Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Bears 2015 Draft Was Very Good but 2016 Needs to Be Better

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Former Bears director of college scouting Greg Gabriel takes a “first look at the 2016 NFL draft”. It is, in fact, more of a look back at 2015: “In the 2015 Draft, the Bears got four players who already have … Continue reading →

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Decision on Class Act Matt Forte Can’t Come Until the Offseason

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune quotes running back Matt Forte on the Bears letting his contract run out before making a decision on what to do moving forward: “Forte expressed his desire for a contract extension last offseason, even … Continue reading →

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Will Trent Baalke Be the Owner, Too?

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Anyone wondering what the problem is with the 49ers need wonder no longer. Darin Gantt at profootballtalk.com comments: “Trent Baalke’s apparently doing more than delivering players such as defensive backs Jimmie Ward and Jaquiski Tartt for the 49ers. “He’s apparently … Continue reading →

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Brandon Browner Sets the NFL record for Penalties

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

There are two weeks to play yet but Saints cornerback Brandon Browner has already broken the NFL record for penalties. Browner was flagged for the 23rd time this season (21 accepted) on Monday night. The previous record was set by … Continue reading →

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Average Fan Loses in Network Prime Time Choices

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Paul Schwartz at the New York Post comments upon the state of the Giants: “Gee, wonder how happy the NFL and TV network suits are about their decision to flex Sunday’s Giants-Vikings game to the prime time Sunday Night Football … Continue reading →

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Behind Enemy Lines: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Things you should know about the Buccaneers as the Bears head out to face them this Sunday in Tampa Bay: Buccaneers running back Doug Martin has 1305 yards rushing on the year in a contract season. That’s only nine yards behind … Continue reading →

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Quo Vadis Kyle Long

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune describes the action just after half time yesterday after the Bears began with a successful onsides kick: “The Bears took over on their own 47-yard line with a chance to score and make it … Continue reading →

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Perhaps the Most Worrisome Problem

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune breaks down a Stefon Diggs 33 yard touchdown pass that seemed to encapsulate the day the Bears had Sunday: “‘I saw the ball released out of ([quarterback Teddy] Bridgewater‘s) hand and I saw Diggs … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Vikings 12/20/15

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears tried to run their usual ball control offensive game plan. They came out in a double tight end set and tried to establish the run. They eventually found that wasn’t working and tried spreading the field instead … Continue reading →

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Quarterback Escapability Against the Bears an Acceptable Compromise

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune offers this assessment: “The Bears have allowed TDs on the ground and in the air to Blaine Gabbert and Kirk Cousins in consecutive losses at home, and I’m wondering, is that a condition that … Continue reading →

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