Author Archives: Tom Shannon

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 →

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 →

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 →

In a week where many people, incuding me, were spending our time moaning about how this year’s version on Justin Fields looked exactly like last year’s version of Justin Fields on Sunday, I thought that it was notable that my … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “I understand that the Bears were probably not feeling great about their offensive line against Green Bay’s front seven but how could that have been [Luke] Getsy’s game plan? You’re at … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “I wasn’t expecting more than eight or nine wins, but I was blown away by how bad the Bears looked. Are there any reasons for optimism they can turn things around? … Continue reading →

Offense The Bears started the game nicely with some easy throws from Fields and some decent runs. They gradually worked Fields up to longer passes from there. The Bears had two shots to make 3rd and 4th and short on … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune quotes cornerback Jaylon Johnson after intercepting quarterback Justin Fields in the red zone on Monday. “I’ve been wanting to get to game week since the start of camp,” [Johnson] said. “So, everything you do … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. Will the Bears extend any other players by the start of the season? — @jtbcubs Cornerback Jaylon Johnson is probably the player with the best chance of being extended before the … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. How much will the starters play in preseason? — Jason W., Rolling Meadows You’re asking about something most coaches, Matt Eberflus included, treat as a closely guarded secret. I do find … Continue reading →