

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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May 23, 2022 • 34min
Justin Fields speaks on his year with Matt Nagy, his WR corps, and new coach
A lot of changes have happened since the Bears drafted Justin Fields and we discuss his thoughts on his current situation. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss a Bleacher Report interview Justin Fields did talking about his season under Matt Nagy, the public dismissal of the Bears WRs, and his thoughts on his coaches. Later, the guys discuss the national discussion around the Bears, and Robert Quinn trade possibilities.
(5:54) - Justin Fields believes his WRs are good enough
(9:40) - Will Matt Eberflus connect with Justin Fields
(14:00) - Will the Bears be one of the worse teams in the NFL?
(22:45) - Robert Quinn trade possibilities
(26:52) - Matt Eberflus will not be tolerating any fighting by the Bears
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May 19, 2022 • 30min
Kyler Gordon shines in camp, and Trevor Siemian believes he can help Justin Fields
Mini camps continue and the reports about what's going on have been have been leaking out. The crew of Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss the various news and tidbits from camp including the reports that Kyler Gordon is dominating camp, Trevor Siemian on helping Justin Fields, and what should the Bears do with Robert Quinn.
(2:50) - Kyler Gordon already impressing Bears teammates
(9:00) - Trevor Siemian is looking to help Justin Fields
(16:30) - Will the Bears trade or keep Robert Quinn?
(23:23) - FOX Sports analyst Nick Wright believes the Bears will make the playoffs
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May 16, 2022 • 25min
2022 Bears over/unders and will Akiem Hicks be a Bear?
The lines have been set so get ready to place your bets Bears fans. Ken Davis and NBCS Chicago Bears insider Josh Schrock discuss the betting lines for the Bears including the season win total, playoff chances, and division winner. They also discuss Akiem Hicks and will he be back as a Bear and discuss who they think is the strongest position group on the Bears.
(3:00) - Bears over/under for regular-season wins is set at 6.5
(7:10) - NFC North division winner and playoff odds
(15:40) - Should the bears bring back Akiem Hicks?
(19:15) - Strongest position group on the Bears
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May 12, 2022 • 30min
Recapping Bears rookie minicamp with new NBCS Bears insider Josh Schrock
NEW PLAYER! The crew gains an addition to the Under Center podcast crew. New Bears insider for NBCS Chicago Josh Schrock joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro as they break down the sights and sounds from Bears rookie minicamp, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's plans for the offense, and the popular Bears topic of who will Justin Fields throw to.
(2:15) - Getting to know new Bears insider Josh Schrock
(9:50) - Is the Bears' offensive line complete?
(14:40) - Breaking down the Bears' WR room
(24:14) - Can Luke Getsy get the most out of Justin Fields
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May 9, 2022 • 31min
Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy on Justin Fields and the WR corps
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!
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May 5, 2022 • 39min
Bears draft recap, RGIII a potential target, and Ryan Poles’ WR issue
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?
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May 1, 2022 • 1h 11min
2022 NFL Draft Recap Day 3: Rounds 4-7 Ryan Poles selects 11 players
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.
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Apr 30, 2022 • 1h 1min
2022 NFL Draft Recap Day 2: Bears draft Kyler Gordon, Jaquan Brisker, and Velus Jones
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.
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Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 6min
NFL Draft Recap Round 1: Ryan Poles stays put and doesn’t move up
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?
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Apr 27, 2022 • 42min
Ryan Poles speaks to the media on getting prepared for the 2022 NFL Draft
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.
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