
The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast
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Ep 688Can Justin Fields make Jalen Hurts-type leap with ABC 7’s Dionne Miller
The Bears are not in the Super Bowl but have the opportunity to improve their team this off-season to get closer to the ultimate goal. Dionne Miller, sports anchor for ABC 7 and radio host on ESPN 1000, joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro to talk about what the Bears need to do to start contending, whether they should trade for a No. 1 WR, and if the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts can be a blueprint for the Bears and Justin Fields to follow. All that and much 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.

Ep 6872023 NFC/AFC Championship review, Tee Higgins Bears trade option and more
The 2023 Super Bowl is set: The Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro break down the AFC/NFC Championship games, and share their thoughts on the Eagles' dominance and if the Chiefs were helped by a little luck against the Bengals. Later, the guys predict who will score the first touchdown in the PointsBet Super Bowl Segment. They discuss Vic Fangio becoming the highest paid NFL coordinator, and the rumors that Chicago could be interested in trading for Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 686Justin Fields’ development and Ryan Poles’ big test with Jason Lieser
The offseason is in full swing, Bears fans. Jason Lieser from the Chicago Sun-Times joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to recap the Bears' season. The guys discuss the hiring of Kevin Warren as President/CEO and how Warren will impact the Bears' new stadium plan in Arlington Park. Later, Jason evaluates Ryan Poles' first season as GM and discusses why he thinks the Bears will regret trading Roquan Smith. Finally, they break down how Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace mishandled Justin Fields' first season and how he developed under the new regime in his second season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 6852023 NFL Divisional round recap
We know the Bears aren’t there but we love football here and the games were fun. We got you covered football fans as the Under Center crew of Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down every single Divisional round game this past weekend. The good, the bad, and the ugly. They discuss if the Jags had a chance after the Mahomes injury, if the are Bills built incorrectly, and if the Cowboys ever be anything significant. All that and a lot more on the Under Center pod. 0:56 - Chiefs vs Jaguars recap (Could the Jaguars have pulled off the upset after the Mahomes injury?) 16:35 - Eagles vs Giants recap (The Giants come down to earth after an impressive run) 26:30 - Bengals vs Bills recap (The Bills are disappointing and Burrow is THAT DUDE) 40:49 - 49ers vs Cowboys recap (The Cowboys Cowboy'd all over the place) 53:10 - Bears update and PointsBet Super Bowl odds See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 684Reacting to our Bears 2022 season predictions
It’s time to hold the crew accountable. On this episode of the podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock. and Alex Shapiro go over what they predicted for the 2022 Bears season and see if they were right or wrong. The topics include non-quarterback MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and some bold predictions. Get your popcorn and enjoy the review. 1:45 - 2022 Bold Statement: “Darnell Mooney will have 200 targets” 4:20 - Bears Defensive Player of the Year prediction 7:58 - Bears Rookie of the Year prediction 10:35 - 2022 Bold Statement: “Equanimeous St. Brown will be WR No. 2 all year” 13:50 - PointsBet Break: Who is the long shot out of the remaining teams to win Super Bowl MVP 19:37 - Bears vs. Packers predictions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 683Kevin Warren press conference reaction with Herb Howard
The Chicago Bears officially introduced their new president and CEO, Kevin Warren, on Tuesday. Fans and media agree that the Bears hit a home run. Herb Howard from The Bigs Media joins Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Tony Gill to talk about the hire and Warren's introductory press conference. We also discussed the plan for the new stadium in Arlington Park and Warren's role in football decisions 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.

Ep 682Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as President, CEO
The Chicago Bears make a new hire. Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as the team's President and CEO. Who is Warren and what will he bring to the Bears? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock discuss the Bears' hire and what it means for the future 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.

Ep 681Ryan Poles’ plan for Justin Fields, Bears’ offseason with ESPN’s Courtney Cronin
The Bears' season is officially over and it’s time to recap and look to the future. General manager Ryan Poles had his end-of-season press conference and answered a lot of questions regarding his belief in Justin Fields, the No. 1 pick in the draft, his plan for the future and more. ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to break down everything you need to know from the press conference, including their thoughts and predictions on how the offseason will go. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 680Bears receive No. 1 pick in 2023 NFL Draft thanks to Texans, Lovie Smith
As the Bears ended their season with a 29-13 loss to the Vikings, the Houston Texans miraculously knocked off the Indianapolis Colts, handing the Bears the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Thanks Lovie. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss what Ryan Poles should do with the No. 1 pick. Will Poles draft a quarterback or look to build around Justin Fields? Later, they discuss what was said in the locker room after the loss to the Vikings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 678Week 18 preview: How will the Bears finish the season against the Vikings?
