Category Archives: New York Giants

There’s Something to Be Said for Consistency And Other Points of View

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune quotes Cutler on the play calling during the two minute drill at the end of the first half. The rather efficient drive resulted in a touchdown: “‘We go back and forth. If we’re … Continue reading →

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It’s About Character and Other Points of View

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears I’m not too sure about this comment from Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice on the return of wide receiver Alshon Jeffery to the lineup. Via Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times: “So that really helps us because when they … Continue reading →

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It’s Only Human And Other Points of View

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune and I see things the same on J’Marcus Webb: “He actually has been OK at times but lapses into poor technique leads supporters to lose their patience. Based on how he played earlier … Continue reading →

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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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Bears Will Pay What It Takes to Resign Cutler and Other Points of View

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Bears defensive backs coach Jon Hoke discusses his coaching style with Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune : “The Bears don’t have a more animated position coach on staff. Hoke is firm and firmer when with players on the … Continue reading →

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Some Perspective on “The Replacements” and Other Points of View

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Cole Schultz at Pro Football Focus points out something I’ve also noticed: “The offensive line may be the common scapegoat in Chicago, but the interior only gave up one quarterback disruption (108 pass blocking snaps), compared with the three … Continue reading →

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What It All Comes Down to on Defense and Other Points of View

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune puts his finger on one of the major problems Friday night that got little attention. Jay Cutler had a poor game accuracy wise. That should, I hope, be an anomaly. Biggs brings up … Continue reading →

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“Money” Does Not Equal “Respect” and Other Points of View

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on why the Bears moved Henry Melton from defensive end to defensive tackle: “[Defensive coordinator Rod] Marinelli said playing in space didn’t bring out the best in Melton at end as he had … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Bears Ownership. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reviews the playing time of all of the NFL players.  Here are some of relevant points he extracts: 1)  Five of Dave Toub’s eight top special teams tacklers are free agents.  It could … Continue reading →

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Some Grim Thoughts on Mike Tice and Other Points of View

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on new Bears general manager Phil Emery: “The question now is where Emery, who worked under Angelo, will differ and be an improvement over his predecessor. “’Phil is going to have his own … Continue reading →

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