Well Bears fans, the Bears lost to the better team today. It would be nice though to play a little better though. (You hear that Matt Nagy?) Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro break down the loss to the best team in the NFL, and if there was anything, literally anything the Bears could have done to be closer to winning that game. On to Green Bay! (1:20) - Was the game a better watch than the Lions game? (8:00) - Would the Bears have been better if Dalton had been the starter? (17:00) - Ma...
Dec 06, 2021•42 min•Ep. 537
Now that most of the off the field distractions have leveled off some, lets preview Bears and Cards. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss the NFC North defensive player of the month in Robert Quinn and what does his resurgence this year means for the Bears. Later on, the guys preview a tough matchup with a potential Super Bowl contender as the Cards look like they are getting back star QB Kyler Murray and star WR Deandre Hopkins. Can the Bears pull of the upset? (2:00) - Chicago has...
Dec 03, 2021•46 min•Ep. 536
Suddenly the off the field things are more important than the next game. The news about Matt Nagy was definitely a distraction but what parts are true and what parts are false? Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Adam Hoge discuss the media side of things and discuss what's going on in the Bears organization and if real changes are going to be made in the future. (1:00) - The rules of journalism (9:00) - What do the Bears need to change things? (17:00) - Candidates that can fix the Bears (24:00) -How d...
Dec 01, 2021•36 min•Ep. 535
After the Bears beat the Lions (barely) on Thanksgiving, did it feel empty to you? Like just scrapping by Detroit wasn't enough? Well Bears fans it's time to have a real discussion about our football team. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, Alex Shapiro, and Tony Gill have a real inside look at the Bears franchise and if they have served the fanbase well. The crew debates the status of Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace and if if they the problem or just part of the hamster wheel that is the Chicago Bears. Lets vent...
Nov 29, 2021•49 min•Ep. 534
Matt Nagy was insured by Bears ownership that he would not be fired today and Nagy justified that decision by putting up 16 points on the worst team in the NFL. GO BEARS! Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro break down the Thanksgiving matchup and if it gives Nagy some room or if his fate is inevitable. The guys also discuss what does the rest of the season looks like for the Bears and will Ryan Pace be under fire as well. (5:50) - Bears vs Lions was a hard watch (12:30) - Bears offense is ...
Nov 26, 2021•37 min•Ep. 533
In some recent speculation and reporting, Matt Nagy is seemingly on his way out as Bears head coach. Is there validity to these rumors and if so, will he actually be gone after the matchup against the Lions? Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, and Eric Strobel discuss and breakdown everything involving Matt Nagy including if the rumors are true, are their players that want him gone, and a lot more. (1:30) - Reports that Matt Nagy will be fired after the Lions game (8:00) - Will the Bears fire a coach in seaso...
Nov 24, 2021•43 min•Ep. 532
The Bears. Oh, the Bears why do you hurt us so? In one of the weirdest and gut-wrenching fashions, the Bears lose to the Lamar Jackson-less Ravens 16-13 in Soldier Field. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro break down the entire game and Matt Nagy's coaching in an hour long venting episode. Later in the podcast, podcast producer Tony Gill joins the pod to debate if the Ryan Pace/Matt Nagy era Bears are the worst Bears in recent memory. Bears fans we must hold each other up in these dark ti...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 531
With rookie lineman Teven Jenkins working his way back into the lineup after missing the majority of the season so far, how will the Bears bring him back in the rotation? How will that impact Justin Fields? Who better to know than former offensive lineman and Football Aftershow analyst Olin Kreutz joins Ken Davis and Eric Strobel to break down the impact adding Teven Jenkins back will be and how will the Bears do against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens this week in our weekly preview. (3:...
Nov 19, 2021•44 min•Ep. 530
Bears rookie Teven Jenkins returns to practice as the second half of the season is set to begin. The entire Under Center crew of Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss Jenkins' return to the Bears and what are the expectations for him and they discuss the second half of the season and the worst and best case scenarios for the Bears. Later on, the crew does some comparing between Lamar Jackson and Justin Fields and sees if Justin can be a future MVP as well. (1:36) - Expecta...
Nov 17, 2021•37 min•Ep. 529
The bye is over and the Bears look to prepare for the Baltimore Ravens. The crew of Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss the thing that almost was, as Odell Beckham Jr. was considering joining Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams in Green Bay , they debate the almost $6,000 fine the NFL gave Bears linebacker Cassius Marsh for taunting, and they hand out position grades for the Bears for their performance in the first half of the season. (2:00) - Odell Beckham almost a Packer (9:00) - Was Cassius March'...
