The Chicago Bears travel across the pond and handle business in a 35-16 domination over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England. Caleb Williams had another efficient performance. Big performances from Cole Kmet, Keenan Allen, and D'Andre Swift are the highlights on offensive side of the ball. The defense also held their ground after coming into this game with key injuries. We discuss what the plans should be for the Bears during their bye week.
Oct 13, 2024•50 min•Ep. 899
Ruthie Polinsky and Alex Shapiro dive into this Sunday's matchup with former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Clay Harbor. They discuss the impact of traveling overseas for NFL players and the change in routine. Will Trevor Laurence take advantage of a banged up Bears secondary? They go over the plan of attack for the Bears in order to come away with a victory. Also, the Jaguars key to success.
Oct 11, 2024•35 min•Ep. 898
Alex Shapiro, Mike Bolling, and Edgar Perez discuss the latest injury update for the Chicago Bears as they prepare to face the Jaguars in London. We talk about the growing depth of the defensive line with the practice window now open for Jacob Martin. Also, Caleb Williams seemingly starting to take control of the offense and his growth as a vocal leader.
Oct 09, 2024•33 min•Ep. 897
Alex Shapiro, Mike Bolling, and Edgar Perez bring you the first episode of Da Bearcast. They are recapping a complete Bears victory over the Panthers. A performance that Bears fans were waiting to see. We saw the connection between Caleb Williams and DJ Moore finally take form. The defense dominated the other side of the ball. Only giving up 10 points and forcing 3 turnovers. We also bring you a brief look ahead to next weeks early kickoff. Join us and we're glad you're along for the ride! Bear ...
Oct 07, 2024•56 min•Ep. 896
As you may know, NBC Sports Chicago’s 20-year run serving Chicago’s passionate fans, its partners, and community is coming to a close on Monday, Sept. 30. This is our final episode of Under Center Podcast. Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock break down the Bears' thrilling win over the Rams. Caleb Williams had his best performance as a pro. However, lingering miscues with his receivers show there’s still room for growth (1:00). The guys celebrate the Bears' improved run blocking, which paved the way ...
Sep 30, 2024•34 min•Ep. 895
Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue to break down the Bears’ Week 4 clash against the Rams. They kick things off by discussing Bears fans' growing frustration with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and whether it's time for concern (1:57). The crew also dives into Chicago’s struggles with their running game (8:40) and why the offense hasn't been able to adapt (7:18). They explore what Sean McVay or Matt LaFleur would do to better acclimate Caleb William...
Sep 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 894
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Glynn Morgan break down the Bears' 21-16 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3. The trio dissect quarterback Caleb Williams' performance and criticize the Bears' poor offensive plan that had the rookie throw 52 passes. They discuss the option call on fourth-and-goal that cost the Bears points and analyze why offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's plan of attack. Then, they talk about the Bears' inability to run the b...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 893
Colts PA announcer, writer for Colts.com and podcast host JJ Stankevitz joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock to preview the Bears' crucial Week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. JJ shares his thoughts on the Bears' 1-1 start and their struggling offense (3:10). While evaluating Caleb Williams' performance so far, he discusses why he thinks the rookie QB will get better as the season goes on (4:40). They also discuss what JJ learned about Matt Eberflus when the Bears coach was Indy’s defe...
Sep 19, 2024•30 min•Ep. 892
Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock dive into the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Houston Texans that saw quarterback Caleb Williams face constant pressure. They discuss where the blame lies for the Bears' slow start (0:36), including major issues on the offensive line (2:00) and Ryan Poles’ struggles to select the right personnel (7:15). The guys break down Caleb Williams’ shaky performance under pressure (14:46) and dissect how the lack of a running game is hurting the rookie QB (10:00). While the offense...
Sep 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 891
On a new Under Center Podcast, Jonathan Alexander from the Houston Chronicle joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock to dive into the Bears' upcoming clash against the Texans on Sunday Night Football. They explore whether Caleb Williams can follow in the footsteps of CJ Stroud (2:00), and Jonathan reflects on when he first realized Stroud and the Texans had something special. Alexander also details how Stroud’s teammates came to believe in him. They discuss how the Texans’ vital QB-offensive coordi...
Sep 12, 2024•22 min•Ep. 890
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the Bears' victory over the Titans in Week 1. They start off by discussing how Caleb Williams looked in his NFL debut (00:58). Were Williams' struggles expected or are they cause for concern? They also discuss the offensive line's poor play and the impact it had on the Bears' non-existent run game (17:20). Later, they break down the performance of the Bears’ defense and pinpoint which player sto...
