Monthly Archives: August 2011

Alex Brown Is Not a Chicago Kind of Guy and Other Points of View

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Though its been mentioned, I don’t think enough has been said about just how well the offensive line did on Saturday night.  John Mullin at CSNChicago.com puts some perspective on it: “The grading out was perhaps even higher considering … Continue reading →

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Bears Improve Where Needed in “Loss”

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Tom Shannon

I must be insane.  I mean it.  I must be full goose bozo.  Because while Chicago burns over the performance of the Bears last night, in a fit of perversion I actually came out of it feeling pretty good. Fans … Continue reading →

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Caleb Hanie Struggling With More Than Just Interceptions

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs and Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune note that Caleb Hanie was taking the snaps as the number 2 quarterback yesterday after yielding to Nathan Enderle on Monday.  He threw three interceptions: “‘It’s not going well,’ Hanie said … Continue reading →

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A Few Comments on Last Night’s “Game”

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Tom Shannon

I usually don’t write up game comments about pre-season games.  But I did find some interesting points: No surprise, I thought the defensive line played well.  I was particularly happy with Henry Melton. I haven’t been on his band wagon … Continue reading →

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Why Williams and Hester Are Ahead of Knox on the Depth Chart

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Why are the Bears starting Devin Hester and Roy Williams and benching Johnny Knox?… — Troy Oviedo, FL “Hester is a better receiver than he gets credit for, and I think … Continue reading →

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Loss of Kreutz Not a Sign of the Apocalypse and Other Points of View

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears I kind of figured Matt Forte would be too good of a team player to hold out.  Let’s hope the Bears take care of him.  Via Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times: ‘‘It never benefits a player or a … Continue reading →

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