The Bears' season is coming to an end but not before taking on the division rival Vikings for the second time. Coming off a bad loss against the Lions, should the Bears play Justin Fields? What can you learn about the Bears after this game? Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to preview Bears and Vikes. The guys discuss the Vikings and Kirk Cousins' future in Minnesota. Later they debate which team has the brightest future in the NFC North and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 679Bears to sit QB Justin Fields for final game of the season
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock discuss the latest news surrounding Bills safety Damar Hamlin. They share their thoughts, react to the injury, and hear from Bears center Sam Mustipher. Later, they talk about the Bears' decision to shut down Justin Fields for the rest of the season. They also discuss the early returns of the Chase Claypool trade and debate if he was worth the second-round pick. Finally, they look at the Bears' current draft position and discuss how the Bears should attack the draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 677Week 17 recap: Bears’ lack effort in loss to Lions
The Bears lost to the Buffalo Bills 35-13 on Sunday. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro break down what went wrong this week. They discuss the lack of effort and how the offensive line lacked quarterback protection. Later, they talk about the length of time Justin Fields held on to the ball and how dangerous it was. They also break down Braxton Jones's struggles and his future with the Bears. Finally, they discuss Chase Claypool’s blowup on the sideline in Detroit and how Justin Fields handled the situation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 675Week 17 preview: Bears vs. Lions with Eric Woodyard of ESPN
The Bears are getting set to play the Detroit Lions in Week 17. Will the Bears pull off the upset? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro preview the matchup with Lions ESPN beat writer Eric Woodyard. The guys discuss the difference between the Lions in Week 10 and now, if the Lions are a growing threat in the NFC North, along with predictions for the game and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 676Former DE Corey Wootten breaks down the Bears’ defense and where it’s headed
With two games left in the season, FOX32 analyst Corey Wootten joins Kenneth, Josh and Alex to discuss the Bears' future. They break down what the Bears can add to the roster through the draft and who they should take with their first-round pick. Later, they debate how the team can improve on defense, which WR the Bears should target in the offseason and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 674Week 16 recap: Bears’ rookies Kyler Gordon, Velus Jones shine in loss to Bills
In freezing cold temperatures, the Bears lost to the Buffalo Bills 35-13 on Sunday. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro talk about what went wrong for the Bears. They discuss the lack of quarterback-designed run for Justin Fields and how the offensive line impacted the game plan. Later, they talk about what could happen if the Bears land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft. They also break down Velus Jones Jr.'s performance. Finally, they talk about Kyler Gordon's game and how the Bears' defense fared against Josh Allen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 673Adam Schefter of ESPN on the bright future of the Bears
Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by ESPN's Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter to discuss the state of the Bears and what could be one of the brightest eras in Chicago Bears history. Adam provides insight into what broke down between the Bears and Roquan Smith with contract negotiations, they discuss the off-season strategy for the Bears, how the national media views Justin Fields 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.

Ep 672Week 15 recap: Bears losing streak extends to 7 with loss to Eagles
The Chicago Bears gave the Philadelphia Eagles all they could handle Sunday, but a few critical mistakes cost them a chance at the upset. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields’ performance in the 25-20 loss. Later, they debate whether or not David Montgomery has a place in the future of the Bears' rebuild. Then, they discuss if it would be in the Bears' best interest to lose out, finishing on a 10-game losing streak. Finally, they talk about Teven Jenkins’ neck injury and how it will affect 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.

Ep 670NFL Week 15 preview: Chicago Bears vs Philadelphia Eagles
Coming off their bye week, the Bears gear up to face the best team in the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles. To preview the matchup, former co-host of the Under Center Podcast Siafa Lewis from CBS Philadelphia joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro. The guys discuss Jalen Hurts' MVP campaign, if there are similarities between Hurts and Justin Fields, if there is a way for the Bears to compete with the Super Bowl contenders, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 671Tony Dungy on how to build around Justin Fields
NFL Hall of Famer and NBC's Football Night in America host Tony Dungy joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to discuss how the Bears should build around Justin Fields. Dungy discusses how he built the Super Champion Indianapolis Colts with Payton Manning, if Jalen Hurts' path be similar to Justin Fields, how you should draft once you have your QB of the future, 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.

