Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Preseason Games Are about “Toughness of Mind” and Other Points of View

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune quotes defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli on the value of tonight’s preseason opener: “’I love practice, but you look at this to get all the things you’re teaching and to see if the habits … Continue reading →

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What Staley Should Have Been and Other Points of View

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune asked 5 personnel men to evaluate the NFC North by position.  The Packers were voted to have the best head coach in Mike McCarthy.  But the scouts had some interesting things to say … Continue reading →

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Despite Worrisome Early Reports Shea McClellin Fits His Role Well

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Joe Cowley at the Chicago Sun-Times had this piece of information that will not ease anyone’s mind about the possibility of Shea McClellin being an all around defensive end any time soon: “There were a few times Saturday when first-round draft pick … Continue reading →

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Switch to Left Guard Should Be a Snap for Spencer

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Tom Shannon

A lot has been made of the competition at left tackle between Chris Williams and J’Marcus Webb – and justifiably so.  There’s also been a lot of attention put on the limited game experience of right tackle Gabe Carimi.  But … Continue reading →

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New Bear May Only Be Worth the Price

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Tom Shannon

New Bears defensive tackle Brian Price may have passed the Bears physical but that doesn’t mean he’s healthy.  From Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times: “According to multiple published reports, Price didn’t complete the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ conditioning test because … Continue reading →

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All We have to Risk Is Disappointment and Other Points of View

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash provides an interesting comment for the Chicago Sun-Times on the always tenuous hold head coach Lovie Smith has on his job: “Measuring progress is subjective. If the McCaskeys like you, progress could be defined as winning the … Continue reading →

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Forte Deal Was Best for Everybody

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Tom Shannon

My first thought when I heard via Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times that running back Matt Forte got a long-term deal done with the Bears was that it was well deserved and couldn’t have been given to a better … Continue reading →

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Why Lions Fans Cry Like Babies and Other Points of View

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune questions the optimism surrounding the Bears headed into this season: “Amid the optimism that is running wild for 2012, keep in mind the 7-3 mark through Week 11 wasn’t good enough for general … Continue reading →

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Earl Bennett Has the Surest Hands in the NFL and Other Points of View

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears ESPN NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert reviews the statistics from Pro Football Focus on drops by receivers. “THE GOOD “Earl Bennett “Statistic: Lowest drop rate (3.15 percent) of any NFL receiver “Comment: Bennett dropped four passes in 127 opportunities, … Continue reading →

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“Money” Does Not Equal “Respect” and Other Points of View

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on why the Bears moved Henry Melton from defensive end to defensive tackle: “[Defensive coordinator Rod] Marinelli said playing in space didn’t bring out the best in Melton at end as he had … Continue reading →

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