Monthly Archives: August 2012

What It All Comes Down to on Defense and Other Points of View

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune puts his finger on one of the major problems Friday night that got little attention. Jay Cutler had a poor game accuracy wise. That should, I hope, be an anomaly. Biggs brings up … 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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The Bears Could Afford to Be a Little Less Bland in the Preseason and Other Points of View

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Here’s a good point made by cornerback Charles Tillman here. Via the Chicago Tribune:   “On what he will take away from playing a couple of series in this game“‘My wind, tackling. Tackling is always a big deal the … Continue reading →

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The Bears Offensive Line Will Be Fine. Until You Really Need Them.

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Philosopher Georg Hegel is commonly quoted as saying, “We learn from history that we do not learn from history.”  If ever there was a perfect example, its the 2012 Chicago Bears. Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune addresses the fact … Continue reading →

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Preseason Games Are about “Toughness of Mind” and Other Points of View

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune quotes defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli on the value of tonight’s preseason opener: “’I love practice, but you look at this to get all the things you’re teaching and to see if the habits … Continue reading →

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What Staley Should Have Been and Other Points of View

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune asked 5 personnel men to evaluate the NFC North by position.  The Packers were voted to have the best head coach in Mike McCarthy.  But the scouts had some interesting things to say … Continue reading →

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