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The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Bears OTAs review: Caleb Williams working through tough Bears defense

The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Chicago Sports Network

Football, Sports, Sports:football

4.4699 Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Join hosts Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock on the Under Center Podcast as they dive deep into the heart of Chicago Bears' OTAs. From the rough and tumble of the "bumpy" offense (0:43) to Caleb Williams' baptism by fire under center (3:00), they leave no stone unturned. Kenneth and Josh explore the defense's pivotal role in Caleb's growth (3:57), uncover the debate between early struggles (12:22) and Coach Eberflus' optimistic progress reports (14:09). Plus, discover standout players (20:52), offensive line insights (23:37), and reactions to Justin Fields' comments about his departure (26:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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0:00.0

St. Xavier University is for students who want more out of their future.

0:04.0

We pride ourselves on preparing graduates with the skills they need to succeed in life.

0:08.7

Visit xxu.edu to start plotting your path to a brighter tomorrow.

0:13.7

St. Xavier University, of course, broadcasting virtually from the NBC podcast studio as always having a great time with our

0:37.8

Barrett's insider Josh, Trock, Tony, and Claire are in the show and Alex is on the links

0:42.4

or leaving the links because it's raining outside. So Alex get home safe. We have to talk

0:47.3

OTAs. I got the text yesterday and we've had this discussion about balls on the ground

0:53.3

and my guy right there, you see him, Josh was like, balls on the ground.

0:57.9

Never a great thing when you're here talking about implementing an offense with the rookie quarterback.

1:03.7

So let's start right there with Caleb and how the offense would display yesterday, Josh.

1:08.4

What were your thoughts seeing the offense?

1:10.5

Yeah, no, it was, I mean, it was incredibly, incredibly bumpy. I mean, Josh. What were your thoughts seeing the offense? Yeah, no, it was, I mean,

1:11.4

it was incredibly, incredibly bumpy. I mean, we should mention Keenan Allen not present is his wife

1:18.5

and his daughter's birthday. Romo Dense did not take part in team drills. He's still working the

1:22.9

hamstring back. So it was DJ Moore, Tyler Scott, no Valis Jones either. So, you know, limited weapons,

1:31.0

very, very bumpy. I think it's not, I mean, I sent you that text just to Zing you a little bit.

1:38.1

I don't think it's as bad as it was last year when it was happening. I think there's a big

1:41.7

difference between a rookie quarterback, new offense,

1:45.3

new weapons,

1:45.9

learning the NFL speed against the defense that is really,

1:48.8

really,

1:49.2

really talented.

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