Category Archives: Chicago Bears

How the Bears Will Fix the Defense

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Last Month I constructed a post entitled “Everyone Sees the Problem. The Question Is How to Solve It.” We now know the answer to that question, at least as far as the 2014 Bears are concerned. Adam L. Jahns at … Continue reading →

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Coaching and Job Searches Show Owners Taking More Control, Trouble for Fans

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Bleacher Report addresses the Browns coaching search with this interesting nugget: "The Browns have a group of interviewers dealing with head-coach candidates. Included in the group are team CEO Joe Banner and general manager Mike Lombardi. … Continue reading →

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Shea McClellin Will See Time at Linebacker Next Year

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune addresses the future of rookie linebacker Jonathan Bostic. As he does so, he drops a piece of news about defensive end Shea McClellin: “[Bostic’s] future could be at outside linebacker, Emery has said, because … Continue reading →

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Lions to Interview Munchak

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Tom Shannon

The Chicago Tribune reports that the Lions will interview former Titans head coach Mike Munchak for their head coaching position. Some will remember that Munchak was refused permission to interview (and probably hire) former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice for … Continue reading →

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When Good Isn’t Good Enough

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Rob Demovsky at ESPN breaks down the Packers-49ers game, concentrating upon the defense: “’I have to give credit to [defensive coordinator] Dom [Capers] because he called a heck of a game,” Packers defensive tackle B.J. Raji said. “I’m sorry we … Continue reading →

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Safety Valve Targets as a Part of Bears Offensive Improvement

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune discusses the Bears offense going forward: “The Bears allowed only 30 sacks and finished fifth in the NFL in passing yardage at 4,281 and sixth in passer rating at 96.9. “A big part of … Continue reading →

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Should the Bears Move to the 3-4?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Jacob Long at Yahoo Sports discusses the possibility that the Bears will move to the 3-4 defense. This is a good analysis. The Bears are closer to 3-4 personnel than I thought. I think I’m starting to entertain the idea … Continue reading →

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On Mel Tucker’s Future

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Adam L. Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes head coach Marc Trestman on whether defensive coordinator Mel Tucker will be retained: “’I haven’t had a discussion with Mel,’ Trestman said. ‘The coaches need a chance to rest. The last thing … Continue reading →

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Cutler Grows with Time and Bears

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Rick Telander at the Chicago Sun-Times addresses yesterday’s Jay Cutler signing. The Bears bet big on Cutler, signing him to a seven year deal (though rumor has it that it’s only a three year deal with what is practically a … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the Bucs On Hiring Lovie Smith. Maybe.

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers has hired former Bears coach Lovie Smith as their new head coach. Smith is a good head coach with a solid defensive mind who got the most out of his players on on that side of the … Continue reading →

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