Monthly Archives: July 2011

Bear’s Olsen Was on the Trading Block for Eleven Minutes and Other Points of View

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Neil Hayes and Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times report that the Bears have interest in Brad Smith in free agency. Bob LeGere at the Daily Herald explains why Oregon State center Alex Linnenkohl and Ohio State wide receiver … Continue reading →

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Kristin Cavallari Is Moving On and Other Points of View

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports that Chris Harris will be moving to strong safety.  This is a good move by the Bears.  Harris is much more suited to this role with Major Wright likely now taking over … Continue reading →

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Dating Advice for Jay Cutler and Other Points of View

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune interviews Dan Hampton: “I think they have basically done a poor job of utilizing Israel [Idonije]’s abilities. I’d put him in the three (technique) and just build a fire under him and say … Continue reading →

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Some Tips on How to Identify a Great Quarterback

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

In one of the most interesting features to the day, at least to me, Dan Pompei at the National Football Post asks agent of the quarterback stars Leigh Steinberg about how he identifies quarterback talent.  I recommend reading all of … Continue reading →

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Carimi May Struggle and Other Points of View

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times writes that the Bears shouldn’t rush conditioning players in training camp.  He uses the example of defensive end Al Harris, who held out during the 1985 Super Bowl year and then tried to … Continue reading →

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Corey Wootton Talk and Other Points of View

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears ESPN NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert doesn’t think the Hall of Fame game is going to happen if an agreement isn’t reached until July 21 (as has been reported).  It says here that its a nationally televised game with … Continue reading →

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Lambeau Should Be a Nice, Family Place This Year and Other Points of View

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune talks about J’Marcus Webb‘s potential move to left tackle.  I hope the coaching staff is right on this one.  Not many people outside of Chicago think Webb can do this job and I … Continue reading →

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Will Olin Kreutz Attract Attention in the Free Agent Market?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Most Bear fans (and apparently team officials) believe that Bears center Olin Kreutz will likely be a Bear next year.  But Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times suggests that another team may take a run at Kreutz. “First, without OTAs … Continue reading →

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