Monthly Archives: January 2016

How Much Available Cap Space Do the Bears Really Have?

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Tom Shannon

The standard thought amongst fans is that the Bears have a tremendous amount of cap space to sign big free agents in the offseason this year. According to sportrac.com, that’s both true and not true. The Bears will have roughly … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Bears | Leave a comment

Drinking the Cleveland Kool-Aid

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Jeff Darcy at cleveland.com writes a rather kind piece on how the Browns are structuring their front office, labeling it “innovative”: [Owner Jimmy] Haslam‘s unique new front office model is actually in keeping with the legacy of Paul Brown.   The iconic team namesake was known for modernizing … Continue reading →

Posted in Cleveland Browns | Leave a comment

Looking at Some Interesting Pending Free Agents with the Chiefs

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Dave Skretta at the Topeka Capital-Journal reviews the Kansas City Chiefs players that are set to see free agency. There are some interesting names here. Sean Smith is a 28 year old physical cornerback that would look good in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs | Leave a comment

When Talent Becomes Everything

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com on how the Seahawks heve been forced to handle Marshawn Lynch during a difficult season with a difficult player: “The tiptoeing tone apparently was set at the top of the organization, with as one source explained … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks | Leave a comment

Lessons in Green Bay Should Not Be Lost on Bears Fans

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Wes Hodkiewicz of the Green Bay Press-Gazette interviews Green Bay head coach Mike McCarthy. He asks him about reversing his decision to give play calling duties to offensive coordinator Tom Clements during the 2015 season. “Those are conversations that will … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers | Leave a comment

The Bears Will Once Again Be Competing with the Packers to Draft the Same Players in 2016

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Its not a surprise but Green Bay would like to move linebacker Clay Matthews back outside full time next year. “In order to do that, the Packers might have to make it an offseason priority to acquire another starting-caliber inside … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers | Leave a comment

Catching Up with Former Bears Offensive Tackle Jordan Mills

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Sal Maiorana at the Democrat and Chronicle reviews the performance of the Buffalo Bills offensive line. What he says about former bears offensive tackle Jordan Mills is of interest. “Jordan Mills: C- “Mills played for offensive line coach Aaron Kromer … Continue reading →

Posted in Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears | Leave a comment

Could the Answer at Guard Already Be on the Roster?

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Kevin Fishbain at chicagosports.com reviews the performance of the offensive line in 2015: “Next for [offensive line coach] Dave Magazu and [general manager Ryan] Pace is finding a starting right guard, whether it’s through the draft, free agency or bringing … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Bears | Leave a comment

Not the Best Question I Ever Asked

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune responds to a question from this ignorant fan: “I’ve been hesitant to get behind Dowell Loggains because he was Johnny Manziel’s quarterbacks coach during a miserable season last year. I recognize that by far … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Bears | 1 Comment