Category Archives: Washington Redskins

Gabe Carimi Is Not Quite Back Up to Snuff and Other Points of View

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes a scout on offensive tackle Gabe Carimi for the Bears Extra section: “He just doesn’t look strong enough. Maybe part of that is the injury. He plays like he’s a 34-year-old.” I … Continue reading →

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Of Jay Cutler and Cam Newton. And Other Points of View.

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears This article from ESPN.com‘s Pat Yasinskas is really about Carolina quarterback Cam Newton. But the whole time I read it, I couldn’t stop thinking about Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. Its hard not to contrast Cutler’s reaction to his incident … Continue reading →

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Stuff Chicago Bears Fans Say and Other Points of View

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears A “positive” Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune puts the Bears win yesterday in perspective: “Sure, Mr. Negative might complain about the Bears’ getting only two field goals off four turnovers, and he should gripe about a lack of … Continue reading →

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Taking the Crap Out and Other Points of View

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Joe Cowley at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes wide receiver Brandon Marshall as he describes how Jay Cutler has improved as a quarterback since the days they were together with the Broncos: ‘‘Now, Jay knows how to manipulate defenses with … Continue reading →

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Tim Tebow’s Favorite Target and Other Points of View

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times reports that Shea McClellin is getting first team reps with the nickel defense. The nickel defense is on the field almost half the time. Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune goes on to … Continue reading →

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What Staley Should Have Been and Other Points of View

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune asked 5 personnel men to evaluate the NFC North by position.  The Packers were voted to have the best head coach in Mike McCarthy.  But the scouts had some interesting things to say … Continue reading →

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Looking Towards a Defensive Draft and Other Ponts of View

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers this interesting question: “If Quinton Coples begins to fall in the draft, should Chicago trade up and select him? If so what would it take for the Bears to move up five … Continue reading →

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Forte Not Doing Himself Any Favors and Other Points of View

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports on the Bears acquisition of running back Michael Bush.  This was a good signing, I think.  You need two good running backs these days.  Bush has good size but moves well and … Continue reading →

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Bears Shifts Philosophy Under Emery. And Other Points of View.

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears David Haugh at ‘the Chicago Tribune summarizes everyone’s fears about Brandon Marshall with this quote: “Rasheedah Watley has known Brandon Marshall since he was 12 and laughed when I asked her Wednesday if the Bears can change Marshall in … Continue reading →

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Charles Barkley Begs for Sanity and Other Points of View

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times thinks the Bears need something “to get their attention” to get them out of their funk.  I’m not sure what that it, exactly, and I don’t think he is either. The Bears believe they have just … Continue reading →

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