Ep 669Who should the Bears take in the 2023 NFL Draft?
With the Bears on a bye week, the crew took this opportunity to look to the future. NFL.com's lead draft writer Eric Edholm joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to discuss what the Bears will be considering with a top-three pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Will they take a pass rusher like Will Anderson or Jalen Carter? Is there a true No. 1 wide receiver the Bears can draft? All your questions and concerns about the draft will be answered here on this episode of 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.

Ep 668Week 13 recap: Chicago Bears blow early lead to Green Bay Packers
The Chicago Bears blew an early 16-3 lead to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, falling 28-19 at Soldier Field. On the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields' return and discuss why this was his best game as a passer. Later, they review the Bears' offensive line and look at Cole Kmet's performance against the Packers. Finally, they look at another good game from Jack Sanborn and another quiet night from the defensive line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 667NFL Week 13 preview: Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers with Annie Agar
Bally's NFL and college football correspondent Annie Agar joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to preview the Bears' second matchup with the Packers. The crew discusses Aaron Rodgers' health, and his season so far. They also break down if Packers quarterback Jordan Love will be ready to take over when Rodgers is done, if Justin Fields will start for the Bears and a lot more. Later in the pod, they get into Annie’s hilarious and viral NFL recap videos that have taken the NFL community by storm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 666ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth breaks down Justin Fields and the Bears
Host of ESPN’s The Domonique Foxworth Show, Domonique Foxworth, joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to discuss his previous comments about Justin Fields needing to “demand a trade” from the Bears. They also discuss the Chase Claypool trade, the learning curve for Kyler Gordon, and what the Bears’ top priority should be this offseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 665Week 12 recap: Bears lose to Jets, Mooney likely to miss remainder of season
The Chicago Bears were blown out by the New York Jets 31-10 on Sunday. Not only were the Bears blown out by the Jets and quarterback Mike White, but they lost wide receiver Darnell Mooney and safety Eddie Jackson to injury. It has been reported that Mooney will likely miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Trevor Siemian's start in place of the injured Justin Fields, and discuss how the Bears' offense looked without its star quarterback. Later, they analyze David Montgomery's performance and discuss the injuries the Bears suffered on the MetLife Stadium turf. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 663NFL Week 12 preview: Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Dan Leberfeld joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to preview the Bears' Week 12 matchup against the New York Jets. They discuss the Jets' recent QB and offensive production issues. Later, they analyze Quinnen Williams' performance this season, and discuss how he can improve and how he fits into the Jets' defensive system. Finally, they talk about which part of the Jets' defense the Bears can take advantage of and give their predictions for the game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 664Alex Brown on Justin Fields, the Bears defense, and future of the Bears
Bears quarterback Justin Fields could miss his first game of the season Sunday against the New York Jets. Football Aftershow analyst and former NFL defensive end Alex Brown joins Ken Davis and Josh Schrock to discuss Fields’ injury. They analyze Justin Fields’ performance through 11 games and talk about how the Bears can help him succeed. Later, they look at the team’s struggling defense and review players that Ryan Poles should bring back. Finally, Brown gives his predictions for Bears-Jets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 662NFL Week 11 recap: Chicago Bears lose to Atlanta Falcons 27-24
Another Sunday, another loss. The Chicago Bears came up short against the Falcons in Week 11, losing 27-24 in Atlanta. But they might lost more than a game as quarterback Justin Fields suffered a left shoulder injury on the final drive. The Under Center Podcast crew of Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Fields' performance, Luke Getsy's play calling, and discuss how the Bears should manage the QB's injury. Then, they discuss the defense's play, Velus Jones' return, and question why Byron Pringle is still getting snaps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 661NFL Week 11 Bears vs. Falcons preview
The Bears are looking to erase the awful loss to the Detroit Lions when they head to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter joined Ken David, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to preview the Week 11 matchup. Ledbetter breaks down how the Falcons' offense has looked this season and predicts if backup quarterback Desmond Ridder will get to play this year. Later, they discuss what the Falcons' dominant run game could do against a struggling Bears' defense. Finally, the crew gives their predictions for the game See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 660Bears 2022 Mid-season awards
We're officially at the midway point in the season, and it’s time for a review. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro select seven awards to hand out to the 2022-23 Chicago Bears: MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, HITS Principle Hero, Biggest Surprise, and Biggest Question. Some are obvious. Others aren’t. Who would your winners be? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 659NFL Week 10 recap: Chicago Bears 31-30 loss to Detroit Lions
