Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Jason Lieser at the Chicago Sun-Times addresses the challenges facing the Bears defense. “[Pass rusher Robert] Quinn said he’ll be fine as long as he plays on the right side, which is compatible with [Khalil] Mack’s preference to play on … Continue reading →

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic answers your questions: “I know the cap is always very flexible and there are a lot of outs in the contracts his players have signed but I’m worried the Bears are soon going to be … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Seems like the addition of Cole Kmet says Matt Nagy is planning on using a lot of two-tight-end formations. How does this compare to what the Chiefs/Eagles have been doing in … Continue reading →

My feeling is that most Bears fans believe that taking Jaylon Johnson in the second round was the Bears’ best pick in the draft. Most have him penciled in as an instant starter in place of the departing Prince Amukamara. … Continue reading →

Jason Lieser at the Chicago Sun-Times bags on the Bears for releasing Trey Burton. “[A] risky bet at tight end gets even riskier. Before last week, it looked like the Bears’ plan was to hope Burton got back to how … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. And mine: “I ask people about Ryan Pace and I get the two extremes. Either people defend him to the hilt for signings like Akiem Hicks or they trash him for … Continue reading →

Colleen Kane at the Chicago Tribune quotes Bears general manager Ryan Pace on why he has failed to take quarterbacks in the draft. “‘To be honest, when we got here, we had so many needs, there were so many holes … Continue reading →

Colleen Kane, Dan Wiederer and Brad Biggs pass on free agency information: “Chase Daniel is headed to the Lions on a three-year deal, ESPN reported. “What it means: It was known the Bears likely weren’t going to bring Chase Daniel back for … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Do you think it’s more likely the Bears draft a quarterback in Round 2 or trade down and recoup picks? — joshua726_gs “Choosing solely between those two options, my hunch is the … Continue reading →