Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Linebacker Amongst the More Problematic Bears Positions

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Tribune says that linebacker Shea McClellin doesn’t attack down hill the way that linebackers need to be able to do: “[T]he interesting statistic is that game statisticians determined that only 15 of his 45 tackles … Continue reading →

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NFL Draft Order if the Season Ended Today

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

NFL Media draft analyst Lance Zierlein gives top needs for each team in the order that they would draft if the season ended today. His analysis of the Bears needs at number 15 overall is puzzling: “Top need: Pass rusher … Continue reading →

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Johnny Manziel Gets More Chances. Too Many.

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Chris Mortenson at ESPN reports that Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel will be returning to the starting lineup after a hiatus directly related to a visit to the clubs while the team was on bye a couple weeks ago: Johnny Manziel … Continue reading →

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Alshon Jeffery as a True Number One Wide Receiver? It’s Going to Be Interesting to Find Out.

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on how the 49ers were handling Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery Sunday: “[San Francisco nickel cornerback Jimmie] Ward said the 49ers didn’t have anything special for Alshon Jeffery in terms of coverage other than … Continue reading →

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Of History, Star Wars and the 2015 Chicago Bears

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com damps down fans’ expectations for the Bears playoffs hopes while suggesting what the Bears need to do in the future: “Muhammad Wilkerson is arguably the second-best five technique in the NFL right now – there is … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: 49ers at Bears 12/6/15

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Defense The 49ers came out with a conservative offensive game plan with Blaine Gabbert at quarterback. It was mostly dump offs and runs for much of the game with very little downfield until the game winner. The 49ers had a … Continue reading →

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Bears Need to Evaluate the Plan at the Linebacker Position

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com answers you questions: “From @BFlores44: Can Christian Jones develop into anything other than an average linebacker? “Based on on what we’ve seen so far it’s looking more doubtful each week. Jones certainly has the size, athleticism … Continue reading →

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Miami Dolphins in Desperate Need of Change

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Armando Salguero at the Miami Herald sees what I see when I watch the Dolphins: “Why are the Dolphins asking [5-10 cornerback Brent Grimes] to do these things? “Last Sunday, after it was clear to everyone in the stadium [Jets … Continue reading →

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An Endorsement for Grass Over Turf from the Men Who Know

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

It happens every year. There will be some game where a team will come to town and the ground at Solider Field will be painted green because they couldn’t get grass to grow and the condition of the field is … Continue reading →

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Will We See Kevin White? Who Knows?

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions yet again: “What is the latest on Kevin White? Any chance he is activated and plays? — @GreaseMaul from Twitter “White was involved in practice on Wednesday but I’d say it … Continue reading →

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