN-DEPTH LOOK into the Chicago Bears 2023 NFL Draft with NBC Sports’ Connor Rogers
NBC Sports' draft and fantasy expert Connor Rogers joins Kenneth Davis to dive deep into the 2023 NFL Draft and the Bears' strategy. Rogers discusses if Ryan Poles can get a day-one start at No. 9 and which positions he thinks Poles should address first. Later, they discuss fantasy football tips and which Bears player should be on your fantasy draft board for the 2023 season. For all your draft coverage and conversation, check out the Under Center Bears podcast!
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Apr 5, 2023 • 26min
Will the Chicago Bears USE or MOVE the No. 9 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft?
The Chicago Bears have the 9th pick in the NFL Draft this year after trading the 1st pick. Will GM Ryan Poles use the pick or will he trade down again? Glynn Morgan, NFL Draft analyst for NBC Sports Chicago joins Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock to break down what the Bears will do in the draft and dive into which players you should be honed in on as the draft quickly approaches April 27th.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 42min
Bears host Jalen Carter for pre-draft visit, plus offseason mailbag
On this edition of the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss the Bears' critical pre-draft visit with projected top-10 pick Jalen Carter and whether or not he's right for the rebuild. Later, they take fan questions on the upcoming NFL draft and the Bears' offseason moves. The guys discuss their favorite player in the 2023 draft, the biggest weakness on the offensive line, if the Bears should consider taking running back Bijan Robinson, and much more!
1:17 - Bears meet with Jalen Carter reaction
5:17 - Favorite player you want in the draft or free agency?
8:04 - Biggest weakness on the Bears offensive line?
17:55 - Should the Bears consider taking running back Bijan Robinson?
22:07 - Thoughts on Ryan Poles' strategy of value over top talent
31:25 - Should Ryan Poles have waited to trade the No. 1 pick?
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Mar 29, 2023 • 31min
Bears’ moves, betting on Justin Fields, and trading Roquan Smith with Mike Singletary
Former Chicago Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer Mike Singletary joins the Under Center Podcast to discuss the Bears' moves this offseason, including trading the No. 1 pick. Singletary talks about his reaction to the Bears trading Roquan Smith and their decision not to address the defensive line in free agency. Later, Singletary talks about his relationship with Buddy Ryan and reveals his true feelings on the Super Bowl shuffle. Finally, Singletary talks about mental health, CTE, and how the NFL can better protect players.
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Mar 27, 2023 • 30min
Ed Oliver trade whispers, Lamar Jackson’s trade request
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss the trade speculation surrounding the Bears and Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver. Later, they talk about Lamar Jackson requesting a trade from the Ravens and how the Panthers' offseason moves impact the value of Ryan Poles' blockbuster trade involving the No. 1 pick.
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Mar 22, 2023 • 26min
Bears draft pick March Madness tournament
Alright Bears fans we are still in March and that means the NCAA tournament is still going strong so the Under Center crew decides definitively on who the Bears should take in a NCAA bracket-style tournament of prospects in a 16-seeded bracket. Who comes out as the winner? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro debate the tournament in a fast-paced, entertaining and informative draft breakdown you didn't know you needed.
(1:46) - First Round
(15:50) - Second Round
(21:16) - Third Round
(23:26) - Championship Round
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Mar 21, 2023 • 53min
Who should Bears take at No. 9 in 2023 NFL Draft?
As it currently stands, your Chicago Bears own the No. 9 pick in this year’s NFL draft. Who are the top-three choices the Bears should consider? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro each give their selections for who the Bears should take in Round 1. Later in the show, the guys discuss David Montgomery signing with the Detroit Lions and the reasons why the Bears didn’t keep him.
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Mar 17, 2023 • 45min
Ryan Poles, new Bears speak to the media about 2023 season
After the first week of free agency Ryan Poles spoke to the media about the Bears acquisitions. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock discuss the press conferences and the first-week signings. They also discuss how each player will fit and if they will make an impact. The guys debate if Ryan Poles’ offseason strategy is a plan fans should believe in — all that and much more on the Under Center Podcast.
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Mar 15, 2023 • 26min
Breaking down Bears free agent acquisitions
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Ryan Poles’ first free-agent acquisitions. They discuss the addition of Tremaine Edmunds and how he can help the Bears’ defense. They also look at why the Bears went with Edmunds over Roquan Smith. They break down where they think T.J. Edwards fits in the Bears lineup. Finally, they talk about the addition of Nate Davis and what it means for Teven Jenkins and Cody Whitehair.
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Mar 14, 2023 • 27min
What will the Bears do with the 9th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft
Now that the Bears have the ninth pick in the draft, what will the Bears do with it? Will they trade again? Will they draft best player available? To discuss, the Under Center crew is joined by Joe DeLeone college football and NFL Draft expert for the Bleav Network to discuss who the Bears should take if they stay at No. 9 or if the Bears should continue to trade back and get more picks. Get your full breakdown of the Bears right here on the Under Center Podcast.
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