Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Mock Draft Round Up

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times gives a list of players who mock drafts going to the Bears (without reference or links to whose drafts they are): 1. Alec Ogletree, LB, 6-2, 242, Georgia 2. Manti Te’o, LB, 6-1, 241, Notre … Continue reading →

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D Battery Elected To Philadelphia Sports Hall Of Fame

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Philedelphia has elected a most worthy candidate into its Hall of Fame.  Via The Onion: “A voting panel of journalists and prominent sports figures elected the D battery to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Sunday, honoring the alkaline storage … Continue reading →

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Bears Plan at Guard May Depend Upon Center

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Like myself, ESPN‘s NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert is wondering what the Bears are going to do at left guard.  In doing so, he reminds us that the Bears are only adequate at best at the center position.  He makes a good … Continue reading →

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A Look at the 2009 Draft’s Top Ten

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Tom Shannon

The NFL draft is in two weeks and Joe Fortenbaugh at The National Football Post takes a retrospective look at the top ten 2009 draft picks and how they did. Be afraid.  Be very afraid.

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Does Marc Trestman Know Personnel?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tom Shannon

It was a good day at the Chicago Tribune for fan questions.  Dan Pompei answers another good one here: “It’s hard to think Coach Trestman could keep up with NFL personnel while coaching for years in Canada. Don’t you think … Continue reading →

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Is Gabe Carimi a Failed Right Tackle?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Another good question for Dan Pompei from the Chicago Tribuune: “Is Gabe Carimi destined to become the next Chris Williams — a first round “left tackle” who couldn’t play either tackle position and had to be switched inside to save his … Continue reading →

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Is Alec Ogletree Worth the Risk?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Don’t you think the Bears will be worried about character concerns with Alec Ogletree? —@TCBullfrog, from Twitter “Yes I do. I think 31 other teams will be as well.  But that doesn’t man … Continue reading →

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The Horizontal Draft Approach and How Teams Don’t Pick the Best Available Player

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Armando Salguero at the Miami Herald says that, though all general managers say they are taking the best available player, many are  actually drafting horizontally and not vertically: “Drafting horizontally basically means the Dolphins want to give themselves space to … Continue reading →

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Bear Played It Safe with D.J. Williams

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Well, financially at least. ESPN NFC North blogger Kevin Siefert gives the specifics of D.J. Williams‘ contract: The contract does not include any guaranteed money. Williams’ base salary is $900,000, and there are two sets of roster bonuses that will pay him $23,437 … Continue reading →

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Will We See More Zone Blitz from the Bears in 2013?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Tom Shannon

While reading this interesting article from Andy Benoit at ESPN, on NFL teams and their “pillar needs”, the comments regarding the Cincinnati Bengals and their need for athletic defensive linemen caught me eye: “A critical component of defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s scheme, … Continue reading →

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