The Bears traded the No. 9 pick in the 2023 draft to the Eagles in exchange for the 10th pick. After the Eagles selected Jalen Carter, the Bears took offensive tackle Darnell Wright from Tennessee. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro recap and react to the first-round chaos and the Bears' selection. Later, they discuss how Wright will help Justin Fields next season and how Chris Morgan can help Wright improve. Finally, they recap Ryan Poles' first-round press conference. See Privacy Po...
Apr 28, 2023•28 min•Ep. 718
The Under Center Crew is joined by beat writers from each of the top 8 picks in this year’s NFL draft to conduct their own version of how the first round will unfold. Ken Davis and Josh Schrock host and react LIVE to the various picks made by the best beat writers and reporters from around the NFL. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! How do you think the draft will go? 1:02 - Pick No. 1 Carolina Panthers (Fox Sports 1340’s Sheena Quick) 4:43 - Pick No. 2 Houston Texans (The Houston Chroni...
Apr 26, 2023•31 min•Ep. 717
DRAFT WEEK IS HERE! To kick off 2023 NFL Draft week, Jim Nagy, former NFL scout and Executive Director of the Senior Bowl, joins hosts Ken Davis and Josh Schrock to break down everything you need to know about some of the prospects the Bears could target who shined at the Senior Bowl. Nagy breaks down what makes offensive tackle Darnell Wright special, why Jayden Reed is undervalued, which edge rushers fit Ryan Poles' eye, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
Apr 24, 2023•31 min•Ep. 716
On a very funny edition of the Under Center Podcast, comedian and radio host Leon Rogers joins Ken Davis and Josh Schrock to discuss the current state of the Bears heading into the 2023 NFL Draft. The guys discuss the growth of Justin Fields, Rogers’ thoughts on the Ryan Poles era, his best and worst times as a Bears fan and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 19, 2023•33 min•Ep. 715
The Under Center crew is getting you prepared for the 2023 NFL Draft and on this episode, we have something special. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro enter their own war rooms and draft against each other to try and fill all the Bears' needs. Who should the Bears take at 9? How should they fill out the roster? The crew debates their draft picks and ultimately decides who did the best Ryan Poles' impression. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
Apr 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 714
The Bears have to add talent at several key areas in the 2023 NFL Draft, but how should they prioritize their needs and where can they find value? NBC Sports lead college football and NFL draft analyst Eric Froton joins to discuss the positions of strength in the draft and players for Ryan Poles to target. The guys do a deep dive into all three days of the draft to find players that fit the Bears' scheme and culture. Can Ryan Poles add blue-chip talent and find hidden gems in the later rounds? S...
Apr 12, 2023•31 min•Ep. 713
NBC Sports' draft and fantasy expert Connor Rogers joins Kenneth Davis to dive deep into the 2023 NFL Draft and the Bears' strategy. Rogers discusses if Ryan Poles can get a day-one start at No. 9 and which positions he thinks Poles should address first. Later, they discuss fantasy football tips and which Bears player should be on your fantasy draft board for the 2023 season. For all your draft coverage and conversation, check out the Under Center Bears podcast! Make sure to RATE 5 STARS and SHA...
Apr 10, 2023•29 min•Ep. 712
The Chicago Bears have the 9th pick in the NFL Draft this year after trading the 1st pick. Will GM Ryan Poles use the pick or will he trade down again? Glynn Morgan, NFL Draft analyst for NBC Sports Chicago joins Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock to break down what the Bears will do in the draft and dive into which players you should be honed in on as the draft quickly approaches April 27th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
Apr 05, 2023•26 min•Ep. 711
On this edition of the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss the Bears' critical pre-draft visit with projected top-10 pick Jalen Carter and whether or not he's right for the rebuild. Later, they take fan questions on the upcoming NFL draft and the Bears' offseason moves. The guys discuss their favorite player in the 2023 draft, the biggest weakness on the offensive line, if the Bears should consider taking running back Bijan Robinson, and much more! 1:17 - Bears...
