Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Quick Comments: Bears at Packers 10/11/26

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Offense If you are going to talk shit all week like Ben Johnson does, your offense better be ready to play.  They weren’t.  It seems like they never are when it comes to division opponents.  It’s a problem. Tyson Bagent … Continue reading →

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How Referees Are Handling Goal Line Calls and Other Points of View

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Phil Thompson at the Chicago Tribune on QB Tyson Bagent.  He quotes head coach Ben Johnson after the win: “Tyson’s earned the right to be our No. 2 quarterback.  I have a lot of confidence in him, thought he played really well … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Jets at Bears 10/4/26

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Offense  If you are the Jets you make Tyson Bagent beat you.  It looked like they decided to do that by dropping players and playing coverage.  The problem is that apparently left them open in the running game and the … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: Bears at Panthers 9/13/26

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Offense Terrible start to the game.  A holding penalty on the first play and a fumble on the third.  Carolina ball on the Bears 40.  Carolina eventually scored a touchdown. D’Andre Swift just looked great today.  Quick, fast, breaking tackles … Continue reading →

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Salvon Ahmed Will Be Ready

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Salvon Ahmed Phil Thompson at the Chicago Tribune has 5 observations as Chicago Bears enter Week 1: 4. Will the running back room be ready? [D’Andre] Swift left Thursday’s practice early, but it’s likely the extent of his injury (if any) … Continue reading →

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Bears Defensive Line Could Have the Biggest Impact on the 2026 Season

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: What are the easiest gains the defense can make despite a lack of big-ticket investments this offseason? Any chance the Gervon Dexter Sr. trade is about getting to a baseline competence on … Continue reading →

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The Bears Get Tough With High Risk Decisions at Defensive Tackle

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Jayden Loving from chicagobears.com Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune empties his notebook.   He notes the surprises that have emerged at defensive tackle over the summer: [Jayden] Loving, who spent two seasons at Bethune-Cookman, two at Western Kentucky and finished … Continue reading →

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Evaluating Bears Safety Xavier Woods and His Role in the Bears Defense

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: What are the top safety options that Ryan Poles reasonably can trade for? Andre Cisco from the Jets an option? With a rookie at safety, the Bears are very weak at this … Continue reading →

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The Screen Game: A Missing Piece for the Bears’ Offense?

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.   10b. It was interesting to hear Ben Johnson go into fine details of the screen game, something that has been a major focus … Continue reading →

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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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