The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Jimbo Covert, Khalil Herbert, and Shaun Alexander on the Bears Feb 16, 2022

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Over the course of Super Bowl week, we had some interviews that were just too good to keep out. Adam Hoge sits and talks with Hall of Famer Jimbo Covert on Devin Hester not making it this year, then he has a conversation with Bears running back Khalil Herbert on his rookie season and his new GM and coach, and to wrap up, Hoge is joined by former NFL running back Shaun Alexander about Justin Fields adjusting to a new coach and being a franchise player.

(1:10) - Jim Covert discusses the Hall of Fame and Devin Hester missing the cut this year

(9:35) - Khalil Herbert discusses his rookie season and his new coach and GM

(19:00) - Shaun Alexander discuss his new program Café Momentum and how Justin Fields can adjust to a new coach and situation

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Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl review Feb 14, 2022

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The LA Rams won the Super Bowl in a great game and we discuss it all. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss the Rams coming out on top at the end of the season, they break down their thoughts on the game, and discuss if the Halftime show lived up to the hype.

(1:00) - End game officiating of the Super Bowl

(5:30) - Odell Beckham Jr.'s knee injury in the first half

(9:50) - What if scenario, what if Aaron Donald was a Bear vs Khalil Mack?

(15:00) - Where do you rank the halftime show?

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Devin Hester, Dick Butkus, Jay Glazer, and Matt Ryan super podcast Feb 11, 2022

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In a jam-packed episode of Under Center, the full strength of the NBCS Chicago Bears team was used. First up, Ken Davis and Eric Strobel discuss Devin Hester missing the Hall of Fame this year, then Ken and Adam Hoge are joined by legendary Bear Dick Butkus as he gives STRONG takes on the state of the Bears. After that, Adam is joined by FOX NFL insider Jay Glazer, and to wrap it up, Matt Ryan makes an appearance to discuss Ryan Poles. I ran out of breath just typing this.

(2:00) - Did Devin Hester deserve to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer?

(12:16) - Dick Butkus with Ken Davis and Adam Hoge

(34:35) - Jay Glazer sits with Adam Hoge

(45:07) - Matt Ryan joins Adam Hoge

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Jim McMahon and Payton on the NFL and the Bears Feb 10, 2022

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McMahon and Payton are legendary names in Chicago and we bring them in on today's episode of the Under Center podcast. Live from Super Bowl 56, Adam Hoge is joined by Super Bowl winning quarterback Jim McMahon and the son of the legendary running back Walter Payton, Jarrett Payton joins Adam Hoge on Radio Row in LA to discuss the NFL and the Bears. McMahon talks about the swag comparison between himself and Joe Burrow, and Payton discusses his thoughts on the Pace/Nagy era and the new era of Bears football.

(4:10) - Jim McMahon on the swagger of Joe Burrow

(6:00) - McMahon on wishing the Bears used Walter Payton like current rbs

(9:22) - Jarrett Payton joins Adam Hoge on Radio Row

(14:00) - Reviewing the Pace/Nagy era

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The Ringer’s Kevin Clark on how the Bears can build a successful team Feb 09, 2022

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Live from Radio Row for Super Bowl 56, Adam Hoge is joined by senior NFL writer for the Ringer, Kevin Clark to discuss how to build a winning organization. The guys break down what makes an NFL team successful in the current age of football, how the Bears can build around a young talented quarterback, and much more!

(2:00) - Building a culture

(6:35) - Why so many coaching changes around the NFL, including the Bears

(12:20) - Building around Justin Fields

(18:00) - Should the Bears have hired an offensive head coach?

(23:00) - Super Bowl predictions

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Former Kansas City Chief Joe Valerio on new Bears GM Ryan Poles Feb 08, 2022

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It's Super Bowl week and that means great interviews and conversations about the Bears and the NFL every day this week. For today, Ken Davis is joined by former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman and current cohost of the Bleav in Chiefs podcast on the Bleav podcast network, Joe Valerio who discusses who Ryan Poles was in the Kansas City Chiefs organization and what type of GM he will be with the Bears. They also discuss how and why the Chiefs lost to the AFC champion Bengals and a lot more!

(1:30) - Valerio on when Ryan Poles started to make a name for himself as a potential NFL executive

(10:00) - How will Poles scout offensive linemen?

(17:30) - Analyzing the Bears roster, does Ryan Poles have players to work with?

(23:10) - Why hasn't Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy gotten a head coaching job?

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Tony Dungy on Bears hires, Lovie Smith, and Brian Flores lawsuit Feb 07, 2022

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In a very timely appearance, Super Bowl champion, Hall of Famer, and NFL analyst for NBC Sports, Tony Dungy returns to the Under Center podcast as he joins Ken Davis to discuss all the latest news on the Bears and the NFL. Dungy discusses the new Bears GM Ryan Poles and his thoughts on Matt Eberflus, his thoughts on his former assistant and Bears head coach Lovie Smith becoming the new Texans head coach, and does a deep dive into the Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL for racial discrimination.

(1:30) - Dungy on Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus

(4:50) - Dungy has an open discussion on Black coaches in the NFL and the Brian Flores lawsuit.

(10:00) - Dungy on if the hiring practices of the NFL weighs on him

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Brian Flores sues the NFL, are changes coming to the league? Feb 03, 2022

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The biggest news in the NFL is coach Brian Flores starting a class-action lawsuit against the Miami Dolphins, the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants, and the NFL for racial discrimination in their hiring process of minority candidates. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss the explosive news and is the NFL in for major changes as a result.

(7:14) - Brian Flores files a class-action suit against the NFL

(19:00) - Will the NFL's hiring practices change

(27:30) - The stats say there aren't enough black coaches and executives in the NFL

(39:20) - Will gambling on football be impacted if allegations of paying coaches to lose are true?

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Bears introduce Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus as new era begins Feb 01, 2022

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The new era of Bears football begins as new GM Ryan Poles and new coach Matt Eberflus are introduced. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, Alex Shapiro, and Tony Gill react to the introductory press conference. They discuss what stood out to them, fan reaction, and if this era will be different for the Bears this time.

(2:40) - First reactions to the press conference

(16:00) - Eberflus was Poles' guy from the beginning

(27:00) - Thoughts on what kind of GM Ryan Poles will be

(44:00) - Eberflus and Poles don't mention Justin Fields a lot during the press conference

(59:30) - Contract lengths not announced for Poles and Eberflus

(1:05:40) - Did the Bears go after Jim Harbaugh?

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🚨Bears hire Colts’ Matt Eberflus as new head coach Jan 27, 2022

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The Under Center Podcast crew discusses the Chicago Bears hiring Matt Eberflus to be their new head coach. It's new general manager Ryan Poles' big first hire since accepting the job earlier this week. On the podcast, Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, Olin Kreutz, and David Kaplan break it all down. Later in the pod, Ken is joined by Eric Strobel and Alex Shapiro as they react to the news as well.

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