Monthly Archives: September 2023

Should the Bears Have Drafted Jalen Carter?

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic answers your questions: “Is it fair to call the draft decision to take Darnell Wright over Jalen Carter a bad one? — J S. “A popular question this week, and one that will linger throughout … Continue reading

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How well Coached Are the Bears? Watch the Defensive Backs

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic talks about the deficiencies in the Bears defense along the defensive front. “Part of the ‘it’s only three games, but it’s been really bad’ dissection of the Bears has to include the defensive line and … Continue reading

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Even Given the Organizational Situation the Bears Should Be Better Than This

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune has 10 thoughts after the Bears loss to the Chiefs Sunday. “The gap between the Bears and the upper echelon of the NFL remains as great as ever. The offense was dysfunctional Sunday and … Continue reading

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Quick Comments: Bears at Chiefs 9/24/23

I’m not going to spend a lot of time documenting this one. There just isn’t a lot to learn. I’m sure you understand. Defense 1. The Bears played a lot of zone early in the game and Patrick Mahomes and … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Tyson Bagent As One Reporter Has Me Sitting Up and Paying a Little More Attention

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune has 10 thoughts after Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers: “In talking with a handful of national and college scouts the last two weeks about quarterback Tyson Bagent, they all gave the Bears props for … Continue reading

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Bears Running Game Is a Work in Progress with Apparent Change in Scheme

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune shares 10 thoughts after the Bears loss on Sunday “I’m surprised the Bears don’t have better rushing totals through two games. That looked like an emphasis of the off-season to me: Add DJ Moore … Continue reading

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Tyreek Stevenson Needs Work But It Wasn’t as Bad as It Looked

Brad Biggs has 10 thoughts after the Bears Loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday: “[Cornerback Tyreek] Stevenson was worked over pretty good by wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Mayfield completed 5 of 7 passes going against Stevenson for … Continue reading

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Quick Comments: Bears at Buccaneers 9/17/23

Offense DJ Moore had a great start to the game. Two catches for 64 yards on the first drive. The Bucs game plan was apparently to treat him like any other receiver. That’s a terrible idea especially when playing the … Continue reading

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What Should We Make of Roshon Johnson’s Performance Against the Packers

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic answers your questions: “Did Roschon Johnson put himself in the picture for a larger role? — Guy K. “The only thing to brighten [head coach Matt] Eberflus’ Monday was an opportunity to discuss Johnson, the … Continue reading

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Are Bears Fans Over-Reacting to the Loss to the Packers?

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic answers your questions: “Is this season, after just one game, the most reactionary by fans that you can remember? I’m finding it hard to believe the number of people calling for coaches and the GM … Continue reading

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