Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Quick Comments – 8/11/13

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush of HubArkush.com writes a typically harsh critique of the Bears performance on Friday night for the Chicago Sun-Times. I thought these comments were interesting: “Matt Forte and Michael Bush get incompletes. Judging running backs when they had two … Continue reading →

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Steam of Consciousness – Bears at Panthers 8\8\13

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Tom Shannon

I think poor Jon Bostic may have chin-ballitus. The drops and missed opportunities by Isaiah Frey, Brandon Hardin and Sherrick McManus aren’t going to be helpful to them in in making the team. But the one by Fendi Onobun may … Continue reading →

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Hub Arkush Thinks Joe Anderson Has Made the Team

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune wonders when quarterback Jay Cutler will challenge Marc Trestman the way he has challenged offensive coordinators in the past: “[Here is] your Cutler-Trestman flashpoint: Will Cutler still spread around his passes when Marshall is … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments 8/6/2013

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune notes that guard Matt Slauson got work at back up center yesterday. It might be reading too much into it but the usual (and currently listed) back up, Edwin Williams has been having a … Continue reading →

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Information on the New Bears Offense Is Gradually Revealed in Camp

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Bears training camp only opened Friday and we won’t really have an idea of what is going on with the Bears offense at least until the pre-season games. Nevertheless information on the new Bears offense is already coming to light … Continue reading →

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Webb’s Body Moves to Right Side But His Mind Remains the Same

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune quotes J’Marcus Webb on his move from the left tackle spot to the right: “Coach [Aaron] Kromer has definitely put me in the right spot.  “Consistency comes just working hard every day, coming in with a … Continue reading →

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No Contract Negotiations in Season Carries Risks

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Tom Shannon

There are a number of articles this morning in the local papers and on the blogging sites about the fact that general manager Phil Emery has decided that no negotiations for contract extensions will take place during the 2013 season.  This … Continue reading →

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Brandon Marshall and What “Being Smart” Might Actually Mean

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Adam L Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times writes about how the Bears will be taking it easy on contact in practice this summer.  Wide receiver Brandon Marshall, who had off-season hip surgery, seems to be on board: “’We’re gonna be smart,’ Marshall said. … Continue reading →

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Brian Urlacher and a State of Confusion

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Tom Shannon

English author Samuel Johnson once said, “While grief is fresh, every attempt to divert only irritates. You must wait till it be digested, and then amusement will dissipate the remains of it.”  It sounds like something Brian Urlacher is going to … Continue reading →

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The Top NFL Assistants

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Greg Gabriel at The National Football Post reviews the best assistant coaches in the NFL. “Make no mistake about it: the NFL is a coach’s league. “Except for maybe the quarterback position, the talent level from team to team is … Continue reading →

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