Author Archives: Tom Shannon

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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Mediocre at Best: Browns QB Concerns Continue Against Bears

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Charean Williams at profootballtalk.com on Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s play yesterday: Browns coach Todd Monken said it was “cool” and “awesome” to watch Deshaun Watson play on Saturday. It was Watson’s first game of any kind since Oct. 20, 2024. … Continue reading →

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Ben Johnson’s Wants a Historic Offensive Year. I’m On Board.

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio on Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s stated goal of being the highest scoring offense of all time. There’s a certain logic to setting goals higher than the ultimate goal. Still, the only goal that matters most to NFL fans … Continue reading →

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I’ll Believe That the Bears Will Trade for Vita Vea When I See It

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Bills, 49ers and Bears are among the teams who have called the Bucs about disgruntled defensive tackle Vita Vea. Vea requested a trade ahead of training camp after spending the offseason seeking … Continue reading →

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Accuracy Means More Than the Completion Percentage for Caleb Williams

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Tom Shannon

From the Bears practice report at the Chicago Tribune: The most consistent connection of the day was a familiar sight: [Caleb] Williams to [Colston] Loveland. There are more and more plays in which Loveland catches the ball in stride, and … Continue reading →

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