The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The Bears are looking to get things corrected and get their first win of the season vs the Cincinnati Bengals this week and the Under Center crew has you prepared. In the first half of the pod, Ken Davis and NBC-5 Chicago's lead sports anchor Siafa Lewis break down everything you need to know about the matchup including things the defense needs to be prepared for, how much will Justin Fields play, and will the play-calling be better by Matt Nagy and Sean Desai. Later in the pod, Ken Davis interviews former Bears great Devin Hester to discuss the newest gambling feature at Soldier Field for fans, his thoughts on the way Matt Nagy is using his QBs, and the possibility that the Bears could move from the lakefront. (2:39) - Final assessments of Bears vs Rams (9:20) - Is Matt Nagy mismanaging his quarterbacks? (24:40) - Bears vs Bengals prediction (26:00) - Devin Hester interview/ Make live in-game bets at Soldier Field (30:40) - New Name, Image, and Likeness rules in college (38:00) -Devin on Nagy mismanaging Justin Fields See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all saw what happened, no need to say it again but it must get fixed ASAP! (Eddie Jackson. cough cough) The Under Center crew of Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Adam Hoge breakdown what broke down against the LA Rams and if it can be fixed or is this the team this year. Later in the pod, Ken and Eric try to answer your questions and concerns in the mailbag segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fam! What the hell was that!? Bears lose the season opener to the LA Rams on Sunday Night Football 34-14. We know you're frustrated so we got you covered. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel break down the good, the bad, and the ugly about yesterday's game. Let's all hope they are better next week. (3:00) - Why can't anybody tackle on the Bears? (13:00) - Bears' offense can't convert on 4th down. Like EVER (25:00) - Bears are already down to their 4th left tackle. IT'S ONLY BEEN 1 GAME! (35:00) - Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy believed this is a playoff team, is it still true? (44:00) - Should the Bears just start the rebuild and start Justin Fields? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alright Bear fans, it's time to dive into a full review and break down of Sunday's matchup vs the LA Rams. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and special weekly guest for the Friday episodes this season, NBC-5's Siafa Lewis, give a full breakdown of week 1's matchup of the Bears and Rams. The guys discuss what fans should be looking for, concerns over the offensive line, what should Matt Nagy do with Justin Fields, will Nagy and DC Sean Desai's play-calling be at a good enough level, and a lot more! (3:25) - Will Eddie Goldman be ready for Sunday? (9:30) - When will Fields get to play? (17:07) - Is it safe enough for the Bears to play Justin Fields with the offensive line in shambles? (28:17) - Can Jaylon Johnson be a number 1 corner on a good defense? (33:08) - How do the Bears match up against the Rams? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Pace is in a bit of a bind financially for the Bears with the oldest roster in the NFL. Ken Davis and Eric Strobel break down the salary cap to get a clear picture of what the Bears are up against this year and this offseason. They guys also break down the defense and what new DC Sean Desai might have in store for Sean McVay's Rams offense. And speaking of Sean McVay, he says he will not be taken off guard and has prepared to play against both Andy Dalton and Justin Fields. Good Luck to you McVay. (4:00) - Sean McVay is planning to see Justin Fields (9:42) - How will Matt Nagy use Justin Fields? (12:52) - How will Eddie Jackson play this year? (18:00) - Ryan Pace's salary cap execution has been poor at best (26:53) - Where is Ryan Pace's rank as a GM in the NFL? *The new schedule starts this week giving you 3 episodes for the remainder of the season. So check us out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Week 1 approaches there is still uncertainty on the future of the Bears outside of Justin Fields. Will Allen Robinson be here? What will the offensive line look like? Can Khalil Mack still be dominant? And will Akiem Hicks be a Bear after this season. Ken Davis and Tony Gill discuss and debate should the Bears re-sign Hicks. Also in the pod, the guys discuss the Bears being the oldest team in the NFL and what that could mean for the future of the Bears, and how will Ryan Pace start the re-tooling around Justin Fields. *The new schedule starts this week giving you 3 episodes for the remainder of the season. So check us out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's football time! No more training camp. No more preseason. The real deal is about to get going and the Under Center podcast has got you covered. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel discuss the initial roster cuts by the Bears, Ryan Pace speaking to the media about the team and his thoughts on the upcoming season, how will Danny Trevathan be used and a couple of exciting announcements for the podcast for this season. (2:00) - Breaking down Bears roster cuts (11:00) - Podcasts announcements (14:00) - Did the Bears have full knowledge of Teven Jenkins' back injury? (20:49) - What happened with Tarik Cohen? (27:00) - How is Ryan Pace as a talent evaluator? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The practice games are over and it's time to get ready for the real deal and boy did Justin Fields look like the real deal in the final preseason game. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro break down the final preseason game against the Tennesse Titans and the play of rookie quarterback Justin Fields. Also, the crew talks about the play of the defense and if Danny Trevathan can play well, did the Bears look regular-season ready, and a lot more. (2:41) - Feelings after watching Justin Fields start in his first game (9:30) - Breaking down the backup pass rushers that can impact the defense (19:20) - Analyzing the preseason for the Bears (32:20) - Should Justin Fields start week 1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears QB Justin Fields will get his first start of his career against the Tennesse Titans in the final preseason game of the year. How will he do? Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro share what they hope to see in his first preseason start. Later in the pod, the crew discusses who should make the final 53-man roster and why, and also some programming changes coming to the pod that you, the fan should get involved with. (3:00) - First impressions of Justin Fields getting named the starter in the final preseason game (11:00) - What do fans need to see from Justin Fields in his first start? (20:20) -Which Bears should make the final 53-man roster (40:40) - Updates from Matt Nagy's press conferences (55:45) - Should the podcast review of the day stay or go? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears are in a concerning position after losing big to the Buffalo Bills and former QB Mitch Trubisky. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro break down the loss and what they think may be issues heading into the season. The guys also discuss the play of Mitch Trubisky and if the Bears didn't handle him correctly, if Matt Nagy is giving Justin Fields a fair chance to start week one, and of course the podcast review of the day. (1:00) - Should Bear fans be concerned after being destroyed by the Bills? (12:00) - Should fans trust Matt Nagy? (23:40) - Is Roquan Smith a top 100 player in the league? (31:40) - Should Justin Fields have the chance to start week 1? (46:40) - Jason Peters speaks to the media about joining the Bears (50:50) - 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.