Monthly Archives: August 2016

Path to Bears Improvement Lies in Playing Faster on Defense

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Tom Shannon

As disastrous as the third preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs was for the Bears, it is important to note that it wasn’t all bad.  In particular, I have done my best to point out that the defense wasn’t … Continue reading →

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The “Jay Face” Makes a Frequent Early Appearance. And Other Points of View.

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Let’s start off with something that I can be positive about.  If you call this positive:  I don’t think the defense was as bad as everyone thinks. Kansas City’s offense is of the death by 1000 cuts type where they … Continue reading →

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Being Human

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Tom Shannon

I don’t usually laugh at fan questions.  At least not too hard.  After all, all of us are created less that perfect and we make mistakes.  But having said that, I had to sadly chuckle just a little as Brad Biggs at the Chicago … Continue reading →

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Talking the Doubters Off the Ledge. And Other Points of View.

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Tom Shannon

The Bears have completed their second preseason game and are moving o to their third, and most important (if any of them are important_ contest.  Here are ten thoughts on the team as they enter the most crucial stage of … Continue reading →

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Signs Pointing Towards Trying Season for the Bears Offense

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune suggests in this article that the Bears might consider trading for Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garappolo next year.  Its widely believed that the first four games, which Garappolo will start in place of the suspended … Continue reading →

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Get Used to Seeing Blitzing in the Preseason. And Other Points of View.

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times has been around long enough to know better than to make this statement: “Bears coach John Fox, who already has had to trot out a ‘Wally Pipp’ reference a week into camp, will downplay … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Preseason Game, Broncos at Bears

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Tom Shannon

I probably won’t do this for every preseason game but I’m so glad to have football back that I couldn’t help myself.  So here’s an abbreviated version of the game comments for this exhibition. Defense Bryce Callahan totally blew the coverage … Continue reading →

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On the New Old Jay Cutler and Other Points of View

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Tom Shannon

1.  The names on the injury report are accumulating to form a long list in what has apparently been a tough, competitive camp.  Two names that have been on the list for the majority of camp continue to slip under … Continue reading →

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