Sep 09, 2024•58 min•Ep. 889
Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro team up with Tyler Rowland from the Locked on Titans Podcast to preview the Bears' season opener against the Titans! (0:45) Can the Titans find a way to slow down Caleb Williams and the Bears' high-powered offense? Tyler shares insights into Titans QB Will Levis' growth and expectations for this year (2:56), while the crew discusses how Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron can exploit the Titans' defense (5:09). They dive into the identity of Tennessee's run g...
Sep 06, 2024•36 min•Ep. 888
Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro dive into the final episode of Hard Knocks, reacting to the intense roster cuts and Ryan Poles' toughest decision (6:30). They break down the epic Caleb Williams throwing montage (11:16) and discuss whether this Bears team has a unique vibe compared to past seasons (14:05). Can Poles become a standout GM in the NFL (19:35)? Plus, they debate whether keeping Velus Jones was the right move (28:16) and crown the big winners of this season's Hard Knocks (32:25). See Pr...
Sep 04, 2024•41 min•Ep. 887
On the latest Under Center podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro break down key takeaways from Ryan Poles' post-cut-down day press conference, including his expectations for Caleb Williams this season (1:23). They discuss why Caleb doesn't need to be Superman—just a point guard delivering to playmakers (4:00). The hosts dive into how Poles transformed the Bears' wide receiver room into one of the NFL's best (15:20) and debate his optimistic view of the offensive line (20:17). They also review ...
Aug 29, 2024•54 min•Ep. 886
NBC Sports' Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry joins Kenneth Davis on the Under Center podcast to break down the Bears' top fantasy players. Who's the highest-ranked Bear this season (0:37)? Berry also ranks the rest of the Bears' offense (2:19) and shares where he thinks fantasy players should draft rookie quarterback Caleb Williams (5:00). Berry discusses where he would rank the rest of the rookie quarterbacks (7:15), shares who he thinks are the top NFC North fantasy players (9:10), gives ...
Aug 28, 2024•16 min•Ep. 885
Tune into the latest Under Center podcast with Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro for an in-depth analysis of the Bears' initial 53-man roster! (1:00) The guys react to the cuts that were made, then dive into whether Velus Jones Jr. deserved another chance (4:14). They also discuss players likely to join other teams or the Bears' practice squad (5:20). The guys evaluate the strength of the Bears' defensive back group and assess linebacker depth (11:40). They look at the issues with th...
Aug 28, 2024•23 min•Ep. 884
Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro dive into the Chicago Bears' final preseason game against the Chiefs, highlighting standout performances and discussing crucial roster decisions. They analyze the depth Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham have built (4:47), tackle the tight end logjam (7:00), and debate which wide receivers will make the cut (10:31). The biggest question remains: What should the Bears do with Velus Jones? (14:00). Plus, updates on the offensive line, including Larry Borom's injury (22:27...
Aug 23, 2024•52 min•Ep. 883
In this episode of the Under Center Podcast, host Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro react to the third episode of "Hard Knocks," diving into the evolving relationship between head coach Matt Eberflus and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams (1:00). They also discuss the show's focus on backup QB Tyson Bagent and his career aspirations (4:00). The group discusses the behind-the-scenes look into the Bears' attempt to trade for Matthew Judon and why the deal fell through (12:00). Plus, the...
Aug 21, 2024•42 min•Ep. 882
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the Chicago Bears' 27-3 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. They start by breaking down Caleb Williams’ performance, including his should-have-been touchdown pass to Rome Odunze (1:55). What are the differences between Williams and Justin Fields? Can Williams and the Bears follow the same path the Bengals did with Joe Burrow? They also discuss the chemistry between the offense and why it might ...
Aug 18, 2024•58 min•Ep. 881
Host Kenneth Davis sits down with Mundelein, IL native and logo designer Emily Morgan, to discuss her creative process behind the Bears' new logo redesign. Emily shares her Chicago fandom roots (2:50) and how she approached the redesign with fresh ideas (4:00). They dive into the feedback she's received so far (5:55), including the best and worst fan reactions (7:25). Emily also talks about her path into logo design (8:55), why some logos are off-limits (10:28), and whether any sports organizati...
