Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune comments upon the release of number three wide receiver Earl Bennett: “[Marquess] Wilson, a seventh-round pick out of Washington St., is positioned to compete with newly-signed Domenik Hixon for the No. 3 receiver spot. Wilson had two catches … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I described the uncomfortable feeling I had about how the Bears were going about “improving” the defense.  Apparently I wasn’t alone. Here’s what Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune had to say as he urged the Bears to sign defensive end Jared Allen: … Continue reading →

As DeMarcus Ware disappears from the list of free agents, the question presents itself:  how can teams like the Denver Broncos continue to sign high priced veteran free agent after free agent while the Bears are already bumping their heads … Continue reading →

In considering the moves that the Bears have made since December, I find the question of whether they are actually better than they were at the beginning of 2013 to be debatable. Though the offense has been left largely intact, … Continue reading →

Dan Wieder at the Chicago Tribune on soon to be free agent quarterback Josh McCown: “[McCown] remembers an expression [Bears head coach Marc] Trestman often recites: ‘Don’t let familiarity rob you of your joy.’” “That’s the reminder to savor every moment, no matter … Continue reading →

John Mullin at CSNChicago.com argues that resigning center Roberto Garza makes the Bears offensive line unit better than the sum of its parts: “…Garza has quietly become a player who makes players around him better. He has a comfort level with quarterback … Continue reading →

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune makes a good point: “Maybe it’s me, but when Bears general manager Phil Emery says that new Bears linebacker Shea McClellin was the team’s best ‘pass disruptor’ when he played defensive end, everyone looks stupid.” “He’s … Continue reading →

The Bears have removed offensive line coach from offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer's title and promoted assistant offensive line coach Pat Meyer. Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune quotes head coach Marc Trestman: “The move will allow Aaron to still be … Continue reading →

John Mullin at CSNChicago.com addresses the Bears defensive line: “Strategies: Besides specific personnel decisions, the Bears need to decide whether their defensive front is big enough. Injuries were not the only reason the Bears were being blown off the ball. … Continue reading →