Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Fumbling the Snap And Other Points of View

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears From Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune, Devin Hester did his best not to point the finger after the game Sunday when it came to who was to blame for the interception to him from quarterback Jay Cutler. Wide … Continue reading →

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The Price of Success

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Former defensive tackle Trevor Price, who played four seasons under Jets head coach Rex Ryan evaluates Ryan as a head coach for The New York Times. This is a wonderful column that spends about 3/4 of the space talking about … Continue reading →

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Not the Most Likable Bunch and Other Points of View

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes Devin Hester on the Jay Cutler interception thrown to him last Sunday: “‘Uh, the route I ran was the route I was supposed to run. It was just …’ Hester said, pausing. … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Packers at Bears

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Packers started the game with seven in the box and two deep safeties just like the game at Lambeau earlier in the year. They tried to hold the line on that. However, the Bears ran the ball well … Continue reading →

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Can I Hear an Amen? And Other Points of View

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times reviews comments from some of the Packers that have angered Brandon Marshall: “What did [Charles] Woodson and [Tramon] Williams say that riled Marshall? Woodson tweaked Jay Cutler in a post-game interview, telling ESPN’s … Continue reading →

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No Guts, No Glory and Other Points of View

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune on wide receiver Alshon Jeffery: “Alshon Jeffery hurt the Bears as much as he helped them. A savvy route runner would not have been on the ground on that first-quarter play in which … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Vikings

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears packed the box to stop Adrian Peterson. It didn’t matter much as, once again, they got pushed around on occasion up front, especially early on. The first touchdown was far too easy for the Vikings. The Vikings … Continue reading →

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It’s About Character and Other Points of View

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears I’m not too sure about this comment from Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice on the return of wide receiver Alshon Jeffery to the lineup. Via Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times: “So that really helps us because when they … Continue reading →

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A Final Word on the Tragedy in Kansas City and Other Points of View

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune believes that Lovie Smith made the right call by going for it on fourth and inches in the first quarter Sunday because an NFL team should be able to gain half a yard … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Seahawks at Bears 12/2/12

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears defensive line was getting handled up front on the run plays. Some of it was lack of discipline as players got out of their gaps but much of it was simply failure to get off of blocks. … Continue reading →

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