Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Jury Still Out on Bears Cornerbacks

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com answers your questions: “From @chaparral276: Any changes coming in the Bears’ secondary? “It’s hard to imagine Terrance Mitchell not getting a start at cornerback or at least as the nickel before too long.” “[T]here is no … Continue reading →

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Hurst Released, Dunn In for Sunday

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears have made a roster move on the eve of their match up with the Arizona Cardinals: #Bears have promoted DL Brandon Dunn from practice squad to get needed depth on … Continue reading →

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Redskins Cut Blocking Inside Gregg Williams’ Head

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Joe Lyons at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Washington Redskins appear to have gotten into Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams‘ head: “‘Cut me, cut me, cut me, cut me, cut me…’’ “An original song from Gregg Williams. “It’s … Continue reading →

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Tayo Fabuluje: A Huge Mass of Potential

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com answers your questions: “From @MDayne: How much of a project is [Tayo] Fabuluje? Any chance he contributes this year?” “Originally I thought he’d need at least three years and might not crack the lineup until 2017. Now … Continue reading →

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Sundays Can’t Be Blue Mondays

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times asks 10 questions going into the Bears game against the Cardinals Sunday: “5. Why do the Bears have a more strenuous Saturday practice than most? “‘Really, it’s just science behind it,’ coach John Fox … Continue reading →

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Bears Offense Under Pressure from a Blitzing Cardinals Defense

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune reviews a few keys to Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. One thing that you expect to get from them is a lot of blitzing: “The Cardinals blitz about 40 percent of the time, running … Continue reading →

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Everyone’s a Critic

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Adam Kilgore at The Washington Post writes a thought provoking article on head coaches make such apparently “stupefying” game-management decisions. The bottom line is that Kilgore claims that the job is too big for one person. The typical NFL sideline … Continue reading →

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There Are “Injuries” and Then There Are “Injuries”

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Adam Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times is off base with this comparison between quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Carson Palmer: “But [Arizona head coach Bruce] Arians is the perfect coach for him at the perfect time. The No. 1 pick in … Continue reading →

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Wondering Why the Bears Shouldn’t Build Through Free Agents? Look at Their Current Signings.

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “How do you add talent to this team quickly? Do you think GM Ryan Pace will spend in free agency given how the Bears may have a ton of cap space … Continue reading →

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Regrets: Adam Gase Would Have Handled the Red Zone Differently

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune relays comments that Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase made on Thursday. He discussed why the Bears threw four straight passes against the Packers in the fourth quarter on a goal-to-go set of downs that … Continue reading →

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