Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Quick Comments from Thursday Night’s Game

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Tom Shannon

The Giants had a hard time rushing Kirk Cousins. They obviously are missing Jean Pierre-Paul. I was surprised to see Washington come out spreading the field instead of playing to their strength with the run. They went to the running … Continue reading →

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Should the Bears Have Signed James Jones? Only if Aaron Rogers Came with Him.

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers another question: “Why didn’t the Bears claim James Jones off waivers before the Packers grabbed him?… Seem[s] Jones was much better than what the Bears had on their roster. — Greg M., Hayward, … Continue reading →

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New Quarterback, New Game Plan

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “How much different will the offensive scheme look with Jimmy Clausen? I expect a run heavy offense. — @naterbachhh “The offense has been pretty balanced under coordinator Adam Gase to this … Continue reading →

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Brock Osweiler in 2016? It’s Not Impossible.

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Troy Renck at The Denver Post answers your questions: “If we don’t re-sign Brock Osweiler by the end of the season, what do you think happens? Go with Trevor Siemian or draft high again? “— Brooks Lee, Kalamazoo, Mi. “Brooks: … Continue reading →

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Veteran Coaching Staff in Control and Keeping the Bears Focused

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune quotes left tackle Jermon Bushrod on starting the season 0-2: “‘You want to keep your eyes on what’s in front of you,’ Bushrod said. ‘We don’t really want to look at the big picture … Continue reading →

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It’s the Brad Biggs Show Today. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reviews the film from Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals: “Eddie Royal looks out of position on the outside, and that’s the way it’s going to be without Alshon Jeffery (and Kevin White). Undrafted … Continue reading →

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Pick Your Poison

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

I loved head coach John Fox‘s answer when he was asked if quarterback Jay Cutler would be able to practice on Wednesday: “Is (the coin flip) going to be heads or tails on Sunday? I don’t know. He knows. Cutler … Continue reading →

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Speed Kills

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

I couldn’t agree more with Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on the Bears pass rush: “This is a major issue for the Bears right now. They have no pass rush and that’s deeply troubling because the team stance through … Continue reading →

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Use of the Zone Read Adds a Nice New Wrinkle to the Bears Offense

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

One positive from Sunday’s game is highlighted by Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune points to offensive coordinator Adam Gase‘s use of the zone read with quarterback Jay Cutler as a positive from Sunday’s game: “‘We did it the last … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Clausen Not the Biggest Problem. But He Was a Problem.

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune describes head coach John Fox‘s reaction to quarterback Jimmy Clausen‘s effort in relief of starting quarterback Jay Cutler: “Jimmy Clausen took over, and the offense gained only one first down on his first five … Continue reading →

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