Author Archives: Tom Shannon

It’s refreshing not to be thinking about who the Bears are going to be taking in the top 10 of the upcoming draft right now. But as it stands, the Bears are going to face a different kind of problem … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune has 10 thoughts after the Bears win over the Packers. HE’s wondering about head coach Ben Johnson’s chances of being voted coach of the year: Have to see what else happens over the remainder … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “One concern: The Bears had 250 yards of offense in the first half against Cleveland and only 14 points. It’s been a problem all season. Lots of yards that don’t produce … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: The medical/training staff again pushed players to return [against Cleveland] when a week further would have been sensible. That needs clearing up immediately, maybe change of staff as it’s not an … Continue reading →

Offense Another slow start as the Bears got very good field position off of a very good return, and the offense wasted it. False start penalty on DJ Moore and a drop on a screen pass on third down. They … Continue reading →

Offense Williams had some inaccurate passes once again, especially early in the game. I really think that this may have to do with the fact that head coach Ben Johnson hired a first-time quarterback coach in J.T. Barrett. Williams needs … Continue reading →

Brad Bigg helps answer 5 pressing questions at the Chicago Tribune: 5. Caleb Williams completed less than 50% of his passes against the Eagles, and his season percentage is now 58.1%. How concerning are his accuracy issues? Biggs: It’s a … Continue reading →

Offense I was kind of surprised to see the Bears running the ball up the middle in the first series. I would’ve thought they would’ve tried to attack the edges in the run. The Steelers, particularly Nick Herbig, are a … Continue reading →

Defense Interesting that the Bears decided to keep Noah Sewell at middle linebacker and leave Tremaine Edmunds at weak side linebacker with TJ Edwards out. Apparently, they decided to leave Edmunds at his position of strength rather than return him … Continue reading →

Offense I’m a little tired of seeing those quick throws to the outside almost get intercepted. OK. A lot tired. You can see why Ben Johnson is always saying that Williams needs to dump the ball off. Williams drops back … Continue reading →