The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The Bears' offensive line might be a problem. Like a BIG problem. They suffer an injury to Dakota Dozier, rookie Braxton Jones could be a starter before he's ready, Teven Jenkins is playing with the 2nd string, and guys could be playing outta position. Prayers up to Justin Fields. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss the many issues facing the Bears offensive line, can they patch up a decent enough group before the season, and if they are bad can the Bears and fans decide if Justin Fields is good? (2:00) - How will the Bears operate without Robert Quinn in camp? (6:40) - What does it say about Teven Jenkins that he's been practicing with the 2nd string? (17:40) - Bears lose offensive line depth with Dakota Dozier injury (23:00) - Will the Bears be able to see what Justin Fields can do with a bad offensive line? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mini Camp has been completed this week. So, what did we learn? Ken Davis and Josh Schrock discuss the week of headlines and stories from the Bears and what they learned from all the press conferences and plays. They break down the Robert Quinn no-show this week, how well the defensive backs are playing, if the offense is coming together as the offensive line remains in flux, and a lot more. (1:00) - Overview of the week of practice (8:30) - Does Bears rookie tackle Braxton Jones have a chance to start at left tackle? (14:40) - Is there a wide receiver we aren't talking about that could make the team? (19:20) -Will Eddie Jackson be good this year? (26:13) - What kind of coach is Matt Eberflus? 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 a new offensive coordinator and a new offensive system, the "wide zone". Get familiar with it Bears fans, this will be the offensive identity for the Bears. On this episode of the podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro do some sexy football talk and break down the wide zone, how it might be implemented, and what they think of the personnel running the scheme. This one is for the football nerds out there. (8:30) - Do the Bears have the offensive line to run the new scheme? (13:55) - How can they run the scheme with a suspect group of wide receivers? (19:30) - How will Cole Kmet be used and can he thrive in this offense? (29:00) - The running game is one of the most important aspects of the new offense, can it set the tone for the Bears this year? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Davis and Josh Schrock discuss the NFL taking a practice away from Matt Eberflus and the Bears and if this is a significant crime. They also discuss what did happen and practice the next day, including Jaylon Johnson returning to the starting group, how the defense is looking under Matt Eberflus, and Matt Eberflus comparing Justin Fields to Dak Prescott. (4:50) - How and why did the Bears lose a practice day? (12:00) - Offensive line shuffle during practice (20:32) - Can the defense return to what it was with Matt Eberflus' philosophy? (23:41) - Is Justin Fields Dak Prescott? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears all off-season have been called out for not having enough weapons around Justin Fields. But what if the Bears already see Darnell Mooney as that guy? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss Mooney and if he can be THE GUY for Justin Fields this year. The guys also discuss their top Bears player that needs to show improvement. (5:10) - Is there too much pressure on Darnell Mooney? (9:00) - What does a successful season look like for Darnell Mooney? (16:00) - Which Bears player needs to show improvement before the season starts? (26:00) - Who are the undrafted free agents that should make the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Akiem Hicks has been a top 2 or 3 player on the Bears since he's been in Chicago and now that the Bears are rebuilding he is taking his talents south to play with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Bucs. What will the Bears miss out on and was it time to move on? Ken Davis and Josh Schrock discuss Hicks changing teams and break down if the defense can still be good with Hicks. (0:50) - The Akiem Hicks era is officially over (9:00) - Finding interior defensive lineman (13:00) - Going over the current Bears defensive lineman (20:00) - If the Bears have a top pick, will they trade down since they have a quarterback? 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 podcast, Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss and give updates on bears camp. The guys dive into Matt Eberflus moving star corner Jaylon Johnson to the second-string defense and why that decision was made, they break down Cole Kmet's excitement about the new offense and predict how well Kmet will play this year, and they break down the offensive line. (2:20) - Why has Jaylon Johnson been moved to the second-string defense? (7:10) - Matt Eberflus is impressed with Eddie Jackson? (15:40) - What is Cole Kmet's new role? (24:50) - Tevin Jenkins changes his body and his role becomes solidified See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.