Along with the start of the 2022 season, the Bears presented their renditions of a potential new stadium on their Arlington Heights property. Should fans get excited for the new potential home of the Bears? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss the Bears' new plans and what it entails. The guys also discuss the bears releasing their week 1 depth chart and what to expect for the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
Sep 07, 2022•48 min•Ep. 627
The regular season starts today as the Bears prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers in the opening week of the NFL season. How do you think they will perform? Ken Davis and Josh Schrock predict the Bears’ season and what the best and worst case scenarios would be for the Bears. The guys also give out awards for the Bears. It's almost that time Bears Nation! Let's ride! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ...
Sep 05, 2022•41 min•Ep. 626
Ted Phillips has been with Chicago Bears for nearly 40 years and today he officially announced his retirement as CEO of the Bears. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss Phillips' impact on the organization, his legacy in Chicago, the fan reaction, and how the Bears will proceed moving forward. You don't want to miss this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 02, 2022•36 min•Ep. 625
With Week 1 approaching, the Bears made a flurry of roster moves to reach their 53-man roster. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down the cuts that stood out to them and examine the players the Bears claimed off waivers, including Alex Leatherwood. Later, they discuss Teven Jenkins' future with the Bears and the impact trade rumors have had on his happiness. Finally, they look at which injured Bears could be ready for Week 1 vs. the 49ers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...
Sep 01, 2022•29 min•Ep. 624
In the final rehearsal before the real deal, Justin Fields throws 3 TDs. Is it too early to be excited? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss Fields’ outing and how offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is helping Justin Fields. Later in the pod, the guys discuss Roquan Smith’s absence from the final game and if he is still playing games with the Bears. They also break down the rest of the first team and if Matt Eberflus is ready for the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...
Aug 29, 2022•33 min•Ep. 623
The Bears are headed into the final practice run before the real season begins and head coach Matt Eberflus announced this week that the starters will play the entire first half. What should fans be looking for? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss and give updates from Bears practice and what they expect from the starters as they play the most they've played the entire preseason. Get ready Bears fans, it's almost time for football! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
Aug 26, 2022•37 min•Ep. 622
Roquan Smith is not happy about it but he has officially returned to the Bears and practice over the weekend and spoke to the media about it. Why did Roquan come back? Is a new deal imminent? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss the return of Smith and what he told the media about it. One thing we do know is that Roquan is not happy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 22, 2022•31 min•Ep. 621
The Bears go 2-0 in the preseason as they defeat the Seattle Seahawks. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock break down everything you need from the play of Justin Fields, to Matt Eberflus choosing not to challenge the catch, to the offensive line play, and A LOT more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 20, 2022•44 min•Ep. 620
The biggest name in Fantasy Football is joining the NBC Sports team. Matthew Berry joins the Under Center Bears podcast to discuss his move from ESPN to NBC Sports. Berry also discusses everything you need to know about which Bears player you should draft on your fantasy team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 17, 2022•14 min•Ep. 619
The Bears get the win in game one of the pre-season against the Kansas City Chiefs. What are the takeaways and can they build from it? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock break down all you need to know from the first game of the year including Justin Fields, the play of the rookies, the offensive line, did the WRs do well enough, and can the defense still be good without Roquan Smith. All that and A LOT more on the Under Center podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
Aug 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 618
Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro react and break down the high-stakes negotiations between Roquan Smith and the Bears as Smith puts out a statement asking for a trade and saying the Bears are not operating in good faith on a new contract. The crew also discusses Ryan Poles' response to the media and if a new deal is in the works for the Bears' best player. All that and more on the Under Center podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
Aug 11, 2022•27 min•Ep. 617
With so many questions surrounding the new regime of the Bears, it's time we bring out a guy that knows everything you need to know, NBC Sports' Football czar, Peter King. Peter joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro live and on the field at Halas Hall as they discuss Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus and the direction they have the Bears going in. They also discuss the "hold-in" of Roquan Smith, Peter's thoughts on Justin Fields, and a lot more! Before the Peter King interview, the guys provide updates on...
