Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Bears “Buy” into the Team Building Concept

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Tom Shannon

As I looked over what the Bears did on the first day of the new league year in free agency Wednesday, I was thinking about a strong and compelling article for The Bleacher Report by Dan Pompei on the dangers of … Continue reading →

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Jeffery Signs Franchise Tender, Changes the Offseason Game

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times answers the question, “Would you sign WR Alshon Jeffery to a long-term deal?” “Yes, but I wouldn’t break the bank just yet, which is why it’s unlikely that the Bears will sign Jeffery to … Continue reading →

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No Sugar Coating What the Player Hold Out Really Is

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Tom Shannon

John Mullin at csnchicago.com makes one of the more irritating, if common, mis-statements regarding contract negotiations as he addresses Martellus Bennett‘s failure to show up for workouts last spring: “One note here: Simply because Bennett was/is under contract shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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Looking for the Bears to Play Free Agency for the Long Haul

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times breaks down the Bears’ needs in free agency. The following says all that you need to know about the state of the defense: “2015 defensive rankings: Total — 14. Scoring — 20 “2015 Pro … Continue reading →

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Bears Concerns About Hard Knocks Genuine, Make Sense

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com passes on the news (as reported locally) that the Bears have no interest in being on HBO‘s Hard Knocks. Which really isn’t news since it’s no different from the stand that they’ve consistently taken over the … Continue reading →

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Bennett Still Has Value as a Member of the Bears

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com sums up his feelings about tight end Martellus Bennett, who, along with the Bears, is reported to be seeking a trade: “Martellus Bennett reminds me a great deal of the kid back in school that no … Continue reading →

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Catching Up with Lamarr Houston

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times catches up with linebacker Lamarr Houston: “After he completed his comeback season but before he went overseas to train — in Turkey, of all places — Lamarr Houston met with his Bears bosses. “‘They … Continue reading →

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It Takes Two to Tango

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers yet another of your questions: “With the draft being so deep on the defensive line, do you think Ryan Pace is hoping to potentially move down from No. 11 to get more picks? … Continue reading →

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How Much Money Per Position Will the Bears Invest?

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “How do you see Bears allocating their money in free agency in terms of positions? — @VIP0122 “I think you’re best looking at free agency as a puzzle where general manager … Continue reading →

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Inside Linebacker: Is This as Good as It Gets?

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune touts former UCLA linebacker Myles Jack as a potential firt round pick for the Bears: “Teams with 4-3 defenses told him he could play linebacker. Middle, strong side, weak side. Wherever. “Others creatively envision … Continue reading →

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