Monthly Archives: December 2015

Another Challenge for Jay Cutler

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune takes us through some of the numbers relevant to Sunday’s match up with the Redskins: “46.6: Jay Cutler’s rating in two career starts against the Redskins, both losses. In 2013, Cutler left a 45-41 … Continue reading →

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For Heaven’s Sake, Jalen Saunders

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune relays that Bears practice squad wide receiver Jalen Saunders has been suspended for 10 games violating the league’s substance abuse policy: “Ten-game suspensions come when a player has violated the policy for a fourth … Continue reading →

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Bears Fans Appreciate What They See in Jay Cutler and Good Coaching. I Hope.

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune writes on the problems the Bears face with their available receivers constantly changing week to week: “‘The word trust comes in,’ [Eddie] Royal said. ‘Sometimes the timing is not going to be there but … Continue reading →

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Martellus Bennett’s Status Probably Not Entirely About His Ribs

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. This one is about whether tight end Martellus Bennett will be back with the Bears. The answer is telling: “[Bennett has] been a good player for them and has been highly … Continue reading →

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Who Would Replace Adam Gase? Probably Someone Good.

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. This one is about whether the Bears will hire within if offensive coordinator Adam Gase leaves to become a head coach: “If Gase departs, coach John Fox will have to consider … Continue reading →

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Redskins Cancel Practice Ahead of Bears Game. Good Idea? I Have My Doubts.

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Tandler at csnmidatlantic.com reports that the Redskins canceled practice ahead of the Bears game on Sunday: “‘We’re a little banged up here, obviously, and I thought it was important for our staff to get a good plan together and … Continue reading →

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Wishing for the Return of Eddie Royal

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune addresses the absence of wide receiver Eddie Royal: “I get the impression that fans are irritable about Royal (knee) missing five straight games, but if you’re hurt you’re hurt. The Bears didn’t do Royal … Continue reading →

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Bears May Finally Have to Bite the Bullet and Let Bennett Go

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tom Shannon

[EDIT:  In contrast to what I said below, TE Martellus Bennett was listed on injury report each day last week with designation of full participation.] Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune reports that tight end Martellus Bennett has been put on injured … Continue reading →

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Linebacker Amongst the More Problematic Bears Positions

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Tribune says that linebacker Shea McClellin doesn’t attack down hill the way that linebackers need to be able to do: “[T]he interesting statistic is that game statisticians determined that only 15 of his 45 tackles … Continue reading →

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NFL Draft Order if the Season Ended Today

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

NFL Media draft analyst Lance Zierlein gives top needs for each team in the order that they would draft if the season ended today. His analysis of the Bears needs at number 15 overall is puzzling: “Top need: Pass rusher … Continue reading →

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