Monthly Archives: May 2014

Faster Than the Speed of Television

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Tom Shannon

I was talking to a friend the other day about Game of Thrones.  I told him that, as is the case most of the time, the books are better than the show and that he should consider reading them.  He … Continue reading →

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Safety May Not Be in the Bears’ First Round Future

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush, writing for the Chicago Sun-Times, looks at the Bears situation in round 1 of the 2014 NFL draft: “Half the world wants to match three-technique defensive tackle Aaron Donald with the Bears, but for every list you’ve got … Continue reading →

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Bears Have to Stay Healthy on Offense to Thrive in 2014

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “What do you think is the more likely scenario: 1) With nearly the same offensive personnel returning, the Bears offense is even better this upcoming season in the second year of … Continue reading →

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Mock Draft Round 2: If Only the Bears Needed Offense…

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Tom Shannon

…but if ifs and buts were candy and nuts wouldn’t it be a Merry Christmas. As previously mentioned, I’m participating in a mock draft with 32 other knowledgable fans.  In the first round I took a very talented but less … Continue reading →

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Inside the Head of Michael Vick Is a Scary Place

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com on Jets quarterback Michael Vick‘s apparent concession of the starting job to Geno Smith: “Maybe Vick, who has had a hard time making up his mind about which jersey number to wear, will change his mind once or twice, or … Continue reading →

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Playing GM Isn’t As Easy As It Looks on TV

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Tom Shannon

English prime minister Benjamin Disraeli once said, “How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.” The man wasn’t joking. I’ve been participating in a 4 round mock draft with a group of fans associated with ESPN’s … Continue reading →

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Peppers Makes Packers an Even More Troublesome Opponent in 2014

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Packer’s general manager Ted Thompson addresses the addition of former Beas defensive end Julius Peppers in the offseason: “Well, 34 is not so old,” Thompson said. “Not for some of us. There’s no evidence of any decline in his play, in our … Continue reading →

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