The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

As Ryan Poles rebuilds the Bears, the WR position hasn't been fully addressed and with the NFL Draft coming up on April 28th, he can certainly find players in such a deep class of pass-catchers but who will be available in the second round and how should they rank on a draft board? Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss which players you should be looking out for as the Bears make their first selection in the second round of this year's draft. (3:47) - Jameson Williams (Alabama) (10:52) - Treylon Burks (Arkansas) (15:50) - Christian Watson (North Dakota State) (22:00) - David Bell (Purdue) (27:00) - John Metchie III (Alabama) (36:10) - George Pickens (Georgia) (45:52) - Does Ryan Poles deem the WR position important for this season? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Changes are being made around the NFL at the annual NFL owners meetings. Along with other rules, the biggest change is the new overtime rule. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss the impact of the overtime rule and if they agree with the change. Also, the Bear's decision-makers speak to the media and discuss the offseason so far and their plans for the rest of the offseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So much to discuss and so much to catch up on over the weekend. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro break down the Matt Eberflus interview in which he discussed what he wants from the run game and the different personnel he would like to see. Eberflus also discusses reaching out to former Bears to get their ideas and expertise to improve the team. Ken and Alex also discuss the loss of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and the slap seen around the world at the Oscars. (2:43) - Eberflus discusses helping Justin Fields in year two is improving the run game (10:00) - Eberflus wants Charles "Peanut" Tillman to teach the Peanut Punch to Bears' defense (17:00) - Akiem Hicks is being connected to the Dallas Cowboys (29:00) - Reactions to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins's passing (36:30) - Will Smith smacks Chris Rock at the Oscars See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The wild NFL off-season continues as another blockbuster trade goes down as Tyreek Hill of the Kansas City Chiefs is traded to the Miami Dolphins. This has to be the craziest NFL off-season of all time. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, Alex Shapiro, and Tony Gill discuss the trade and if the Bears were looking into a deal for the wide receiver and break down the strategy Bears GM Ryan Poles is implementing to bring the Bears back. (9:00) - Breaking down the Chiefs trade of Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins (30:00) - How important is off the field issues to an NFL team? (43:00) - Will the Bears look to add more next off-season? (56:00) - Matt Ryan to the Colts, will this QB work for them? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears introduced officially the first wave of new Bears this offseason and the first set of free agents in the tenure of new GM Ryan Poles. Center Lucas Patrick, defensive tackle Justin Jones, defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, linebacker Nicholas Morrow and receivers Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown are ready to make an impact this year. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro breakdown Ryan Poles' press conference on the new players and what they expect from each. Also, the guys discuss the Deshaun Watson trade to the Browns and the QB carousel around the NFL. (2:00) - Ryan Poles pivot from Larry Ogunjobi (10:00) - What roll will Nicholas Morrow play on the defense (20:00) - Lucas Patrick announces he will be playing center (36:52) - What can Byron Pringle bring to the offense? (41:00) - Deshaun Watson trade scrambles the QBs around the AFC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a failed physical, the Chicago Bears will not sign Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi. On an emergency episode of the Under Center Podcast, host Ken Davis and Eric Strobel react to the news and where the Bears go from here so late into free agency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Free agency continues and Ryan Poles seems to have the strategy of building his team inside first then out with his signings so far. Should fans be worried or be patient? Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss the recent Bear signings and the strategy Poles is using to rebuild the roster. (7:00) - Will the Bears be competitive this season? (15:00) - WR options for the Bears (27:00) - How impactful will Larry Ogunjobi be on the defense? (39:30) - How will Poles reshape the offensive line? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I mean, are we surprised? Tom Brady announces that he's returning to the NFL after only a few months in retirement and the NFC has shifted once again this offseason. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss Brady's return and the impact it will have on the NFC. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the fleeting WR free-agent market as the top talent seems to be slipping away and they discuss the Tarik Cohen and Eddie Goldman cuts by Ryan Poles. (1:40) - Tom Brady un-retires. Dude just go away (8:00) - NFC rankings now that Brady is back (16:00) - Bears WR options in free agency (28:30) - Tarik Cohen and Eddie Goldman will be released 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.

The Chicago Bears have traded Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers. It's the first big move under new general manager Ryan Poles. The Bears landed two NFL Draft picks in exchange for Mack and the Chargers will take on all of Mack's salary. On an emergency Under Center podcast, host Ken Davis, former player Alex Brown and writer Alex Shapiro react to the Bears trading away their defensive face of the franchise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big moves are happening in the NFL and some impact the Bears. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss all the latest news around the NFL including, Aaron Rodgers returning to the Green Bay Packers and the NFC North to be the highest-paid player in NFL history, Russell Wilson being traded to the Denver Broncos, and how gambling is impacting the NFL with Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley gets suspended for betting on NFL games. (3:50) - Did anyone in Chicago believe Aaron Rodgers was leaving the division? (10:00) - Who can challenge the Packers in the NFC? (24:00) - Russell Wilson is traded to the Denver Broncos (33:34) - Calvin Ridley gets suspended for gambling on NFL games See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.