

The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast
Chicago Sports Network
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.
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Dec 2, 2022 • 27min
NFL Week 13 preview: Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers with Annie Agar
Bally's NFL and college football correspondent Annie Agar joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to preview the Bears' second matchup with the Packers. The crew discusses Aaron Rodgers' health, and his season so far. They also break down if Packers quarterback Jordan Love will be ready to take over when Rodgers is done, if Justin Fields will start for the Bears and a lot more. Later in the pod, they get into Annie’s hilarious and viral NFL recap videos that have taken the NFL community by storm.
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Nov 30, 2022 • 20min
ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth breaks down Justin Fields and the Bears
Host of ESPN’s The Domonique Foxworth Show, Domonique Foxworth, joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to discuss his previous comments about Justin Fields needing to “demand a trade” from the Bears. They also discuss the Chase Claypool trade, the learning curve for Kyler Gordon, and what the Bears’ top priority should be this offseason.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 29min
Week 12 recap: Bears lose to Jets, Mooney likely to miss remainder of season
The Chicago Bears were blown out by the New York Jets 31-10 on Sunday. Not only were the Bears blown out by the Jets and quarterback Mike White, but they lost wide receiver Darnell Mooney and safety Eddie Jackson to injury. It has been reported that Mooney will likely miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Trevor Siemian's start in place of the injured Justin Fields, and discuss how the Bears' offense looked without its star quarterback. Later, they analyze David Montgomery's performance and discuss the injuries the Bears suffered on the MetLife Stadium turf.
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Nov 25, 2022 • 40min
NFL Week 12 preview: Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Dan Leberfeld joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to preview the Bears' Week 12 matchup against the New York Jets. They discuss the Jets' recent QB and offensive production issues. Later, they analyze Quinnen Williams' performance this season, and discuss how he can improve and how he fits into the Jets' defensive system. Finally, they talk about which part of the Jets' defense the Bears can take advantage of and give their predictions for the game.
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Nov 23, 2022 • 28min
Alex Brown on Justin Fields, the Bears defense, and future of the Bears
Bears quarterback Justin Fields could miss his first game of the season Sunday against the New York Jets. Football Aftershow analyst and former NFL defensive end Alex Brown joins Ken Davis and Josh Schrock to discuss Fields’ injury. They analyze Justin Fields’ performance through 11 games and talk about how the Bears can help him succeed. Later, they look at the team’s struggling defense and review players that Ryan Poles should bring back. Finally, Brown gives his predictions for Bears-Jets.
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Nov 21, 2022 • 36min
NFL Week 11 recap: Chicago Bears lose to Atlanta Falcons 27-24
Another Sunday, another loss. The Chicago Bears came up short against the Falcons in Week 11, losing 27-24 in Atlanta. But they might lost more than a game as quarterback Justin Fields suffered a left shoulder injury on the final drive. The Under Center Podcast crew of Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Fields' performance, Luke Getsy's play calling, and discuss how the Bears should manage the QB's injury. Then, they discuss the defense's play, Velus Jones' return, and question why Byron Pringle is still getting snaps.
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Nov 18, 2022 • 25min
NFL Week 11 Bears vs. Falcons preview
The Bears are looking to erase the awful loss to the Detroit Lions when they head to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter joined Ken David, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to preview the Week 11 matchup. Ledbetter breaks down how the Falcons' offense has looked this season and predicts if backup quarterback Desmond Ridder will get to play this year. Later, they discuss what the Falcons' dominant run game could do against a struggling Bears' defense. Finally, the crew gives their predictions for the game
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Nov 16, 2022 • 26min
Bears 2022 Mid-season awards
We're officially at the midway point in the season, and it’s time for a review. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro select seven awards to hand out to the 2022-23 Chicago Bears: MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, HITS Principle Hero, Biggest Surprise, and Biggest Question. Some are obvious. Others aren’t. Who would your winners be?
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Nov 14, 2022 • 39min
NFL Week 10 recap: Chicago Bears 31-30 loss to Detroit Lions
The Chicago Bears blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, falling 31-30 at Soldier Field. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down another stellar game from Justin Fields and another two-touchdown game from Cole Kmet. Later, they analyze the offensive line's play and the decision to play Byron Pringle over N’Keal Harry. Finally, they discuss the Bears' shoddy defense and Jack Sanborn’s breakout game.
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Nov 11, 2022 • 40min
Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions preview, with Jeremy Reisman
The Bears look to pick up a win against the division-rival Detroit Lions in Week 10. To preview the matchup, Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock are joined by Jeremy Reisman of SB Nation's Pride of Detroit to break down how Justin Fields and the Bears' offense can attack a weak defense and if we are going to see Fields dominate through the air this week adding to an already exciting skill set he has.
(4:00) - Bears rebuild vs Lions rebuild
(9:30) - How did the Lions beat the Packers?
(16:15) - How can the Bears stop the Lions offense
(21:16) - What will be the game plan for the Lions defense to stop Justin Fields?
(28:13) - Analyzing Chase Claypool and what will be his impact
(33:00) - Will this be the week we see big passing numbers from Justin Fields
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