Nov 15, 2021•53 min•Ep. 528
Half-time folks! The Bears are now 3-6 and the halfway mark for their season and sit 3rd in the NFC North. It is review time and the entire Under Center team is here to give a complete breakdown during the bye week. Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel discuss the entire Bears organization including the coaching staff's development so far, the offense and Justin Fields' play so far, and the defense on if they can keep up the decent play for the remainder of the season. All that a...
Nov 11, 2021•54 min•Ep. 527
Much like last week, there’s a lot to be excited about despite another tough loss for the Chicago Bears. Justin Fields embraced the Monday Night Football stage in a big way before the defense faltered late. Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss all aspects of the 29-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that dropped the Bears to 3-6 entering the bye, including Fields’ performance, the defensive struggles and undisciplined play, and the controversial taunting call on Cassius Marsh. 2:10 - Initial react...
Nov 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 526
In a bonus episode of the Under Center podcast, play-by-play announcer Adam Amin joins the pod with Ken Davis and Eric Strobel to discuss calling a Bears game in 2021 with Justin Fields as the quarterback. The guys discuss the 2021 Bears and how they are progressing, what goes into calling a pro football game, calling the hot Bulls and switching between sports, and a lot more! (3:10) - What goes into providing top notch in game broadcasting? (15:20) - How to coordinate calling multiple sports an...
Nov 07, 2021•52 min•Ep. 525
A lot of NFL news in one week but the Under Center crew has you covered. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Tony Gill discuss the Aaron Rodgers vaccination debacle and how will Aaron Rodgers be viewed going forward, they also discuss the Henry Ruggs DUI tragedy, and give a breakdown plus predictions on the Monday Night Football matchup between the Bears and the Steelers. (1:50) - How surprising was it to find out Aaron Rogers was not vaccinated (10:00) - Will the league punish Rodgers and the Packers?...
Nov 05, 2021•37 min•Ep. 525
The trade deadline has come and gone with the Bears not making a move. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Adam Hoge break down the trade deadline and why the Bears chose not to make any deals. The crew also discusses the film on Justin Fields and break down the best game of his career so far. (1:10) - Uneventful trade deadline for the Bears (6:20) - Do the Bears believe they can make the playoffs with this team? (12:20) - What could the Bears get for Khalil Mack? (16:00) - Will the Bears pay David Mon...
Nov 03, 2021•27 min•Ep. 524
Why does this feel kinda good even after the loss? Oh, yea the Bears have a QB! Despite a 33-22 loss to the 49ers there is excitement and hope among Bears Nation after Justin Fields has a great game and the best play of the year all in one. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro break down Justin's performance, why it was so great, what can Fields be in the future, and will Nagy and Pace see the full growth of Fields. Get your full recap right here on the Under Center Pod. (2:20) - Biggest ta...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 523
The Bears have an uphill battle this week. With Covid impacting the locker room and coming off 2 straight losses, the Bears really have to come together to stop the losing streak. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Siafa Lewis break down the upcoming matchup and discuss if the Bears can pull it off. They dive into the injury to star Khalil Mack, the offensive line, and how will coaching go if Matt Nagy can't be on the sidelines. (2:00) - Siafa Lewis is moving to Philly (11:00) - Justin Fields is going...
Oct 29, 2021•55 min•Ep. 522
After today there will be no reason to look at that tape ever again. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Adam Hoge discuss and break down where the "breakdowns" were for the Bears on offense and defense and discuss where the blame lies between the coaching and the players. They also discuss what needs to happen as the Bears prepare for next week's matchup with the 49ers, and Matt Nagy contracting COVID. (3:06) - Breaking down another miscommunication on a "free play" is it on Justin or the coaches? (8:...
Oct 27, 2021•27 min•Ep. 521
The Bears got cooked. Plain and simple. Tom Brady and the Bucs opened up a can on our team. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and making his Monday react debut, Siafa Lewis go over the debacle that was Bears vs Bucs. No further explanation needed. Enjoy the reaction Bears fans we are here for you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 25, 2021•49 min•Ep. 520
The Bears are headed up against another Goliath this week as the Goat gets his shot at the good guys. We just hope that he doesn't hold a grudge from last year. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Siafa Lewis of NBC 5 discuss and preview the upcoming matchup with the Super Bowl favorites and if the Bears have a good chance to get the upset, they also put the final touches on last weeks loss to the Packers and starting cornerback Jaylon Johnson was fined by the Bears. All that and A LOT more. (1:50) - F...
Oct 22, 2021•37 min•Ep. 519
The Bears aren't out of the forest yet. (See what I did there? Bears? Forests) As the Bears get ready to face Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Under Center crew discusses what needed to be done vs the Packers. Ken Davis and Adam Hoge break down the film on Justin Fields and the Bears defense to see what went right and what went wrong and if the Bears have a chance against the Bucs. (2:00) - Did the Bears do enough to have fans believe they are improving even in a loss? (6:00) - What w...
