The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Under Center Podcast fantasy football draft Sep 04, 2023

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On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Alex Shapiro and special guest Francie Swidler discuss their fantasy football teams before Week 1. Hear why they're high on some players and why they're fading others. Who will have the best team? Who will finish last and have to suffer an embarrassing punishment on a future podcast? Let us know.

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Bears’ concerns, X-factor, and the Tyson Bagent decision with Pat Finley Sep 01, 2023

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On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Pat Finley from the Chicago Sun-Times joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears' biggest concern heading into Week 1. Will Tyson Bagent be the Bears' backup quarterback? Later, they discuss what Bears fans should be optimistic about this season. How good will Darnell Wright be initially? Who is the biggest X-factor? Finally, they discuss Velus Jones Jr.'s value and if he will be returning punts this season.

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NFL Roster Cuts: Chicago Bears set 53-man roster Aug 29, 2023

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The Bears have their first 53-man roster for the 2023-24 season. Were there any surprises? Did Ryan Poles make the right cuts? Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down the solidified roster and discuss Poles' moves, including cutting Trevis Gipson. Is having only two quarterbacks on the team the right decision? Was trading for offensive lineman Dan Feeney the right move?

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Justin Fields gets final tune-up, Tyson Bagent makes closing argument in Bears’ loss vs. Bills Aug 27, 2023

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The Bears closed out their 2023 preseason schedule with a 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields' final tune-up, Tyson Bagent's final push for a roster spot, Trevis Gipson's trade request and much more!

1:31 - Trevis Gipson asks for a trade

10:00 - Justin Fields' final practice run before the real thing. Was it enough?

21:00 - Tyson Bagent vs P.J. Walker

27:31 - Breaking down Tyrique Stevenson's preseason play

34:38 - What is the plan for punt return and kick return?

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Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry thinks Justin Fields will be better NFL QB than fantasy QB Aug 23, 2023

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NBC Sports and Rotoworld Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears and their fantasy implications. Berry outlines why he thinks Justin Fields will be a better NFL QB than a fantasy one. He also breaks down how he views the Bears’ running back room and if DJ Moore will be a fantasy stud. Later, Ken and Alex discuss Fields and if it’s better for him to put up stats or grow as a QB.

1:20 - Where should you draft Justin Fields, and will he be better as a real QB or a fantasy QB

3:45 - In what order should you take the Bears’ running backs?

5:52 - Will DJ Moore be a fantasy stud?

12:05 - Who are the top 5 fantasy players in the NFC North (You will be shocked by Berry’s list)

16:18 - Should Bears fans be happy that Justin Fields might be a better real QB than a fantasy QB?

21:13 - Reacting to Matthew Berry’s top 5 fantasy players in the NFC North

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Bears’ Tyson Bagent makes case to be QB2, Justin Fields and offense struggle in joint practices Aug 20, 2023

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On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock talk about what they saw from the Bears during joint practices and the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. They discuss the offense's struggles and the Bears' decision not to play Justin Fields. Later, they talk about how Trevis Gipson and other roster bubble guys performed in Indy. Finally, the guys discuss Tyson Bagent's impressive play vs. the Colts and the chance he'll unseat P.J. Walker as the backup QB.

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Belief in Justin Fields’ long-term potential, Bears expectations with Danny Parkins Aug 16, 2023

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On this episode of the Under Center podcast, Danny Parkins, co-host of 670 The Score's Parkins and Spiegel, joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to break down his belief in Justin Fields' potential to become great, his projections for the Bears' quarterback in 2023, and gives his spiciest Bears' upcoming season

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DJ Moore electrifies, Tyrique Stevenson impresses in Bears’ preseason win vs. Titans Aug 13, 2023

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The Bears opened the preseason with a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down DJ Moore’s electrifying entrance, Justin Fields’ short day, Tyrique Stevenson’s debut and much more!

1:23 - First reactions to the 2023-24 Chicago Bears

11:01 - What was the gameplan for the offense in the first preseason game

18:00 - Breaking down Bears edge rushers

24:33 - Breaking Bears rookie Tyrique Stevenson and the Bears cornerbacks

34:30 - Velus Jones

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Breaking down hottest Bears position battles in 2023 training camp Aug 09, 2023

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The position battles are heating up in Bears training camp and the Under Center Podcast has the inside look at who is inching toward a starting spot. On this episode of the podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the hottest position battles, look at who has the edge, and discuss some players on the roster bubble. Are you ready Bears fans?

3:00 - Tyrique Stevenson vs. Terell Smith

7:50 - Noah Sewell vs. Jack Sanborn

12:19 - Is the defensive line set?

17:01 - How will the Bears structure the TE room?

18:13 - D'Onta Foreman vs. Khalil Herbert vs. Roschon Johnson

23:33 - How is the WR pecking order taking shape?

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Bears sign Yannick Ngakoue; Jaquan Brisker, Chase Claypool standing out at training camp Aug 07, 2023

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The Bears signed edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue (yah-NEEK in-GAH-kway) to a one-year, $10 million contract. How much will the veteran edge rusher help the defense? How does his arrival impact the outlook for the defensive line? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down the signing and what to expect from the pass rusher. The guys also give a position-by-position break down from the first 10 days of training camp? Who are the standouts? What are the Bears' biggest question marks?

1:19 - Reaction to the Bears signing Yannick Ngakoue to a one-year, $10 million contract

14:47 - DBs - The defensive backs are the best position group on the Bears

23:37 - LBs - What are the takeaways from the linebackers from training camp

27:32 - DL - Outside of Yannick Ngakoue, is the defensive line group getting better?

40:20 - RBs - Is the running back depth chart solidifying?

42:15 - WRs - Chase Claypool has been the second best player in camp?

54:11 - QBs - Justin Fields' rollercoaster training camp

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