Author Archives: Tom Shannon

The Simple Reason Why Ben Johnson Wants Caleb Williams to Complete 70% of His Passes

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: Your idea of a good completion percentage for Caleb Williams — around 63% — seems way more reasonable than Ben Johnson’s goal of 70%. Most NFL quarterbacks never have one season at … Continue reading →

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Raiders Cousins – Crosby Fight Must Have Been Out of the Ordinary to Result in Reduced Camp Time

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Josh Alper at profootballtalk.com passes along the report that the fight on Friday between Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins resulted in a day off for both players on Friday. “We have very clear expectations on how we want to practice … Continue reading →

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The Loss of Safety Coby Bryant is a Big Blow to the Bears Early Season Defensive Hopes

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Tom Shannon

The Bears have lost safety Coby Bryant to an eight-to-10 week left knee inury. From the Chicago Tribune: “Bryant signed a three-year, $40 million contract in free agency with the Bears in March. He won a Super Bowl with the … Continue reading →

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How Will the Bears Increase Caleb Williams Accuracy?

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Michael David Smith at profootballtalk.com quotes head coach Ben Johnson on quarterback Caleb Williams.  Williams is apparently doing what it takes to improve his accuracy.  His completion rate was only 58% last year. “He’s done a great job over the spring and … Continue reading →

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Liam Coen Has a Point about the Caleb Williams Hype

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune quotes Tampa Bay head coach Liam Coen talking about motiivating his team.  He uses Bears quarterback Caleb Williams as an example. “This is the best part of coaching the Jacksonville Jaguars: You don’t have to make up … Continue reading →

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The Bears Deserve to Be Long Shots to Win the Division

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on how the Bears are percieved outside of Chicago: “It remains to be seen how deep the belief is outside of the region in the Bears’ ability to repeat. Remember, Poles’ goal was to “take … Continue reading →

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Will Micah Parsons Be a Difference Maker for the Packers Once He Comes Back?

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Green Bay defensive end Micah Parsons has opened camp on the PUP list. Via Josh Alper at profootballtalk.com. Parsons is not expected to be ready to return from his torn ACL until October at the earliest. He can move to … Continue reading →

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Bears May See Zavion Thomas as a DJ Moore Replacement… Sort of.

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Sean Hammond at the Chicago Tribune addresses Bears third round pick Zavion Thomas’s place on the team. ‘With Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Kalif Raymond and Jahdae Walker looking like the top options at receiver, it might be an uphill … Continue reading →

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Kayshon Boutte Situation Is Not a Precedent for Letting Brendan Sorsby Enter the NFL Without Suspension

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio usually has logical takes on various NFL storylines (even though they tend to be slanted in favor of the players and their agents). But I think he’s way off on this one. When discussing Brendan Sorsby’s ability to … Continue reading →

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These Are Your Defensive Ends. Get Over It.

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: Do you think the Bears are waiting till camp to sign a defensive end? We don’t know when Dayo Odeyingbo or Shemar Turner are coming back. Only have three healthy defensive … Continue reading →

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