Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast

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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!

  • 26 minutes 35 seconds
    Eric Bieniemy joins the Bears coaching staff and Myles Garrett wants out

    Ruthie Polinsky is back with Clay Harbor and Alex Shapiro. The crew talks about more key  additions to the Bears coaching staff. Eric Bieniemy was once a highly touted offensive mind and head coaching candidate in the past. What does his career arc say about his coaching staff. Dan Roushar brings his experience as the offensive line coach in hopes of changing the team's recent history at the position. Ryan Poles is expected to be extended and what would you give up to bring elite pass rusher Myles Garrett to the Chicago Bears?

    3 February 2025, 11:25 pm
  • 39 minutes 28 seconds
    Senior Bowl targets for GM Ryan Poles and coaching staff additions

    Alex Shapiro and Clay Harbor give us their final takeaways from the Senior Bowl. They talk about the players who boosted their draft stock and key reports on lineman like North Dakota State's Grey Zabel and North Carolina's Willie Lampkin. Also skill position standouts in Georgia's Trevor Etienne and TCU's Jack Bech. Plus, the Bears added two more pieces to Ben Johnson's coaching staff, defensive line coach Bill Johnson and passing game coordinator Press Taylor. 

    31 January 2025, 6:57 pm
  • 46 minutes 12 seconds
    Senior Bowl: Day 1 recap and coordinator hire reactions

    Alex Shapiro and Clay Harbor come to you live from Mobile, Alabama where they are covering the 2025 Senior Bowl. They bring you their reactions to the first practice of the week including notable standouts, what the Senior Bowl means to smaller school attendees, and what the guys are looking forward to seeing at these practices. They're also on the search for Ryan Poles or Ben Johnson as well as bringing you their reactions to the latest coordinator hired by the Chicago Bears.

    28 January 2025, 11:51 pm
  • 32 minutes 3 seconds
    Ben Johnson gets introduced at Halas Hall

    Alex Shapiro and Clay Harbor discuss Ben Johnson's introductory press conference at Halas Hall. They analyze his leadership style, his plans for building a custom offense around Caleb Williams, and his vision for establishing a culture of accountability. Plus, they discuss the Bears' defensive needs and the impact of a new defensive coordinator. 

    22 January 2025, 11:18 pm
  • 38 minutes 15 seconds
    Ben Johnson is the new head coach of the Chicago Bears

    The Chicago Bears made a HUGE move, hiring Ben Johnson as their new head coach! Alex Shapiro breaks down Johnson's impressive offensive success with the Lions, the importance of quarterback Caleb Williams, and the challenges ahead. Clay Harbor joins us to discuss the potential and pitfalls of this exciting hire, and whether the Bears can capitalize on their division rivals' early playoff exits. We also preview the upcoming free agency period and Senior Bowl. The Chicago Bears enter a new era and it’s Good Vibes Only 2025!

    21 January 2025, 12:14 am
  • 33 minutes 34 seconds
    Caleb Williams takes the bait and Ben Johnson's possible front office shake up

    Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor discuss Caleb Williams' appearance on the St. Brown Podcast. We react to Caleb's thoughts on feeling pressure and his incident with a prankster. We also discuss more from the teams connection with Mike McCarthy and can a Ben Johnson hire come with a shakeup in the front office if he calls for it? We finally dive into our latest Resume Review with Ravens OC Todd Monken!

    16 January 2025, 12:16 pm
  • 44 minutes 15 seconds
    Is Mike McCarthy the answer for the Bears?

    Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro break down the latest in the NFL coaching search! We analyze the Chicago Bears' missed opportunity with Mike Vrabel, the qualities Mike McCarthy can bring to the team, and the intense competition for top candidates.  Plus, they discuss Ben Johnson, Thomas Brown, and Ron Rivera, exploring the complexities of NFL coaching searches and the strategic decisions teams must make. 

    14 January 2025, 12:01 pm
  • 51 minutes 54 seconds
    17 Candidates & Counting and Resume Review: Pete Carroll

    Join Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor for a deep dive into the Chicago Bears' coaching search. Following a highly anticipated (and somewhat controversial) press conference at Halas Hall, the crew dissect the team's direction, break down the leadership dynamics, and the growing list of coaching candidates. Alex Shapiro also brings us his Resume Review on former Super Bowl winning coach Pete Carroll.

    8 January 2025, 11:03 pm
  • 33 minutes 16 seconds
    Bears snap losing streak with 24-22 win over the Green Bay Packers

    Alex Shapiro and Clay Harbor react to a victorious season finale against the Green Bay Packers. Caleb Williams leads the Bears down the field with :48 seconds left and Cairo Santos puts the exclamation point on the drive by nailing a 51-yard field goal to beat the Packers for the first time since 2018. The guys put a bow on the season and look forward to the Bears expected draft position. They also pick their positive takeaways from the season.

    5 January 2025, 11:56 pm
  • 26 minutes 21 seconds
    Bears prepare for season finale in Green Bay

    Ruthie Polinsky and Alex Shapiro are joined by Herb Howard from The Bigs to preview the final game of the 2024 season against the Packers. They discuss the importance for the players to end the season on a good note even if the result isn't a victory. How far are the Bears from competing in the NFC? They debate if the Bears would have been better off trading away the pick that landed them Caleb Williams. Also, the best direction to go in hiring the next head coach. And much more!

    4 January 2025, 12:04 am
  • 41 minutes 48 seconds
    Will the Bears be the best head coaching job available this off season?

    Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor return to talk about the latest in the Bears' search for a head coach. They discuss the recent report connecting Super Bowl winning head coach Pete Carroll to the Bears, the strength of the division for years to come, and how attractive will the Bears' head coach position be in the offseason. Also, they give their New Year resolution for the team.

    1 January 2025, 7:47 pm
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