Category Archives: New Orleans Saints

One Step Back, Two Steps Forward and Other Points of View

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Bears Chris Boden at CSNChicago.com compares bold moves during the season by both Harbaugh brothers [Jim and John] to the Bears hiring of Marc Trestman as head coach. No guts, no glory. Boden asks a legitimate question, one which I … Continue reading →

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Can I Hear an Amen? And Other Points of View

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times reviews comments from some of the Packers that have angered Brandon Marshall: “What did [Charles] Woodson and [Tramon] Williams say that riled Marshall? Woodson tweaked Jay Cutler in a post-game interview, telling ESPN’s … Continue reading →

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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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On Public Ownership of NFL Teams and Other Points of View

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune talks to Carolina cornerback Captain Munnerlyn about last week’s final drive. Since the Bears have gotten much good press for coming through in the clutch there, I thought the comments about the poor … Continue reading →

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The Bears Show that Good Defense Is Not that Complicated and Other Points of View

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears I laughed out loud when I read Sean Jensen ‘s interpretation of this comment from Brian Urlacher for the Chicago Sun-Times: “It’s getting cold outside and it’s been a long time since the Bears played a game, but the … 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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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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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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