Daily Archives: December 25, 2010

A Committee of One Gets Things Done

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Tom Shannon

After quarterback Eli Manning called a players-only team meeting following the Giants collapse against the Eagles, Sam Farmer wrote a column appearing in the Chicago Tribune on the effectiveness of such meetings.  The conclusion was pretty much “not very”.  The … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Miracle and Other News

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Bears Matt Bowen provides some nice insight into the overload blitz that the Jets will use this week for the Chicago Tribune. Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times thinks that young players are emerging to take some heat off of … Continue reading →

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Football Still King of Television

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Bill Carter at The New York Times highlights the NFL’s performance for the on television networks: “Of the 20 highest-rated telecasts of any kind so far this television season, 18 have been N.F.L. games on CBS, NBC or Fox. In … Continue reading →

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“Race”-ial Profiling: Under the Radar Phiosophy Minimizes Distractions, Provides a Path to Success

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei answers your questions: “Does it seem to you that national media often undercovers the Bears? “Mark Early, Arlington, Va” “The Bears aren’t national media darlings, in part because they aren’t as media friendly as some teams. They like … Continue reading →

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The Bears Are a Good Team But Not a Super Bowl Contender. Yet.

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times thinks that there are ten indispensable players the Bears can’t afford to lose: “The Bears are a legitimate Super Bowl contender — more legit than the 2006 team that actually made it to the … Continue reading →

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