Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Quick Comments: Bears at Chiefs 9/24/23

I’m not going to spend a lot of time documenting this one. There just isn’t a lot to learn. I’m sure you understand. Defense 1. The Bears played a lot of zone early in the game and Patrick Mahomes and … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Tyson Bagent As One Reporter Has Me Sitting Up and Paying a Little More Attention

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune has 10 thoughts after Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers: “In talking with a handful of national and college scouts the last two weeks about quarterback Tyson Bagent, they all gave the Bears props for … Continue reading

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Bears Running Game Is a Work in Progress with Apparent Change in Scheme

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune shares 10 thoughts after the Bears loss on Sunday “I’m surprised the Bears don’t have better rushing totals through two games. That looked like an emphasis of the off-season to me: Add DJ Moore … Continue reading

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Tyreek Stevenson Needs Work But It Wasn’t as Bad as It Looked

Brad Biggs has 10 thoughts after the Bears Loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday: “[Cornerback Tyreek] Stevenson was worked over pretty good by wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Mayfield completed 5 of 7 passes going against Stevenson for … Continue reading

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Quick Comments: Bears at Buccaneers 9/17/23

Offense DJ Moore had a great start to the game. Two catches for 64 yards on the first drive. The Bucs game plan was apparently to treat him like any other receiver. That’s a terrible idea especially when playing the … Continue reading

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What Should We Make of Roshon Johnson’s Performance Against the Packers

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic answers your questions: “Did Roschon Johnson put himself in the picture for a larger role? — Guy K. “The only thing to brighten [head coach Matt] Eberflus’ Monday was an opportunity to discuss Johnson, the … Continue reading

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Are Bears Fans Over-Reacting to the Loss to the Packers?

Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic answers your questions: “Is this season, after just one game, the most reactionary by fans that you can remember? I’m finding it hard to believe the number of people calling for coaches and the GM … Continue reading

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The Bears Defense Will Be Better Than They Were on Sunday. But Not Good Enough.

In a week where many people, incuding me, were spending our time moaning about how this year’s version on Justin Fields looked exactly like last year’s version of Justin Fields on Sunday, I thought that it was notable that my … Continue reading

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Tevin Jenkins Injury Hurt the Bears Badly on Sunday

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “I understand that the Bears were probably not feeling great about their offensive line against Green Bay’s front seven but how could that have been [Luke] Getsy’s game plan? You’re at … Continue reading

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Youth Is No Excuse As Bears Collapse in Another Big Game

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “I wasn’t expecting more than eight or nine wins, but I was blown away by how bad the Bears looked. Are there any reasons for optimism they can turn things around? … Continue reading

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