Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Martellus Bennett’s Status Probably Not Entirely About His Ribs

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. This one is about whether tight end Martellus Bennett will be back with the Bears. The answer is telling: “[Bennett has] been a good player for them and has been highly … Continue reading →

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Who Would Replace Adam Gase? Probably Someone Good.

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. This one is about whether the Bears will hire within if offensive coordinator Adam Gase leaves to become a head coach: “If Gase departs, coach John Fox will have to consider … Continue reading →

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Redskins Cancel Practice Ahead of Bears Game. Good Idea? I Have My Doubts.

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Tandler at csnmidatlantic.com reports that the Redskins canceled practice ahead of the Bears game on Sunday: “‘We’re a little banged up here, obviously, and I thought it was important for our staff to get a good plan together and … Continue reading →

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Wishing for the Return of Eddie Royal

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune addresses the absence of wide receiver Eddie Royal: “I get the impression that fans are irritable about Royal (knee) missing five straight games, but if you’re hurt you’re hurt. The Bears didn’t do Royal … Continue reading →

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Bears May Finally Have to Bite the Bullet and Let Bennett Go

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tom Shannon

[EDIT:  In contrast to what I said below, TE Martellus Bennett was listed on injury report each day last week with designation of full participation.] Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune reports that tight end Martellus Bennett has been put on injured … Continue reading →

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Linebacker Amongst the More Problematic Bears Positions

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Tribune says that linebacker Shea McClellin doesn’t attack down hill the way that linebackers need to be able to do: “[T]he interesting statistic is that game statisticians determined that only 15 of his 45 tackles … Continue reading →

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NFL Draft Order if the Season Ended Today

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

NFL Media draft analyst Lance Zierlein gives top needs for each team in the order that they would draft if the season ended today. His analysis of the Bears needs at number 15 overall is puzzling: “Top need: Pass rusher … Continue reading →

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Alshon Jeffery as a True Number One Wide Receiver? It’s Going to Be Interesting to Find Out.

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on how the 49ers were handling Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery Sunday: “[San Francisco nickel cornerback Jimmie] Ward said the 49ers didn’t have anything special for Alshon Jeffery in terms of coverage other than … Continue reading →

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Of History, Star Wars and the 2015 Chicago Bears

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com damps down fans’ expectations for the Bears playoffs hopes while suggesting what the Bears need to do in the future: “Muhammad Wilkerson is arguably the second-best five technique in the NFL right now – there is … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: 49ers at Bears 12/6/15

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Defense The 49ers came out with a conservative offensive game plan with Blaine Gabbert at quarterback. It was mostly dump offs and runs for much of the game with very little downfield until the game winner. The 49ers had a … Continue reading →

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