Category Archives: San Francisco 49ers

Everything Rides on the Effectiveness of Alshon Jeffery and Other Points of View And Other Points of View

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Quarterback Jason Campbell reminds Bear fans of something fairly important. Via Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune: “It’s not like we were playing against the 31st-ranked defense or anything. It’s a tremendous football team on that side.” True that. … 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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A Dash of Optimism and Other Points of View

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Its a funny world. I spent most of the offseason trying to talk the Bears down while the rest of Bears fandom was sky high over thier prospects this season. Now that they lost in embarrassing fashion in front … Continue reading →

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The Bears Are in a Good Position Heading into the Packer Game and Other Points of View

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times points out that Aaron Rogers hasn’t been as successful against the Bears defense as other NFC North teams: “Rodgers’ rating against the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings is over 115. Against the Bears, … 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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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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Why Lions Fans Cry Like Babies and Other Points of View

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune questions the optimism surrounding the Bears headed into this season: “Amid the optimism that is running wild for 2012, keep in mind the 7-3 mark through Week 11 wasn’t good enough for general … 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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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Brandon Marshall Acquisition. And Other Points of View.

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times points out some of the many positives about the Bears trade of two third round draft picks for wide receiver Brandon Marshall: “The Bears were linked to Vincent Jackson, a two-time Pro Bowl … 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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