Aug 16, 2024•17 min•Ep. 880
Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro dive into the second episode of Hard Knocks, sharing their frustrations with the show's focus and exploring more compelling storylines they wish were covered (1:30). They highlight rookie pass rusher Austin Booker's development (12:13) and provide the latest Bears training camp updates, including the upcoming joint practice with the Bengals (19:00). Later, they discuss the ongoing search for the Bears' starting offensive line (23:20), Caleb Williams' continued grow...
Aug 14, 2024•34 min•Ep. 879
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro recap the Bears' preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. They start off by discussing what they saw from Caleb Williams in his first NFL preseason game (:44). How can Caleb Williams help take the Bears to the next level? They also discuss what they thought of the running game and how Velus Jones Jr looked (17:40). Later, they talk about what stood out about the defense (23:00). Finally, they discuss what they saw from ...
Aug 11, 2024•39 min•Ep. 878
In this episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro dive into the premiere of Hard Knocks (0:36), comparing Caleb Williams to Michael Jordan and debating if it's fair. They discuss what Caleb needs to do to surpass Jordan as Chicago's greatest athlete (4:30) and address if Hard Knocks made a slight towards Justin Fields (7:45). Hear about Matt Eberflus seeking advice from legendary coach Nick Saban (9:26), Ken's issue with John Legend's "Ordinary People" in the show...
Aug 07, 2024•41 min•Ep. 877
On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock share their thoughts on the Bears' preseason-opening win vs. the Texans. How did Tyson Bagent look in his lone series (1:00)? They discuss the challenges and potential solutions for fixing and forming the offensive line (3:25) and debate Larry Borom's value as a backup (5:09). Were they wrong about Khalil Herbert’s role on this team and his future with the Bears (6:45)? The hosts break down Brett Rypien's day...
Aug 02, 2024•44 min•Ep. 876
On the latest Under Center Podcast, host Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro dive into the ups and downs of Bears training camp. Caleb Williams and the offense are struggling, but no alarm bells yet (1:00). Which defensive back will make the biggest leap, Kyler Gordon or Tyrique Stevenson (4:00)? They discuss the offensive line challenges (6:40), Montez Sweat’s intense practice incident (9:10), and expectations for Darnell Wright (10:25). Plus, insights on Jaylon Johnson’s potential br...
Jul 31, 2024•29 min•Ep. 875
On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock dive into the Chicago Bears' training camp. Josh highlights the defense's impressive performance and praises the secondary (1:02). They discuss Caleb Williams' reception by fans and media (3:55) and if they think he has the ability to win games from the pocket (5:42). The duo analyzes offensive lineman Teven Jenkins' standout practice performance (9:17) and Gervon Dexter Sr.’s promising play (10:22) while con...
Jul 26, 2024•43 min•Ep. 874
On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, host Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the pros and cons of Caleb Williams' performance so far in training camp (1:00) and how players are reacting to Shane Waldron's new offense (5:00). Discover which receivers Williams has developed quick chemistry with (7:00) and how the running backs are being utilized (10:10). The trio also provides an in-depth analysis of the offensive line and a breakdown of the center competition (...
Jul 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 873
On the latest Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock discuss Caleb Williams finally signing his rookie deal and what caused the delay (1:12). They explore Caleb's trailblazing impact (2:44), his understanding of football business (5:12), and how NFL teams might need to adapt to quarterbacks (8:00). The hosts set expectations for Rome Odunze and the WR room (10:35), and highlighted Odunze's impressive maturity (12:24). They delved into Cole Kmet's emerging leadership (16:19) a...
Jul 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 872
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Fox Sports’ Carmen Vitali joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss her feature on Teven Jenkins. Carmen discuss why she was interested in covering Jenkins’ offseason work out and what impressed her most about the guard. They also discuss how Shane Waldron taking over as offensive coordinator has impacted Teven’s game. Later, Carmen reveals what she thinks the Bears need to do in order to move out of the basement of the NFC North. Finally, Carme...
Jul 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 871
On the latest Under Center Podcast, NBC Sports' NFL Draft and Fantasy Football expert Connor Rogers joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro. They dive into why Bears players can make an impact on fantasy teams, with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen leading the pack (1:07). Discover why you shouldn't overlook the Bears' tight ends (3:30) and how Caleb Williams stacks up in the fantasy quarterback tiers (6:55). Connor also weighs in on the Bears' defense (8:56) and the impact Shane Waldron will have on the ...
Jul 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 870
