Author Archives: Tom Shannon

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 →

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 →