Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. How much will the starters play in preseason? — Jason W., Rolling Meadows You’re asking about something most coaches, Matt Eberflus included, treat as a closely guarded secret. I do find … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. From videos, it seems Justin Fields is willing to take checkdowns more often. Do you see this being a big thing for the offense when he is taking those 4- to … Continue reading →

Nick Shook at nfl.com has eight observations from training camps around the league. He says that Jordan Love is eager to get started as he replaces Aaron Rodgers at quarterback for the Packers. “I’m the man now and it’s going … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune talks about Kyler Gordon‘s performance in camp. The Bears have Gordon working strictly in the nickel slot this year. “I do believe that just with everything, less is more,” [defensive coordinator Alan] Williams said. … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune addresses the performance of Bears quarterback Justin Fields at training camp on Friday. Without a lot of full-speed action, there wasn’t an abundance of plays to sift through and overanalyze. Fields threaded a nice … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. “Is Khalil Herbert at risk for a demotion? Roschon Johnson seems like great value in the fourth round, but that’s a crowded RB room now. — @mosconml “My initial reaction when … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “What are realistic expectations this year? Anything short of the playoffs would be a disappointment in my opinion … and not a No. 7 seed backing their way into the postseason. … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “I know that the Bears have a great deal of cap space to play with this offseason. But it was always my understanding that more cap space can always be made … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Why shouldn’t the Bears draft the best QB available? Someone that complements Justin Fields. Why not have two great QBs? Now that the season is longer, how many QBs make it … Continue reading →

Offense Perhaps it’s just my low expectations talking but kudos to Nathan Peterman, who looked competent out there today (11 for 19 with a QB rating of 92.9 before a garbage time interception). Admittedly, the offense wasn’t moving very well … Continue reading →