The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The Bears are headed into the final practice run before the real season begins and head coach Matt Eberflus announced this week that the starters will play the entire first half. What should fans be looking for? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss and give updates from Bears practice and what they expect from the starters as they play the most they've played the entire preseason. Get ready Bears fans, it's almost time for football! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roquan Smith is not happy about it but he has officially returned to the Bears and practice over the weekend and spoke to the media about it. Why did Roquan come back? Is a new deal imminent? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss the return of Smith and what he told the media about it. One thing we do know is that Roquan is not happy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears go 2-0 in the preseason as they defeat the Seattle Seahawks. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock break down everything you need from the play of Justin Fields, to Matt Eberflus choosing not to challenge the catch, to the offensive line play, and A LOT more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The biggest name in Fantasy Football is joining the NBC Sports team. Matthew Berry joins the Under Center Bears podcast to discuss his move from ESPN to NBC Sports. Berry also discusses everything you need to know about which Bears player you should draft on your fantasy team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears get the win in game one of the pre-season against the Kansas City Chiefs. What are the takeaways and can they build from it? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock break down all you need to know from the first game of the year including Justin Fields, the play of the rookies, the offensive line, did the WRs do well enough, and can the defense still be good without Roquan Smith. All that and A LOT more on the Under Center podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro react and break down the high-stakes negotiations between Roquan Smith and the Bears as Smith puts out a statement asking for a trade and saying the Bears are not operating in good faith on a new contract. The crew also discusses Ryan Poles' response to the media and if a new deal is in the works for the Bears' best player. All that and more on the Under Center podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With so many questions surrounding the new regime of the Bears, it's time we bring out a guy that knows everything you need to know, NBC Sports' Football czar, Peter King. Peter joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro live and on the field at Halas Hall as they discuss Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus and the direction they have the Bears going in. They also discuss the "hold-in" of Roquan Smith, Peter's thoughts on Justin Fields, and a lot more! Before the Peter King interview, the guys provide updates on the offensive line and the injuries to the WR corps. Watch the Peter King interview by clicking HERE (3:10) - The crew discusses Teven Jenkins return to Bears practice (14:08) - N'Keal Harry injury could keep him out a while (22:33) - Potential free agent WRs (30:00) - Peter King interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears' number one problem that needs to be addressed as soon as possible is the offensive line. With so many guys being shuffled in and out, will the Bears be able to find consistency in a group to protect the franchise QB? ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears' offensive line woes and other updates from training camp. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch this episode on our YouTube page by clicking HERE In a breaking report by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Bears are looking for trades for former second-round pick offensive tackle Teven Jenkins. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the breaking news and if the Bears are handling the scrum at offensive line well. Later in the pod, the crew also discusses the news and updates of training camp including Kyler Gordon getting more responsibility and a lot more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Make sure to watch this episode on the NBC Sports Chicago YouTube channel by clicking HERE! Contract disputes, injuries, and interesting tid bits. We got you covered. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock break down everything that has happened at Bears training camp including, Robert Quinn showing up despite rumors about a hold out, the play of the first team defense and offense, and an update on the offensive line. Get all your info here on the Under Center Podcast. (4:35) - Kyler Gordon shows out in his first training camp (12:00) - Eddie Jackson becoming a leader of the secondary (16:08) - Offensive line updates (20:45) - Pros and Cons of Justin Fields' first week of camp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.