Category Archives: Minnesota Vikings

A Final Word on the Tragedy in Kansas City and Other Points of View

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune believes that Lovie Smith made the right call by going for it on fourth and inches in the first quarter Sunday because an NFL team should be able to gain half a yard … 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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Quick Comments: Vikings at Bears

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Defense Henry Melton kiked off a reasonably good game for the defensive line with a sack right off the bat. In a change from recent games, the Bears played seven in box on first down even when the Vikings were … Continue reading →

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Do Bears Players Too Often Fail in Position Changes? And Other Points of View.

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Gabe Carimi and Chil Rachal are out, Jonathan Scott and Chris Spencer are in. I expect this won’t be the last we see of Carimi as I’m reasonably sure he’s being limited by a bad knee, whether the team … 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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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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Will the Bears Show More Zone Blitz with New Defensive End McClellin? And Other Points of View.

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times on newly drafted tight end Evan Rodriguez: “‘Has he been charged with anything?’ “It’s rarely a good sign when the first question for the general manager after announcing a draft pick is about … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: NFL Draft First Round

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Did the Vikings play the Browns?  Hard to tell. Tampa Bay may have been threatening to move into the pick.  Trent Richardson was considered to be the best prospect in the draft by some analysts. Why so many trades?  It’s … Continue reading →

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Some Phil Emery Guess Work and Other Points of View

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune describes the kind of player the Bears need from this draft and one reason why new GM Phil Emery might be able to deliver him: “But it is a young defender who can … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Jumping to Conclusions and Other Points of View

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Former Bears safety Doug Plank comments on the audio of a Gregg Williams pregame speech where he talked about targeting players for injury.  Via Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune: “’I can understand how that is pretty chilling to … Continue reading →

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