Monthly Archives: May 2011

More Details on Garrett Wolfe Arrest

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

More disappointing details on the arrest of Garrett Wolfe are coming to light via Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times.  Apparently the trouble started over the charge for three bottles of champagne at the club.  The total bill came to … Continue reading →

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Bears May Be Done Adding Linemen

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Once again, from Dan Pompei at the National Football Post.: “The Bears could be done adding starting caliber players to their offensive line. There still is a chance they could sign a free agent guard, but there also is a … Continue reading →

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Ryan Mallett: Are the Patriots Right, Again?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the National Football Post addresses this interesting issue: “There are two Ryan Malletts floating around out there. The first is the one most people think he is. The second is the one the Patriots think he is.” … Continue reading →

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More Preparation Time Gives Some Teams Big Lockout Advantage But Not Bears

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei had this comment in last week’s Sunday Blitz at the National Football Post that stuck in my mind: “Some people around the league are anticipating some interesting game planning and scheming early in the season, more so than … Continue reading →

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Survey: 100-Percent of NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL Players Open to Playing with a Lesbian Teammate

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

How proud am I at this show of open mindedness from our boys on the field?  Its enough to bring a tear to the eye of even this cynical blogger.  From the Sports Pickle.

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Vote Packers for Hard Knocks

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Yes, we’re all getting desperate for offseason entertainment. ProFootballTalk.com is running a poll within each division to find out who the fans want to see on HBO’s Hard Knocks.  Today is the NFC North’s turn. Now it may seem to … Continue reading →

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Bears Defense Needs to Attend Workouts – For the Good of the Offense

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times recently interviewed Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and asked him about the workouts they were planning.  To the surprise of many, only the offensive players were planning to workout together: “Cutler said the workouts would … Continue reading →

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Carimi: Guard, Tackle, Left or Right? And Other Points of View.

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Jeff Dickerson at ESPNChicago.com reports that “Jay Cutler led workout with offensive players”.  I think he means “Greg Olsen got the players together for a workout and Cutler was there throwing passes.” Why do I say that?  Well this … Continue reading →

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Free Agency Could Be Complicated Whenever They Get Around to It.

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune reminds us of this rule.  It could be a quite a restriction on the Bears in free agency depending upon what they want to do. “Another complicating factor is the Final Eight rules. If … Continue reading →

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Chester Pitts and Raheen Brock Have too Much Time on Their Hands

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Looks like the football writers aren’t the only ones desperate for something to do during the lockout.   12 Angry Mascots Channel Tags: Atom.com | Funny Videos | Tournament | Upload

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