Apr 03, 2023•42 min•Ep. 710
Former Chicago Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer Mike Singletary joins the Under Center Podcast to discuss the Bears' moves this offseason, including trading the No. 1 pick. Singletary talks about his reaction to the Bears trading Roquan Smith and their decision not to address the defensive line in free agency. Later, Singletary talks about his relationship with Buddy Ryan and reveals his true feelings on the Super Bowl shuffle. Finally, Singletary talks about mental health, CTE, and how the NF...
Mar 29, 2023•31 min•Ep. 709
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss the trade speculation surrounding the Bears and Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver. Later, they talk about Lamar Jackson requesting a trade from the Ravens and how the Panthers' offseason moves impact the value of Ryan Poles' blockbuster trade involving the No. 1 pick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 708
Alright Bears fans we are still in March and that means the NCAA tournament is still going strong so the Under Center crew decides definitively on who the Bears should take in a NCAA bracket-style tournament of prospects in a 16-seeded bracket. Who comes out as the winner? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro debate the tournament in a fast-paced, entertaining and informative draft breakdown you didn't know you needed. (1:46) - First Round (15:50) - Second Round (21:16) - Third Round (23:26)...
Mar 22, 2023•26 min•Ep. 707
As it currently stands, your Chicago Bears own the No. 9 pick in this year’s NFL draft. Who are the top-three choices the Bears should consider? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro each give their selections for who the Bears should take in Round 1. Later in the show, the guys discuss David Montgomery signing with the Detroit Lions and the reasons why the Bears didn’t keep him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
Mar 21, 2023•53 min•Ep. 706
After the first week of free agency Ryan Poles spoke to the media about the Bears acquisitions. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock discuss the press conferences and the first-week signings. They also discuss how each player will fit and if they will make an impact. The guys debate if Ryan Poles’ offseason strategy is a plan fans should believe in — all that and much more on the Under Center Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...
Mar 17, 2023•45 min•Ep. 705
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Ryan Poles’ first free-agent acquisitions. They discuss the addition of Tremaine Edmunds and how he can help the Bears’ defense. They also look at why the Bears went with Edmunds over Roquan Smith. They break down where they think T.J. Edwards fits in the Bears lineup. Finally, they talk about the addition of Nate Davis and what it means for Teven Jenkins and Cody Whitehair. See Privacy Policy a...
Mar 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 704
Now that the Bears have the ninth pick in the draft, what will the Bears do with it? Will they trade again? Will they draft best player available? To discuss, the Under Center crew is joined by Joe DeLeone college football and NFL Draft expert for the Bleav Network to discuss who the Bears should take if they stay at No. 9 or if the Bears should continue to trade back and get more picks. Get your full breakdown of the Bears right here on the Under Center Podcast. Don't forget to rate FIVE stars,...
Mar 14, 2023•27 min•Ep. 703
Ryan Poles did it. He traded the No. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers for the No. 9 pick, the No. 61 pick, a first-round pick in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025, and WR DJ Moore. Is it too early? Did he get enough in return? On this emergency edition of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the trade. The crew discusses what DJ Moore brings to the Bears and how he can help Justin Fields. Later, they discuss if Jalen Carter will fall to No. 9 and if t...
Mar 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 702
Former Bear and current NFL analyst and author Sam Acho joins the show for an extensive sit-down with Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to discuss how Ryan Poles and the Bears are maneuvering the trade market for the No. 1 pick, how to build around Justin Fields, who the Bears should draft, and more. The guys also discuss Acho’s new book "Change Starts with You: Following Your Fire To Heal a Broken World" and how he helped students on the west side of Chicago put a food market in Austin. ...
Mar 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 701
The Bears were the hot topic at the 2023 NFL Combine. What was Ryan Poles up to at the combine as he looks to deal the No. 1 pick. Talking trades? Scouting QBs? To recap everything that went down at the combine, Josh Schrock and Ken Davis discuss what the Bears insider learned at the combine, including what the Bears are looking for in a trade, how far Jalen Carter might fall down teams’ draft boards, will the Bears make a move for a WR early, and MUCH MORE! Later in the pod, Josh met up with NF...
