Are the Bears overhyped? Playoff chances, roster changes & NFC North showdown

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8 күн бұрын

On the latest Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro tackle ESPN's surprising analytics on the Bears' playoff chances despite a revamped roster (4:00). They break down the NFC North showdown, debating if the Bears can compete with the Lions and Packers and if the missing pass rusher could be their Achilles' heel (9:00). Plus, they dive into the challenges facing Caleb Williams and the offense, the potential running back carousel (15:00), and discuss if this is the most excitement the Bears have seen in years (28:20). Don't miss this in-depth analysis!
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@saucemaster860 7 күн бұрын

29:30 y'all 100% were just as excited for JF1

@user-zy4cq6vo3q 7 күн бұрын

Yeah. Truth. Except this year the qb1 has never thrown an NFL pass.

@MrDreous12 6 күн бұрын

Unfortunate part about sports is Janet Jackson "what have you done for me lately"

@Tricky1974 7 күн бұрын

The overall team is built, but depth on the lines. Needs to be upgraded & added to.

@jessewatson8281 7 күн бұрын

Guys just get straight to the Bears talk.

@derralupton5388 6 күн бұрын

We can finally work on depth pieces! 😊

@joelb9219 Күн бұрын

Podcast starts at 4:14. You're welcome!

@kevincoppernoll8028 6 күн бұрын

The first unit needs to play live reps. It will be good experience for Caleb

@DannyUrena-b2s 2 күн бұрын

That's obvioi😅

@windycityflier23 3 күн бұрын

CJ was throwing to wide open guys left and right and his guys were winning jump balls… his playoff win is a great example

@twash1021 5 күн бұрын

Try the Oceanfront in POMPANO Beach if you want to fly into Fort Lauderdale. 8 5 wins has to based on a rookie QB, with the talent added the Bears should look at least 10 wins because the coaching staff cost them 3 to 4 wins last year.

@HERBJ77 6 күн бұрын

It's crazy to me that they have that much faith in a rookie quarterback 🙄!

@DamianWhalen 6 күн бұрын

Guys, it's irresponsible to talk about Vegas' Over/Under odds without explaining that Over gives a much lower payoff, so it is not prediction of wins. If the payoffs for Over/Under were equal, they would raise that 8.5 to at least 9.5.

@kbyrd4840 2 күн бұрын

22:31 🤔 the second time I seen him do that

@alexamerling79 7 күн бұрын

Hype is just right.

@jusdesireable3224 7 күн бұрын

Every team is over hyped before the season, even the Chiefs. It's that new born baby smell and wide eye of what the future can bring. But the Bears future actually feels bright, which is a feeling I haven't had for this team since the year, the great Devin Hester was drafted.

@mrgetwild2155 7 күн бұрын

Facts crazy how the bear finally get ah lil shine they over hype 💯😂

@DeePunter 7 күн бұрын

I think we r gonna surprise everyone even the believers at how good we are.

@user-zy4cq6vo3q 7 күн бұрын

Sounds like you're parroting last years summer hype.

@B-Rok88 7 күн бұрын

Definitely over-hyped but that's just football and part of the fun. For once we actually look like we have a shot at being competitive so lets let people get excited.

@michaelkawell3300 7 күн бұрын

The bears hype is where it should be.Poles is in year 3 if a total tear down.Hes way ahead of schedule.This bears team should be battling for the division with the lions.Shouldve beaten the lions twice last year with a mediocre team.Now poles bringing in reinforcement this is a 11 or 12 win team.And they will go 5-1 in the division

@tomtsu5923 6 күн бұрын

Get real

@MadSUPANOVA 6 күн бұрын

Appears reality is hitting the Bears fans. Rookie. But Caleb elite, Bears if they execute well concentrate on picking up 1st downs. BEARS WILL WIN MORE GAMES than the scared 9 gsmes. Coach just gotta give Caleb the green light... get the first down if it presents itself faster than the play called.

@mykofreder1682 7 күн бұрын

They are overhyped if you are doing something meaningful like betting on playoffs or number of wins now. You probably will be wrong more often than not to say they will win more than the 7 wins of last year. The QB easily could lean the game the first 8 games and win 2 or 3 games, and if he is actually good, look better the second half. I would not even take preseason hype from a few plays against preseason defense seriously.

@cimerians 7 күн бұрын

They are stacked but their lines are weak with depth And this coach is still unproven in my opinion

@MadSUPANOVA 6 күн бұрын

CALEB. JUST DON'T FUMBLE THE BALL LINE JF1

@JLamont45 7 күн бұрын

Bahamians Baby! Royal Caribbean Piano Player here, At your service!

@coreyknalsen4398 7 күн бұрын

Seen it wasn't an eberflus presser. Backed out immediately. If I want to hear opinions from people who don't matter, I'll go to the gas station.

@user-oo6fb4zq3j 6 күн бұрын

Their lines-both of them are sub-par!

@woodstocknation1961 6 күн бұрын

Yes and YESS

@michaelwhite9018 7 күн бұрын

Love this show so much

@mrlaw711 22 сағат бұрын

Let's be realistic here. Is Eberflus a good coach and good enough to orchestrate his staff? What has Poles done that many informed fans could not have done with the same picks and spending? Certainly, many fans wouldn't have selected Nate Davis, Claypool, Lucas Patrick, and a host of others. Plus, Poles hired a Pee Wee coach as an offensive coordinator. God help the Raiders with Getsy.

