Category Archives: Chicago Bears

An “Eerie Feeling” in NFL Market

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Tom Shannon

I thought this comment from the Friday Buzz feature at The National Football Post was interesting: There is an uncomfortable and eerie feeling in the agent community. More players than ever have been ask to take pay cuts and the amount of … Continue reading →

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Mock Draft Round Up

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times gives a list of players who mock drafts going to the Bears (without reference or links to whose drafts they are): 1. Alec Ogletree, LB, 6-2, 242, Georgia 2. Manti Te’o, LB, 6-1, 241, Notre … Continue reading →

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Bears Plan at Guard May Depend Upon Center

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Like myself, ESPN‘s NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert is wondering what the Bears are going to do at left guard.  In doing so, he reminds us that the Bears are only adequate at best at the center position.  He makes a good … Continue reading →

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Does Marc Trestman Know Personnel?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tom Shannon

It was a good day at the Chicago Tribune for fan questions.  Dan Pompei answers another good one here: “It’s hard to think Coach Trestman could keep up with NFL personnel while coaching for years in Canada. Don’t you think … Continue reading →

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Is Gabe Carimi a Failed Right Tackle?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Another good question for Dan Pompei from the Chicago Tribuune: “Is Gabe Carimi destined to become the next Chris Williams — a first round “left tackle” who couldn’t play either tackle position and had to be switched inside to save his … Continue reading →

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Is Alec Ogletree Worth the Risk?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Don’t you think the Bears will be worried about character concerns with Alec Ogletree? —@TCBullfrog, from Twitter “Yes I do. I think 31 other teams will be as well.  But that doesn’t man … Continue reading →

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The Horizontal Draft Approach and How Teams Don’t Pick the Best Available Player

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Armando Salguero at the Miami Herald says that, though all general managers say they are taking the best available player, many are  actually drafting horizontally and not vertically: “Drafting horizontally basically means the Dolphins want to give themselves space to … Continue reading →

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Bear Played It Safe with D.J. Williams

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Well, financially at least. ESPN NFC North blogger Kevin Siefert gives the specifics of D.J. Williams‘ contract: The contract does not include any guaranteed money. Williams’ base salary is $900,000, and there are two sets of roster bonuses that will pay him $23,437 … Continue reading →

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Will We See More Zone Blitz from the Bears in 2013?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Tom Shannon

While reading this interesting article from Andy Benoit at ESPN, on NFL teams and their “pillar needs”, the comments regarding the Cincinnati Bengals and their need for athletic defensive linemen caught me eye: “A critical component of defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s scheme, … Continue reading →

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Nawrocki Evaluates the Bears 2012 Draft

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Nolan Nawrocki at Pro Football Weekly reviews the Bears 2012 draft: “Far from a great debut for GM Phil Emery’s first draft class, but it’s too soon to call it a failure.” The pick that kills this draft? Brandon Hardin … Continue reading →

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