Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears gave an indication of what the plan was when they started the game with 5 straight passes before running the ball. The first drive was 7 passes total to only one run. Obviously, they thought they could … Continue reading →

Mike Jones at The Athletic says that the Bears were both winners and losers at the NFL trade deadline. “Chicago Bears: The Bears have an eye on the offseason already and parted with a disgruntled Smith and 32-year-old Robert Quinn … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. With the trade of Roquan Smith, the Bears now have several draft choices and cap space. My concern is that to date, Ryan Poles has done nothing to indicate he will … Continue reading →

Defense The Cowboys game plan became quickly evident. It was going to be a heavy dose of running back Tony Pollard at the Bears somewhat weak run defense along with attacking wherever Jaylon Johnson wasn’t in the passing game. Most … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers the question of what Justin Fields must do to take a step forward. Biggs: Start hitting on the easy throws and short completions. That would put the offense in better down-and-distance situations and … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune gives us four takeaways from the Bears practice Thursday. He discusses potential changes to the offensive line. If [Lucas] Patrick slides to center, that would leave the Bears with maybe three options at left … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. What are the benefits to trading Roquan Smith vs. compensatory draft pick formula if the Bears let him walk in free agency? — @sfgore Well, trading him before the deadline would … Continue reading →

Defense The Vikings won the coin toss and chose to receive rather than defer as is normally the case. We rapidly found out why. Minnesota’s game plan was evident from the get-go in this game. The first drive was almost … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. What should the top priority be? Wins this year or developing the team/culture for the future? — @dmaz2488 I’m a firm believer that your culture is about as good as your … Continue reading →

Defense The Giants obviously watched the last couple games closely becuase they definitely noticed the Bears weakness against the run. Running the ball with Saquon Barkley is what they do anyway so it’s a good combination for them. Barkley ran … Continue reading →