Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. Any QBs in the draft next April that have a similar skill set to Justin Fields (a duel threat vs. a pocket passer) that Bears could consider targeting in the fourth … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. Count me among those buying stock in Ryan Poles coming loaded in 2023 with the enviable cap flexibility and improved draft capital. However, the performance of Poles’ guys this season has … Continue reading →

The writers at the Chicago Tribune answer key fill in the blank questions about the Chicago Bears. “Matt Eberflus‘ coaching through 11 games has been ________. Here’s what I know about Eberflus through 11 games: He has done a good … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. Like a lot of people, I’m a little baffled by the handling of Justin Fields on Sunday and, honestly, for the whole season. Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. What’s the bigger draft need that the Bears should address with their first pick? OL or DL? — @kct2020 Depending on where the team selects, the Bears could have their choice … Continue reading →

Defense The Bears looked to me like they were totally dominated up front. The Falcons had a nice mix of run and pass and the defensive line was getting no pass rush (again) and they got none of the penetration … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune says that wide receiver Velus Jones has no specific goals in mind for the final seven games of the season. “Just to be available,” he said. “When my name is called, make a play … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune quotes Bears head coach Matt Eberflus on Jack Sanborn. “If you go back and look at the preseason, you saw what kind of player he was,” Eberflus said. “He’s very instinctual, makes a lot … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune talks about the Bears substandard defense. It’s jarring to see the lowly Lions come in and move up and down the field and not have issues in the red zone, but Poles can make … Continue reading →

Offense It’s very evident that at least part of the Bears game plan was to run the ball as much as possible. The first 6 plays were runs of one type or another. Ultimately they ran 35 times for 258 … Continue reading →