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).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Get ready to dive deep into the 2024 NFL Draft with NFL.com's draft expert, Eric Edholm, as he joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro on the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast! Edholm explains why Caleb Williams might not be the slam dunk prospect Bears fans have been dreaming of (1:25). He also gives a thrilling breakdown of the top QBs in this stacked draft class (6:55). Edholm also weighs in on the possibility of the Bears snagging one of the top three wide receivers (14:23) and unveils a treasure trove of hidden gems in the second and third round that could elevate the Bears' game (22:12). Don't miss this episode packed with exclusive draft analysis and insider predictions!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On a new Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss Caleb Williams' top-30 visits to Halas Hall (3:15). They also break down the other top-30 visits the Bears have had, which ones are scheduled and what it says about their plan at No. 9 (6:53). Later, the trio debates if the 2024 Bears can follow a similar trajectory as the 2023 Lions (14:35). They finish by ranking the top NFL wide receiver duos (29:57). Will Keenan Allen and DJ Moore make the top five?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Get your brackets ready! On the latest edition of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro determine the fate of the Chicago Bears' 9th pick in the upcoming NFL draft with a March Madness bracket. Top prospects Rome Odunze, Joe Alt, and Malik Nabers headline the 16-prospect field. Who should Ryan Poles select? Which prospect will give Caleb Williams the best chance to succeed? Should the Bears focus on the offensive line, defensive line, or go wide receiver? Is passing on a "blue" player for a trade down an option? Tune in for the expert analysis and electrifying debate that make this a must-listen episode for every Bears fan!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Dwight Freeney joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro. Freeney opens up the discussion by sharing insights on why he would have opted to retain Justin Fields and build the team around him (1:11). Later, Freeney offers some in-depth analysis of Montez Sweat's game and a peek into Matt Eberflus' defensive play-calling (21:48). Freeney also shares a captivating anecdote about how Michael Jordan help reveal his Hall of Fame induction (28:55). Finally, Freeney explains why Keenan Allen's acquisition could be a game-changer for the Bears at (32:13).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Get ready for an unmissable episode of the Under Center Podcast! Alan Saunders from Steelers Now joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss the mystery behind Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers' interest in Justin Fields (0:37). Tune in as Saunders sheds light on the Steelers' draft strategy and the potential role Fields could play in the team's future (8:30). But that's not all, later, Kenneth and Alex unpack Bears president Kevin Warren's press conference at the Owners meetings (22:00). They discuss Warren's bold stance on the Bears' new stadium location and its implications for their Arlington property.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On the latest Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro break down Ryan Poles' comments from the owner's meetings in Orlando (0:50). They discuss what both Poles and Mike Tomlin had to say about the Justin Fields trade and what Poles learned about Caleb Williams during his pro day (8:45). Later, the duo discuss the other positions and players that may be on Ryan Poles' list to draft at nine (20:00). Finally, they also talk about Poles' comments on the trades he's made in the offseason and how they came about (29:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On the latest Under Center Podcast, David Haugh joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to recap Caleb Williams' pro day at USC (1:00). They break down the importance of pro days for teams and what would qualify as a red flag for the Bears (5:12). They also broke down the expectations for the Bears next season (9:30). Later, Kenneth, Josh, and Alex debate if Caleb Williams is entering the best situation for a quarterback taken No. 1 overall in NFL history (12:56). Finally, they discussing the job Ryan Poles has done so far this offseason (20:35).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On the latest Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss the details of the Justin Fields trade and recent reports saying the Bears had multiple offers for Fields (1:33). Later in the podcast, the trio debate if there is added pressure for Caleb Williams to be successful ASAP (12:41) and if new WR Keenan Allen will be a Bear long term (20:50). Finally, they discuss if the Bears should use their No. 9 pick, trade back for more draft capital, or trade up for another high-impact pass catcher (22:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On an emergency edition of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock break down and react to the Chicago Bears trading quarterback Justin Fields (0:30). The guys discuss why more teams weren't vying for Fields (4:12) and the compensation the Bears got for him (7:15). Later, they discuss how Bears fans should react to the news (10:40) and recap Keenan Allen's introductory press conference (13:51).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this special episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock break down the Bears' surprising trade to acquire Los Angeles Chargers star receiver Keenan Allen for a fourth-round pick. What could the move mean for Caleb Williams and what does it say about the Bears' window to contend? Why didn’t the Bears wait until the draft to select a younger wide receiver with the No. 9 pick? Later, Josh looks at where the wide receiver duo of DJ Moore and Keenan Allen ranks in the NFL. They also discuss what this means for Justin Fields' future with the Bears. Josh also breaks down what the cap implications are with the addition of Keenan Allen and how long he could stay in Chicago. Finally, they break down all of the Bears' moves during free agency and give Ryan Poles a grade for his work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On the latest Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro are joined by Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus and OvertheCap.com to break down the Bears' plans in free agency. They discuss why Justin Fields hasn't been traded yet (2:00) and what the most likely landing spot for the QB is now (8:55). They also discuss the free agent signings of D'Andre Swift and Kevin Byard (10:10). They finish by discussing what other moves Ryan Poles needs to make (15:20) and what the Bears should so with the ninth pick in the draft (21:56).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On a massive edition of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss a big news day for the Chicago Bears. They break down the Bears’ signing of D'Andre Swift and Kevin Byard (1:30) and the fast-moving quarterback carousel. What impact will the quarterback signings have on a potential Justin Fields trade (21:30)? Later, the trio discusses what they heard from Jaylon Johnson at his press conference and react to his extension (32:30). Finally, they talk about the Bears proposal to contribute $2 billion to build a new domed stadium in Chicago. What does that mean for the Arlington Heights property they purchased in 2023?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Super Bowl champion and former Bear Alshon Jeffery joins Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro. Alshon gives his thoughts on if the Bears should keep Justin Fields or draft Caleb Williams (1:10), the differences between the Bears and Eagles organizations (3:55) and offers his take on Brandon Marshall's relationship with Jay Cutler (7:15). Later, Alshon discusses what he dislikes about NIL and transfer portal (12:43) and what it was like to play under the franchise tag (20:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Eric Rogers
what happened to the YouTube post?
Case Bell
if I wanted to listen to negative ranting on fast Forward for an hour I would just get all of my commentary from Reddit. turned it off of the 10-minute mark, why the heck would anyone listen to this for the entire podcast.
SC
I feel like an accessory to murder with all the 'ax'ing' going on in the last podcast. Holmes is one of the most articulate sports broadcasters around & NBC chose this over him...smh.
Zach ODonnell
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SC
Great episode. That dude has passion.