The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Subscribe to our YouTube page and watch this episode HERE as we debut the NEW NBC Sports Chicago podcast studio! The Bears' offensive line is still unsettled but they add another piece to it. Bears sign guard Michael Schofield to a one-year deal. Is he the best lineman the Bears have? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock break down the new signing and offensive line as a whole. Later in the pod, the crew debates whether the new Bears' alternate helmets and uniforms are a hit or a miss (3:40) - Bears sign right guard Michael Schofield (7:40) - Who will play right and left tackle for the Bears? Is it Larry Borom and Teven Jenkins? (14:40) - Yay and Nay on the new Bears alternate orange uniforms? (21:24) - Bears rookie Jaquan Brisker is still holding out and has not signed with the team yet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Shapiro is back from vacation as he joins Ken Davis and Josh Schrock as they discuss former Bears defensive lineman Eddie Goldman retiring from the NFL after signing with the Atlanta Falcons. The guys also discuss former Bear offensive lineman Jason Peters' comments about Justin Fields and if the Bears should bring back Peters. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the Madden 23 ratings for Roquan Smith and Darnell Mooney and if they are rated too low. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Poles and the Bears are in full rebuild mode but are fans satisfied by how it's going so far? Is Ryan Poles taking the right approach? Ken Davis and Josh Schrock discuss their thoughts on how the rebuild is going so far, why the Bears traded for WR N'Keal Harry, the history of tanking in the Bears organization, and is tanking the right approach with a potential franchise QB already under contract? (1:17) - Reasons why the N'Keal Harry trade fits with the philosophy of Ryan Poles (8:48) - Ryan Poles is looking to run the football and picked receivers who can run block (17:10) - Have the Bears intentionally tanked in their history? (20:30) - Are the Bears putting Justin Fields at risk with this rebuild? 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 sit down with WEEI Patriots beat writer Khari Thompson to discuss the Bears' trade for N'Keal Harry, what went wrong for the receiver in New England, and offseason impressions of Mac Jones and Justin Fields. (3:00) - If Bill Belichick couldn't get production from N'Kell Harry, what should the expectations be for him as a Bear? (9:22) - Harry has the ability to use his frame to create openings for Justin Fields (19:00) - Second-year QB comparison Mac Jones vs Justin Fields (32:17) - Outside view of the Bears 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 rank the QBs heading into Year 2 and decide where Justin Fields ranks amongst his peers. The guys also discuss where Fields should rank among all NFL QBs at the end of the season to convince you he's a franchise signal-caller. (1:30) - Ranking the 2021 QB draft class. How would you rank them? (12:02) - ESPN took a survey to rank the top 10 QBs. When will Justin Fields crack the top 10? (22:55) - Where would you want to see Justin Fields ranked at the end of the season to believe he's a franchise QB (26:11) - PODCAST REVIEW OF THE DAY! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a slow news week for on-field discussion, there was plenty to talk about off field. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan to keep the Bears in Chicago by adding a dome and changing the Museum Campus for fans. The guys also discuss the Bears' most recent arrest of WR David Moore, and they discuss the firing of LaMar "Soup" Campbell after he was on the hiring committee to bring in Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus. (1:36) - Mayor Lori Lightfoot suggests a plan to put a dome on Soldier Field (12:30) - Bears WR David Moore was arrested this week. The third Bear this year (25:36) - LaMar "Soup" Campbell is fired on his day off (30:00) - Is Julio Jones an option for the Bears? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another wide receiver gets a big contract as Commander's WR Terry McLaurin signs a three-year $70 million dollar deal. With Darnell Monney only having one year left after this season, should Ryan Poles start the process on an extension if he's their best WR? Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss what the Bears should do with Mooney and his future as a Bear. The guys also discuss more details in the Matt Adams arrest and break down the contract Bears rookie Kyler Gordon signed. (2:30) - After Terry McLaurin gets his deal, how soon should the Bears lock in Darnell Mooney? (7:20) - Will Roquan get a deal done with the Bears? (13:30) - Is Mooney a No. 1 WR? (16:00) - More details on Bears linebacker Matt Adams' arrest (25:15) - Kyler Gordon signs his rookie deal, leaving one rookie left to sign with the Bears See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bear's offseason continues with some good, some bad, and some interesting news. Ken Davis and Josh Schrock break down the latest on the Bears including newcomer Matt Adams getting arrested for gun possession, the Bears signing their new rookie Kyler Gordon, Larry Ogunjobi signing elsewhere on a cheaper deal, and will Darnell Mooney take a superstar leap this season. (1:00) - Kyler Gordon officially signs his rookie deal (3:15) - Bears linebacker Matt Adams gets arrested for not having a permit in Illinois (8:09) - Larry Ogunjobi signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers (15:00) - How do you view Darnell Mooney and his future as a Bear? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.