Under Center Podcast

The Bears should have beaten the Lions when they played in Week 11. They dominated on both sides of the ball for 56 minutes, but suffered huge let downs on offense and defense in the last four minutes. Can they correct their mistakes and get revenge at Soldier Field this weekend? Here’s what the Under Center Podcast crew thinks The…

Dave Wannstedt joins Mike Berman on Football Night in Chicago to talk about what the Chicago Bears need in order to beat the Detroit Lions

The Bears have the opportunity to notch their first win against a divisional opponent since Week 12 of the 2021 season this Sunday when they take on the Lions at Ford Field. That game in 2021 was a 16-14 battle of attrition between the 3-7 Bears and the 0-9-1 Lions. This game will look much different– at least on one…

Bears’ DE Montez Sweat talks about getting accustomed to his new defensive scheme and his new teammates

DJ Moore takes on his former team. Chicago will get an up-close look at Bryce Young, the quarterback that GM Ryan Poles decided not to draft this year. The Bears have a chance to bury the Panthers in the standings and solidify the first-round draft pick they acquired from Carolina in the offseason at the same time. Even though Thursday…

Pro Football Focus graded Bears guard Teven Jenkins the highest (91.1) of any NFL offensive lineman in week 9

Tony Dungy joins the Under Center Podcast and discusses his experience with how a player’s character would impact whether a team will draft them or

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro recap the Bears’ loss to the Vikings, where Tyson Bagent made his NFL debut after Justin Fields exited with a hand injury

The Bears are getting the NFC North rival Vikings at the perfect time. Can the Bears take advantage of the Justin Jefferson-less Vikings and win two in a row for the first time in the Matt Eberflus era? Vikings beat reporter for The Athletic, Alec Lewis, joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro to preview the game. The group...

The Under Center podcast is joined by Fox Sports NFC North reporter Carmen Vitali to discuss what happened against the Broncos and how the Bears can build off a career day for Justin Fields. Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro also get a breakdown of how the NFL views the Bears and the landscape of the NFC North. Then, they discuss...

Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro hop on an emergency episode of the Under Center podcast to recap a wild, bizarre day at Halas Hall. They discuss Alan Williams’ resignation from defensive coordinator and the circumstances surrounding the announcement. They also dive into Justin Fields’ honest diagnosis for his early struggles, a conversation with the coaches, and a vow...

Justin Fields and the Bears’ offense are a discombobulated mess through two weeks. Can they fix it? On today’s episode of the Under Center Podcast, Bears and NFL expert Anthony Herron joins Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock to discuss what the Bears can do to get going as they prepare to face the Chiefs in Week 3. They break down...

After being humiliated by the Packers in Week 1, the Bears face an early gut-check moment against the Buccaneers. Fox Sports’ NFC North reporter Greg Auman joins the Under Center Podcast to break down everything to know for the Week 2 tilt. The guys break down how the Bucs will defend Justin Fields, discuss what Tampa’s weakness is, and look...

Former NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion Richard Sherman joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss how Justin Fields can level up in 2023, what he expects from Matt Eberflus in Year 2, and whether the Bears would have been a good fit for Jalen Carter. Sherman also discusses his favorite Prime Thursday Night Football matchup and how...

The Bears’ Week 1 flop against the Packers led to a lot of questions. The film provided some answers. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down what went wrong on Sunday against Green Bay. The crew discusses how much blame Justin Fields deserves, Chase Claypool’s poor day, Nate Davis’ issues, and how the red flags point to issues for...

After an offseason of excitement and hype, the Bears were blownout by the Green Bay Packers, 38-20, in their highly-anticipated home opener. Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down and recap the Bears’ embarrassing loss. They break down a so-so game from Justin Fields, dissect a questionable offensive game plan, and discuss a brutal day from the offensive....

Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season has finally arrived, and the Under Center podcast is getting you ready for the Bears’ season opener against the Packers. NBC Sports Chicago and 670 The Score host Laurence Holmes joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro. They break down the expectations for Justin Fields in 2023, examine the Bears’ biggest weakness,...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Alex Shapiro and special guest Francie Swidler discuss their fantasy football teams before Week 1. Hear why they’re high on some players and why they’re fading others. Who will have the best team? Who will finish last and have to suffer an embarrassing punishment on a future podcast? Let us...

NBC Sports and Rotoworld Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the Bears and their fantasy implications. Berry outlines why he thinks Justin Fields will be a better NFL QB than a fantasy one. He also breaks down how he views the Bears’ running back room and if DJ Moore will be a fantasy...

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock talk about what they saw from the Bears during joint practices and the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. They discuss the offense’s struggles and the Bears’ decision not to play Justin Fields. Later, they talk about how Trevis Gipson and other roster bubble guys performed in...