Monthly Archives: March 2026

Is Cornerback a “Want” or a “Need” in the NFL Draft?

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: What do you think is the Bears’ biggest need outside of safety, edge and defensive tackle? — @oltmannsean A couple of ideas pop into my mind. First, after those three positions, … Continue reading →

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The Bears Must Now Improve Their Roster the Same Way that Other Good Teams Do

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: How in the world are the Bears going to create needed pass rush with the players they have and a non-top draft pick? That’s even if they take a defensive end … Continue reading →

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Replacing Andrew Billings Presence Will Be a Problem

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Sean Hammond and Phil Thompson at the Chicago Tribune note that new Bears defensive tackle Neville Gallimore wanted to be a quarterback when growing up: “See that’s the thing, that arm — that arm wasn’t cutting it,” Gallimore laughed. “When … Continue reading →

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This Is One of the Stupidest Things I’ve Ever Seen

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Via Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com: Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee appeared in court on Monday for a preliminary hearing on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. And the case against him includes some unusual, and particularly incriminating, evidence. … Continue reading →

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The Bears Conservative Approach to Free Agency Is the Right One

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Phil Thompson at the Chicago Tribune on the Bears conservative approach to free agency: [GM Ryan] Poles is taking the long view, not serving a short-term bid for a Super Bowl run that might not materialize next season. And then … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Good Teams Have to Make More Out of What The Have

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on the left tackle situation headed into the draft: It’s not unlike the spot the franchise found itself in last offseason, sorting through a handful of options to play the position. There’s an injured … Continue reading →

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Will Kyler Murray Really Be the Answer in Minnesota?

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Dave Campbell writing for the Chicago Tribune on the Vikings acquisition of quarterback Kyler Murray after he was cut by the Cardinals: Murray, despite being sidetracked by recent injuries and dogged by questions about his work ethic, has two Pro … Continue reading →

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The D.J. Moore Trade was no Surprise. But the Compensation Was.

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on which trade or signing surprised him during the free agent portion of the offseason: None of the moves really came across as surprising. It was eye-opening the Bears got a second-round pick from … Continue reading →

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