Mar 06, 2023•45 min•Ep. 700
Bears running back Darrynton Evans joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro to deep dive into the Bears season. The guys break down how the season went, Evans’ thoughts on the run game and how the Bears were able to have the best run game in the NFL. Plus, Evans' perspective on Justin Fields trade rumors as a teammate, the next steps for the offense, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 01, 2023•28 min•Ep. 699
Former NFL wide receiver Andrew Hawkins and former NCAA quarterback Troy Jones sat down with NBC Sports Chicago's Bears insider Josh Schrock and they talked about Justin Fields' development last season. Hawkins talked about Chase Claypool being traded to the Bears mid-season and how hard it is to adjust to new offenses during the season. Finally, Hawkins talked about Tee Higgins' future with the Bengals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...
Feb 27, 2023•8 min•Ep. 698
The national media from FOX to ESPN are fueling the trade Justin Fields narrative. Is there anything to it or is Bears GM Ryan Poles doing some executive gamesmanship? Patrick Finley, Bears insider for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears’ draft strategy, how they are going to rebuild a bad roster, how Poles will attack free agency and more. The guys also discuss a scenario brought up by a national pundit about the possibility of the Bears tr...
Feb 22, 2023•29 min•Ep. 697
With the most cap space in the league and the No. 1 pick, the Bears will be a topic of conversation throughout the offseason. NFL analyst Mike Golic joins Bears insider Josh Schrock to break down the upcoming offseason for the Bears. They discuss what the Bears should do with their No. 1 pick, how to build around Justin Fields, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 20, 2023•7 min•Ep. 696
Former Bears long snapper and analyst Patrick Mannelly joins Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears' offseason and other Bears topics. The crew analyzes Devin Hester's Hall of Fame snub, the importance of special teams, what is next for Bears quarterback Justin Fields, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 15, 2023•25 min•Ep. 695
Welcome, all! The Under Center Podcast presents the greatest Super Bowl Sunday review in podcasting history! Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, Alex Shapiro and producers Claire Filpi and Tony Gill give you the complete Super Bowl 57 coverage and commentary you could ever want. The crew breaks down the game, coaching adjustments, and if the refs should have called the holding penalty at the end of the game. They break down Rihanna's halftime performance and discuss whether Patrick Mahomes has entered the ...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 694
Former Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff and SumerSports' Eric Eager sat down with NBC Sports Chicago's Bears insider Josh Schrock on Radio Row at the Super Bowl. The three discuss why it's to difficult to evaluate quarterbacks and the Justin Fields trade rumors. Later, they talk about what Ryan Poles should do with the No. 1 pick this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 10, 2023•17 min•Ep. 693
Joining Ken Davis live from Radio Row is former NFL QB turned NFL analyst Sage Rosenfels to discuss the growth and potential of Bears QB Justin Fields. Sage opens up about the coaching Justin has received since joining the Bears, his thoughts on if Justin can be a better passer, and if he's the QB the Bears should keep and build around. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 10, 2023•16 min•Ep. 692
Super Bowl Week is underway as the Chiefs get set to face the Eagles but there is a lot of buzz around what the Bears are doing with them having the No. 1 pick, the most cap space of any team in the NFL and a star QB. Live from Radio Row in Pheonix, Arizona Bears insider Josh Schrock is joined by NBC football analyst Chris Simms and Peter King to discuss the Bears, Justin Fields and the future of the franchise. (0:30-8:34) - Chris Simms sit down (8:36-22:58) - Peter King sit down See Privacy Pol...
Feb 08, 2023•23 min•Ep. 691
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio joins Leila Rahimi to discuss the state of the Bears. Florio gives his impressions of Justin Fields and talks about how he thinks Ryan Poles should go about this offseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Feb 07, 2023•7 min•Ep. 690
Luke Getsy and the Bears were in charge of the American team for the Senior Bowl. Which prospects made an impression? NFL.com draft expert Eric Edholm joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the NFL Draft and the 2023 Senior Bowl. The guys talk about if defensive tackle Jalen Carter is worth the No. 1 pick and who the Bears should take in the draft if they trade down. Later, they give fans a list of players that impacted the Senior Bowl and a lot more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Feb 06, 2023•23 min•Ep. 689
