The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Ruthie Polinsky and Alex Shapiro bring you into the weekend with their reaction to the Bears vs Commanders start time being flexed. Does this mean the Bears are ready for primetime? They also preview the weekend for the rest of the NFC North. How much will Aiden Hutchinson's injury impact the Lions? And an early look at the playoff picture.

Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro and Clay Harbor get together as the Bears begin their bye week. The crew reacts to the trade that sent Raiders star WR Davante Adams to the Jets for a reunion with Aaron Rodgers. Does the deal make New York a contender in the AFC? Then everyone shares their picks for Bears bye week awards. Who has been the most improved player, the biggest surprise, the defensive MVP, offensive MVP, and more!

The Chicago Bears travel across the pond and handle business in a 35-16 domination over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England. Caleb Williams had another efficient performance. Big performances from Cole Kmet, Keenan Allen, and D'Andre Swift are the highlights on offensive side of the ball. The defense also held their ground after coming into this game with key injuries. We discuss what the plans should be for the Bears during their bye week.

Ruthie Polinsky and Alex Shapiro dive into this Sunday's matchup with former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Clay Harbor. They discuss the impact of traveling overseas for NFL players and the change in routine. Will Trevor Laurence take advantage of a banged up Bears secondary? They go over the plan of attack for the Bears in order to come away with a victory. Also, the Jaguars key to success.

Alex Shapiro, Mike Bolling, and Edgar Perez discuss the latest injury update for the Chicago Bears as they prepare to face the Jaguars in London. We talk about the growing depth of the defensive line with the practice window now open for Jacob Martin. Also, Caleb Williams seemingly starting to take control of the offense and his growth as a vocal leader.  

Alex Shapiro, Mike Bolling, and Edgar Perez bring you the first episode of Da Bearcast. They are recapping a complete Bears victory over the Panthers. A performance that Bears fans were waiting to see. We saw the connection between Caleb Williams and DJ Moore finally take form. The defense dominated the other side of the ball. Only giving up 10 points and forcing 3 turnovers. We also bring you a brief look ahead to next weeks early kickoff. Join us and we're glad you're along for the ride! Bear Down!

As you may know, NBC Sports Chicago’s 20-year run serving Chicago’s passionate fans, its partners, and community is coming to a close on Monday, Sept. 30. This is our final episode of Under Center Podcast. Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock break down the Bears' thrilling win over the Rams. Caleb Williams had his best performance as a pro. However, lingering miscues with his receivers show there’s still room for growth (1:00). The guys celebrate the Bears' improved run blocking, which paved the way for a breakout day from Roschon Johnson and D'Andre Swift (7:00). They reflect on the return of Keenan Allen (13:45) and continue to address the team's ongoing offensive line struggles (15:30). The defense stepped up against Matthew Stafford. At the same time, penalties remain a thorn in the Bears’ side (18:00). Ken and Josh share heartfelt goodbyes as they sign off for the final time (26:36). We thank our viewers, readers, listeners, and followers for their incredible support over the last two decades. If you are a subscriber of the Under Center Podcast, you will automatically receive podcast episodes from the new Chicago Sports Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue to break down the Bears’ Week 4 clash against the Rams. They kick things off by discussing Bears fans' growing frustration with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and whether it's time for concern (1:57). The crew also dives into Chicago’s struggles with their running game (8:40) and why the offense hasn't been able to adapt (7:18). They explore what Sean McVay or Matt LaFleur would do to better acclimate Caleb Williams to the NFL (12:06) and how the Rams managed to beat the 49ers despite several major injuries (16:42). They then look at Matthew Stafford’s impressive play (19:16), key areas the Bears could exploit (23:12), and weaknesses in the Rams’ secondary (25:57). Finally, they predict whether the Bears can capitalize or if the banged-up Rams will pull off another win (29:17). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caleb Williams, a rookie quarterback facing scrutiny, joins Shane Waldron, an offensive coordinator grappling with tactical decisions. They delve into the Bears' disappointing loss to the Colts, spotlighting Williams' overwhelming 52 pass attempts and a critical fourth-and-goal option call. The duo critiques Waldron's strategies, highlighting the team's struggles in the run game and questionable clock management by head coach Matt Eberflus. The discussion raises concerns about how these coaching issues are impacting Williams' development and confidence.

Colts PA announcer, writer for Colts.com and podcast host JJ Stankevitz joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock to preview the Bears' crucial Week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. JJ shares his thoughts on the Bears' 1-1 start and their struggling offense (3:10). While evaluating Caleb Williams' performance so far, he discusses why he thinks the rookie QB will get better as the season goes on (4:40). They also discuss what JJ learned about Matt Eberflus when the Bears coach was Indy’s defense (6:23), the battle between the Bears' run game and the Colts' defense (9:42), and whether the Colts can exploit Chicago's weak offensive line (12:16). They break down how the Bears can contain Anthony Richardson (16:03), how Colts offensive coordinator Shane Steichen is developing Richardson (18:00), and how Eberflus might make life tough for the second year QB (20:43). Don't miss the predictions for Sunday's game (25:00)! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.