Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Does Adam Shaheen have a future with the Bears? Plagued by injuries first two seasons, I’m wondering if they’ll go in different direction, especially with capable free agents like the guy … Continue reading →

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times reviews the Bears 2019 NFL draft: In his fifth draft, general manager Ryan Pace: Didn’t change. He was aggressive as usual, but this time he’s playing from strength instead of weakness — fortifying a … Continue reading →

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times describes his take aways from GM Ryan Pace’s pre-draft press conference. “Last week, NFL Network reported that the Raiders sent their scouts home to protect the secrecy of their draft room. That’s not the case … Continue reading →

Bears Adam Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times describes how new defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano will receive more defensive support than he did as the head coach in in Indianapolis: “Pagano is less than two months into his new Bears job, … Continue reading →

Bears This post from profootballtalk.com caught my eye as being peripherally Bear-related. It seems Indianapolis guard Quenton Nelson thought his technique deteriorated over the course of the season after being the sixth overall pick in last years draft. Colts senior … Continue reading →

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reviews the cornerback position as the Bears enter the off-season: “[Prince] Amukamara set a bold goal of 10 interceptions before the season, and while that didn’t happen, he played with confidence after going … Continue reading →

The Bears signed Bobby Massie to a four-year contract extension, preventing him from entering unrestricted free agency. The deal is reportedly worth more than $8 million per year. That’s a pretty good price for a solid right tackle in today’s … Continue reading →

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune quotes Mitch Trubisky as he addresses the inevitable comparisons between himself and Patrick Mahomes: “But even as Mahomes has surged ahead as the consensus best quarterback from that 2017 class, Trubisky makes it clear … Continue reading →

Kevin Fishbain at the The Athletic reviews the Bears offseason needs: “Greatest offseason need: Running back. The good thing for the Bears is it’s kind of difficult to peg one major need. Last offseason it was clearly wide receiver. In … Continue reading →

Defense Looked to me like the Eagles thought they might be able to spread the Bears out and run up the middle. It didn’t work. What did work was the mid range passing game. The Eagles burned the Bears passing … Continue reading →