Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Bears Apparently Looking to Use a Blocking Scheme Which Is Primarily Zone

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times runs us through speculates about some changes in the 2016 Bears offense. Some of them are obvious. For example, with a healthy Alshon Jeffery and Kevin White, you can figure you’ll be seeing quarterback … Continue reading →

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Many Points of Interest When Considering the Bears Running Back Situation

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune writes a very interesting article on the running back situation, focusing largely upon the hope that Jeremy Langford will emerge. There are a few things to note. There’s a slight dichotomy when head coach … Continue reading →

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Reviewing the Bears Depth Chart Heading into OTAs

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Tom Shannon

As we come out of the draft and enter the OTAs, Kevin Fishbain at Pro Football Weekly thought it might be instructive to look at the Bears depth chart. I agree. Offense WR: Alshon Jeffery / Marquess Wilson / Cameron … Continue reading →

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Bears Get Creative in Effort to Find Blocking Tight End

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Have you heard anything about the Bears moving defensive lineman Greg Scruggs to tight end? Cornelius Washington has Scruggs’ No. 90 now and Scruggs is listed on the Bears roster now … Continue reading →

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Jordan Howard: Big Potential If He Can Stay Healthy

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

All offseason speculation was that the Bears wanted to get stronger at running back. Despite their insistence that they were happy with running backs that they had, there were indications that the Bears would like to add one. The most … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love Those Knowledgable Packers Fans

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Tom Shannon

For shame! On hard counts pic.twitter.com/4TrrxLmBns — JS Comments (@JSComments) May 1, 2016

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Random Post-Draft Thoughts

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Now that the NFL draft is behind us I thought it might be time to wrap it up with some odds and ends left over in the wake of the annual selection process. I for the most part agreed with … Continue reading →

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Hated to See It Happen But Time to Let Matt Slauson Go

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Tom Shannon

David Haugh at the Chicago Tribune objects to the release of offensive guard Matt Slauson. The Bears were apparently trying to upgrade their athleticism at the position: “During his victory lap Saturday after the NFL draft, Bears general manager Ryan Pace … Continue reading →

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Who is the Real Back Up Quarterback?

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Adam Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times characterizes the Bears up coming post-draft position battles: “Quarterbacks “Starter: Jay Cutler. “Reserves: Brian Hoyer, David Fales, Matt Blanchard. “Main competition: Hoyer vs. Fales. Pace wanted an experienced backup behind Cutler, but he still … Continue reading →

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Giants Looked Blind-Sided by Bears First Round Trade

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Bart Hubbuch at the New York Post reviews the Bears draft: “Bears: B “Threw everyone — but especially the Giants — a curveball by swooping into the top 10 to take Georgia outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, who needs to add … Continue reading →

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