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Author Archives: Tom Shannon
Bears Plan at Guard May Depend Upon Center
Like myself, ESPN‘s NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert is wondering what the Bears are going to do at left guard. In doing so, he reminds us that the Bears are only adequate at best at the center position. He makes a good … Continue reading
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A Look at the 2009 Draft’s Top Ten
The NFL draft is in two weeks and Joe Fortenbaugh at The National Football Post takes a retrospective look at the top ten 2009 draft picks and how they did. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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Does Marc Trestman Know Personnel?
It was a good day at the Chicago Tribune for fan questions. Dan Pompei answers another good one here: “It’s hard to think Coach Trestman could keep up with NFL personnel while coaching for years in Canada. Don’t you think … Continue reading
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Is Gabe Carimi a Failed Right Tackle?
Another good question for Dan Pompei from the Chicago Tribuune: “Is Gabe Carimi destined to become the next Chris Williams — a first round “left tackle” who couldn’t play either tackle position and had to be switched inside to save his … Continue reading
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Is Alec Ogletree Worth the Risk?
Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Don’t you think the Bears will be worried about character concerns with Alec Ogletree? –@TCBullfrog, from Twitter “Yes I do. I think 31 other teams will be as well. But that doesn’t man … Continue reading
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The Horizontal Draft Approach and How Teams Don’t Pick the Best Available Player
Armando Salguero at the Miami Herald says that, though all general managers say they are taking the best available player, many are actually drafting horizontally and not vertically: “Drafting horizontally basically means the Dolphins want to give themselves space to … Continue reading
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Bear Played It Safe with D.J. Williams
Well, financially at least. ESPN NFC North blogger Kevin Siefert gives the specifics of D.J. Williams‘ contract: The contract does not include any guaranteed money. Williams’ base salary is $900,000, and there are two sets of roster bonuses that will pay him $23,437 … Continue reading
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Will We See More Zone Blitz from the Bears in 2013?
While reading this interesting article from Andy Benoit at ESPN, on NFL teams and their “pillar needs”, the comments regarding the Cincinnati Bengals and their need for athletic defensive linemen caught me eye: “A critical component of defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s scheme, … Continue reading
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The Kansas City Chiefs Make a Special Announcement
The Sports Pickle “reports” that one team has made a progressive announcement: The Kansas City Chiefs bravely stepped forward today and announced they are gay, becoming the first team in major professional sports to come out as homosexual. I can’t … Continue reading
Nawrocki Evaluates the Bears 2012 Draft
Nolan Nawrocki at Pro Football Weekly reviews the Bears 2012 draft: “Far from a great debut for GM Phil Emery’s first draft class, but it’s too soon to call it a failure.” The pick that kills this draft? Brandon Hardin … Continue reading
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