Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Lamarr Houston a Top Pass Rusher? I Have My Concerns.

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers yet another of your questions: “Lamarr Houston had the sixth most sacks of any outside linebacker last year. Playing half a season how does that not qualify as above average? — @MikeyLillo “Houston … Continue reading →

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Conor Cook as a First Round Pick Sounds Like Trouble for Someone

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Tom Shannon

I found the answer that Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune gave to this question to be interesting: “Will the Bears take Connor Cook if he is on the board with their second-round pick? — @TommyGlodo “I spoke with two … Continue reading →

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Brian Hoyer Could to Be a Bear by the End of the Week

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Jason La Canfora at CBS Sports is reporting that former Texans (among others) quarterback Brian Hoyer “is expected” be a Chicago Bear by the end of the week. Hoyer is waiting around to see if the Denver Broncos will sign … Continue reading →

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Talking Tantalizing Tayo Fabuluje

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Yeah, I know.  The title.  I stink at titles. Anyway, Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune is kind enough to answer a question from this ignorant blogger: “Competition seems to be intense at guard with the acquisition of Ted Larsen … Continue reading →

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Greg Hardy Is Angry that Aldon Smith Was Signed Before He Was

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Michael David Smith at profootballtalk.com notes that Greg Hardy got upset when he saw that fellow free agent Aldon Smith got signed before he did. “Who’s worse, Hardy or Smith? That’s a hard question to answer. But Smith got no … Continue reading →

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Charles Leno is Your Left Tackle. Deal With It.

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Why does it seem like the Bears are always one change short to better the offensive line? They have improved their backups with experienced lineman and got Bobby Massie but why … Continue reading →

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What Do the Bears Really Think of Their Running Back Situation?

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com answers your questions: “From @Blackhawks1963: What do [Ryan] Pace and [John] Fox REALLY think of their current running back assortment?” “[Jeremy] Langford showed enough as a rookie to believe they have something to develop there, but … Continue reading →

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Bears Working Hard on the Interior Offensive Line. Offensive Tackle Still an Area for Improvement.

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports on the signing of free agent guard/centers Manny Ramirez and Ted Larsen. “The addition of Ramirez and Larsen effectively replaces Will Montgomery and Vladimir Ducasse from a year ago. It’s expected the Bears … Continue reading →

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Ten Thoughts on the Bears Offseason Midway Through Free Agency

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Spring brings renewal and never more so than with major league baseball and spring training. Like most sports, the offseason in baseball is a time to unwind and relax. The suspense builds as another season draws near because fans miss … Continue reading →

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Defensive Backfield Still a Major Area of Focus For the Bears

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers more of your questions: “I never hear the Bears talking about a hard hitting safety. Is this in the plans? — @Kcprof926 “ “I’m taking a wait-and-see approach with the safety position. The … Continue reading →

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