The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions preview, with Jeremy Reisman Nov 11, 2022

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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

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NBC’s Tony Dungy on Jeff Saturday, Justin Fields, and future of the Bears Nov 09, 2022

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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.

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Week 9 recap: Justin Fields makes history in Bears’ loss to Dolphins Nov 07, 2022

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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.

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Bears vs. Dolphins preview, predictions with David Furones Nov 04, 2022

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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.

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NFL Trade Deadline Reaction, Bears trade for Chase Claypool Nov 01, 2022

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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.

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BREAKING: Bears trade linebacker Roquan Smith to Ravens for draft picks Oct 31, 2022

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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.

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NFL Week 8 Bears vs. Cowboys postgame recap, Justin Fields is getting better Oct 30, 2022

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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

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NFL Week 8 preview, Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys Oct 28, 2022

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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.

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BEARS TRADE ROBERT QUINN TO PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Oct 26, 2022

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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.

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Devin Hester on being up for the Hall of Fame how special teams has changed Oct 26, 2022

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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.

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