Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. And mine. In a column last week, you quoted [Bears haed coach] Matt Eberflus as saying it “creates more gaps in the running game when you have that lead back in … Continue reading →

Kevin Fishbain and Adam Jahns at The Athletic give their report from the first padded practice. Running back David Montgomery has embraced the potential of playing on special teams this season. “Funny thing about David the other day, he was … Continue reading →

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot unveils plans to put a dome on top of Soldier Field in an effort to keep the Bears from moving to the suburbs. ‘The mayor said the cost of the project and the option would depend … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune addresses Jaquuan Brisker‘s potential hold out from training camp. In the big picture for both the safety and the organization, the contract squabble figures to be a minor speed bump. But four years ago, … Continue reading →

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic makes his roster predictions. Quarterback (2) Justin Fields, Trevor Siemian Who will be the practice-squad quarterback? The Bears don’t have a good enough roster to keep a third quarterback. Nathan Peterman will help them get … Continue reading →

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic answers your questions. Roquan Smith has really grown into the defense’s leader, but can we justify spending the going rate ($20M/season) on an inside linebacker? Are we better off putting that money on offense to … Continue reading →

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com informs us about where the quarterbacks may be selected in the upcoming NFL draft. “[Malik Willis] is the favorite to be the first quarterback selected, with current odds at -145. [Kenny] Pickett is at +135. Next … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune talks about David Montgomery‘s potential role in the new Bears offense. The Bears thought Montgomery was more suited for the inside zone and run-pass option scheme [former HC Matt] Nagy desired, and they billed … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. Is there a position no one is talking about that the Bears could go to with their first pick in the NFL draft? — Greg W., Warrenville You probably can rule … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. “While going through another rebuild is very disappointing, I appreciate your insight into the process. One thing I can’t understand is Ryan Poles not re-signing more of the team’s own free … Continue reading →