Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Jordan Howard: Big Potential If He Can Stay Healthy

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

All offseason speculation was that the Bears wanted to get stronger at running back. Despite their insistence that they were happy with running backs that they had, there were indications that the Bears would like to add one. The most … Continue reading →

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Hated to See It Happen But Time to Let Matt Slauson Go

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Tom Shannon

David Haugh at the Chicago Tribune objects to the release of offensive guard Matt Slauson. The Bears were apparently trying to upgrade their athleticism at the position: “During his victory lap Saturday after the NFL draft, Bears general manager Ryan Pace … Continue reading →

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Who is the Real Back Up Quarterback?

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Adam Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times characterizes the Bears up coming post-draft position battles: “Quarterbacks “Starter: Jay Cutler. “Reserves: Brian Hoyer, David Fales, Matt Blanchard. “Main competition: Hoyer vs. Fales. Pace wanted an experienced backup behind Cutler, but he still … Continue reading →

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Giants Looked Blind-Sided by Bears First Round Trade

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Bart Hubbuch at the New York Post reviews the Bears draft: “Bears: B “Threw everyone — but especially the Giants — a curveball by swooping into the top 10 to take Georgia outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, who needs to add … Continue reading →

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The Value of Not Huddling

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune on the Bears new running back: “Running back Jordan Howard, a fifth-rounder, is a bruiser who can wear out tacklers and help the Bears finish games. He could be even more effective as a … Continue reading →

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Bears Fail to Draft a Quarterback. Again.

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune thinks the Bears were smart not to take a quarterback on Day 3: “As we understand the Bears’ plan for developing [Leonard] Floyd and three Day 3 defensive backs under some well-regarded defensive coaches, … Continue reading →

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Problem Finding Tight Ends Remains, Requires Creative Solutions

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes general manager Ryan Pace on why he didn’t take a tight end: “‘It was a pretty thin position this year, to be honest with you,’ Pace said. ‘When I talk about being careful … Continue reading →

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Hard to Know Where the Bears Are Going But We Have a Much Better Idea of How They Plan to Get There

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Every year I think I know where the Bears will go with their picks. And every year I’m proven wrong as they go in a direction I didn’t anticipate. Reading some of the reaction around the Internet, I get the … Continue reading →

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Leonard Floyd a Good Bears Fit. For Now.

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Tom Shannon

The Bears found themselves in an interesting position as the NFL Draft fell to them Thursday night. With both offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and linebacker Myles Jack in free fall out of the top ten (and out of the first … Continue reading →

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Will the Bears Make a Need Pick? Depends on Your Definition of “Need”.

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune writes one of the numerous pre-draft stories that appeared this morning. And one of the better ones: “Call me. “That’s what Bears general manager Ryan Pace encouraged other teams to do Wednesday when he … Continue reading →

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