Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Bears Need to Think Hard Before Signing Malcomb Butler

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on the Bears free agent options at cornerback: It would be surprising if there isn’t good interest in [Kyle] Fuller. Where his market heads and what he’s seeking money-wise remains to be seen. The good … Continue reading

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The Bears Will Miss Willie Young

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune on the Bears sudden need for more pass rush: In terminating the contracts of Pernell McPhee and Willie Young last week, the Bears cut from their roster a pair of veteran edge rushers who … Continue reading

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Releasing Josh Sitton Does Not Mean the Bears Will Draft Quinton Nelson

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers yet another of your questions: “Did the Bears show their hand possibly drafting Quinton Nelson at No. 8? — @bbtwice1080 “This was the reaction multiple people had on Twitter, that by declining the … Continue reading

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Chances of Resigning Kyle Fuller Looking Grim and Other Points of View

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: Christian Kirk, Calvin Ridley, Courtland Sutton, who do you like? Are any of them worth the eighth pick? Will they still be there in the second round? Can the Bears afford … Continue reading

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Bears Have Plenty of Free Agents to Resign Under the Right Circumstances

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune runs through the list of Bears free agents . I have some thoughts on a few of these. “Wide receiver (2): Dontrelle Inman: Is a fourth option in a quality passing attack. Made more than … Continue reading

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Picking Up the Option on Josh Sitton a No Brainer for the Bears

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reminds us that the window for the Bears to pick up their 2018 option on guard Josh Sitton begins Friday.  The decision must be made before March 9. Sitton is arguably the Bears most consistent … Continue reading

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Charles Leno, the 2018 NFL Draft and the Perceived State of the Bears Offensive Line

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune discusses the possibility that the Bears will select an offensive lineman, perhaps in the first round. Biggs is at the Senior Bowl: “[A] scout stopped in front of his hotel and said, ’I get … Continue reading

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Bears Will Have to dig Deep to Solve Their Wide Receiver Problem in 2018

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: Will Kevin White and Cam Meredith be the third and fourth receivers or even make the team? This, assuming the Bears draft a wide receiver in the first or second round … Continue reading

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Why Does Everyone Love the Bears Hiring Harry Hiestand?

Everybody loves Harry Hiestand. The Bears have drawn rave reviews for hiring Hiestand from fans, former players and media. From Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic: NFL insiders declared it a coup for new head coach Matt Nagy to bring in … Continue reading

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Playoff Quarterbacks and Other Points of View

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions:”What do Ryan Pace and the coaching staff do during these playoff weeks? Are they still hiring coaches or staff? — @wiesnoski Matt Nagy is working to complete his staff, and the … Continue reading

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