The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The Under Center crew is back to 2 episodes a week until next offseason and we have a great episode lined up for you today. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel break down the move by the Bears to cut Charles Leno Jr., seemingly to make room for incoming rookie Teven Jenkins to start at left tackle but is he ready to be one of the most important players on the team protecting the blind side of the Bears' future quarterback? The guys also discuss the disgruntled Aaron Rodgers and his attempt to be traded and if he is no longer a Packer would the Bears finally have the best quarterback in the division? (2:00) - The Bears cut Charles Leno Jr., should the Bears have kept him for depth at the position? (10:00) - Is Teven Jenkins ready to be an NFL starting left tackle? (20:00) - Are Bears fans too hyped for this draft class? (25:50) - Aaron Rodgers is ready to leave Green Bay (35:20) - Which teams would be a fit for Aaron Rodgers (47:00) - Will the Bears finally have the best QB in the NFC North See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The draft has come to its conclusion and Bears GM Ryan Pace has been met with applause from fans, media, and players alike. Did he do well enough to get him and his coach Matt Nagy off the hot seat though? Host Ken Davis is joined by Tony Gill, Michael Allardyce, and Alex Shapiro breakdown the draft, and the players Ryan Pace added to the Bears and discuss has the offensive line issue been fixed, how exciting it is to be a Bears fan right now, and if the Seattle Seahawks called to trade for Justin Fields, would you listen? *Check out the live podcasts if you prefer to watch, by clicking: HERE for YouTube HERE for Facebook HERE for Twitter Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow so you never miss an opportunity to join the live shows and the Under Center fam. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back at it again! Ryan Pace improves the offensive line by trading up to take offensive tackle from Oklahoma State University Tevan Jenkins and universal praise from Bears fans. Host Ken Davis is joined by Alex Brown, Adam Hoge, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro as they react to the day 2 moves of Ryan Pace. The crew discusses Jenkins and what he will bring to the Bears, the salary cap implications for the Bears, and what other positions they need to address before the draft ends. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bears fans it's time to rejoice! Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy got their guy and Ohio State's Justin Fields is the new future of the Chicago Bears. To recap the night's action and react to comments made by GM Ryan Pace and Justin Fields, host Ken Davis is joined by former Bear Alex Brown and NBCS Chicago Bears insider Adam Hoge. The crew discusses what does this mean for the Bears, the plan the Bears should have in place for Fields, is Andy Dalton still the starter, is Ryan Pace still on the hot seat, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your Chicago Bears trade with the New York Giants for the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and select quarterback Justin Fields out of Ohio State University. The Under Center crew of Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Tony Gill react to the Bears trade and selection as a new era of Bears football begins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NFL Draft is just a day away and to get you ready, the entire Under Center podcast team covers every scenario and angle that you, the Bears fan, needs to be locked into for Thursday night. Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel break down positional needs, possible trade-up scenarios, possible trade-down chances, QB rankings, best players available, and everything else you're going to want to know before the 2021 NFL Draft. INDULGE! (2:00) - Hoge’s official QB rankings; why is Trey Lance ranked above Justin Fields? (8:50) - What is the Bears’ plan for QB? If things get crazy in the draft and a top-5 QB is falling, will the Bears be rushing to the phones? (13:00) - If the Bears trade back from 20, would they reach for a QB? (24:00) - Realistically, who is the best fit for the Bears at QB? (30:00) - With the Bears' next pick in the draft, should they address cornerback? (37:15) - If the Bears stay at 20, what would be the pick? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's here Bears fans, DRAFT WEEK! We have an excellent week of pods planned for you and to start off the coverage, the Under Center pod has 2 great guests. First is Chris Simms of Pro Football Talk as he breaks down the quarterback class of 2021 and if the Bears should trade up. Later in the pod, NBCS Chicago NFL and NFL draft enthusiast Glynn Morgan joins the podcast to preview his upcoming mock draft for NBCS how he sees the draft going before the Bears select at 20. Get ready Bear fans, we got you covered all week. (1:40) - Chris Simms on what does it take to really breakdown QB draft prospects (6:30) - Simms 2021 QB prospect rankings, why is Kellen Mond ranked ahead of Justin Fields? (14:30) - Is this draft and offseason the last chance Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy have to improve before being fired? (16:40) - Draft enthusiast Glynn Morgan of NBCS Chicago breaks down the draft and what he predicts will happen (29:00) - Ranking the QBs in the draft (40:20) - Options for the Bears if they choose to trade down (45:20) - If the Bears have the opportunity to trade up, who are they trying to get? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bear with us (lol), if the Bears stay at 20 they could very well still get an instant impact player. Ken Davis and Eric Strobel are joined by John Daigle, draft, fantasy, and betting NFL expert from NBC Sports Edge to discuss how the draft is seemingly shaping out according to sources and mock drafts, where the Bears could have the opportunity to take a top tier talent even at 20. Also in the podcast, they break down why Justin Fields is falling down draft boards and why Mac Jones is climbing those boards, and some inside fantasy football advice that you're not going to want to miss. (3:30) - Is the expectation around the league is for the Bears to stay at 20, or are they trying to move up? (6:45) - Would it be surprising if the Bears went defense at 20? (14:00) - Should the Bears look to a WR with the 20th pick? (22:40) - Why is Justin Fields falling down draft boards? (30:40) - The Atlanta Falcons are looking to move from the 4th pick, should the Bears inquire? (42:45) - What are the Bears looking to do with Allen Robinson? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2021 NFL draft begins Thursday, April 29th and the Bears will be selecting 20th overall, but what direction should they go in? Should they try to boost the defense again or do they need to go playmaker on offense? The Under Center crew of Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel discuss the various mock drafts that have the Bears taking a cornerback with the 20th pick and why they absolutely hate that idea. The crew also discusses the possibility that the Bears would move up in the draft to take a top-tier playmaker. (5:40) - Bears official website dropped a mock draft selection. The panel of writers wanted a defensive back at 20, why? (15:30) - Should the Bears use the 20th pick to take a wide receiver? (27:20) - How do picks 1-19 impact the Bears and could they possibly move up? (37:00) - A list of scenarios that could have the Bears moving up to take a quarterback (46:50) - If the Bears do take a 1st-round QB, would he have to be an instant starter or does he sit? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bears went after Kenny Golladay in free agency so they're at least interested in adding to their wide receiver room. Could they do that in the upcoming draft? Adam Hoge interviews a couple of top wide receiver prospects, Rondale Moore of Purdue and Amari Rodgers of Clemson. Could either be a target for the Bears? Host Ken Davis and Adam Hoge also discuss the Bears' need for another playmaker alongside Allen Robinson. Plus, with the draft seeming to be quarterback heavy at the top, could the Bears possibly move up to take the top pass catcher in the draft? (0:40) - Clemson WR Amari Rodgers on the difficulties of showing what you can do during the pandemic (5:00) - Rodgers on what it was like playing with Trevor Lawrence (7:00) - Rodgers discusses his contact with the Bears (10:48) - Purdue WR Rondale Morre on being an instant impact player (16:30) - Moore discusses his injury and how his last season played out at Purdue (22:52) - Ken Davis and Adam Hoge break down the two wide receivers, are the Bears looking to draft one, and can they move up to take one of the top pass catchers in the draft See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.