The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Justin Fields’ injury, Bears’ disappointment with WWE’s Seth Rollins Oct 18, 2023

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On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro once again to discuss the Bears' season after six weeks. Rollins talks about Justin Fields’ injury (1:00) and what he saw from the QB before the injury. Rollins reveals which quarterback he wants to be the Bears’ backup (5:50). Later, Rollins shares his thoughts about the Bears' offseason moves and his expectations for the season before it began (14:00). Rollins also discusses the possibility of the Bears trading Jaylon Johnson (20:00). Finally, Rollins gives his prediction for the Bears game against the Raiders (25:00).

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Justin Fields gets injured, Tyson Bagent makes debut in Bears’ loss vs. Vikings Oct 15, 2023

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On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro recap the Bears' loss to the Vikings, where Tyson Bagent made his NFL debut after Justin Fields exited with a hand injury. The guys discuss Justin Fields' performance, Luke Getsy's play calling (5:00), the Bears' issues against the Vikings' blitz, and their inability to get the ball to DJ Moore. Then, they break down the injury of Justin Fields (10:00) and what it means for the Bears' rebuild and the quarterback's future in Chicago. Finally, they dissect Tyson Bagent's NFL debut (24:51) and look at whether there were any silver linings on defense (33:49).

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Bears vs. Vikings NFL Week 6 preview: Can Bears win two in a row? Oct 13, 2023

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The Bears are getting the NFC North rival Vikings at the perfect time. Can the Bears take advantage of the Justin Jefferson-less Vikings and win two in a row for the first time in the Matt Eberflus era? Vikings beat reporter for The Athletic, Alec Lewis, joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to preview the game. The group breaks down the Vikings' issues and what matchups the Bears can exploit on each side of the ball. The crew also discusses the possibility that Vikings trade quarterback Kirk Cousins and give their predictions for the game.

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Do Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus have long-term future with Bears? Oct 11, 2023

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On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, WGN Radio’s Kevin Powell joins to discuss the Bears’ recent turnaround and what lies ahead for Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus. Is Fields trending toward cementing himself as a franchise guy? What does Eberflus have to do to get Year3? Plus, should the Bears pass on Caleb Williams if they land the No. 1 pick but Fields has a good season?

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Justin Fields-DJ Moore connection torches Commanders to end Bears’ losing streak Oct 06, 2023

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The Bears’ losing streak finally ended Thursday as Justin Fields and DJ Moore torched the Commanders in a 40-20 win to snap a 14-game skid. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the play of Justin Fields, the career night for WR DJ Moore, and dissect how Matt Eberflus’ defensive adjustments made the difference in the fourth quarter. The group also discusses the Bears trading Chase Claypool and the death of legend Dick Butkus.

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Bears’ NFL reputation, Justin Fields’ place in NFC North QB rankings with Carmen Vitali Oct 04, 2023

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The Under Center podcast is joined by Fox Sports NFC North reporter Carmen Vitali to discuss what happened against the Broncos and how the Bears can build off a career day for Justin Fields. Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro also get a breakdown of how the NFL views the Bears and the landscape of the NFC North. Then, they discuss if the Lions will win the division and if Justin Fields is the worst QB in the NFC North. Later in the pod, they give their predictions for Thursday Night’s game against the Washington Commanders.

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Justin Fields’ best NFL game overshadowed by Bears’ meltdown vs. Broncos Oct 01, 2023

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Justin Fields dazzled against the Broncos, but the Bears could not hold onto a 21-point lead, allowing Denver to score 24 unanswered in a 31-28 loss. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the good, bad, and unacceptable from the Bears' 14th straight loss. The guys dissect what worked for Fields and the offense, break down the defense's second-half issues, and debate Matt Eberflus' critical fourth-and-1 call. Then, they discuss the Bears' decision to make Chase Claypool a healthy scratch and whether he has a future with the franchise.

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Bears vs Broncos Week 4 preview: Can Justin Fields get right vs. Denver? Sep 29, 2023

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The Bears’ season has gotten off to a horrid start, but the Denver Broncos present the perfect get-right opportunity. Can Justin Fields and Co. take advantage of the opportunity or will they get burned by Russell Wilson? Hosts Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro are joined by Cody Roark, lead Broncos reporter for Mile High Sports and Locked On Broncos podcast to preview the matchup. The guys breakdown how the Bears can attacks the Broncos, get an inside look at the relationship between Wilson and Sean Payton, and discuss the possibility that this game could be for the fight to draft Caleb Williams.

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Bears Mailbag: Evaluating Ryan Poles’ roster construction after dismal 0-3 start Sep 27, 2023

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On this edition of the Under Center podcast, the crew throws it to the fans to answer their questions about what is going on with the Bears this season. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro evaluate Ryan Poles' roster construction, discuss whether or not his emphasis on scheme fit and culture has backfired, debate if they should already regret not taking Jalen Carter, and analyze how to assess the roster with the current staff.

1:44 - Thoughts on Ryan Poles' team construction philosophy

14:25 - Do you trust Ryan Poles to hire another head coach and draft another QB?

23:25 - Should Bears hire another first time head coach?

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Justin Fields, Bears hit rock bottom in 41-10 blowout loss vs. Chiefs Sep 24, 2023

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The Bears fell to 0-3 Sunday after being throttled by the Chiefs 41-10. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down everything that went wrong in Kansas City. The guys analyze what's wrong with Justin Fields, discuss the massive coaching issues on both sides of the ball, and shine a light on the disappointing offseason additions made by Ryan Poles.

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