Author Archives: Tom Shannon

What Is Decreasing Jordan Howard’s Effectiveness?

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: ” Jordan Howard has five touchdowns, on target for 10. Can we stop talking about how many yards the guy has and talk about bottom line: TDs and effectiveness? His influence … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Bills 11/4/18

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bulls evidently didn’t have much respect for the Bears running game going in. They were playing 6 in the box including a second and one in the first series. That was probably fine with the Bears as their … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Jets at Bears 10/28/18

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears came out in the 3-4 against 3 wide. They were obviously thinking to stop the run first. The Jets ran into the teeth of it obviously thinking that they could run anyway. You figured play action passing … Continue reading →

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Khalil Mack Has to Sit for Himself as Well as For the Good of the Team

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune on the Bears injury situation: “[Bears head coach Matt] Nagy continued to characterize outside linebacker Khalil Mack and receiver Allen Robinson as “day-to-day” with their injuries. Mack has played through a right ankle issue … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Patriots at Bears 10/21/18

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Patriots came out attacking the edges of the Chicago defense with a lot of success. They also came out with a lot of short passing, challenging the Bears to converge and make the tackle. There was still some … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Dolphins 10/14/18

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Dolphins came out running at the Bears right up the middle. They had moderate success early and probably planned to wear the Bears defense out over time. It may have worked as the Bears looked a little tired … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Buccaneers at Bears 9/30/18

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Offense Good job by Mitch Trubisky finding a wide open Trey Burton on the opening drive. Once again, we see the Bears trying to keep Trubisky comfortable by putting him in shot gun and letting him run, which he did … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Cardinals 9/23/18

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Defense First play. Cardinals match up Larry Fitzgerald on a linebacker for a complete pass to start their work down the field. The Cardinals were to do it again and again just as the Packers did in the Bears first … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Packers 9/8/18

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Defense Khalil Mack looked like the real deal as he applied good pressure on Aaron Rogers. It looked like the Bears tried to use him primarily in passing situations in the nickle defense. This made good sense as it allowed … Continue reading →

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Buyer Beware

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Buyer Beware Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “I’m a bit worried about the way that the Bears are building their team. Allen Robinson, Taylor Gabriel, Trey Burton, Akiem Hicks, Danny Trevathan as free agents. Now Khalil … Continue reading →

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