Author Archives: Tom Shannon

McPhee Weight Loss Has Less to Do with Being in Shape Than With Reducing Stress on HIs Knees. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Tom Shannon

With the promotion of quarterback Mitch Trubisky to the back up role, a legitimate question arises – why keep quarterback Mark Sanchez if all he’s going to be in a third stringer? There are a couple answers to this. First, … Continue reading →

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We Forgot What a Good Running Back Looks Like and Other Points of View

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at Pro Football Weekly on the current state of the Bears roster: “For all the early excitement brought by the arrivals of rookies Mitch Trubisky and Tarik Cohen, it’s hard not to feel a bit letdown after the … Continue reading →

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Shaheen Has Yet to Impress and Other Points of View

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Hyped rookie tight end Adam Shaheen has had his struggles during the preseason. Via Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune: Eye on the ball: Tight end Adam Shaheen was at fault for one of Trubisky’s three incompletions, a pass over … Continue reading →

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Everyone Thinks Playing Trubisky in the 4th Preseason Game Is a Good Idea. Until It’s Not. And Other Points of View.

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune gives his thoughts for the week: “[Mitch] Trubisky’s time is coming. I firmly believe it will arrive this season. But [Mike] Glennon showed enough for the Bears to continue with the plan they set … Continue reading →

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Trubisky’s Play Against the Titans Could Be Disappointing and Other Points of View

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. “I anticipate the Bears drafting at the top of the draft again next year. If an All-Pro left tackle is available in the draft, do the Bears still take one that … Continue reading →

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The Bears Are Gradually Challenging Trubisky to Transition to Pro Style And Other Points of View

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Dan Weiderer at the Chicago Tribune discusses the performance of quarterback Mitch Trubisky Saturday night. “Mitch Trubisky’s second preseason outing was far less attention-grabbing than his first. His final numbers — 6-for-8, 60 yards, a TD pass and a 135.4 … Continue reading →

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As White Struggles Don’t Blame the Bears for Not Signing Jeffery

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions about what appears to be old news but probably won’t be: “With Markus Wheaton’s latest injury setback, I’ve been reflecting on how few bona fide wins Ryan Pace has enjoyed in … Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Progress Should Define John Fox’s Job Status

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Tom Shannon

David Haugh at the Chicago Tribune continues to write what has been a consistent theme with the media since the offseason, albeit with a bit of a twist: “Eventually, [head coach John] Fox might realize the chances to keep his … Continue reading →

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Can the Bears Succeed with Aguayo Where the Buccaneers Couldn’t?

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears claimed kicker Roberto Aguayo off of waivers Monday. The kicker has a very strong leg but his accuracy has been suspect since he was drafted in the second round by the … Continue reading →

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Poor Offensive Preseason Performance a Concern for Bears and Other Points of View

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Tom Shannon

I found this article from Tom Peilissaro at NFL.com about Bears rookie quarterback Mitch Trubishy to be interesting: “If I get unprompted texts from people with other NFL teams about something, I usually take that as a sign it’s resonating … Continue reading →

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