Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Vic Fangio May Not Be With the Bears Much Longer and Other Points of View

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Pete Dougherty at packersnews.com thinks Jason Spriggs might be near the end of his tenure in Wisconsin. At this point, Spriggs might have to move to guard to try to salvage his career. Regardless of where he plays, you have … Continue reading →

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John Fox and Ryan Pace Should Share Responsibility for the Bears State and Other Points of View

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Tom Shannon

It must have been a pretty good question and answer column from Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune because I’ve got a lot of comments to make in my free time this Thanksgiving day: Here’s question number one: Can you explain … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Lions at Bears 11/19/17

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Lions came out stacking the line of scrimmage just like everyone else. The Bears responded by throwing the ball more, apparently deciding that they could actually beat the Lions defensive backs. They also threw some Mitchell Trubisky runs … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Packers at Bears 11/12/17

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Packers did the smart thing and stacked the line of scrimmage as everyone has before them. The Bears tried to loosen up the Packers by passing a bit more on first and second downs, something new for them, … Continue reading →

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Was Releasing Gould a Mistake? Depends on Your Point of View.

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers more of your questions: I was baffled when the Bears cut Robbie Gould and felt it would come to haunt them. Now it seems obvious it was a mistake. Your thoughts? — @stewart_errol … Continue reading →

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The Bears and Drops. The Ultimate Circular Argument.

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: I’ve expected more out of the short screen game to get Tarik Cohen in space. Seems every other team runs it more effectively. Is that true? — @fols54 from Twitter That’s … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Saints 10/29/17

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Saints are a really nice offensive ball club that came out executing. They did a nice of mixing it up on the Bears defense. It all started with the running game and the screen game with the Saints. … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Panthers at Bears 10/22/17

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears started this game stacking the run on first down but eventually the Panther’s started spreading them out, then attacking them up the middle. Presumably they were going after Christian Jones. To a certain extent, it worked. Other … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Bears at Ravens 10/14/17

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears played a light box against the run. Presumably that’s because the Ravens had lost both their starting guards (Alex Lewis and perennial Pro Bowler Marshal Yanda) to season-ending injuries and center Ryan Jensen is in his first … Continue reading →

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No Quick Game Comments Tonight or Monday Night

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Sorry, guys.  Reality is intruding and telling me that I can’t watch tonight or on Monday Night against the Vikings.  I’ll watch on GamePass eventually but not until well after the game ends. See you in Week 6.  Heck, the … Continue reading →

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