Monthly Archives: October 2026

Quick Comments: Bears at Falcons 10/18/26

Posted on October 18, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Offense Loved the hook and ladder on the first possession.  The Bears picked that up from Green Bay, who did it to them last week. I liked that the Bears got Colston Loveland involved early.  I sometimes think that teams … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears | Leave a comment

Quick Comments: Bears at Packers 10/11/26

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Offense If you are going to talk shit all week like Ben Johnson does, your offense better be ready to play.  They weren’t.  It seems like they never are when it comes to division opponents.  It’s a problem. Tyson Bagent … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers | 2 Comments

How Referees Are Handling Goal Line Calls and Other Points of View

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Phil Thompson at the Chicago Tribune on QB Tyson Bagent.  He quotes head coach Ben Johnson after the win: “Tyson’s earned the right to be our No. 2 quarterback.  I have a lot of confidence in him, thought he played really well … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Bears, New York Jets | Leave a comment

Quick Comments: Jets at Bears 10/4/26

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Offense  If you are the Jets you make Tyson Bagent beat you.  It looked like they decided to do that by dropping players and playing coverage.  The problem is that apparently left them open in the running game and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Bears, New York Jets | Leave a comment

Just Accept that Ben Johnson Is Going to Go For It on Fourth Down and Move On

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: I love Ben Johnson’s aggression but is it going too far? The Bears are passing up points and against stronger opponents that field goal may decide a close game. Is he trusting … Continue reading →

2 Comments