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Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast NBC Sports Chicago
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4.3 • 657 Ratings
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The Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast breaks down everything surrounding the Chicago Bears and the NFL, with informative and entertaining discussions from Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro. New episodes release every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout the season. BEAR DOWN!
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Challenges Caleb Williams must overcome as the new Bears quarterback with Shawne Merriman
Rookie minicamp is this weekend, and Caleb Williams' journey as the Bears quarterback is about to begin. Former NFL All-Pro Shawne Merriman joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro on the Under Center Podcast to break down what Caleb is about to face. Shawne discusses the pressure Caleb faces following Justin Fields' tenure with the Bears (0:52). Later, Shawne discusses why he doesn't like rookie quarterbacks starting (3:41) and fair expectations for Caleb (20:42). Finally, Shawne breaks down what the Bears are getting with Keenan Allen (17:02) and how a veteran defense can help a young QB (18:54).
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Final free agency moves: Remaining players Chicago Bears may target
Join Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro as they unveil the top free agents the Bears could consider adding this summer! From breaking down remaining cap space (1:29) to revealing their ultimate free agent pick (5:00), this episode is packed with insights. Plus, the guys discuss if Ryan Poles has transformed the Bears into a prime destination for veteran talent (8:46). Don't miss this essential Bears roster analysis!
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Caleb Williams’ expectations, Bears’ place in NFC North with Carmen Vitali
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Fox Sports' Carmen Vitali joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock to share her thoughts on the 2024 NFL Draft. Carmen talks about why she doesn't think the Bears should have drafted Iowa punter Tory Taylor in the fourth round (2:15). Later, she breaks down how the Bears’ draft class stacks up against the rest of the NFC North teams (9:15). Finally, she shares her prediction for the Bears record in the 2024 season (10:40) and reveals what she thinks are realities expectations for Caleb Williams in his rookie season (12:28).
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2024 NFL Draft Recap: Did the Chicago Bears win the draft?
Tune in as Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro dissect the Bears' draft picks, starting with Josh's A+++ grade on the draft class (2:44). Then, they explore comparisons between Dominique Robinson and Austin Booker (9:50). From head-scratching punter picks (8:00) to debates on the best wide receiver trio in the NFL (21:43), this episode covers it all. Don't miss the conversation on which NFC North team has the best roster, too. (35:06).
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Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, and Bears' franchise-altering draft
The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is one that will forever be remembered in Chicago as the day Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze arrived. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro recap and react to a historic day for the Bears. They discuss why Rome Odunze is the perfect fit for Williams and this Bears offense (6:22) and if Williams played a role in the selection. The trio also discusses the players that are still left on the draft board (27:00). Get ready Bears fans, the new era of Bears football is here!
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Rome Odunze on Caleb Williams throwing session, potentially being drafted by Bears
Top wide receiver prospect Rome Odunze joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro on a special edition of the Under Center Podcast. Odunze discusses his rise up draft boards, and if he believes he's the best wide receiver in a loaded draft (1:00). Later, he talks about his workout with Caleb Williams, Keenan Allen and DJ Moore (3:45). He also shares his thoughts on what the offense would like if he's drafted by the Bears at No. 9 (9:30). Finally, he shares what his emotions are like on the eve of the 2024 NFL Draft (16:07).
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Customer Reviews
Potential but SLOW down and THINK
Edit 2: these guys just don’t know football...and they don’t know business or organizational development. From 2 stars to 1. TRIPLING down on my Adam comment. “Fans are not caricatures”. The way you analyze Nagy, Phillips, Pace, etc. is 100% in caricature form. Clearly they have not had success, but neither has this podcast. Seem like low self-esteem commentators who pry off of emotion rather than professionalism. Stop and ask - legitimately - what their strategy is. Are they at the position they are because they’re incompetent? Then what would you think of yourselves? Chill out, guys and think like a professional. Edit 1: Rarely learn anything new unless he is on. “Detroit is bad”, “Texans are bad”. “Bears have a bad team”. No insight or football knowledge at all. What CAN you take from the game? The NFL changes every week. Stop. Think. And add something rather than recycling last week’s podcast Original: JJ takes an objective approach and adds value to the podcast by thinking through the reality of the bear’s situation rather than simply overreacting to the emotions of the game or moment. The same cannot be said for the rest of the cast, except for when Adam joins the pod. There are glimpses of insight from Cam and others but they would benefit from s-l-o-w-i-n-g down, thinking through both sides of an opinion and delivering some actual insight. Will continue to listen, but 3 stars until the group can advance from the emotional reaction of the “drunk guy at the bar” and instead move towards professional/insightful journalism that has actually been thought through before being spewed into the mic. Cheers.
Kenneth has to go
Argued For Fields after the could not get a ham sandwich and a bear for the overrated former Bears QB. Actually a 6th rounder and not 1 team wanted this guy.
Solid podcast, needs work
Kenneth talks to much and he doesn’t understand when Josh or Alex express an opinion, he takes it as “No that’s not what I’m saying”, it can detract a lot.