Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Are Willie Young and Lamar Houston Still Recovering?

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers more your questions: “Now that the trade deadline has passed do you see the Bears parting ways with Willie Young or Lamarr Houston and giving their reps elsewhere? — @sly034 “There aren’t any … Continue reading →

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Is Hard Knocks Possible for the Bears?

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Is it too early to nominate Da Bears for next season’s edition of ‘Hard Knocks?’ — @TraderjoeyG “You can nominate them all you want but unless there has been a dramatic … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Vikings at Bears 11/1/15

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Defense Kyle Fuller was given the assignment of covering Vikings break out wide receiver Stephon Diggs for a good part of this game though Tracy Porter did have him on occasion. Both did a reasonable job all in all. Diggs … Continue reading →

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Already Looking Ahead to the 2016 NFL Draft

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. One fan wants to know if the Bears will be looking to draft a cornerback in 2016: “[T]racy Porter is on a one-year contract for the minimum salary benefit and he’s … Continue reading →

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Different Strokes for Different Folks Lead to Different Consequences

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rob Demovsky at ESPN reports that Packers head coach Mike McCarthy gave his players almost eight days off over their bye week. That’s nearly double the minimum four days that the NFL Players Union requires. I find this to be … Continue reading →

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Martellus Bennett: Consistently Inconsistent

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Tom Shannon

I was talking football with a friend the other day but not the kind we usually talk about here. He’s Welsh and we were talking rugby. The rugby World Cup is being staged right now and we were talking about … Continue reading →

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Considering the Move of Kyle Long to Tackle in Retrospect

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune asks an interesting question as the Bears enter the bye week: “Coming out of the open date, will left tackle Jermon Bushrod reclaim his starting role or will the Bears prioritize the continued development … Continue reading →

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Could the Bears Trade Alshon Jeffery?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune evaluates the film from Sunday’s loss to the Lions: “[Alshon] Jeffery was dynamic after missing four games with a hamstring injury, showing his ability to dominate cornerbacks on back-shoulder throws on the final drive … Continue reading →

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Kyle Long Is Still Adjusting to Right Tackle

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune quotes right tackle Kyle Long on Twiter after the game Sunday: “I played like dog (excrement) today Missed blocks, holding penalties. You should never hear my name. Sorry Chicago. You deserve great” He did, … Continue reading →

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Cutler More than Just Right Against the Lions

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune evaluates three Bears including quarterback Jay Cutler: “Cutler’s final numbers look OK. He was 26 of 41 passing for 353 yards, a touchdown, an interception and an 88.8 passer rating. But the Bears scored … Continue reading →

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