Daily Archives: January 23, 2016

Thoughts on the Five Year Anniversary of the “Open Season on Jay Cutler” Game

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Jeff Dickerson at ESPN “celebrates” the fifth anniversary of the Bears playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers. Bears fans will remember the game as much for the Jay Cutler knee injury as for the loss. Dickerson points out yet … Continue reading →

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Kiper Regrades the Bears 2015 Draft

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mel Kiper at ESPN regrades the 2015 draft. Not surprisingly, the Bears came out pretty well. “Post-draft grade: B-plus “Give the Bears’ front office a lot of credit, because it was a bad break to lose Kevin White for an … Continue reading →

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Coaches Need to Inspire Trust of Only One Particular Kind

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com interviews former Bears offensive coordinator and new Dolphins head coach Adam Gase on how to get the best out of his quarterbacks: “‘I think it starts with the group of guys that you’re working with,’ Gase … Continue reading →

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Bears Will Face Stiff Competition for a Guard in Free Agency

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Dave Birkett at the Detroit Free Press thinks the Lions could be big spenders in free agency: “With a projected cap north of $150 million, and the likelihood they free up more room with cuts or retirements, the Lions have … Continue reading →

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Draft May Lack Linebackers but Other Defensive Positions Look Strong

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Eric D. Williams at ESPN comments upon Mel Kiper‘s first mock draft: “Kiper said he felt cornerback, offensive guard and defensive line — both defensive end and defensive tackles — are deep position groups in this year’s draft. “Twenty of … Continue reading →

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