Monthly Archives: November 2018

Criticism of FOX Announcing Team a Little Over the Top

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Phil Rosenthal at the Chicago Tribune continues to harp on one of FOX’s announcing teams even when they aren’t doing the game: “Still unanswered is whether Mitch Trubisky will be healthy enough to play. But there’s a collective sigh of … Continue reading →

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Improved Pass Rush Makes Offenses Predictable, Increases Turnover Opportunities

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “The Bears’ interceptions have skyrocketed this season. They’ve only had one game this year without one. If you assigned responsibility for this improvement, how much credit would go to the scheme, … Continue reading →

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The Bears Seem to Be Feeling Run Down in the Fourth Quarter. What to Do?

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Tom Shannon

I’m not the only one that has noted that the Bears defense seems to be getting tired in the fourth quarter. Bears defensive back Kyle Fuller admits it himself, albeit in a back handed way: “Fuller said the defense’s ability … Continue reading →

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Lovie Smith as Defensive Coordinator? No. Please, no.

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Any chance Lovie Smith is fired? If he is, and Vic Fangio leaves for a head coach job, is it at all conceivable for Lovie to return to the Bears and … Continue reading →

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What Has Exceeded Expectations the Most?

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Which aspect of this Bears team has exceeded your expectations the most? — @kylebeckrich “The Bears have exceeded expectations in a lot of areas to begin 7-3. One area they’ve been … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Vikings at Bears 11/18/18

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Vikings came out and went right at Stefon Diggs matched up on Prince Amukamara. It was obvious that was a match up they were going to like. The Lions picked on Amukamara a bit last week. The Vikings … Continue reading →

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Guard Spot in One to Watch as the Bears Try to Jump Start Their Running Game

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune comments on the situation at left guard: “The rotation at right guard ended as Bryan Witzmann started and Eric Kush was relegated to backup status. Witzmann was signed five weeks ago. “’Obviously there are … Continue reading →

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Bears Forced to Pay with Ultra-Short Turn Around Time. Where was the Player’s Union?

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Prince Amukamara shares his thoughts on the Bears game against the Vikings this week being flexed from noon to Sunday night. Via Dan Weiderer at the Chicago Tribune: “’Honestly, I was so excited, Amukamara said. ’Just like: ‘Oh, man! They’re … Continue reading →

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Cody Parkey Hasn’t Been Practicing Kicks at Soldier Field. Why?

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Colleen Kane at the Chicago Tribune reports on Bears head coach Matt Nagy’s reaction to kicker Cody Parkey missing two field goals and two extra points during the Bears win over the Lions yesterday: “Nagy understood the fans’ disgruntlement but … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Lions at Bears 11/11/18

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Offense It wasn’t hard to figure what the Bears were going to try to do here. They kept only 4 wide receivers on the game day roster with both Kevin White and Jevon Wimms inactive. They kept fullback Michael Burton … Continue reading →

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