Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Of Jared Allen, Willie Young and the “Big Nickel”

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Michael C. Wright at ESPN answers your questions: @mikecwright #Bearsmailbag with the Bears changing to a 3-4 D, whats the deal with Jared Allen, Willie Young and Lamar Houston? Thanks. — FabianD (@FabianD_inAZ_54) March 19, 2015 “@mikecwright: Thanks for the … Continue reading →

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This Is What Getting Better Might Look Like

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

The Chicago Sun-Times NFL football writers formulated their first set of mock drafts today. None of the picks is ridiculous but I obviously have my favorite: Patrick Finley – Kevin White Mark Potash – Amari Cooper Adam L. Jahns – … Continue reading →

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Best Available Aside, Give Me Defensive Line

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune thinks the Bears needs match up well with the strengths of the draft. Yeah, well that’s bound to happen when you need virtually everything on defense. Biggs thinks they should draft a pass rusher: … Continue reading →

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That Thing That New Head Coaches Bring

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Hanzus at nfl.com answers your questions (again): @DanHanzus Which team will have the largest positive difference between 2014 wins and 2015 wins? Largest negative difference? #ATNMailbag — Jack (@johnwalter_) March 16, 2015 “I’m making the Jets (4-12 in ’14) … Continue reading →

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Not Thorwing Stones at Glass Houses. Much.

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Judy Battista at NFL.com scorches the Cowboys over their signing of [*cough*]alleged[*cough*] woman beater, Greg Hardy. Hardy [*cough*]allegedly[*cough*] got away with it because he [*cough*]allegedly[*cough*] “came to a financial settlement” with the victim and the case was dropped after she … Continue reading →

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What Do the Bears Have Left to Do on the Defensive Line? It Still Depends on the Scheme.

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Arthur Arkush at chicagofootball.com takes a look at the Bears remaining needs on defense. Here’s what he said about the defensive line: “The Bears apparently have big plans for Jeremiah Ratliff, one of two holdovers singled out by John Fox … Continue reading →

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What Is the Future at Center?

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com answers your questions: “From @ReynoldsM2112: Chance Bears cut [Roberto] Garza? “Not at the moment, because there are no other centers on the team. People continue to ignore the fact Brian de la Puente is still a free … Continue reading →

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How to Know a Loser When You See One

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com answers your questions: “From @abchildebrandt: Is it possible that Fox could be the ‘dad’ figure that gets Jay turned around? Or is all hope lost?” “Here’s the thing the Cutler haters constantly ignore. Among Ron Turner, … Continue reading →

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Is Mike Wallace the Final Piece of the Vikings Puzzle?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mark Craig at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune wonders whether the Vikings signing Mike Wallace was a good idea: “For a guy who scored 60 million bucks a couple of years ago, Mike Wallace sure sounds like he spends way too much … Continue reading →

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Head-Scratcher? And Other Points of View.

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears According the Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune the Bears signed free agent guard Vlad Ducasse. Ducasse was drafted in the second round in 2010 by the Jets and played well but has struggled ever since. He shows flashes … Continue reading →

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