Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on the performance of Bears rookie running back David Montgomery last night: “Six touches for rookie running back David Montgomery was all that was needed to feel really good about him — and the … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Is there any benefit, cap-wise or other, to the Bears keeping one kicker or another? — @steveoatms “There is no way the Bears will base the decision on the kicker for … Continue reading →

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic says that Bears guard Kyle Long is ready for 2019: “Last January, the seventh-year Bear was looking forward to a surgery-free offseason after everything he went through from 2016 to 2018. He’s been available throughout … Continue reading →

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 →