Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Charles Leno Could Yet Be a Bears Building Block

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Tom Shannon

A day after a 26-0 wipe out of the Bears by the Seattle Seahawks, the fashionable thing is to bash the team for a conservative offensive effort and poor special teams play. So, of course, I’m not going to do … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Chicago at Seattle 9/27/15

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears came out ready to run with triple tight ends on the first possession. They packed into tight formations and made no secret of what they were doing. Of course, the Seahawks were expecting that and were ready … Continue reading →

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Fales or Clausen? The Debate Continues.

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Adam Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times doesn’t have a problem with starting quarterback Jimmy Clausen this week but believes that the Bears eventually should get a good look at back up David Fales. “The difference is that Clausen, who’s 28 … Continue reading →

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Redskins Potential Once Again Limited with No Answers at the Quarterback Position

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Conor Orr has the unenviable task of writing up a blog post on the Redskins – Giants game for nfl.com: “Where do we begin with Kirk Cousins? Perhaps it was the two times he missed Jordan Reed wide open in … Continue reading →

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Should the Bears Have Signed James Jones? Only if Aaron Rogers Came with Him.

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers another question: “Why didn’t the Bears claim James Jones off waivers before the Packers grabbed him?… Seem[s] Jones was much better than what the Bears had on their roster. — Greg M., Hayward, … Continue reading →

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New Quarterback, New Game Plan

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “How much different will the offensive scheme look with Jimmy Clausen? I expect a run heavy offense. — @naterbachhh “The offense has been pretty balanced under coordinator Adam Gase to this … Continue reading →

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Brock Osweiler in 2016? It’s Not Impossible.

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Troy Renck at The Denver Post answers your questions: “If we don’t re-sign Brock Osweiler by the end of the season, what do you think happens? Go with Trevor Siemian or draft high again? “— Brooks Lee, Kalamazoo, Mi. “Brooks: … Continue reading →

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Veteran Coaching Staff in Control and Keeping the Bears Focused

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune quotes left tackle Jermon Bushrod on starting the season 0-2: “‘You want to keep your eyes on what’s in front of you,’ Bushrod said. ‘We don’t really want to look at the big picture … Continue reading →

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It’s the Brad Biggs Show Today. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reviews the film from Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals: “Eddie Royal looks out of position on the outside, and that’s the way it’s going to be without Alshon Jeffery (and Kevin White). Undrafted … Continue reading →

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Pick Your Poison

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

I loved head coach John Fox‘s answer when he was asked if quarterback Jay Cutler would be able to practice on Wednesday: “Is (the coin flip) going to be heads or tails on Sunday? I don’t know. He knows. Cutler … Continue reading →

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