Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Xavier Woods Looks Likely to Play Safety Sunday

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune tells us what was learned at Chicago Bears practice Monday: One thing the Bears have to figure out — if they haven’t already — is who will start alongside [Dillon] Thieneman at safety. Veterans Xavier … Continue reading →

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Salvon Ahmed Will Be Ready

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Salvon Ahmed Phil Thompson at the Chicago Tribune has 5 observations as Chicago Bears enter Week 1: 4. Will the running back room be ready? [D’Andre] Swift left Thursday’s practice early, but it’s likely the extent of his injury (if any) … Continue reading →

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Bears Defensive Line Could Have the Biggest Impact on the 2026 Season

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: What are the easiest gains the defense can make despite a lack of big-ticket investments this offseason? Any chance the Gervon Dexter Sr. trade is about getting to a baseline competence on … Continue reading →

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The Bears Did a Good Job of Maximizing Gervon Dexter’s Trade Value

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Gervon Dexter chicagobears.com Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on the Bears latest acquisition at cornerback: Physically, Clark Phillips III projects as a slot cornerback, but the majority of his experience in Atlanta the last three seasons came on the outside. He … Continue reading →

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The Bears Get Tough With High Risk Decisions at Defensive Tackle

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Jayden Loving from chicagobears.com Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune empties his notebook.   He notes the surprises that have emerged at defensive tackle over the summer: [Jayden] Loving, who spent two seasons at Bethune-Cookman, two at Western Kentucky and finished … Continue reading →

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Another Reason Why Braxton Jones May Be Better in 2026

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Tom Shannon

I found this tidbit bit from Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune to be interesting.  He notes that Braxton Jones had a tendency to wear down over the course of games last year as he came back from injury: “I … Continue reading →

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Ozzy Trapilo Might Be Back Early. But Will he be Good Enough to Start?

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: Are the Bears going to be forced to push Ozzy Trapilo into the lineup before he’s ready? So far, none of the above seems to be the answer to the question of … Continue reading →

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Evaluating Bears Safety Xavier Woods and His Role in the Bears Defense

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: What are the top safety options that Ryan Poles reasonably can trade for? Andre Cisco from the Jets an option? With a rookie at safety, the Bears are very weak at this … Continue reading →

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The Screen Game: A Missing Piece for the Bears’ Offense?

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune has 10 thoughts after the Bears preseason game against the Browns.   10b. It was interesting to hear Ben Johnson go into fine details of the screen game, something that has been a major focus … Continue reading →

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Salvon Ahmed and the Battle for the Bears’ Third Running Back Spot

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune has 10 thoughts after the Bears preseason game against the Browns.  At one point he addresses the competition for the thirrd running back position: An interesting option is Salvon Ahmed, a 27-year-old who played previously … Continue reading →

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