Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Brisker’s Hold Out Would Hurt Everyone, Including His Agents. And Other Points of View.

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune addresses Jaquuan Brisker‘s potential hold out from training camp. In the big picture for both the safety and the organization, the contract squabble figures to be a minor speed bump. But four years ago, … Continue reading

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How Bad is “Bad”? And Other Points of View.

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic makes his roster predictions. Quarterback (2) Justin Fields, Trevor Siemian Who will be the practice-squad quarterback? The Bears don’t have a good enough roster to keep a third quarterback. Nathan Peterman will help them get … Continue reading

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Extending Roquan Smith’s Contract Would Only Make Sense

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic answers your questions. Roquan Smith has really grown into the defense’s leader, but can we justify spending the going rate ($20M/season) on an inside linebacker? Are we better off putting that money on offense to … Continue reading

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The NFL Draft Quarterback Odds Are Odd

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com informs us about where the quarterbacks may be selected in the upcoming NFL draft. “[Malik Willis] is the favorite to be the first quarterback selected, with current odds at -145. [Kenny] Pickett is at +135. Next … Continue reading

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The Bears Need to Better Use David Montgomery in Their Offense This Year

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune talks about David Montgomery‘s potential role in the new Bears offense. The Bears thought Montgomery was more suited for the inside zone and run-pass option scheme [former HC Matt] Nagy desired, and they billed … Continue reading

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The Current Draft Will Tell Us A Lot About What Kind of Organization the Bears Have Become

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. Is there a position no one is talking about that the Bears could go to with their first pick in the NFL draft? — Greg W., Warrenville You probably can rule … Continue reading

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Why Did the Bears Let James Daniels and Bilal Nichols Enter Free Agency?

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. “While going through another rebuild is very disappointing, I appreciate your insight into the process. One thing I can’t understand is Ryan Poles not re-signing more of the team’s own free … Continue reading

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How Big Is the Need at Strong Side Linebacker?

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. Is the Bears’ starting middle linebacker on the roster yet? If not, how do you see that position being filled? — @mike__chicago I expect Nicholas Morrow or Roquan Smith to fill … Continue reading

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Free Agency Is Not a Good Way to Build a Football Team Even When You Have the Cap Space to Spend

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. I see this season and next as being a rebuild. Evaluate the players on the roster in Year 1 and gut it again and fill out the roster with a bunch … Continue reading

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Drafting for Need? How Could the Bears Not Draft for Need?

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. “With so many needs going into the draft, will Ryan Poles double up on any position? — @joe_vizo” “I will be as direct as I can: It’s way more important for … Continue reading

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