Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Offense 1. Bears’ wide receiver screens are being read and not just by the Saints. Teams are picking something up. If they are going to keep calling them, they need to solve this problem. 2. On a related note, it … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: While the pass-rush problem seems like an issue that isn’t likely to be resolved with this team’s personnel, are there solutions to fixing the run defense in scheme and personnel? Getting … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune discusses the return of Austin Booker and the state of the pass rush: Despite missing the final exhibition game, Booker led the NFL with four sacks in the preseason, and the Bears were optimistic … Continue reading →

Offense The Bears were without Darnell Wright today and started Theo Benedet in his place. Benedet had a rough day but not because he didn’t play well. It was because he was dealing with Maxx Crosby all day. Ozzy Trapilo … Continue reading →

Offense Caleb WIlliams had forever to throw early in the game. Nice effort from the offensive line in that respect. Pretty surprised to see the trick play in the first quarter. They were pretty deep in their own territory so … Continue reading →

Defense This game was easy to figure out on the defensive side of the ball. The Lions offensive line dominated the line of scrimmage. Jared Goff had forever on to throw. They ran the ball far too easily. I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: Is DJ Moore RB2 this week? — @nflchikennugget I don’t think so. Rookie Kyle Monangai was on the field during the portion of practice Wednesday that was open to the media. … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Trubune answers your questions “Please articulate what you believe are Ben Johnson’s measures and key indicators of success for Caleb Williams. Help the casual fan understand how he will be evaluated so we know what … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune has 10 thoughts after the Bears preseason finale: The overriding theme for the offense throughout training camp was inconsistency, and I don’t think we saw a ton of explosive plays either (at least not … Continue reading →