Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Is the Difference Between Caleb Williams and the Rest of the Pack Really That Great? And Other Points of View.

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions Everyone seems to think WR Keenan Allen is only a one-year deal barring an extension. The Bears spent more than a franchise tag would cost for a WR in 2024. So … Continue reading

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A Deep Wide Receiver Class Means that the Bears Can Wait to Take One. And Other Points of View.

Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren spoke to the media about the Bears stadium situation. The Bears are looking to build a new one and Warren gave the impression that he was concentrating upon something happening in the city of … Continue reading

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Solid Draft Prediction. And Other Points of View.

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “What’s the plan at center? Is Ryan Bates really the answer? Are they still going to target a Tier 2 free-agent center like Aaron Brewer or Coleman Shelton?— @jtr_1994 “As we … Continue reading

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The Bears with a New Offensive Coordinator Will Seek Upgrades at Tight End

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. While answering an endless stream of fans who support keeping Justin Fields at quarterback he managed to slip one in about something else that may turn out to be related to … Continue reading

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Quick Comments: Bears at Packers 1/7/24

Offense The Bears came out with a reasonably conservative game plan to begin the game. Lots of short passes and running plays. Its possible that offensive coordinator Luke Getsy was trying to compensate for weakness on the interior of the … Continue reading

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Quick Game Comments: Falcons at Bears

Defense DeMarcus Walker lost contain on the second play of the game and B.J. Robinson went for 21 yards. That can’t happen with him on the field. Its certain death. After Taylor Heinicke made some good yardage running the ball … Continue reading

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Lions at Bears 9/10/23

Offense The Bears came out running the ball a lot. Part of that was Justin Fields dropping back and running from the pocket but most of them were designed running plays. Evidently they decided that’s the way to beat the … Continue reading

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Low Expectations and Fan Apathy Could Figure into Bears 2024 Decisions

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune has 10 thoughts after the Bears blew a big lead in the last 4 minutes at Detroit on Sunday: “It’s becoming increasingly difficult to make a case for why [Matt Eberflus] should remain in … Continue reading

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Quick Comments: Bears at Lions 11/19/23

Offense The Lions appear to be very wary of Justin Fields legs. They tried to be very disciplined in their pass rush. Fields took to leaving the pocket early but even then the Lions looked more to me like they … Continue reading

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Quick Comments: Bears at Saints 11/5/23

Offense The Bears came out executing well with a good mix of passing and timely run plays. The run looked to me like the key to the beating Saints defense coming in. They play a lot of games up front, … Continue reading

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