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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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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!

    Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, and Bears' franchise-altering draft

    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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    • 37 min
    Rome Odunze on Caleb Williams throwing session, potentially being drafted by Bears

    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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    • 17 min
    Debating Bears' options at No. 9 as transformational 2024 NFL Draft arrives

    Debating Bears' options at No. 9 as transformational 2024 NFL Draft arrives

    On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft and the presumed arrival of quarterback Caleb Williams. The two discuss Williams' desire to chase Tom Brady and whether or not that's a good way to start his NFL career. Then, the duo turn their attention to general manager Ryan Poles' pre-draft press conference. They debate what the Bears should do at No. 9 and whether or not Poles should feel the need to trade down and acquire more picks. They debate whether or not the Bears should draft defensive tackle Byron Murphy at No. 9? How far back is too far back? Then, they look at Ryan Poles' comments about Caleb Williams' top-30 visit dinner and what that tells them about the locker room's feelings about their new quarterback.

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    • 30 min
    Price for Bears to trade up for Marvin Harrison Jr., J.J. McCarthy's potential

    Price for Bears to trade up for Marvin Harrison Jr., J.J. McCarthy's potential

    The Under Center Podcast and Big Ten Country Podcast team up to break down the Big Ten's top prospects and the Bears' 2024 NFL Draft plans. Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock team up with James Neveau to break down the hottest draft rumors on the even of the event. They dissect the buzz surrounding the Bears and top prospect Marvin Harrison Jr. from Ohio State (1:13), and discuss what it would take to trade up to secure him (7:00). The trio the delivers unfiltered takes on Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy's curious draft rise and unclear NFL potential (21:30). Plus, get the inside scoop on left tackle Olu Fashanu (29:55) and other potential Big Ten first-rounders (34:08). Don't miss out on the ultimate draft breakdown - it's all right here on the Under Center Podcast!

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    • 38 min
    Bears' 2024 NFL Draft future with NBC Sports Chicago expert Glynn Morgan

    Bears' 2024 NFL Draft future with NBC Sports Chicago expert Glynn Morgan

    Prepare for the ultimate Bears 2024 NFL Draft debrief! Join host Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, Alex Shapiro, and NBC Sports Chicago draft expert Glynn Morgan as they break down the Bears' path in the 2024 draft. They tackle all the burning questions. Should the Bears prioritize wide receiver or left tackle (3:36)? Should they trade down from the ninth pick (9:07)? Plus, uncover the hidden gems the Bears could target in the third and fourth rounds (24:09). Tune in to the Under Center Podcast for your comprehensive draft breakdown!

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    • 26 min
    Bears 2024 NFL Mock: Debating, finalizing prospects to target at each spot

    Bears 2024 NFL Mock: Debating, finalizing prospects to target at each spot

    On this edition of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro select the entire Bears' 2024 Draft Class in a new spin on mock drafts. The trio uses all the current Bears picks in the 2024 Draft and take turns selecting who they believe is the best pick available. While drafting, Kenneth, Josh and Alex debate who has the higher ceiling Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels, whether or not it is more important to take a potential pro bowl tackle or star wide receiver and more. Get your notes out Bears fans and get ready, the Bears could end up selecting several of these players in next week's draft.

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    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
657 Ratings

657 Ratings

Die Hard ChiTown ,

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.

Michigan Man2216 ,

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.

train175 ,

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.

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