Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Adam Jahns at The Athletic emphasizes that fans shouldn’t let the 100 year anniversary of the Bears overshadow the importance of the 2019 version of the team making progress. He particularly emphasizes the importance of quarterback Mitch Trubisky’s continued progress: … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Can you give me your perspective of why the national opinion and/or media seem to have a negative view of the Bears? I’m watching clips of Damien Woody and John Fox … Continue reading →

Curtis Crabtree at profootballtalk.com addresses the Seahawks backup quarterback situation: “[Paxton] Lynch is getting a second chance in Seattle after the former first round pick of the Denver Broncos flamed out after just two years with the team. [Geno] Smith … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Linebacker and defensive tackle depth seem to be biggest needs on defense. Who are the free-agent targets that would best fit? — @jokertownhero “The Bears have pretty good depth at defensive … Continue reading →

John Breech at cbssports.com reports on Lamar Jackson’s struggles with learning the Ravens offense: “With the Ravens hiring a new offensive coordinator [Greg Roman] this year, it probably shouldn’t have come as a surprise to anyone in Baltimore that the team … Continue reading →

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic quotes outside linebackers coach Ted Monachino on defensive end Leonard Floyd “’I think the sacks will come,’ Monachino said. ’I think Leonard as a pure natural pass rusher has a bigger toolbox than anybody else … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “How will Buster Skrine fit into the Bears defense to replace Bryce Callahan? A lot of fans have been calling him a downgrade. — @sam_gutterman “Skrine projects to be a good … Continue reading →

Bears Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic addresses the situation of Taquan Mizzell, last years deep back up at running back: “Mizzell probably received the most criticism for a player not named Cody Parkey last season, which is impressive for someone … Continue reading →

Bears Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune asks Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin about Bears sixth round pick Kerrith Whyte: Wiederer: Do you see any limitations in his game or areas he’s going to have to either really work … Continue reading →

Bears Gregg Rosenthal at NFL.com comments upon the Bears during their “Around the NFL” podcast (episode title: “Around the NFC”, at the 24:45 mark).Rosenthal mentions his distrust of teams that stand pat after a successful season and expect that roster … Continue reading →