The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

After the Bears beat the Lions (barely) on Thanksgiving, did it feel empty to you? Like just scrapping by Detroit wasn't enough? Well Bears fans it's time to have a real discussion about our football team. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, Alex Shapiro, and Tony Gill have a real inside look at the Bears franchise and if they have served the fanbase well. The crew debates the status of Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace and if if they the problem or just part of the hamster wheel that is the Chicago Bears. Lets vent together Bears fans and find the right solution. (7:00) - Have the Bears' good season been fewer than the bad to average ones? (15:00) - Are the Bears just another bad organization in the NFL? (25:00) - Most frustrating part about the Nagy/Pace Bears (35:00) - Will the Bears be able to pick the right head coach after Matt Nagy? (40:00) - What should fans be looking at for the remainder of the season? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Nagy was insured by Bears ownership that he would not be fired today and Nagy justified that decision by putting up 16 points on the worst team in the NFL. GO BEARS! Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro break down the Thanksgiving matchup and if it gives Nagy some room or if his fate is inevitable. The guys also discuss what does the rest of the season looks like for the Bears and will Ryan Pace be under fire as well. (5:50) - Bears vs Lions was a hard watch (12:30) - Bears offense is still bad (20:00) - Should Andy Dalton have been the starter the whole time? (28:00) - Bears ownership decision making See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In some recent speculation and reporting, Matt Nagy is seemingly on his way out as Bears head coach. Is there validity to these rumors and if so, will he actually be gone after the matchup against the Lions? Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, and Eric Strobel discuss and breakdown everything involving Matt Nagy including if the rumors are true, are their players that want him gone, and a lot more. (1:30) - Reports that Matt Nagy will be fired after the Lions game (8:00) - Will the Bears fire a coach in season? (16:00) - Matt Nagy and coaches speak to the media after the reports come out (24:00) - Do the players want Matt Nagy out? (32:00) - What will Bears ownership do? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears. Oh, the Bears why do you hurt us so? In one of the weirdest and gut-wrenching fashions, the Bears lose to the Lamar Jackson-less Ravens 16-13 in Soldier Field. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro break down the entire game and Matt Nagy's coaching in an hour long venting episode. Later in the podcast, podcast producer Tony Gill joins the pod to debate if the Ryan Pace/Matt Nagy era Bears are the worst Bears in recent memory. Bears fans we must hold each other up in these dark times if the team won't help us. (2:20) - Was this loss a microcosm of the Matt Nagy era? (12:50) - Starting the season with hope to the season being over at the halfway point (24:10) - Who should start vs the Lions on Thanksgiving? (37:40) - What was good about the loss? Robert Quinn and Roquan Smith (51:50) - What is your most hated Bears era of your lifetime? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With rookie lineman Teven Jenkins working his way back into the lineup after missing the majority of the season so far, how will the Bears bring him back in the rotation? How will that impact Justin Fields? Who better to know than former offensive lineman and Football Aftershow analyst Olin Kreutz joins Ken Davis and Eric Strobel to break down the impact adding Teven Jenkins back will be and how will the Bears do against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens this week in our weekly preview. (3:48) - Olin's thoughts at the halfway point of the season (10:30) - Is it different for an offensive lineman to block for a running quarterback? (18:40) - Can Sam Mustipher be the center of the future for the Bears (26:00) - How good is Teven Jenkins? (34:51) - How can the Bears beat the Baltimore Ravens? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears rookie Teven Jenkins returns to practice as the second half of the season is set to begin. The entire Under Center crew of Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss Jenkins' return to the Bears and what are the expectations for him and they discuss the second half of the season and the worst and best case scenarios for the Bears. Later on, the crew does some comparing between Lamar Jackson and Justin Fields and sees if Justin can be a future MVP as well. (1:36) - Expectations for Teven Jenkins as he returns from injury (6:30) - Will Jenkin's return for the Bears to shuffle the offensive line? (12:00) - How will the Bears evaluate the second half of the season and the job done by Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace (20:30) - Worst case scenarios for the Bears (26:00) - Comparing and contrasting Lamar Jackson and Justin Fields See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The bye is over and the Bears look to prepare for the Baltimore Ravens. The crew of Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss the thing that almost was, as Odell Beckham Jr. was considering joining Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams in Green Bay , they debate the almost $6,000 fine the NFL gave Bears linebacker Cassius Marsh for taunting, and they hand out position grades for the Bears for their performance in the first half of the season. (2:00) - Odell Beckham almost a Packer (9:00) - Was Cassius March's fine fair? (15:00) - Halftime grades: Defensive Backs (30:00) - Defensive lineman (38:00) - Tight ends (44:00) - Offensive lineman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Half-time folks! The Bears are now 3-6 and the halfway mark for their season and sit 3rd in the NFC North. It is review time and the entire Under Center team is here to give a complete breakdown during the bye week. Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel discuss the entire Bears organization including the coaching staff's development so far, the offense and Justin Fields' play so far, and the defense on if they can keep up the decent play for the remainder of the season. All that and more on the Under Center Podcast. (2:00) - What happens during the bye week for beat writers and teams (10:00) - Trajectory for Justin Fields (19:40) - Breaking down the Bears defense (31:10) - How important is Akiem Hicks for the Bears going forward? (40:05) - The future of Matt Nagy after this season. Should the Bears move on? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Much like last week, there’s a lot to be excited about despite another tough loss for the Chicago Bears. Justin Fields embraced the Monday Night Football stage in a big way before the defense faltered late. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss all aspects of the 29-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that dropped the Bears to 3-6 entering the bye, including Fields’ performance, the defensive struggles and undisciplined play, and the controversial taunting call on Cassius Marsh. 2:10 - Initial reactions to gut-punch 29-27 loss 5:50 - Bears undisciplined again with 12 accepted penalties for 115 yards 12:00 - Fields puts together his best performance yet on the primetime stage 20:15 - Silver linings on offense with David Montgomery's return and Cole Kmet producing 26:50 - Fields shines in the clutch in front of national audience 31:00 - Reaction to the Cassius Marsh critical taunting penalty 35:30 - Discussing Larry Borom's performance and potential duo with Teven Jenkins at tackle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a bonus episode of the Under Center podcast, play-by-play announcer Adam Amin joins the pod with Ken Davis and Eric Strobel to discuss calling a Bears game in 2021 with Justin Fields as the quarterback. The guys discuss the 2021 Bears and how they are progressing, what goes into calling a pro football game, calling the hot Bulls and switching between sports, and a lot more! (3:10) - What goes into providing top notch in game broadcasting? (15:20) - How to coordinate calling multiple sports and games in a given season (23:40) - How do other teams and coaches prepare for Justin Fields? (33:20) - What does the future look like for Matt Nagy? (44:30) - The Bulls are a completely different team this year See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.