The Chicago Bears blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, falling 31-30 at Soldier Field. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down another stellar game from Justin Fields and another two-touchdown game from Cole Kmet. Later, they analyze the offensive line's play and the decision to play Byron Pringle over N’Keal Harry. Finally, they discuss the Bears' shoddy defense and Jack Sanborn’s breakout game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 658Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions preview, with Jeremy Reisman
The Bears look to pick up a win against the division-rival Detroit Lions in Week 10. To preview the matchup, Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock are joined by Jeremy Reisman of SB Nation's Pride of Detroit to break down how Justin Fields and the Bears' offense can attack a weak defense and if we are going to see Fields dominate through the air this week adding to an already exciting skill set he has. (4:00) - Bears rebuild vs Lions rebuild (9:30) - How did the Lions beat the Packers? (16:15) - How can the Bears stop the Lions offense (21:16) - What will be the game plan for the Lions defense to stop Justin Fields? (28:13) - Analyzing Chase Claypool and what will be his impact (33:00) - Will this be the week we see big passing numbers from Justin Fields See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 657NBC’s Tony Dungy on Jeff Saturday, Justin Fields, and future of the Bears
Justin Fields has made significant improvements over the last several weeks and has garnered the attention of the national media for his improvements. NBC analyst and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy joins Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock to discuss his thoughts on the Colts hiring his former player Jeff Saturday. Later, they discuss Justin Fields' growth and the Bears' future. Finally, the crew makes predictions for the Bears' Week 10 match-up against the Lions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 656Week 9 recap: Justin Fields makes history in Bears’ loss to Dolphins
The Bears lost to the Dolphins 35-32 on Sunday afternoon, but Justin Fields put up historic numbers, including a 61-yard touchdown run which was the longest touchdown run by a quarterback in franchise history. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields' performance and talk about the growth they have seen from him this season. Later, they discuss Chase Claypools' first game with the Bears and the missed pass interference call at the end of the game. Finally, they analyze the defense's struggles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 655Bears vs. Dolphins preview, predictions with David Furones
After an eventful trade deadline, the Bears get set to play the Miami Dolphins. Can Justin Fields continue to improve? What can the Bears learn from how the Dolphins managed their QB situation with Tua Tagovailoa? Joining Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock on the podcast is David Furones of the Miami Sun Sentinel. The crew discusses how the Dolphins became contenders if the Bears can follow the same blueprint, compare and contrast Justin Fields and Tua Tagovailoa and a lot more to get you ready for Dolphins vs Bears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 654NFL Trade Deadline Reaction, Bears trade for Chase Claypool
The Bears were major players in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline, trading Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles, Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens, and acquiring WR Chase Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers. To break down the trade deadline for the Bears and the direction Ryan Poles is taking the team, Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by veteran NFL announcer and Bulls play-by-play announcer Adam Amin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 653BREAKING: Bears trade linebacker Roquan Smith to Ravens for draft picks
In a surprise move, Bears GM Ryan Poles traded star linebacker, Roquan Smith, to the Baltimore Ravens for a second and fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss why this trade is good for the Bears and why it could be pivotal for the rebuild. Later, they discuss if the trade was fair and predict if the Bears will make more deals before the NFL trade deadline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 652NFL Week 8 Bears vs. Cowboys postgame recap, Justin Fields is getting better
The Bears lost a shootout against the Cowboys, but there was progress and growth from quarterback Justin Fields. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock break down the game and what they saw from Fields, how offensive coordinator Luke Getsy has evolved, why the defense struggled in their first game without Robert Quinn, and a lot more. (1:13) - Justin Fields posts his best passer rating of the year. Is he becoming a star? (8:08) - Fields is becoming more consistent (13:55) - Eberflus' decision to go for the 2pt conversion multiple times (20:30) - Breaking down the play of the defense. Was the Robert Quinn trade worth it? (29:00) - The Cowboys did whatever they wanted on offense (40:00) - Postgame press conference reactions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 651NFL Week 8 preview, Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys
After a blowout win against the Patriots, the Bears face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8. To help preview the game, Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News to discuss what the Bears need to do to come up with the upset. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 650BEARS TRADE ROBERT QUINN TO PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
