Monthly Archives: October 2015

Already Looking Ahead to the 2016 NFL Draft

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. One fan wants to know if the Bears will be looking to draft a cornerback in 2016: “[T]racy Porter is on a one-year contract for the minimum salary benefit and he’s … Continue reading →

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Different Strokes for Different Folks Lead to Different Consequences

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rob Demovsky at ESPN reports that Packers head coach Mike McCarthy gave his players almost eight days off over their bye week. That’s nearly double the minimum four days that the NFL Players Union requires. I find this to be … Continue reading →

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Martellus Bennett: Consistently Inconsistent

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Tom Shannon

I was talking football with a friend the other day but not the kind we usually talk about here. He’s Welsh and we were talking rugby. The rugby World Cup is being staged right now and we were talking about … Continue reading →

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Considering the Move of Kyle Long to Tackle in Retrospect

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune asks an interesting question as the Bears enter the bye week: “Coming out of the open date, will left tackle Jermon Bushrod reclaim his starting role or will the Bears prioritize the continued development … Continue reading →

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Could the Bears Trade Alshon Jeffery?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune evaluates the film from Sunday’s loss to the Lions: “[Alshon] Jeffery was dynamic after missing four games with a hamstring injury, showing his ability to dominate cornerbacks on back-shoulder throws on the final drive … Continue reading →

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Kyle Long Is Still Adjusting to Right Tackle

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune quotes right tackle Kyle Long on Twiter after the game Sunday: “I played like dog (excrement) today Missed blocks, holding penalties. You should never hear my name. Sorry Chicago. You deserve great” He did, … Continue reading →

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Cutler More than Just Right Against the Lions

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune evaluates three Bears including quarterback Jay Cutler: “Cutler’s final numbers look OK. He was 26 of 41 passing for 353 yards, a touchdown, an interception and an 88.8 passer rating. But the Bears scored … Continue reading →

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Lack of Pass Rush a Huge Factor in Loss to the Lions

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

With the Bears on a mini-winning streak before Sunday, I think Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune has been saving up his angst. He let loose on Monday. I’ll just highlight one comment: “Who’s the genius who let Harold Jones-Quartey … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Lions 10/18/15

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Lions come out mixing it up and playing well. They sustained a good, long drive starting at their own 20 yard line and ending with a touchdown. In contrast to recent weeks, they looked ready to play and … Continue reading →

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Marquess Wilson Come Out

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on the emergence of wide receiver Marquess Wilson: “In the last two games, Wilson has been targeted 17 times and has 12 catches for 165 yards and one touchdown. That’s after he had nine … Continue reading →

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