Category Archives: Washington Redskins

Cuts Have Arrived and Gone but Roster Shaping Not Over Yet. And Other Point of View.

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports on the cuts over the weekend.  There weren’t any real surprises but one name did stand out:  Andy Fantuz.  Fantuz came from the CFL with a little bit of hype as the … Continue reading →

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Carimi May Struggle and Other Points of View

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times writes that the Bears shouldn’t rush conditioning players in training camp.  He uses the example of defensive end Al Harris, who held out during the 1985 Super Bowl year and then tried to … Continue reading →

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Lambeau Should Be a Nice, Family Place This Year and Other Points of View

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune talks about J’Marcus Webb‘s potential move to left tackle.  I hope the coaching staff is right on this one.  Not many people outside of Chicago think Webb can do this job and I … Continue reading →

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Ben Roethlisberger Really Does Do All of HIs Thinking Below the Waist. And Other Points of View.

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Rob Rang at CBSSports.com reviews the good and bad fits from the NFL draft. He liked the Bears Chris Conte pick: “Quality Fits: “Chris Conte, Chicago Bears: Conte played cornerback for the first three years of his career at … Continue reading →

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Carimi: Guard, Tackle, Left or Right? And Other Points of View.

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Jeff Dickerson at ESPNChicago.com reports that “Jay Cutler led workout with offensive players”.  I think he means “Greg Olsen got the players together for a workout and Cutler was there throwing passes.” Why do I say that?  Well this … Continue reading →

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Whatever the Reason, Nick Fairley Is Obviously Not Happy to Be a Lion and Other Points of View

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears George McCaskey officially takes over as the Chaiman of the Board for the Bears. Fortunately he doesn’t see his role as an active one in the day-to-day football-related affairs. Via Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune: “I don’t see … Continue reading →

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Duerson’s Brain a Cautionary Tale for Critics of New Rules and Other Points of View

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Offensive coordinator Mike Martz tells Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune that Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie and fifth round pick Nathan Enderle will be probably the three Bear quarterbacks on the roster in 2011: “‘I am very comfortable with … Continue reading →

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Brandon Marshall Stabbed By Wife and Other Points of View

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mike Tanier at the New York Times says that there’s some needs a draft prospect just can’t fill.  Here’s what he says about the Bears: “A Jay Cutler image makeover by the guys at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. Next … Continue reading →

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The Bears and the NFL Top 100. And Other Points of View

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Well, the Bears drew an interesting schedule.  As everyone now knows they will be traveling to London to play Tampa Bay.  I addition to that, they drew a Christmas night assignment at Green Bay. Brad Biggs at the Chicago … Continue reading →

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It’s Good Year to Be Drafting Late in the First Round. And Other Points of View.

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Nice to see Jay Cutler back in the public eye.  Most of us would like to see him back in Halas Hall working with offensive coordinator Mike Martz.  He told Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times that the players … Continue reading →

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