Author Archives: Tom Shannon

A Trade Off at Cornerback

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune comments on former Bears cornerback Tim Jennings‘ situation: “When the Bears released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Tim Jennings on Aug. 30, some questioned if the club was ditching a shot at winning now in … Continue reading →

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The Bears Linebacking Corp Needs Major Work in Coverage

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune talks up undrafted free agent linebacker Jonathan Anderson. Anderson is asked about the fact that he was given the helmet with the headset in it on Monday night to call the plays instead of … Continue reading →

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Outside Linebacker Position Up for Grabs as Acho Steps Out and Houston Steps Up

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune celebrates Lamarr Houston after he got two sacks late in the second half against the Chargers: “‘I was out there trying to work hard,’ Houston said, ‘and see if I could get something done.’” … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: Bears at Chargers 11/9/15

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense Though it wasn’t all through the air, the Bears spread it out a bit more than usual early with fewer double tight end sets and with Martellus Bennett in the back field rather than right at the line of … Continue reading →

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Are Willie Young and Lamar Houston Still Recovering?

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers more your questions: “Now that the trade deadline has passed do you see the Bears parting ways with Willie Young or Lamarr Houston and giving their reps elsewhere? — @sly034 “There aren’t any … Continue reading →

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Is Hard Knocks Possible for the Bears?

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Is it too early to nominate Da Bears for next season’s edition of ‘Hard Knocks?’ — @TraderjoeyG “You can nominate them all you want but unless there has been a dramatic … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Vikings at Bears 11/1/15

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Defense Kyle Fuller was given the assignment of covering Vikings break out wide receiver Stephon Diggs for a good part of this game though Tracy Porter did have him on occasion. Both did a reasonable job all in all. Diggs … Continue reading →

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Already Looking Ahead to the 2016 NFL Draft

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. One fan wants to know if the Bears will be looking to draft a cornerback in 2016: “[T]racy Porter is on a one-year contract for the minimum salary benefit and he’s … Continue reading →

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Different Strokes for Different Folks Lead to Different Consequences

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rob Demovsky at ESPN reports that Packers head coach Mike McCarthy gave his players almost eight days off over their bye week. That’s nearly double the minimum four days that the NFL Players Union requires. I find this to be … Continue reading →

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Martellus Bennett: Consistently Inconsistent

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Tom Shannon

I was talking football with a friend the other day but not the kind we usually talk about here. He’s Welsh and we were talking rugby. The rugby World Cup is being staged right now and we were talking about … Continue reading →

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