Daily Archives: January 24, 2011

The Bears Offseason Begins and Other Points of View

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash describes how Packers defensive tackle B.J. Raji‘s touchdown came about.  Here’s a hint that will surprise no one who watched the game:  It was good coaching. Neil Hayes at the Sun-Times writes about the Bears defensive adjustments … Continue reading →

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Cutler the Most Hated Player in the NFL? Wonder No More.

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

I’ve been in a running argument with Bears fans around the city and around the Internet about Jay Cutler‘s qualities as a Bears quarterback.  I was one of the few people who defended Rick Reilly when he said of Cutler: … Continue reading →

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Nothing to Apologize For

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

David Haugh at the Chicago Tribune quotes Mike Martz outside the locker room after the game: “I’m sorry.” Most will correctly point out that Martz got out schemed by Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers.  He certainly made his share of … Continue reading →

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Hanie’s Emergence Raises Big Questions

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Sun-Times tells us what most Bears have been saying for most of the season.  That Caleb Hanie should have been second on the depth chart all along: “The big questions about him now are: Why was he … Continue reading →

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Ultimately It was the Bears Frame of Mind that Put Them in a Hole They Couldn’t Get Out Of

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune quotes receiver Devin Hester after the game yesterday: “They basically weren’t doing anything (special), it was us,” Hester said, referring to the offense’s slow start. “We didn’t start off fast. We picked it up … Continue reading →

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Game Comment: Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears, January 23, 2011

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears came out in the cover two and stuck with it for the most part during the first drive. But I think it quickly became evident that it wasn’t going to work and they started mixing some single … Continue reading →

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