Aug 08, 2022•43 min•Ep. 616
The Bears' number one problem that needs to be addressed as soon as possible is the offensive line. With so many guys being shuffled in and out, will the Bears be able to find consistency in a group to protect the franchise QB? ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears' offensive line woes and other updates from training camp. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 05, 2022•18 min•Ep. 615
Watch this episode on our YouTube page by clicking HERE In a breaking report by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Bears are looking for trades for former second-round pick offensive tackle Teven Jenkins. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the breaking news and if the Bears are handling the scrum at offensive line well. Later in the pod, the crew also discusses the news and updates of training camp including Kyler Gordon getting more responsibility and a lot more. See Privacy Poli...
Aug 02, 2022•32 min•Ep. 614
Make sure to watch this episode on the NBC Sports Chicago YouTube channel by clicking HERE ! Contract disputes, injuries, and interesting tid bits. We got you covered. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock break down everything that has happened at Bears training camp including, Robert Quinn showing up despite rumors about a hold out, the play of the first team defense and offense, and an update on the offensive line. Get all your info here on the Under Center Podcast. (4:35) - Kyler Gordon s...
Jul 29, 2022•26 min•Ep. 613
Subscribe to our YouTube page and watch this episode HERE as we debut the NEW NBC Sports Chicago podcast studio! The Bears' offensive line is still unsettled but they add another piece to it. Bears sign guard Michael Schofield to a one-year deal. Is he the best lineman the Bears have? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock break down the new signing and offensive line as a whole. Later in the pod, the crew debates whether the new Bears' alternate helmets and uniforms are a hit or a miss (3:40...
Jul 25, 2022•28 min•Ep. 612
Alex Shapiro is back from vacation as he joins Ken Davis and Josh Schrock as they discuss former Bears defensive lineman Eddie Goldman retiring from the NFL after signing with the Atlanta Falcons. The guys also discuss former Bear offensive lineman Jason Peters' comments about Justin Fields and if the Bears should bring back Peters. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the Madden 23 ratings for Roquan Smith and Darnell Mooney and if they are rated too low. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
Jul 22, 2022•52 min•Ep. 611
Ryan Poles and the Bears are in full rebuild mode but are fans satisfied by how it's going so far? Is Ryan Poles taking the right approach? Ken Davis and Josh Schrock discuss their thoughts on how the rebuild is going so far, why the Bears traded for WR N'Keal Harry, the history of tanking in the Bears organization, and is tanking the right approach with a potential franchise QB already under contract? (1:17) - Reasons why the N'Keal Harry trade fits with the philosophy of Ryan Poles (8:48) - Ry...
Jul 18, 2022•28 min•Ep. 610
Ken Davis and Josh Schrock sit down with WEEI Patriots beat writer Khari Thompson to discuss the Bears' trade for N'Keal Harry, what went wrong for the receiver in New England, and offseason impressions of Mac Jones and Justin Fields. (3:00) - If Bill Belichick couldn't get production from N'Kell Harry, what should the expectations be for him as a Bear? (9:22) - Harry has the ability to use his frame to create openings for Justin Fields (19:00) - Second-year QB comparison Mac Jones vs Justin Fie...
Jul 14, 2022•37 min•Ep. 609
Ken Davis and Josh Schrock rank the QBs heading into Year 2 and decide where Justin Fields ranks amongst his peers. The guys also discuss where Fields should rank among all NFL QBs at the end of the season to convince you he's a franchise signal-caller. (1:30) - Ranking the 2021 QB draft class. How would you rank them? (12:02) - ESPN took a survey to rank the top 10 QBs. When will Justin Fields crack the top 10? (22:55) - Where would you want to see Justin Fields ranked at the end of the season ...
Jul 11, 2022•30 min•Ep. 608
In a slow news week for on-field discussion, there was plenty to talk about off field. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan to keep the Bears in Chicago by adding a dome and changing the Museum Campus for fans. The guys also discuss the Bears' most recent arrest of WR David Moore, and they discuss the firing of LaMar "Soup" Campbell after he was on the hiring committee to bring in Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus. (1:36) - Mayor Lori Lightfoot suggest...
