Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Concern About the Running Game and Other Points of View

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes Bears head coach Marc Trestman: “‘We’ve got to work on our running game,’ Trestman said a day after [Matt] Forte lost two yards on four carries against the Jaguars. ‘We’re not concerned … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Molehill into a Mountain and Other Points of View

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune comments on the offensive production in Thursday’s preseason game: “How the offensive production correlated to line play Thursday supports the argument that the line’s collective health last season was perhaps the most under-appreciated … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Jaguars at Bears 8/14/14

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Defense The linebackers, including Shea McClellin, played better to my eye. They were more agressive than last week and played down hill to attack the line of scrimmage. Danny McCray had some good open field tackles. That’s a good sign … Continue reading →

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Knowing Who to Believe and Other Points of View

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers our questions. He gives his thoughts on something I know many of us are wondering, whether the Bears are going to go with more two tightend personnel groupings with what is a … Continue reading →

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Typical Fan Responses and Other Points of View

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune notes this exchange between safeties Danny McCray and Craig Steltz, who are competing for roster spots, on Tuesday at practice during kick return drills: “Safety Danny McCray, who lined up on the return … Continue reading →

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On the Use of Twitter and Other Points of View

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears I was glad to hear tight end Martellus Bennett say that he would have handled the episode that led to his suspension “differently”. And the team seems satisfied with what they see. But I would have felt better about … Continue reading →

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Adrian Wilson Strikes a Different Tone and Other Points of View

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears The highlight of my night Friday was seeing undersized wide receiver Chris Williams beat press coverage off of the line and catch a dead, solid perfect pass from quarterback Jimmy Clausen. The fact that it went for a touchdown … Continue reading →

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Pre-Game Wrap Up and Other Points of View

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears During pre-season games like the one last night, most of us watch the pass rush when we evaluate the defensive line and forget about everything else. But Bears head coach Marc Trestman has his head on straight. Via Rich … Continue reading →

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Trestman-Emery Relationship “Bears” Watching

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Tom Shannon

David Haugh at the Chicago Tribune adds another aspect related to the suspension of tight end Martellus Bennett that I didn’t think of: “In acting so boldly, [Phil] Emery did the best thing for the Bears, even if the [general … Continue reading →

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Prepare for Disappointment. And Other Points of View.

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Adam L. Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times passes on the fact that Isaiah Frey is out with a hamstring issue. The return of Kelvin Hayden and the pick up of first round draft pick Kyle Fuller already put a … Continue reading →

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