Monthly Archives: November 2015

Bears Turn Broncos Quarterback Troubles to Their Advantage

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Phil Thompson and Tim Bannon at the Chicago Tribune pass on information about Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler, who will start in place of Peyton Manning this Sunday against the Bears. There’s not much there. “Osweiler accidentally ignored Peyton Manning’s tweet … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Bears at Rams 11/15/15

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Rams came out with the expected game plan. Lots of short passes to the tight end and the running back out of the backfield to take advantage of the Bears lack of speed at linebacker. They also tried … Continue reading →

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The Real Reason Why the Bears Appear to Have a Bright Future at the Season Midpoint

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune goes over some positives for the Bears at the midpoint of the season, starting with the nice job offensive coordinator Adam Gase has done: “The 37-year-old offensive coordinator has been as good as advertised … Continue reading →

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The Cutler Debate Encapsulated

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

One of my favorite podcasts to listen to as I’m walking in to work is the Around the NFL podcast.  During yesterday’s episode (entitled “Midseason Power Poll”) which recapped the Monday Night game against the Chargers, I thought they did a very … Continue reading →

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Bears Will Have Cap Space in 2016 but What Will They Do with It?

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Tribune highlights the amount of cap space taken up by players no longer on the Bears: “Jared Allen, now playing with the Panthers, is the second-highest cap hit on the team at $11.7 million. Brandon … Continue reading →

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A Trade Off at Cornerback

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune comments on former Bears cornerback Tim Jennings‘ situation: “When the Bears released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Tim Jennings on Aug. 30, some questioned if the club was ditching a shot at winning now in … Continue reading →

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The Bears Linebacking Corp Needs Major Work in Coverage

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune talks up undrafted free agent linebacker Jonathan Anderson. Anderson is asked about the fact that he was given the helmet with the headset in it on Monday night to call the plays instead of … Continue reading →

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Outside Linebacker Position Up for Grabs as Acho Steps Out and Houston Steps Up

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune celebrates Lamarr Houston after he got two sacks late in the second half against the Chargers: “‘I was out there trying to work hard,’ Houston said, ‘and see if I could get something done.’” … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: Bears at Chargers 11/9/15

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense Though it wasn’t all through the air, the Bears spread it out a bit more than usual early with fewer double tight end sets and with Martellus Bennett in the back field rather than right at the line of … Continue reading →

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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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