Oct 20, 2021•26 min•Ep. 518
Ol' Aaron Charles Rodgers is still the bane of every Chicago Bears fan existence once again after beating the good guys 24-14 at Soldier Field. But the good news is Justin Fields is still learning and growing and we will have our day A ARON! I SWEAR ON IT WITH MY LIFE! (Not really) In the meantime though, we have a breakdown to get to. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Alex Shapiro discuss every angle of the matchup including the play of Justin Fields, the Bears defense not being able to stop the run...
Oct 18, 2021•57 min•Ep. 517
The biggest rivalry in football is back in its first installment for this year as the Bears get prepared to take on the Green Bay Packers. Ken Davis, Siafa Lewis, and Eric Strobel break down everything you need to know about the Bears and Packers. The crew also discusses did the Bears get an easier win vs the Raiders due to the Jon Gruden email scandal, and they discuss what Justin Fields needs to show in his first matchup against the Pack. (5:00) - Assessing the Raiders win. Is it legit? (16:20...
Oct 15, 2021•52 min•Ep. 516
The first installment of Justin Fields vs the Packers beings this week and the Under Center crew has got you covered. Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, and Eric Strobel break down the play of Justin Fields and discuss what he and the offense need to do to keep the momentum going after a big win vs the Las Vegas Raiders. The crew also discusses if Ryan Pace had the best QB offseason in the NFL, is this the passing of the torch in the NFC North from Aaron Rodgers to Justin Fields, and a lot more. (6:55) - The...
Oct 13, 2021•47 min•Ep. 515
Justin Fields and the Bears defense put on a show in Las Vegas as they win big 20-9 on the road and man it feels good. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Eric Strobel break down the big win and all the angles. The crew discusses the growth in Justin Fields, how good can the Bears defense get, the improvement in coaching and heading into Packers week, what should fans look forward to this week. (2:00) - Victory Monday for the Bears (10:00) - Breaking down Justin Fields' play (20:40) - Justin is learnin...
Oct 11, 2021•38 min•Ep. 514
Matthew Nagy, (and yes he will be known on this feed as Matthew Nagy going forward) announced FINALLY that Justin Fields will be the Bears' starter from hence and forevermore. So the Fields Era actually begins now. No Siafa Lewis this week so Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro preview Bears v Raiders as they discuss what they expect from Justin Fields, will the Bears defense be able to take advantage of Derek Carr like Joey Bosa and the Chargers did last week, Bill Lazor's comments on Justin Fields, and...
Oct 08, 2021•48 min•Ep. 513
Before I say anything. Everything runs through Matthew Nagy. Now that's out of the way, the Under Center crew is back with Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, and Adam Hoge as they discuss what Matthew Nagy is doing with his quarterbacks, they go inside the film and see where the Bears need to improve, they discuss why the defense has looked amazing the last couple of weeks, David Montgomery's injury and a lot more! (1:20) - Adam Hoge's thoughts on Justin Fields' first win as a starter (5:50) - Which QB wi...
Oct 06, 2021•25 min•Ep. 512
Bear down Chicago Bears, something something something VICTORY!! Yes, the Bears take down the division rival Lions 24-14 and Justin Fields looks like the future. Ken Davis, Eric Strobel, Alex Shapiro, and Tony Gill break down the win and all the angles. Including, the Bears defense being literal monsters vs Jared Goff, the Bears leaning more heavily on their best offensive player David Montgomery, and Bill Lazor's play-calling abilities, under the watchful eye, ears, nose, and mouth of head coac...
Oct 04, 2021•53 min•Ep. 511
This episode is a fun jam-packed and informed preview to get you ready for Sunday's division matchup with the Detroit Lions. Ken Davis, Siafa Lewis, Eric Strobel, and former Bear and Football Aftershow analyst Alex Brown, discuss everything you need for Bears v Lions. The crew discusses the issues with Matt Nagy's offense, why Eddie Jackson is playing poorly, the new potential stadium in Arlington Park, how the Bears match up against the Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions, and A LOT more. *Don't forge...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 510
This is not a drill! In breaking news, the Bears have signed a purchase agreement for the Arlington International Racecourse property in suburban Arlington Heights. The Bears made the news official on Wednesday morning and are buying the 326-acre property for $197.2 million. Ken Davis, Adam Hoge, and Eric Strobel discuss the news, what does it mean, what can Bear fans expect in the near future, and will the Bears ultimately move from historic Soldier Field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...
Sep 29, 2021•14 min•Ep. 509
