Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Salvon Ahmed and the Battle for the Bears’ Third Running Back Spot

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune has 10 thoughts after the Bears preseason game against the Browns.  At one point he addresses the competition for the thirrd running back position: An interesting option is Salvon Ahmed, a 27-year-old who played previously … Continue reading →

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Ben Johnson’s Wants a Historic Offensive Year. I’m On Board.

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio on Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s stated goal of being the highest scoring offense of all time. There’s a certain logic to setting goals higher than the ultimate goal. Still, the only goal that matters most to NFL fans … Continue reading →

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Accuracy Means More Than the Completion Percentage for Caleb Williams

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Tom Shannon

From the Bears practice report at the Chicago Tribune: The most consistent connection of the day was a familiar sight: [Caleb] Williams to [Colston] Loveland. There are more and more plays in which Loveland catches the ball in stride, and … Continue reading →

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The Simple Reason Why Ben Johnson Wants Caleb Williams to Complete 70% of His Passes

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: Your idea of a good completion percentage for Caleb Williams — around 63% — seems way more reasonable than Ben Johnson’s goal of 70%. Most NFL quarterbacks never have one season at … Continue reading →

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How Will the Bears Increase Caleb Williams Accuracy?

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Michael David Smith at profootballtalk.com quotes head coach Ben Johnson on quarterback Caleb Williams.  Williams is apparently doing what it takes to improve his accuracy.  His completion rate was only 58% last year. “He’s done a great job over the spring and … Continue reading →

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The Bears Deserve to Be Long Shots to Win the Division

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on how the Bears are percieved outside of Chicago: “It remains to be seen how deep the belief is outside of the region in the Bears’ ability to repeat. Remember, Poles’ goal was to “take … Continue reading →

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Bears May See Zavion Thomas as a DJ Moore Replacement… Sort of.

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Sean Hammond at the Chicago Tribune addresses Bears third round pick Zavion Thomas’s place on the team. ‘With Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Kalif Raymond and Jahdae Walker looking like the top options at receiver, it might be an uphill … Continue reading →

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Kayshon Boutte Situation Is Not a Precedent for Letting Brendan Sorsby Enter the NFL Without Suspension

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio usually has logical takes on various NFL storylines (even though they tend to be slanted in favor of the players and their agents). But I think he’s way off on this one. When discussing Brendan Sorsby’s ability to … Continue reading →

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These Are Your Defensive Ends. Get Over It.

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: Do you think the Bears are waiting till camp to sign a defensive end? We don’t know when Dayo Odeyingbo or Shemar Turner are coming back. Only have three healthy defensive … Continue reading →

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Are the Bears Improved Enough at Safety?

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs, Sean Hammond, and Phil Thompson answer 5 big questions about the current state of they Chicago Bears for the Chicago Tribune: 4.True or false: The pairing of Dillon Thieneman and Coby Bryant at safety is an upgrade over … Continue reading →

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