Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Bears Will Face Stiff Competition for a Guard in Free Agency

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Dave Birkett at the Detroit Free Press thinks the Lions could be big spenders in free agency: “With a projected cap north of $150 million, and the likelihood they free up more room with cuts or retirements, the Lions have … Continue reading →

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Draft May Lack Linebackers but Other Defensive Positions Look Strong

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Eric D. Williams at ESPN comments upon Mel Kiper‘s first mock draft: “Kiper said he felt cornerback, offensive guard and defensive line — both defensive end and defensive tackles — are deep position groups in this year’s draft. “Twenty of … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio and The “Head Coach Type”

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. this one was about why Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio didn’t get an interview for a head coaching position: “Fangio is 57 but we have seen older coaches get their first … Continue reading →

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At Some Point the Bears Need to Enter Draft “Crap Shoot” for a Quarterback

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Do you see the Bears picking a quarterback in the first three rounds? — @albert80 “I think the bigger question is would the Bears pull the trigger on a quarterback in … Continue reading →

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Bears Chances of Finding an Inside Linebacker at the 11th Spot in the Draft May Not Be Good

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times comments on the upcoming NFL draft: “ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper has the Bears taking Alabama inside linebacker Reggie Ragland with the No. 11 pick in the first round of his first mock draft. … Continue reading →

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Special Problem

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times makes a good point about the Bears special teams: “The Bears have obvious priorities in signing their own free agents this offseason: wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, cornerback Tracy Porter, running back Matt Forte, linebacker … Continue reading →

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How Much Available Cap Space Do the Bears Really Have?

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Tom Shannon

The standard thought amongst fans is that the Bears have a tremendous amount of cap space to sign big free agents in the offseason this year. According to sportrac.com, that’s both true and not true. The Bears will have roughly … Continue reading →

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Drinking the Cleveland Kool-Aid

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Jeff Darcy at cleveland.com writes a rather kind piece on how the Browns are structuring their front office, labeling it “innovative”: [Owner Jimmy] Haslam‘s unique new front office model is actually in keeping with the legacy of Paul Brown.   The iconic team namesake was known for modernizing … Continue reading →

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Looking at Some Interesting Pending Free Agents with the Chiefs

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Dave Skretta at the Topeka Capital-Journal reviews the Kansas City Chiefs players that are set to see free agency. There are some interesting names here. Sean Smith is a 28 year old physical cornerback that would look good in a … Continue reading →

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When Talent Becomes Everything

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com on how the Seahawks heve been forced to handle Marshawn Lynch during a difficult season with a difficult player: “The tiptoeing tone apparently was set at the top of the organization, with as one source explained … Continue reading →

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