Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Offense The second play the game and there was a miscommunication between Caleb Williams and D.J. Moore. It was one of many times when members of the offense didn’t look like they were all on the same page to me. … Continue reading →

Defense The Bears obviously, correctly, expected the Titans to be run heavy today. They played a lot of 7 man, base fronts. Unfortunately, they didn’t do a great job in the first half, allowing more than 7 yards per rush. … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Are you surprised by any of the roster moves they made or players they kept? — @jtbcubs I don’t think anything the Bears did in establishing an initial 53-man roster Tuesday … Continue reading →

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com expresses his disdain for the first episode of Hard Knocks: “The Bears didn’t want to do Hard Knocks. And it showed. “The first episode of the latest season of preseason Hard Knocks was basically worthless. And … Continue reading →

Mike Sando at The Athletic quotes unnamed league execs on the draft for all 16 NFC teams. Here’s what one exec said about Minnesota’s draft: “I can buy trading some future picks if you are going to be contending and … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your quesitons What makes Austin Booker a different prospect than Dominique Robinson? Both were seen as raw talents with great athleticism and length. Why will the Booker pick end up being successful when … Continue reading →

Bruce Feldman at The Athletic has 12 NFL Draft Takeaways The most puzzling move of the draft was the Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8. I wasn’t surprised a team thought the Washington quarterback was worth a top-10 … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions Everyone seems to think WR Keenan Allen is only a one-year deal barring an extension. The Bears spent more than a franchise tag would cost for a WR in 2024. So … Continue reading →

Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren spoke to the media about the Bears stadium situation. The Bears are looking to build a new one and Warren gave the impression that he was concentrating upon something happening in the city of … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “What’s the plan at center? Is Ryan Bates really the answer? Are they still going to target a Tier 2 free-agent center like Aaron Brewer or Coleman Shelton?— @jtr_1994 “As we … Continue reading →