Monthly Archives: January 2011

Andy Reid’s Run in Philadelphia May Be Nearing an End and Other Points of View

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears I’m sure all will join me in expressing our sympathies to the McCaskey family upon the death of Tim, second son of Ed and Virginia.  He is in a better place. It seemed like every week I was talking … Continue reading →

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Big Game Causes Stripper Shortage and Other Points of View

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune reviews his four most pressing needs for the Bears.  He emphasizes the largely under appreciated need for a good hard look at back up quarterback. Bryan Dietzler at the Bleacher Report runs thorough … Continue reading →

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Bears Don’t Have The Pieces. Must Rebuild Offensive Line

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune wrote a nice long column today about what the Bears need to do to compete in the already good and rapidly improving NFC North.  Not surprisingly, Pompei starts with the offensive line: “If the … Continue reading →

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Only Guarantee in CBA Battle is That Everyone Loses

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei once again comes through with a nice article as things slowly shift into the offseason.  This time he addresses what teams can and can’t do during a lockout, which will likely start when the current CBA expires March … Continue reading →

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Aaron Rogers Creates an Unnecessary Distraction, Needs to Watch Comments

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

One of the things about the Bears that you have to like is that they stick together as a unit.  For instance, you know there are guys on that team who don’t 100% approve of Jay Cutler and the way … Continue reading →

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Ron Rivera Get the Ultimate Revenge Against the Bears

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Tom Shannon

The Bears may have former Bear Ron Rivera to thank for their playoff loss.  Think I’m stretching it?  Read on, McDuff. Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times answers you questions: “Q: Why was Todd Collins the No. 2 quarterback. Sean … Continue reading →

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Key Obama Aid Betrays Country and Other Points of View

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times answers your questions.  This dead on response came to a fan who wanted offensive coordinator Mike Martz to be fired.   Here’s part of it: “The other key is continuity. I can’t stress … Continue reading →

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Packers-Steelers Couldn’t Be Simpler

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Sam Farmer, writing for the Chicago Tribune, previews the Steelers-Packers game by pointing out the keys for Pittsburgh.  Unlike the complex issues involved in the Packers-Bears game last week, this one couldn’t be simpler.  Green Bay’s run defense against Pittsburgh’s … Continue reading →

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Twitter, Twitter and More Twitter and Other Points of View

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Fred Mitchell and David Kaplan at the Chicago Tribune overheard this: “‘Times have changed since I played. … Abe Gibron (former coach) and I used to argue when I was nearing the end of my career and I was … Continue reading →

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Plan for the Offseason May Be Different This Year

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Tom Shannon

It may be a bit of a non-story but with the Bears spending so much in free agency last year, it was fair to wonder if they would avoid it this year.  That won’t be the case.  Jerry Angelo as … Continue reading →

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