Monthly Archives: December 2016

In Defense of John Fox

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Tom Shannon

The easiest thing to do as the Bears wrap up what is currently a three win season is to call for a new head coach.  Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune has basically been making his living doing it for … Continue reading →

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NFL Points of View Week 16

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Parts of this article were originally published to Phinmaniacs on December 23. Here are some thoughts on he state of the NFL entering week 16 1.  The major issue in Buffalo right now is whether Rex Ryan will keep his job.  Reports … Continue reading →

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No Game Comments: Washington at Chicago 12/24/16

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Sorry.  Traveling for Christmas and won’t see this game against the Redskins until Christmas morning at the earliest. I know a lot of you are pulling for a loss to get a higher draft pick but I’d rather see the … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Packers at Bears 12/18/16

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Defense Two third downs on the first drive, two blown plays by Nick Kwiatkowski as first he missed a sack on Aaron Rogers and then he gave up a catch to tight end Jared Cook on 3rd and 11. The … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Lions 12/11/16

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears came out playing man to man defense.  The Lions did a good job of passing against it. Matthew Stafford came out ready to play.  He was accurate, he got rid of the ball quickly and on time. … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: 49ers at Bears 12/4/16

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Defense The 49ers came out mixing it up but it was evident form the beginning that they were going to be much better running the ball and before long that’s what they concentrated on. The blocking up front in terms … Continue reading →

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