Daily Archives: December 9, 2015

Wishing for the Return of Eddie Royal

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune addresses the absence of wide receiver Eddie Royal: “I get the impression that fans are irritable about Royal (knee) missing five straight games, but if you’re hurt you’re hurt. The Bears didn’t do Royal … Continue reading →

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Bears May Finally Have to Bite the Bullet and Let Bennett Go

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tom Shannon

[EDIT:  In contrast to what I said below, TE Martellus Bennett was listed on injury report each day last week with designation of full participation.] Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune reports that tight end Martellus Bennett has been put on injured … Continue reading →

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Linebacker Amongst the More Problematic Bears Positions

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Tribune says that linebacker Shea McClellin doesn’t attack down hill the way that linebackers need to be able to do: “[T]he interesting statistic is that game statisticians determined that only 15 of his 45 tackles … Continue reading →

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