Jul 07, 2022•37 min•Ep. 607
Another wide receiver gets a big contract as Commander's WR Terry McLaurin signs a three-year $70 million dollar deal. With Darnell Monney only having one year left after this season, should Ryan Poles start the process on an extension if he's their best WR? Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro discuss what the Bears should do with Mooney and his future as a Bear. The guys also discuss more details in the Matt Adams arrest and break down the contract Bears rookie Kyler Gordon signed. (2:30) - After Terry ...
Jun 30, 2022•33 min•Ep. 606
The Bear's offseason continues with some good, some bad, and some interesting news. Ken Davis and Josh Schrock break down the latest on the Bears including newcomer Matt Adams getting arrested for gun possession, the Bears signing their new rookie Kyler Gordon, Larry Ogunjobi signing elsewhere on a cheaper deal, and will Darnell Mooney take a superstar leap this season. (1:00) - Kyler Gordon officially signs his rookie deal (3:15) - Bears linebacker Matt Adams gets arrested for not having a perm...
Jun 29, 2022•22 min•Ep. 605
The Bears' offensive line might be a problem. Like a BIG problem. They suffer an injury to Dakota Dozier, rookie Braxton Jones could be a starter before he's ready, Teven Jenkins is playing with the 2nd string, and guys could be playing outta position. Prayers up to Justin Fields. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss the many issues facing the Bears offensive line, can they patch up a decent enough group before the season, and if they are bad can the Bears and fans decide if Justin ...
Jun 22, 2022•29 min•Ep. 604
Mini Camp has been completed this week. So, what did we learn? Ken Davis and Josh Schrock discuss the week of headlines and stories from the Bears and what they learned from all the press conferences and plays. They break down the Robert Quinn no-show this week, how well the defensive backs are playing, if the offense is coming together as the offensive line remains in flux, and a lot more. (1:00) - Overview of the week of practice (8:30) - Does Bears rookie tackle Braxton Jones have a chance to...
Jun 17, 2022•32 min•Ep. 603
The Bears have a new offensive coordinator and a new offensive system, the "wide zone". Get familiar with it Bears fans, this will be the offensive identity for the Bears. On this episode of the podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro do some sexy football talk and break down the wide zone, how it might be implemented, and what they think of the personnel running the scheme. This one is for the football nerds out there. (8:30) - Do the Bears have the offensive line to run the new sche...
Jun 13, 2022•40 min•Ep. 602
Ken Davis and Josh Schrock discuss the NFL taking a practice away from Matt Eberflus and the Bears and if this is a significant crime. They also discuss what did happen and practice the next day, including Jaylon Johnson returning to the starting group, how the defense is looking under Matt Eberflus, and Matt Eberflus comparing Justin Fields to Dak Prescott. (4:50) - How and why did the Bears lose a practice day? (12:00) - Offensive line shuffle during practice (20:32) - Can the defense return t...
Jun 09, 2022•32 min•Ep. 601
The Bears all off-season have been called out for not having enough weapons around Justin Fields. But what if the Bears already see Darnell Mooney as that guy? Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss Mooney and if he can be THE GUY for Justin Fields this year. The guys also discuss their top Bears player that needs to show improvement. (5:10) - Is there too much pressure on Darnell Mooney? (9:00) - What does a successful season look like for Darnell Mooney? (16:00) - Which Bears player...
Jun 06, 2022•36 min•Ep. 600
Akiem Hicks has been a top 2 or 3 player on the Bears since he's been in Chicago and now that the Bears are rebuilding he is taking his talents south to play with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Bucs. What will the Bears miss out on and was it time to move on? Ken Davis and Josh Schrock discuss Hicks changing teams and break down if the defense can still be good with Hicks. (0:50) - The Akiem Hicks era is officially over (9:00) - Finding interior defensive lineman (13:00) - Going over the current Be...
Jun 01, 2022•29 min•Ep. 599
On this episode of the podcast, Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock discuss and give updates on bears camp. The guys dive into Matt Eberflus moving star corner Jaylon Johnson to the second-string defense and why that decision was made, they break down Cole Kmet's excitement about the new offense and predict how well Kmet will play this year, and they break down the offensive line. (2:20) - Why has Jaylon Johnson been moved to the second-string defense? (7:10) - Matt Eberflus is impressed w...
May 26, 2022•35 min•Ep. 598