On this emergency episode of the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss the Bears trading Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles for a fourth-round draft pick. The crew gives their instant reactions to the trade, what it says about GM Ryan Poles, and break down Quinn’s performance so far this season. Finally, they look at how this will impact the 2022 season, and talk about who is going to step up in Quinn's absence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 649Devin Hester on being up for the Hall of Fame how special teams has changed
Devin Hester is up to make the Hall of Fame again after missing being a first ballot entry. How does he feel about missing that opportunity? Is he confident he will make it this year? Hester joins Bears beat reporter Alex Shapiro to discuss his Hall of Fame candidacy and if special teams will ever be the same after his excellent career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 648Bears vs Patriots Week 7 recap, Justin Fields dominates on MNF
Justin Fields dominated in fantastic fashion, as he led the Bears to a now 3-4 record with a convincing win against the New England Patriots on Monday Night football. Ken Davis and Josh Schrock discuss and break down everything involving the win in Boston including the difference in play for Justin Fields, the playcalling of Luke Getsy, the performance by the defense, and much more! (3:00) - Is this the starting point for Justin to stack good games together (9:30) - This was a big win for Matt Eberflus and the coaching staff (16:30) - What can the Bears do to be better at offensive line (26:00) - The Bears' defense stepped up big time See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 647Patriots vs Bears Week 7 preview, predictions with Khari Thompson
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro are joined by WEEI’s Khari Thompson to preview the Bears-Patriots Week 7 Monday Night Football matchup. The guys break down the Patriots' quarterback situation, what to expect from N’Keal Harry when he makes his Bears debut against his former team, and how the Bears can attack the Patriots' defense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 646Justin Fields’ growth, Eberflus impressions and Roquan’s future with Jim Miller
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro are joined by former Bears quarterback Jim Miller. Miller breaks down Justin Fields’ play through 6 weeks and talks about when he expects him to adjust to the new offense. He also discusses the performance of the rookies, including Kyler Gordon and Velus Jones Jr. Finally, Miller gives his first impressions of new head coach Matt Eberflus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 645How former Bears defensive tackle Anthony ‘Spice’ Adams created his viral meme
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, former Bears defensive tackle Anthony 'Spice’ Adams joins Ken Davis to break down how the Bears' defense has looked through the first six weeks of the season. The two discuss Eddie Jackson’s resurgence and when players should get frustrated with the Bears’ lack of defensive success. Finally, Spice reveals the origin of his viral meme See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 644NFL Week 6 recap, Washington Commanders vs. Chicago Bears
Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the Bears' 12-7 loss to the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football. The guys discuss Justin Fields' performance, the offensive line's disastrous play, Darnell Mooney's game-winning catch that wasn't, and where the Bears go from here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 642Bears vs. Commanders Week 6 preview, predictions with Mitch Tischler
Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro talk with NBC Sports Washington’s Mitch Tischler to preview the Week 6 game between the Bears and Commanders. The guys break down Washington’s offensive issues, Carson Wentz’s woes, and discuss how the Bears can take advantage of the Commanders to leave Thursday night with a win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 641NFL Week 5 recap, Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings
In Week 5, the Chicago Bears traveled to the Twin Cities to take on the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears' second-half comeback fell short when Ihmir Smith-Marsette fumbled the ball with just over a minute left to play. Was this the best game of Justin Fields' career? Did Matt Eberflus make the wrong decision going for the two-point conversion? What is still concerning about the Bears' defense? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss all that and more on this episode of 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.

Ep 639NFL Week 5, Bears vs Vikings preview with Matthew Coller
Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by Matthew Coller who covers the Vikings for Purple Insider.com. The guys discuss the many connections the two teams have with Bears GM Ryan Poles being the Vikings' first choice for GM, to the Vikings planning to trade up for QB Justin Fields. They also break down the upcoming matchup and the ways the Bears can pull off the upset. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 640NFL veteran Clay Harbor breaks down Justin Fields, Bears’ O-Line and more
Veteran NFL tight end and Chicago native Clay Harbor joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro as they break down the 2022 Chicago Bears season. The guys discuss Justin Fields’ play and if he is improving, the Bears' offensive line, Luke Getsy’s play calling, and his time on the hit reality TV show, The Bachelorette. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 638NFL Week 4, Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants recap
The Bears played the New York Giants in a Week 4 matchup of young quarterbacks and run games. The Bears came up short, losing to the Giants 20-12. In some good news, Justin Fields had a season-high 22 pass attempts and Darnell Mooney played his best game of the season. That’s about it. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and live from New York, Josh Schrock, discuss and break down Justin Fields’ play, how the Bears' defense couldn’t stop the Giants' run game, the play calling of Luke Getsy and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.