@tyreepowell8367 6 күн бұрын

Go Bears

@MrDreous12 6 күн бұрын

Ryan Poles needs his own Jersey!!!!!! Retired best Gm Bears ever had

@DannyUrena-b2s 2 күн бұрын

Ditka

@elicantu1939 5 күн бұрын

Had to fast forward to hear actual Bears talk. 🙄

@chriswatts9019 7 күн бұрын

Great show fellas, I can't wait for the new season! 🐻⬇️ Mate

@windycityflier23 3 күн бұрын

Justin’s weapons and line were totally garbage to go alone with poor play calling. It was destined to fail. I feel for him but this is the most excited I’ve been in an offseason.. ever.. could also be recency bias

@derralupton5388 6 күн бұрын

Week 7

@johnniebennett2291 6 күн бұрын

bro never been to the beach

@lewisgrimes7171 2 күн бұрын

If Bears stay healthy…14-3

@tomtsu5923 7 күн бұрын

My God is this podcast terrible. So incredibly consistent.

@user-zy4cq6vo3q 7 күн бұрын

Yeah. But that's what u get from this group

@drbenway4 4 күн бұрын

Idiot doesn't even know when the bye week is...

@user-zy4cq6vo3q 7 күн бұрын

Yes they're massively over hyped. A punk who's never thrown an NFL pass. A HC playing DC who is the biggest 4Q choke artist in the NFL. And a clueless gm who thinks his right guard isn't worthy of an extension.

@jimmerbunting6816 7 күн бұрын

Davis isnt worthy of a EXT. Never ready to play

@user-zy4cq6vo3q 6 күн бұрын

@@jimmerbunting6816 you're right. I meant LG (Tev)

@SATINICE411 7 күн бұрын

Only 1 first overall pick QB in the last 24 years won their career debut, so if you have the Bears beating the Titans we may be in for an upset out the gate. I see 8-9 wins total with some surprising W's.

@dojinobeats7430 7 күн бұрын

How many went to teams even as complete as The Bears this year 🤔 Gotta remember number 1 picks go to the worst teams & we weren’t the worst team by far. 10 wins or better.

@IamPlank1920 5 күн бұрын

BEAR DOWN!

@sevinbamuels6560 7 күн бұрын

The Bears are definitely being overhyped, and we’re not talking about preseason excitement. The Bears to having another seven wins season, then they are going to the playoffs. They have a rookie QB. An average at best defensive line., offensive line with a lot of marks, and they are installing a new offense

@Jaysmo1993 7 күн бұрын

Not to mention Caleb Williams only played out of the shotgun in college, went 7-5 struggling against the better COLLEGE teams, and he rarely ever played within the offense on time and in rhythm. His highlight reel is nothing but escaping the pocket and extending plays. Don’t get me wrong that’s an incredible weapon to have in your bag but when it’s your only weapon you will fail each and every time. NFL defenses won’t allow you that kind of time and space, and if you can’t throw with anticipation and read a defense you won’t succeed

@stephend3459 7 күн бұрын

@@Jaysmo1993 W-L is a team stat not a QB stat. Go back to 2022 CW can play within the offense. CW was USC last year.

@stephend3459 7 күн бұрын

The O-line isn't that bad, and I'm not worried about CW being a rookie the bar for QB play is so low he'd have to be a historic bust to not be an improvement even in year 1

@sevinbamuels6560 7 күн бұрын

@@stephend3459 The O Line was bottom 5 in pass protection, and they didn’t do much to improve it. “Historic bust to not see improvement”? Thats ridiculous. He’s a rookie, practically all rookies have a significant learning curve. I don’t see how people don’t see that that rookie QB is the biggest question mark of the team.

@dojinobeats7430 7 күн бұрын

Yall crazy as hell stop tweaking. How the hell will we win the exact same games as last season with a better roster, better coaching & and weaker schedule 😒 And nobody upgraded in the North like we did 😂 Yall putting past projections on this new team let it go. Definitely no over hype going on.

@CaribVybez 4 күн бұрын

Nassuvian = Nassau Bahamas 🇧🇸 native Glad you and your family enjoyed your visit. Hope to see you again soon…..

@javelldunn3379 7 күн бұрын

Awesome show guys can’t wait for the bears season

@MadSUPANOVA 6 күн бұрын

Bahamian's'

@mikebearup4379 6 күн бұрын

Girl from chicago is missing in nassau and you get on here and praise it from get go.....yikes

@tyreepowell8367 6 күн бұрын

Bear Down

@christopherhill7843 6 күн бұрын

Bears are going to the Superbowl.

@tyreepowell8367 6 күн бұрын

Oh Yes They Are Christopher Hill

@derralupton5388 6 күн бұрын

Bye week

@derralupton5388 6 күн бұрын

If we don't win 11+ games, Caleb had a bad season! With ALL this PROVEN talent on offense, better coaching, and strength of schedule, I don't think 11+ wins is out of the realm of possibility!😊

@woodstocknation1961 4 күн бұрын

Yes way too much talk