Thayer's Playbook

Tom Thayer highlights some of the traits that defensive lineman Montez Sweat brings to the Chicago Bears.

Tom Thayer breaks out the Microsoft Surface to take a look at the growth of offensive linemen Teven Jenkins and Darnell Wright.

Tom Thayer breaks down the play of quarterback Tyson Bagent on his Microsoft Surface.

Tom Thayer breaks down the play of linebacker T.J. Edwards on his Microsoft Surface.

Tom Thayer breaks down the coaches tape after the game, brought to by Microsoft Surface.

Tom Thayer breaks out the Microsoft Surface to take a closer look at the Bears Week 4 matchup.

Tom Thayer breaks down the coaches tape after the game, brought to by Microsoft Surface.

Tom Thayer breaks down the coaches tape after the game, brought to by Microsoft Surface.

Tom Thayer breaks down the coaches tape after the game, brought to by Microsoft Surface.

Tom Thayer breaks down the coaches tape after the game, brought to by Microsoft Surface.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Jaquan Brisker's ability to read a quarterback leads to an incredible interception on Mac Jones, ranking number one for defensive play of the year.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Justin Fields escapability leads to a 61-yard touchdown run versus the Miami Dolphins ranking number one for offensive play of the year.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. demonstrates big play ability both on offense and special teams versus the Buffalo Bills.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how efforts from linebacker Jack Sanborn and safety Deandre Houston-Carson lead to results versus the Green Bay Packers.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how running back David Montgomery draws attention from the defense to help get the ball to Chase Claypool for a critical first down versus the New York Jets.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how running back David Montgomery and wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown helped move the chains against versus the Atlanta Falcons.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how linebacker Jack Sanborn's vision on pre-snap movement leads to big sacks versus the Detroit Lions.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how wide receivers Darnell Mooney and Dante Pettis block for Justin Fields versus the Dolphins.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Velus Jones Jr. gets critical downs in the running back position versus the Cowboys.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how the offensive line draws the defense away from Justin Fields versus the Patriots.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Kyler Gordon's defense comes up big on first and second down versus the Commanders.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down the game tape to show how Cole Kmet is able to get open for big catches versus the Vikings.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Eddie Jackson was able to stop the run by reading the quarterback cadence versus the Giants.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Khalil Herbert steps in and runs explosively to gain field advantage versus the Texans.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Justin Jones reading the offense shuts down the run game versus the Packers.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Khari Blasingame's blocking efforts made way for big plays against the San Francisco 49ers.

Bears Radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Eddie Jackson's efforts to stop the run made way for big plays against the New York Giants.

Bears Radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Cole Kmet's versatility lead to big plays against the Seattle Seahawks.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how the defense, led by LB Roquan Smith, read screens to stop plays against the Minnesota Vikings.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Justin Fields used his speed and athleticism to extend plays against the Green Bay Packers.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. uses his speed and versatility to catch the defender's focus against the Detroit Lions.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how outside linebacker Robert Quinn set a career high with 3.5 sacks against the Baltimore Ravens.

Radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down the Bears' speed and space in the Week 8 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down the Bears' speed and space in the Week 7 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down rookie running back Khalil Herbert's execution in the Bears' Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down the play of the tight ends in the Bears' Week 4 win over the Detroit Lions.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down the play of linebacker Roquan Smith in the Week 3 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down the Bears' pass rush in their Week 2 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape to take a closer look at new Chicago Bears wide receiver, Taylor Gabriel.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape to take a closer look at new Chicago Bears tight end, Trey Burton.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape to take a closer look at new Chicago Bears wide receiver, Allen Robinson.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film to see what concepts head coach Matt Nagy might bring to the Chicago Bears offense.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape and takes a look at how rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and the Chicago Bears excelled in the play-action pass game on both sides of the ball.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape at takes a look at how rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has started to show his ability to make big time throws.

Mitchell Trubisky, Tarik Cohen, Adam Shaheen and Eddie Jackson combined to give Tom Thayer a Microsoft Surface full of game footage to breakdown in this week's Thayer's Playbook.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape to break down cornerback Kyle Fuller's physical performance against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape and takes a look at how defensive end Akiem Hicks power, awareness and effort allows him disrupt the opponent's offense.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape and takes a look at how rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky used misdirection to keep the Detroit Lions defense on their toes.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape and takes a look at how inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski showed great awareness that resulted in two stops for a loss in Week 10.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape and takes a look at how the offensive line provide they could create a running lane for Jordan Howard in a pressure situation.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape at takes a look at how inside linebacker Danny Trevathan played Sunday's contest with the Panthers instinctual and physical.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape at takes a look at how cornerback Kyle Fuller limited the Ravens passing options and stepped up with sure tackling.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape at takes a look at how rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky creates throwing windows by getting out of the pocket.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape at takes a look at how the Chicago Bears can create more pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape to take a closer look at offensive lineman Cody Whitehair's ability to think quickly and create running lanes.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape to take a closer look at rookie safety Eddie Jackson's ability to help in run support.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game tape to take a closer look at rookie running back Tarik Cohen's big debut.

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Tom Thayer breaks out the game film from Sunday to take a closer look how running back Jordan Howard was able to break the Bears rookie rushing record.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film from Sunday to take a closer look how outside linebacker Pernell McPhee moves around the defense to influence the opposing quarterback.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film from Sunday to take a closer look how wide receiver Cameron Meredith fights for first downs to help extend drives.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film from Sunday to take a closer look how fellow rookies Leonard Floyd and Nick Kwiatkoski work together to limit their opponent.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film from Sunday to take a closer look at running backs Jordan Howard and Jeremy Langford's ability to step up in pass protection.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film from Sunday to take a closer look at the young anchor of the Bears defense, Eddie Goldman.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film to take a closer look at the importance of keeping the tight end position involved in the offense despite injury.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film to take a closer look at the Bears ability to stop the opponent's rushing attack.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film to take a closer look at the Bears ability to run the ball and utilize play action fakes to run down the clock and secure the win in the 4th quarter.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film to take a closer look at outside linebacker Leonard Floyd's pass rush ability in this week's Thayer's Playbook.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film to take a closer look at safety Adrian Amos's ability to make plays against the run and pass.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film to take a closer look at how rookie running back Jordan Howard helped his lineman set up blocks in the running game.

Tom Thayer breaks out the game film to take a closer look at cornerback Bryce Callahan's ability to take away the Lions wide receiver screens plays.

Tom Thayer breaks down the toughness tight end Zach Miller put on display during his two touchdown performance against the Cowboys.

Tom Thayer takes a closer look at the performance of two players who came off the bench in Monday's match-up after several key injuries.

Tom Thayer goes to the tape to break down inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman's 17 tackle performance in the Chicago Bears' season opener.

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Tom Thayer breaks down rookie wide receiver Cameron Meredith's effectiveness in the receiving game against the Lions.